a young artist story
BELLE
From that day on, I started painting more and more. It helped me become a stronger person who isn’t easily bothered by all the little things that don’t matter. At times, I even forget that I was sick.
Now I am 25 years old and my health is getting better. My friends and family eventually became customers making special requests for my art. With the money I earned, I would go out and buy myself more material. That’s how I keep myself going. I explored and tried many different styles of art. I found that I really enjoy painting on bigger canvases; my wall for example. I also enjoy using acrylic and black ink the most out of all the types of paint. My most recent discovery and practice is digital art.
As a kid, I started painting a lot of landscapes, waterfalls especially, but as I became older, the genres that interested me the most were abstract, horror, and Asian pop art, like Anime. When you have something you are interested in, use it as your motivation. Practice, practice, and repeat. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. I am easily inspired by the art of my friends and rivals and I’m glad it happens vice versa. When I am inspired, the possibilities of art feel
limitless. I go into my own little world where no one can bother me and I can simply create to my heart’s content. Good music, good view, sunlight, nature, animals and beautiful bright colors are what inspires me and can inspire you too. Find your best environment and use it. My mother is the one person that always believed in me and pushed me to do much more. Even when I was depressed and sick, she will tell me that I still had this gift hidden inside of me. And I will always thank her for that. I taught myself how to paint and everything I learned was by reading books, watching others paint, using picture references and watching videos online. I may not be rich or famous but art is what makes me who I am. I won’t give up so easily again and neither should you.
“Seeing in the Dark”
(40”x30”)
This painting is one of the most important paintings to me. I made this piece when my family didn’t have electricity in our home for 3 months. My mom cried a lot because we had trouble coming up with the money we owed. I wanted to make this for my mom in hopes that she would smile. My mom loved aquatic animals and it became my inspiration. Dolphins were her favorite and my primary focus in this piece.
It was hard painting at night with no strong lighting. I was using the dim street lights that crept through the window into my room. I started by using a light pencil to sketch the outlines. Then I used sponges to dabble on the colors. I used neon and metallic colors to make certain areas pop.