BIOGRAPHY

Remi Mead was born in 1989 in Okinawa, Japan, beginning a life blessed by diverse cultures and communities. Guided by God's providence through many chapters of relocation, she lived in Colorado for 4 years and Hawai'i for 9 years before settling in Nebraska, where she currently resides with her husband and four beautiful children. Remi deeply believes that each of her children is a purposeful gift from God, uniquely designed to bring light into the world.

Though English was her second language, God gifted Remi with a visual voice from an early age, allowing her to use drawing as a profound form of communication. During her season in Hawai’i, she was introduced to the urban art scene, a turning point where she felt led to leave behind realistic portraits and landscapes to seek the unique artistic "style". Inspired by peer art, a nostalgic love for collecting vintage toys, and a passion for drawing portraits, Remi began incorporating stuffed animal characters and girlish figures into her repertoire.

Her artistic world took on an even deeper meaning when her family welcomed her son, who was born with Down Syndrome. Embracing God’s perfect design for his life, Remi became a passionate advocate for Trisomy 21. This journey of motherhood and advocacy transformed her perspective on human beauty and worth, further igniting her passion for capturing unique facial expressions and human emotion. Remi views the vast range of colors and pretty flourishes in her female portraits as a reflection of the endless beauty in creation, recognizing that every individual is fearfully and wonderfully made. Through her work, she hopes her audience finds her characters’ hair styles, colorful outfits, and distinct expressions as captivating as she does, sharing the joy, love, and inclusion she has been gracefully given.