Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Gonzales.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I started drawing pretty much as soon as I could hold a crayon. My mother was especially encouraging. I think she knew I was an artist before I ever even realized it. She’s kept pretty much every scrap of paper I’ve ever drawn on a shelf in the closet. This type of fostering kept me motivated to continue to create art throughout my life. I find solace in art and the process of creating something is incredibly therapeutic for me.
As an artist, how do you define success and what quality or characteristic do you feel is essential to success as an artist?
I haven’t ever had any formal training, except for the few art classes I took in school, so a lot of my techniques come from watching others, asking questions, and experimenting. Trying, failing, trying again is sometimes the
best way to gain new skills. I mainly draw in ink and Prismacolor color pencils and paint in acrylics. Lately, I’ve stuck to painting on wood panels. It’s been fun to work on a new surface! I’m somewhat of a perfectionist so I’m
drawn to symmetry and the aesthetic of clean lines. I try to incorporate that into my art. I like to celebrate the female form because women are beautiful and graceful, and also strong and powerful. Showcasing women of color is also important to me as I feel we are under-represented in art. I also believe that the energy I put into my art draws like energy from others to it.
Please tell us more about your work.
My work can be seen most easily on Instagram as I post there most frequently. Otherwise, it can be seen in person on display at Cherry Cola Dog in Austin. I am usually there on Saturday nights for our art parties and often am live painting. I encourage people to talk to me during these times to find out a little more about a piece and myself! Supporting me can be in various ways, whether it’s sharing my art and posts, telling a friend about my work or buying pieces, I appreciate it all.
What do you think is the biggest challenge facing artists today?
I think one of the biggest challenges facing artists today is the challenge to be “seen.” There are so many talented artists in the world and with social media, sometimes it gets almost too flooded where you’re just sort of lost in the mix. It takes, even more, to stand out, so when you share an artist’s posts and their artwork with others, it really helps get us out there to a larger audience. I also believe it’s so important to have a group of other creatives who can help you can lean on and who can help you get opportunities to be “seen.”
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @jrg3796
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