Do you have a website/blog? http://creatively-soulful.blogspot.com. I don’t blog as often as I’d like though but I plan on starting!
WHO is your favorite artist. Hands down my favorite artist is a friend of mine, SKY. Her work is phenomenal.
My preferred medium is charcoal and pastel. I find it the easiest to work in right now. Its easy to blend and shade. Eventually I want to venture into painting but for now, charcoal and pastel it is. My favorite subject is women. I love drawing women with big natural hair. I love trying to have my art show emotion. Why? Mainly because I think women are such beautiful expressive creatures! We are ALWAYS feeling something! lol
What inspired your works? I was once in a not so positive relationship, where my beauty was often called into question. I struggled with self confidence while I tried to still convince myself that I was beautiful inside out. Once I left that behind I made some serious changes. I decided to go natural so that I could completely appreciate and understand my beauty. My art reflects that. I love drawing women natural and beautiful.
Which of your artwork pieces is your favorite? My favorite is an unnamed piece. I saw a picture and just picked up my pencil and began to sketch. I think it’s my favorite because it’s not the style I normally draw in. I don’t normally just sketch. Its easy to just do what is the norm for yourself, but I want to challenge myself and step outside of my norm
Is there an artist you relate to? I relate to any artist who evokes emotion through their work.
What would you call your style? I would call it my own little version of Expressionism.
What's the best thing about being an artist? The best thing for me would be having an outlet!
What's the worst thing about being an artist? The worse thing about being an artist, well for me is when people devalue your art. They might so oooh I love that but its not worth whatever dollar amount I put on it. Like Ms. Badu so eloquently stated, “I’m an artist and I’m sensitive ‘bout my s*^%!” it’s true.
Is thee a purpose to your artwork? Yes, its to celebrate the beauty in women. All too often we become consumed with this idea of what is beautiful. We all are. We just need to recognize it.
How do you feel when people interpret your artwork differently? I like hearing interpretations other than my own!
What advice do you have for aspiring artists? I would say be true to your work. Don’t compromise your art based on what others may think. It’s about expressing you!
3 comments:
thanks for linking us to her...she is gorgeous! am off to check out her art.
very inspired work :) great post!
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lovely artisi!
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