Vaughn Anslyn shared with Mélange
I was born and raised on the island of Nevis . I was an adventurous child always getting into trouble , loved exploring , very physical and loved the ocean . I always looked at the world differently , deeper , beyond the surface , so you can imagine on a small Caribbean island such as this I was looked at as being a bit strange , out of place . I dressed my own way , spoke with my own accent and really didn ’ t conform to what was perceived as “ normal ”. Art was my escape .
About your Creativity
Creativity has been a passion of mine as far back as I can remember . In school I would draw everyone ’ s homework projects and often in class would be scolded by the teacher for not paying attention . Instead I would be drawing what I saw outside and sometimes even the teacher .
About what drives you
Through my journey I have I have always included art in EVERY aspect of my life . I have never been formally trained in art and have never attended an art school or taken art classes . I would simply practice , a lot . It took me five years untill I finally got my portraits to where I would actually show someone and even then , I still challenge myself to go darker , more detail , more expression . I have been blessed with a talent that goes beyond my own comprehension . I do things that people seem to think as incredible yet I accomplish them with no effort , doing things right the first time like I have been doing it for years .
About your different types of art
I don ’ t allow myself to be confined , no borders , no boundaries . I live my life that way and I apply it to my work . I have no defined medium . ART IS MY MEDIUM . I have done oil , acrylic , pencil , charcoal , sidewalk chalk art , bodypainting , canvas , murals , carpentry architectural plans , signs , vehicle graphics , set design , acting ( Young and the Restless 1996 ) runway modelling , fashion designer , tattoo , sand sculpture , yoga instructor , fitness trainer even exotic dancer . All these things make me ME yet though it all I am never complacent . I always want to do more , be more . I don ’ t compete with others nor do I compare myself and my work , instead I compete with Vaughn I strive to be better than he was yesterday and no matter how great I am told I am I don ’ t buy into it , I always challenge myself further .
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