We were lucky to catch up with Angie recently and have shared our conversation below.
Angie, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
Like any child, picking up a crayon and printer paper is nothing unusual. What captured my attention was when my father would sit beside me and draw these marvelous pictures, knocking it out of the park with my, in comparison, flimsy drawings.
I remember pestering him constantly to draw me pictures until one day he challenged me to draw along with him.
From that moment, it stuck with me how mesmerising it is to just convey something on paper, canvas, etc, without the use of digital means.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
Although I was born and raised in New Jersey, my family immigrated here from Colombia. I dabble in various forms of media; however, my main focus professionally is on painting. For me, painting represents an escape, a means of expression, and a narrative through my work. From the moment I gather the materials to the last stroke of the brush, everything is meticulously crafted for the final result.
Currently, I’m working on a series called “Lack of Attention,” which emphasizes how electronic devices cause major distractions in society, especially among youth.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I feel like the three main skills that are helpful in my journey are managing my time, staying organized, and being consistent. First, managing your time is key to keeping up with your work. I set myself a schedule for each painting that I do, so I know that I’m on track with my work, which paves the way to staying organized.
Lastly, being consistent and practicing your skills is essential to growth. The More you start early on, the more advanced you’ll be later on.
All the wisdom you’ve shared today is sincerely appreciated. Before we go, can you tell us about the main challenge you are currently facing?
As an artist, I can’t help but ignore the use of AI in art. Nowadays, it seems to be accessible for anyone to use and manipulate, but what people tend to forget is that its “accessibility” isn’t equivalent to being better.
But what I can contribute to overcoming the challenges of AI is to continue diligently in my paintings, in the hopes of inspiring someone else to pick up a brush. If I inspire at least one person to continue painting, I know there is faith in the future for other fellow painters.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://angiegisellecardona.carrd.co/#
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiegc1111/
Image Credits
images provided by: Angie Cardona
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