Art Chowder January | February 2017, Issue 7 | Page 10

Bliss And Detachment

Did you always know
that you wanted to
be an artist?

A Caged Feeling

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No, not exactly. I think I wanted to be a teacher first, and
make art on the side, but now
that has flipped. The process
of creating has become more
meaningful and beneficial to
me than it ever used to be. It
makes me feel alive and enhances every other aspect of
my life. Art making is also a
great teacher in patience and
tenacity. I have a lot of growing yet to do, but I know that by
challenging myself and struggling through paintings until
I’m satisfied, that growth will
continue to occur

How long have you
been creating?
I suppose I’ve been creating
since I could first hold a crayon.
My desire to create has gradually grown over time and has
evolved into a passion and necessity.
Do you work in different
mediums? Which is
your favorite?
I will make art with anything
available to me, but when I am
able to work in my studio and
make a mess, I enjoy working
with acrylic paint. I love its versatility. I often paint with fluid acrylics in order to pour the