A LITTLE WORLD OF ART & CURIOSITY
Finding meaning
in the mundane.
Art begins with paying attention.
To the small, the fleeting, the quietly extraordinary.
Whimsical, botanical & mixed media explorations.
There is a whole world in the things we almost walk past.
01 / GALLERY
Small observations.
Endless possibilities.
A space for botanical, architectural, whimsical and mixed media work. Artwork photographs are coming; the studies below are labeled design placeholders.
These compositions illustrate the website design; they are not Sylvia’s artwork or items for sale.
Ask about artwork02 / CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
ROOTED IN NORTHERN VIRGINIAMaking room
for wonder.
A little curiosity. A little mess.
A new way of seeing.
Children’s art classes and creative workshops are a place to explore materials, follow an observation, and enjoy the process of making. My approach grows from the same curiosity that guides my own art: look closely, experiment, and keep learning.
Get in touch to ask about classes and workshops in Northern Virginia. Dates, locations, age groups, fees and registration details will be shared when confirmed.
03 / COMMISSIONS
Something
personal.
An idea, a place, a small thing you love.
Have something in mind? Tell me about the observation, memory, or space that sparked it. We can begin a conversation about a piece made especially for you.
Include your idea, approximate size, and any timing you have in mind. Availability, materials, pricing and next steps are discussed individually.
Start a conversation04 / ABOUT SYLVIA
“My work is rooted in a cycle of endless watching.”— SYLVIA OLMSTEAD
The art of
paying attention.
I’m Sylvia Olmstead, the artist behind sylvia hazel. My studies of studio art and ecology have taught me to see art much like the natural systems I study: as living things that must adapt to their environment.
I find myself seeking joy in the small moments of life, turning seemingly trivial observations into creations that search for meaning in the mundane. The meticulous movements of ants. The way light sparkles against shattered glass on pavement. The passage of a single minute.
Through whimsical, botanical, architectural and mixed media explorations, I return to questions of time, fragility, and what we can learn by watching the world around us.
Always looking. Always learning.
05 / GET IN TOUCH
Let’s make
a connection.
Questions about artwork, a commission, or classes and workshops? I’d love to hear what you’re thinking.
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