About Us
Welcome to Art Collective International, a collaborative partnership of four creative studios: Lee Hansheng Studios, Storm Garden Studio, Chris Foster Design, and Tidy Tea Witch. United by a shared passion for art, we focus on bringing diverse forms of artistic expression and education to the community.
Our collective creates a vast array of art, spanning both 2D and 3D mediums. From stunning paintings, illustrations, and prints to intricate stained glass, enamel work, ceramics, and metal jewelry, our studios embrace a wide variety of crafts. We also delve into digital art, resin, vinyl, acrylic creations, fiber arts, and even unique forms like miniatures and nail art.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Along with our own work, we partner with other talented creatives to broaden our reach and enrich the artistic landscape we offer.
Explore the individual artist's behind the studios below. We invite you to discover the wide-ranging beauty of art with us!
Lee Hansheng Studios Chris Foster Design
Hansheng Lee (he/they)
Founder, CEO, and Pres. of Art Collective International. Hansheng is a queer Taiwanese American multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, illustration, writing, and advocacy. Their art centers identity, resistance, grief, hope, and dreamlike surrealism—always with accessibility and emotional truth at the core.
Chris Foster (he/him)
Vice President of ACI. With a steady hand and a sharp eye for detail, Chris keeps ACI’s projects moving behind the scenes. Whether coordinating events or solving logistical puzzles, he brings clarity, support, and a deeply loyal spirit to everything he touches. Also a multidisciplinary artist. Focusing on miniature art and nouveau style arts and digital dreamy pieces.
Tidy Tea Witch Storm Garden Studio
Emily Nguyen (she/her)
CFO - Emily is an American creative powerhouse specializing in fiber arts, jewelry crafts, and nail art. With an instinct for aesthetics and storytelling, she ensures that every product we offer reflects both intention and impact.
Storm Groome (she/her)
COO - Storm is the heart of our collective gatherings—crafting safe, inclusive spaces for art, conversation, and mutual care. With a background in organizing and a deep passion for community healing, she fosters connection both online and off. Storm's is also a multi media artist, her art is a focus on nature and reclaimed jewelry art.
Our Behind the Scenes Miracle Team Member: 
Maizi - Our CTO and Executive Assistant
Maizi (she/they)
CTO & Executive Assistant. Maizi handles ACI’s digital presence, internal systems, and social media with precision and fire. Though she prefers to work behind the scenes, her work is essential~ balancing the roles of tech lead, strategist, and quiet chaos-tamer.
Statement on Artistic Expression and Company Views
At Art Collective International (ACI), we are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive community of artists, each with their own unique voice, style, and perspective. While we support and celebrate artistic expression, the views expressed in individual works do not necessarily reflect the views of ACI as a whole.
As a 100% queer-owned company, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive space for all artists, partners, and patrons. Our collective comprises multiple studios, each exploring different themes and messages through their art. We encourage open dialogue, artistic freedom, and thoughtful engagement with the work we present.
We ask that you approach each piece with the understanding that art is a powerful medium for personal expression and that the perspectives conveyed are those of the individual artist, not a blanket statement from the entire collective.
Thank you for your continued support, respect, and understanding.
— Lee Hansheng (李翰昇)
CEO & President,
Founder and Partner,
Art Collective International