about me
Continuous creation and new ideas really do it for me. I believe creation is a very powerful thing.
I paint in acrylics but also use other mixed media. I enjoy painting things that bring me joy. I've painted while I've been sad, but my work has always come out brighter than my mood. It's very uplifting. Painting has always brought me confidence in myself for it's the one definite hobby I've never given up on.
I am inspired by the powerfulness of animals and nature. What animals symbolize. Their texture, fur, and feathers. Their strengths, their freedom, and their personalities.
I am driven to create stories from my life, be it a memory or a strong moment I want to remember.
In my art, I use many layers of paint with strong colors that I find enchanting. I love to bring a creature to life and create its own uniqueness! My tools are simple paint brushes and palette knives.
I have a strong connection with birds, especially owls. They appear to me almost spiritual and I see them often. The sounds of their long-winded calls seem out of the ordinary and almost magic-like. I very much enjoy magical things.
I am a self-taught artist.
I can honestly say, I have learned mostly from just painting.
Creating, making mistakes, and learning. Of course, I watch other artists paint all the time, but in my opinion, there's no better way to find your way, then just doing it.
I have many visions for the future and am enjoying every experience I have along the way. I hope to write books, build my online store, and even imagined traveling to other countries just to paint something amazing for someone. I mean, how cool would that be?
If anyone gains anything from me, I hope it's inspiration. And not just other artists. I want everyone to know that they can always do what they are passionate about.
There's a very important lesson I learned: if you love something so much, you keep it up. No matter any obstacle, or any belief you may have at the time or what anybody else says. Just hold on to that amazing feeling and do it. Watch your talents grow, your desires and dreams get bigger.
OCTAVIA