About
Haley Warden is an independent artist specializing in neo-Renaissance and fantasy artwork. Drawing inspiration from medieval and classical art, she reinterprets historical themes with a Gothic and modern sensibility. A largely self-taught painter, she studied at the Academy of Art University and was influenced by a family of artists.
Her work has been featured in competitive live painting events and art pop-ups, with collectors spanning the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and Albania. In addition to painting, she creates up-cycled home décor and artwork from ethically sourced animal bones.
Outside of her artistic practice, Haley is a competitive buhurt and HEMA fighter, a yoga practitioner, and a belly dancer. These disciplines inform the movement and energy within her compositions.
Artist Statement
My work explores the intersection of history, mythology, and personal storytelling. Inspired by Renaissance and medieval art, I reinterpret classical themes through a modern, Gothic lens. I am drawn to the beauty of forgotten relics and the contrast between life and decay, often incorporating up-cycled materials and natural elements into my work.
Each piece is an invitation to step into a world where the past lingers in the present—where myth and reality blur, and where forgotten histories find new voices. Through oil painting, watercolor, and mixed media, I seek to create art that resonates with those who feel a deep connection to history, fantasy, and the unseen.
Her work has been featured in competitive live painting events and art pop-ups, with collectors spanning the U.S., Canada, Ireland, and Albania. In addition to painting, she creates up-cycled home décor and artwork from ethically sourced animal bones.
Outside of her artistic practice, Haley is a competitive buhurt and HEMA fighter, a yoga practitioner, and a belly dancer. These disciplines inform the movement and energy within her compositions.
Artist Statement
My work explores the intersection of history, mythology, and personal storytelling. Inspired by Renaissance and medieval art, I reinterpret classical themes through a modern, Gothic lens. I am drawn to the beauty of forgotten relics and the contrast between life and decay, often incorporating up-cycled materials and natural elements into my work.
Each piece is an invitation to step into a world where the past lingers in the present—where myth and reality blur, and where forgotten histories find new voices. Through oil painting, watercolor, and mixed media, I seek to create art that resonates with those who feel a deep connection to history, fantasy, and the unseen.