a closer look
Meet Incia
Get to know the Artist, Licensed Therapist, and Founder of Curated Coping Art & Design
Journey to Here
Incia's Story
Incia is a multidisciplinary artist and Licensed Professional Counselor based in Illinois and Michigan. She brings together creativity and care, crafting artwork that is emotionally rich, personally meaningful, and designed to spark joy and reflection. Whether through her art or her work as a therapist, Incia creates experiences that honor emotion, memory, and human connection—making everyday life more beautiful, thoughtful, and healing.
A Creative Force
Incia as an Artist
Art is Incia’s first love and a lifelong outlet for expression, connection, and healing. She works across graphite, charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic to create custom portraits of people, pets, and nature. Many of her pieces become gifts for milestones, memorials, or moments of reflection, carrying the weight of memory and emotion in a tangible, luminous form. Incia’s creative process is intuitive and compassionate, guided by a blend of artistic skill and therapeutic insight. Each piece is designed to honor the emotional depth of its subject, bringing beauty, clarity, and joy into the world.
Navigating modern life
Incia as a Millennial
As a Millennial navigating a world that can feel chaotic and uncertain, Incia channels her experiences into both her art and her work. She understands the struggles, ambitions, and resilience of her generation and embraces them fully. Her voice is bold, thoughtful, and honest—reflecting the desire to connect, create, and thrive despite the challenges life throws our way. Through her work, she celebrates the modern experience with humor, heart, and purpose.
Honoring her roots
Incia as a South Asian-American
As a second-generation Pakistani-American, Incia grew up balancing tradition with individuality, learning to honor her roots while forging her own path. Her heritage informs the vibrancy, texture, and emotional resonance of her work, blending cultural richness with contemporary aesthetics. She embraces the fullness of her identity, using it to guide her art, her counseling, and her entrepreneurial endeavors with authenticity, courage, and heart.
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