"I never wanted to be anything other than an artist... Well, except maybe a mermaid.”
~ Mindi Yarbrough
Hi, I’m Mindi also known as WildHeart Arts. I am a graphic designer and artist focusing on fine art, crafts, illustration, coloring books, and murals.
I am an advocate for the healing, therapeutic, and transformative powers of art and art making! My mission in life is to create, share, and impact my community through art.
As a working independent artist I have facilitated and participated in over 50 art exhibitions across the country including Moundsville and Wheeling, West Virginia; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; and San Francisco, California. I am also a full-time Art Director and Graphic Designer. I have over 20 years of design experience and am a lifelong artist. Creativity is more than a career, it’s my way of life.
I draw inspiration from dreams, fantasy, archetypes, myth, nature, and pop culture. I love to be expressive, whimsical, and weird with my artwork and love having fun, exploring, and experimenting with my process.
In The News: Click the headlines below to read the articles.
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INVESTING IN CREATIVITY:
Meet the Creative Entrepreneurs Who are Shaping Wheeling’s Future
WEELUNK SKULL by Mindi Yarbrough accepted to be featured at the WV State Juried Art Exhibition
Telling Her Tales with the Fanciest of Stick Figures
Orrick’s ‘Pride in Wheeling Day’ 2023
West Virginia Day is Right Around the Corner, Celebrate at this Art Exhibit
West Virginia Day Art Exhibit To Showcase the ‘ABCs’ of Wheeling
Meet Three Wheeling Artists Featured at Clientele Art Studio's 'Timeless Muses'
‘Mindi the Mural Lady’ – Yarbrough Covering Canvases in Wheeling
The Inspiration Behind A Female-Driven Documentary Screening
These Four Entrepreneurs Are Asking For Your Vote at Show of Hands
New Pop-Up Art Exhibit Coming to WesBanco Arena
Clientele Art Studio Decks The Halls with Skateboard Art Show
Partnering for Pride: Orrick Hosts 2022 “Pride in Wheeling Day”
Artists Come Together This Saturday For Live Mural Painting
The Backyard Birds of Wheeling
Explore Wheeling With This Artist’s Interactive Coloring Book
Partnering for Pride: Orrick Hosts 2021 “Pride in Wheeling Day”
Hip Hop: It’s a Culture — Not Just a Music Genre
Wild Heart Brings Spirit Alive
Bridgeport High School Fine Arts Festival Set For May 6
Check Out Episode 26 - I was a guest on the Appalachian Sound and Color podcast by my friends at Clientele - Will and Logan!
https://clientelestudio.com/podcast/
My 1st Coloring Book "Witchy West Virginia" was featured in the local subscription box called "Lunar Infusions Tea Ceremony" a curated tea, crystal, candle, and all around magical box by Cindy Bonfini-Hotlosz at The Empress in North Wheeling.
Two of my coloring pages were featured in the "Place I Belong" coloring page contest hosted by West Virginia Tourism.
I have created 3 special commemorative coloring pages featured in celebrations including the Wheeling Suspension Bridge 170th Birthday, the 150th Anniversary of the Great Stone Viaduct in Bellaire, Ohio, and one depicting the Sistersville Ferry that has been in service for over 200 years! Download your free Suspension Bridge coloring page here: Suspension Bridge Coloring Page
I created several pieces of art and coloring pages for the "Poorly Drawn Pets" BCARL fundraiser.