Tonya Lemos Arts

Makes one-of-a-kind cards using alternative photographic methods and eco printing. Each print is an original piece of art mounting on a 5 by 7 recycled kraft paper card. She is also the Director of Blazing Star Herbal School where she teaches Community-Based Holistic Herbalism and Botanical Art.

A life-long environmentalist and plant person, Tony(a) Lemos’ creative work is a work in process. A Creative entrepreneur, Community Herbalist, and Artist she is inspired by all aspects of the natural world (plants, lichen, moss and fungi) and the alchemical/elemental processes at work though sometimes unseen. Her work centers around wellbeing, creativity, connection and co-existence. She believes art and creativity to be an integral part of the healing process.
Presently her work includes eco-printing, relief printing and alternative photography methods, often combining mixed media and found objects. She also explores symbolism from her ancestry (Greek/Middle East) and her deep connection to her present sense of place on Pocumtuc/Nipmuc territory, also, known as Western Massachusetts specifically Ashfield/ Conway MA. She currently teaches a Botanical Art studio program at Blazing Star Herbal School as well as a year-long herbal apprenticeship which is now in its annual 22nd year.