((Background) Propagate Your Best Self by Nadia Dyer, (foreground) Nadia Dyer at ISoMiMo)
At ISoMiMo Studio in Bend, creativity isn’t just encouraged — it’s the entire experience. Founded on a lifelong passion for art and expression, ISoMiMo (short for In Search of My Moment) invites the community to do just that: find their moment.
“It started when I was a kid and had my own Barney coloring book,” Nadia Dyer, the studio’s founder shared. “I successfully colored inside the lines of one of the other characters and since then I haven’t stopped wanting to improve my skill.”
That childhood spark never faded. Instead, it evolved into a welcoming creative space where locals and visitors alike can design custom apparel, dive into rotating art projects, and even build their own terrariums or taxidermy bug shadow boxes. The studio hosts guided group classes, themed monthly projects, and private events like birthdays and bachelorette parties. There’s even studio space available for other artists looking to share their talents with the community.
“ISoMiMo offers a space for everybody to dabble in arts and crafts,” Nadia explained. “The goal is to provide a space for artists to feel comfortable and safe while making a mess here and not at home.”
The studio’s name has deep personal roots. “ISoMiMo stands for In Search of My Moment. It was an acronym that I came up with as a kid to give myself confidence. If I could convince myself that this was my moment, then I could do anything.”
And while the studio is full of color, light, and laughter, there’s a quiet depth to its philosophy as well. “I strive for balance in everything that I do — including my art, which features a skull. The skull represents death, while inside that skull represents the life, passion, and moment of my life.”
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone who’s never picked up a paintbrush, ISoMiMo is ready to help you find your moment. Follow @isomimobend on Instagram or visit their website to explore class schedules, event bookings, and more.
ISoMiMo.com • 541-330-6711 • Instagram: @ISoMiMoBend