Young artist to watch in 2021
From: California.Art Education: I received my BFA in studio art from Oklahoma City University, studied on my own through websites, and apprenticed with painter John Burton. I am currently studying for my MFA in painting at Laguna College of Art & Design.Style: Representational, leaning towards impressionism.Creative Spark: I am inspired by colors and shapes created by light in nature. And I love the lines and shapes that make up a person’s facial expression.Second-Choice Career: Own an art gallery or a thrift shop with curated clothes.Other Passions: I love music, fashion, food, and traveling, and experiencing it all alongside my life and painting partner, Mason Williams.One Thing People Don’t Know About You: I was a percussionist in high school.Best Advice Received: When you start a painting, throw everything you know out the window. Your reference has all the information you need.Pet Peeve: When my clothes or hands are damp, and dealing with impatient or negative people.Mantra or Motto: Take a deep breath, and don’t take anything too seriously.Favorite Work by Another Artist: Any of Joaquín Sorolla’s artwork makes me swoon.Future Goals: To travel the world, show my work in the Prix de West Invitational, and continue painting for the rest of my days.Price Range: $90 to $4,500.Representation: www.kelleymogilka.com.
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