Today we’d like to introduce you to Adrienne Simmons.
Adrienne, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
I didn’t have a traditional art background, where I was carrying around a sketchbook from the age of 8. I didn’t take my first art class until I was in my early 20s, when I was living in Northern California.
There, I picked up my first paintbrush and I never looked back. I cannot imagine not having the outlet that art provides! In the fall of 2018, I will begin my MFA at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, where my studies will be concentrated on graphic design. I intend to focus my research on social design for a positive impact in the community. I am incredibly grateful to continue my art education at a higher level.
We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
I love to experiment with different mediums: drawing with charcoal, painting with acrylics, collaging with vintage paper, and digital art. I find that there is always some sort of natural element in my work, no matter the medium. I’m endlessly inspired by being outdoors, and I feel that it can be seen in all of my work.
Aesthetically, mid-century modern art, architecture, and design is the period that I am most drawn to; I plan on pairing structured shapes and clean lines found in modern art and design with organic elements in my graduate work.
Artists face many challenges, but what do you feel is the most pressing among them?
A big challenge to artists these days is social media. It’s a double-edged sword because of the exposure that a platform like Instagram provides, but it can often feel isolating, or that you’re “not good enough” because of the number of likes your post receives. I’ve talked with a few artists about this and they all have the same general thought: take advantage of the platform, but don’t compare yourself to others. Algorithms are tricky and we shouldn’t base our worth on them! My advice is to keep creating, no matter how many likes you receive. You will find your audience eventually.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
I post fairly regularly on Instagram (@parkstreetart) and on my website: parkstreetart.com.
Contact Info:
- Website: parkstreetart.com
- Email: parkstreetart@gmail.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/parkstreetart
Image Credit:
Adrienne Simmons
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