Business Profile: Mildred Baldwin

The art of a woman is deeper than the first layer of her epidermis. It illuminates and resonates on her canvas through beautiful bold radiant colors capturing the most incredible momentums.  Surprisingly, the art of a woman can also be found alongside the stiches and fabrics of a one-of-a-kind handbag.

The art of Mildred Baldwin is timeless creativity crafted with care.  Ms. Baldwin grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which had a major influence on her life.  The ocean’s warm climate and the southern style of living and growing up a preacher’s daughter were strong elements in the shaping of her visual perception and expressions.

At a very young age, Ms. Baldwin was taught to sew by her mother. As a result, she developed a love for designing, which eventually sparked an interest in art. Since arriving in Washington, D.C. in 1976 and attending the Corcoran School of Art, Mildred has continued to share her knowledge of painting. Some of her memory paintings can take at least 6 to 12 months to complete. However, she can also finish a small piece in just 24 hours.  Ms. Baldwin has had a passion for designing bags since 15 years of age.  Every handbag is a one-of-a-kind design, with various precious embellishments which vary in price depending on the type of materials being used.

Ms. Baldwin considers her paintings to be fine art which are created for memory. They are presented as a collection in gallery settings.  Her handbags are also inspired creations, which she calls “wearable or functional art.”  Ms. Baldwin will present her next collection of handbags this September 2014 for her Fall/Winter 2015 debut. She states, “I want to be remembered as an artist who was inspired by all that surrounded me, creating the visual and tangible influences and recreating from memory–my life experience.”