Berries purple pink fuschia warm scarf hand knit
by
Romy
WELCOME, Romy and her Etsy shop BLUE BIRDS AND BLOSSOMS. When you pay a visit to Romy's shop, you will find not only a wide variety of handknit scarves and neck warmers, but also her delightful, original fine art....STILL LIFE, ABSTRACT, LANDSCAPES and more!
First, let's take a moment to learn a bit more about this talented artist by reading her interview below.
What led you to start creating your art/craft?
Like many people I did a lot of arts and crafts when I was a child. I think my mom probably still has some of my childhood drawings from when I was about 5 years old.
In college, I studied earth sciences, never took any art classes, as I was planning to work in the science field. I guess you could say through a twist of fate I wound up working as a photographer. Science became the hobby and art became the career. From there I just kept expanding into different art mediums… photography, painting, fiber arts, etc.
How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?
I think the mediums choose me. Seems like I'm drawn to them, the creative energy seems to flow through me to whatever medium - like an urge to express that energy.
What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?
The whole process… from being inspired and coming up with ideas for new pieces, to creating those pieces, and finally hearing from collectors how much they enjoy that artwork in their home makes the circle complete.
If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?
Had to think about this one… I'd say a wild fruit tree. They grow as part of the local ecosystem and according to the local micro-climate conditions. Wild fruit trees aren't dependant on all the inputs of fertilizer and stuff that a cultivated fruit tree is, they adapt to whatever is available. Times when everything they need is in abundance they give sweet and tasty fruit that you can't find in any store.
If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?
Probably either clay, mosaics, or landscape design. (Guess I couldn't choose just one - laughing). I enjoy working with my hands and also enjoy working with the earth. When I see a bare patch of ground in the garden I imagine all the beautiful flowers and edibles that can grow in that space.
What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?
My personal belief is to try to contribute positively to the world in whatever I do. Through my art I try to convey the beauty and simplicity of the natural world… as our lives get more hectic, complicated, and technologically advanced I find myself longing for the simpler things in life. So through art, I try to give the viewer not only a positive place to escape to for a moment, but a space to explore their own personal connection with the natural world.
What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?
Believe in your abilities… always keep learning, growing, and experimenting with your art or craft. As far as the business side goes… continue to educate yourself on running a business. Realize that it takes a lot of discipline and perseverance to be self employed, and it takes even greater perseverance to be self employed in the arts field.
GREAT, interview, Romy! I love how you express yourself, not only in your creative talents, but in your words as well.
To learn more about this delightful artist, visit her links below. Romy has also started "featuring" other artists (myself included), and you can read about them on her blog.
