Have you always thought of yourself as an artist?
Actually, I guess I always have. Even when I was a little girl my parents went out of they’re way to make me feel as though I had a special talent.
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by so many random things. A trip to the mall will yield a handful of new color combinations I want to try, Quotes will inspire an entire print, and many of the blogs I read put a sudden urge to create. J
What keeps you creatively motivated?
The biggest most important thing is that I enjoy what I do. This goes a LONG way in motivating me. Keeping it from seeming like work does the trick for me.
Where do you get your ideas for your artwork?
I’m not really sure. I try to follow trends, but not let them lead me. I try to keep a positive outlook and work to make sure that translates into each piece.
How did you learn to create your artwork digitally and what program(s) do you use?
I am completely self taught. I just took it one step at a time. I use photoshop and try not to overwhelm myself. I take each day at a time. When I want to do something, and I’m not sure how, I just google it. J Google is my best friend.
Do you do something creative everyday?
Unfortunately no. J I have two little ones still at home, so my everyday routines are not always geared towards creative-ness. J
What do you tell people who swear they aren’t creative?
Look a little harder, everyone has done something creative at one point or another. Whether it be adding an extra ingredient to a recipe, or even putting a creative spin on an outfit. J
What is a one of your BIG dreams regarding your creative life?
To one day have my own studio/craft space. I would LOVE to be able to leave a project out and not have it take up kitchen table space.
Describe your style… do you find it translates to your home decorating, your fashion, etc.?
I’m not too sure about this one. I do tend to lean more towards a modern simplistic approach to decorating. My fashion sense took a turn for the worse after having my first daughter. It’s much more fun buying clothes for them, or decorating the house.
*Interjecting to tell you that I am in love with the above print and intend to get it in as big a size as I can.
Are there certain conditions you need just so in order to create? (Foods/atmosphere/Music etc.)
It definitely helps to set aside time to create while my girls are napping. Having time to do something without being interrupted is priceless.
Complete this sentence… I am passionate about…
Life. I’m always worried I’ll look back and wonder what I did with my life. How will I be remembered?
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
I am TERRIFIED of spiders. If you have been around me for more then a day you already know this…
What photo can you always look at to ensure a smile?
Family pictures will always ensure a smile. Pictures of my husband and I when we were dating, pictures of my girls.
What’s your favorite room in the house?
This would probably be my kitchen. Just because my little work space is set up there and I do 99% of my creating here. We completely remodeled the kitchen last fall, and I really like how it all turned out.
Describe your perfect day:
My perfect day would have all of these ingredients;
Creative time to work on a crafty project, an equal serving of play time with my girls, a smidge of house cleaning, sunny warm weather, a bowl of chocolate peanut butter ice cream, and a cup and a half of cuddle time with my hubby. J Not necessarily in that order either. ;)
Complete this sentence: “An artist is…”
Talented, creative, and blessed.
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