Welcome to Stella & Dorrie Studio
Creativity has always been my world—making, storytelling, performing, teaching. For years, I explored each piece separately. It’s time to bring it all together.

Welcome to the Studio Blog
This is where I slow down and share the stories behind the art—what I’m making, what I’m learning, and what’s growing in this season of life and creativity.
You’ll find sketchbook pages, process notes, reflections on art and everyday magic, and glimpses into a studio shaped by both limitations and possibility.
Pull up a chair—there’s paint on the table and stories to tell.

Bright Little World
Bright Little World is a celebration of wonder. It's about hope, connection, and the stories we carry - whether loud or whispered.
Through small brushstrokes and soft colors, this collection invites you to slow down, look closely, and see the world a little differently.
Sometimes, a bit of light makes all the difference.
A gentle rebellion in color—a tender invitation to reconnect with wonder.

What We Are All About
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Hello!
Hi, I’m Miranda, creative and founder of Stella & Dorrie Studio. I create original artwork that’s made to do more than decorate - it’s meant to resonate. Here, creativity is a path to stories of peace, growth, and positive change. Each piece is designed to share imagination, hope, and narrative with the people and spaces you love.
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Who This is For
You are curious, thoughtful, and maybe just a little bit soul-weary from all of the injustice. You’re drawn to beauty, but you want it to mean something. This is art for collectors who feel deeply, value intentionality, and believe time spent with joy and beauty can be a form of resistance and provide energy for transformation.
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Stay Connected
Read What’s on the Table, the Studio BlogThe studio is growing - more offerings will come. For now, you’re invited to make some tea, pull up a chair and explore the blog. Or, click on the "Other Links" button below to join my email list, grab a free copy of my Make Your Own Creative Emergency Kit, or follow the studio on Instagram or Facebook.
Blog posts
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Marks, Memories, and Meaning: The Stories That ...
Some postcards were easy. One was really hard. But each helped me find my way back to myself—one small moment at a time.
Marks, Memories, and Meaning: The Stories That ...
Some postcards were easy. One was really hard. But each helped me find my way back to myself—one small moment at a time.
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Rest, Redefined: How Creativity Helped Me Begin...
I didn’t expect creativity to reshape how I rest—but it did. After a season of loss and uncertainty, I found myself reaching for small, steady things: a pencil, a brush,...
Rest, Redefined: How Creativity Helped Me Begin...
I didn’t expect creativity to reshape how I rest—but it did. After a season of loss and uncertainty, I found myself reaching for small, steady things: a pencil, a brush,...
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From Teacher to Artist - What I Found When Life...
I Didn’t Plan to Become an Artist. I Just Needed to Feel Like Myself Again. When I left my teaching career, I was lost—adrift and grieving, with confusion about my...
From Teacher to Artist - What I Found When Life...
I Didn’t Plan to Become an Artist. I Just Needed to Feel Like Myself Again. When I left my teaching career, I was lost—adrift and grieving, with confusion about my...