“INTRIGUINg”

THE TUG X MONALISA 

Can you describe your personality in one word?

Intriguing - This is the perfect word to sum me up!

When did you start creating art?

 I stumbled upon it accidently at the age of 15years or somewhere abouts, just when GCSE’s where starting.

Have you always liked art?

Originally i was drawn to sports, particularly sprinting (100m races). I had a dream to compete for Olympic. However, that got sidelined by diagnoses of Osgood-Schlatter and hypermobility. This then allowed me to transition to art after receiving painting supplies from my Mother, finding solace and natural talent in the creative process.

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How do you create your artwork?

I love to paint, that’s my main love but I've grown to enjoy digital art. I am still experimenting and looking to create various art with different mediums soon. I am interested in spray-painting so hopefully will be seeing some work with that.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

 The world around me and the way i am as a person is my inspiration. It might sound weird to say but people who know me always tell me how different i am. I try i express the way i view the world within my art and to also express who i am as an individual.

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How did you create the art for your handbag?

Painted spontaneously within a 20-minute burst of creative expression... I just went for it? I am interested in customising clothing and accessories so before i begin that journey and paint my whole wardrobe i wanted to see if my style of art would reflect well.

What inspired you to create the lady with the green aesthetic? 

 Everything i create is simply fuelled by what i like or what catches my eye at the time. I came across the photo online and loved the way she was captured so i decided to see what i could do.

Have you sold your art? 

I haven't had the best exposure with my art. Only sold 2 paintings and that was to my friends who requested i make something for them personally.

What do you hope with creating your art?

I Hope to be noticed. Noticed As a great artist (Before i die) aha.

Do you attend art events? 

I Haven't had the opportunity yet, it is something I'm focusing on doing. 

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Would do an art collaboration with another artist? 

Most definitely, i would love to collaborate with all sorts of individuals and groups. Art is in everything we do so collaborating with fashion, interiors, musicians or Anyone really... It would challenge me to see how far i could push my creative boundaries.

Would you consider an art gallery? 

Yes, my goal is to either feature my art across various galleries around the world, to open my very own Art gallery or both!

What advice would you give someone who is an aspiring artist? 

“Keep producing ART!! Do not do it for anyone else but yourself. You never know where it will lead you, but your true desire should be your passion to create whatever you want to create regardless of if anyone likes it or not.”