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Artist du Jour: Brienna Pruce

April 4th, 2011 | Author: admin

Great interviews with great artists continue with the Artist du Jour: Mini Interviews with the Creative Kind series! It is my pleasure to introduce you to the delightful human pretzel and surrealist, the lovely Brienna Pruce. Her paintings are beautiful and fantastical dreams for the waking eye.

Artist du Jour: Brienna Pruce with acrylic painting Stacked to the Ceiling

Who are you and what do you do?

My name is Brienna, think “Brie” spelled like the cheese, though ironically I happen to be lactose intolerant. I am a surrealist, working primarily in acrylic on canvas sheets that I can ship internationally because I travel frequently. Right now, my husband and I are living in Cambridge, England. I love painting new worlds that explore human empathy through animal and plant narratives. Through my art, I want to understand the human condition and what it means to be alive.

What artists inspire you? Would you say that your work is influenced more by other mediums, such as music, literature, or film? I have so many favorite artists, but some of the more recognizable ones are Salvador Dali, Remedios Varo, Mark Ryden, and Julie Heffernan. All art media, from great literature to beautiful music, inspire me. In fact, everything in life can be a catalyst for a new art piece; my paintings are a collection of memories and experiences, much like a subconscious dream made visible. I draw from everyone and everything that touches me, demonstrating the interconnection of all living beings.

Do you find a contrast between others’ perception of your work

and your intentions as an artist?

Miss Bunny Thinks Rain is Imminent by Brienna Pruce

I would say no, not because everyone sees my paintings as I do, but rather because I want to leave interpretation open. It is my intention that my artwork says something personal to everyone. We all have different cultural and singular associations with particular imagery, and yet we can all still grasp similar emotions; this is where human empathy unites us. What makes each of us unique is our varied perspective of life, but not the undercurrent that defines life. We all feel something powerful running through us, it is something we have yet to fully comprehend, but it somehow makes us alive. I hope to ignite that feeling of life through my artwork.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

I would want to heal the world. We are all suffering in some way and I would want to give everyone peace of mind, including myself. And then, selfishly, I would like to fly, but I can put that on the back burner for now.

Star Tree by Brienna Pruce

What emotions do you experience upon the completion of a painting?

It is such a bittersweet feeling to part with a painting. The finished piece is an accomplishment, but the creation process is where you struggle and grow as a person. It is like a terribly addictive mystery novel; you’re elated to finally know the ending, but you so enjoyed playing detective that you wish it wasn’t over… and continuing with that metaphor, now you have to find another book that may never meet your expectations after the last great book! That is to say, you have to paint something new and you’re staring at a blank canvas hoping you can keep topping yourself.

If you were not painting, what would you be up to?

Butterfly Tree by Brienna Pruce

You’d find me practicing yoga or cooking up a storm. And if I’m not in the gym or kitchen, my husband and I are usually traveling. I trained with a Grand Master in Vietnamese Powerful King Yoga; you can see me tied up into pretzels and lifting myself up like I’m flying… hey maybe I do have that super power after all (http://brienna.net/id29.html ).

Where can we find you?

Come visit me on my art website: http://brienna.net

My Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/brienna

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/brienna.net

Twitter: http://twitter.com/briennapruce

Youtube: The Ruined Kindgdom by Brienna Pruce

Madam Butterly and Caterpillar by Brienna Pruce

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Artist du Jour: Kristy Lynn

March 11th, 2011 | Author: admin

Featured in this week’s Artist du Jour: Mini Interviews with the Creative Kind is the lovely lover of teas, Kristy Lynn . Rest assured you’ll be swept away by the dreamlike mood created through Lynn’s expressive texture and delicate line work. ♥

Artist du Jour: Kristy Lynn

Who are you and what do you do?

I am a lady living in Brooklyn, painting in the evenings and on weekends, and working as a secretary at a lovely antiques shop on weekdays.

What was that defining “A-ha” moment that led you to be an artist?

It is hard to pinpoint an exact moment… I believe it was more of an unfolding from a very young age up until high school when I was set on either studying literature and philosophy at university, or going to art school. I still studied those other subjects at school but in the end I chose art!

: Bird Lovers

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Ooh superpower! I want to travel to other planets. Or back in time. Is that a superpower? If not, I would enjoy being psychic.

What memorable response have you had from your art?

Raji Kaur (on UK art website The Freak Show) said something memorable about my paintings, that I portray the narrative in my work “with patches of weather and natural objects like leaves” – I really liked that bit about the weather. I love to hear what people see in my work, especially when it’s a perspective that is novel to me. It can lead me in new directions.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

The sky, water… Nature. No matter where I am, I make sure to look up at the clouds and moon daily and take note. It refreshes my mind and softens my approach to people, which I feel nurtures creativity for anyone, but is especially helpful for people such as myself living in a big city.

If you could spend Happy Hour with any artist, dead or alive, who would it be and what one question would you

The important (and quite cute) tea shelf.

have to ask him/her?

MAX ERNST! I would love to have a long conversation with him about his life and work. I would want to ask him about thepainting technique he invented, frottage, which appeared in many of his paintings. But also I would ask how he maintained his bold and varied artistic approach despite the many political and personal struggles he surely encountered (oops that was two questions).

Where can we find you?

http://kristylynn.net (my website/portfolio/news)

http://artmuse.com (prints for sale)

http://www.noraspicks.com/gallery/81 (artwork for sale)