An immigrant from Moldova, Volta Voloshin-Smith celebrates food with art and animation. Volta’s fine art pieces range from evocative still lifes that capture nostalgia of meals shared with others, to playful birds on snacks that celebrate life’s simplest joys. Author of Watercolor Snacks (2021), Watercolor 101 (2024) and the host of the Calm and Creative podcast, she frequently makes TV appearances to discuss the benefits of art for mental health. She has been featured in D Magazine, Dallas Morning News, Dallas Observer, Create Magazine and others. Volta is the creator of Watercolor Meditation, a concept and online class that combines breathing exercises with watercolor techniques for a calming and relaxing experience. She hosts watercolor workshops and does brand activations for corporate clients like Dallas Mavericks, Home Depot, Michaels Stores, Buzzfeed, American Airlines and others. Volta also specializes in making events memorable through bespoke watercolor live painting of guests and objects.
