We recently connected with Emily Fischer and have shared our conversation below.
Emily, thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?
I keep my creativity alive by totally submerging myself into the arts. It’s intertwined in my work, my home, and through the people I connect with. I never limit myself to a particular medium and if I’m interested in a form of art that I’m unfamiliar about, I’ll try it out. I stay curious, I view art as often as I can, and I try to find art in everything- whether it’s through nature or human connection.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I have always been inspired by fairy tales and folk lore. I love the idea of a figure caught in a moment of time, their gaze at the viewer, a story in the midst of unfolding. I love the contrast of black with pastels and gradient colors and use them often in my work. Art has always been a primary focus in my life. I’ve had the honor of showing during Art Basel at Ping Pong Miami, I’ve shown my work from the coast of Florida to Pennsylvania. I am always looking to evolve my style and body of work to the next level.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
First off, network. As an artist you must talk about your work in order to make connections in the art world. You would also be surprised how many people are truly interested in your craft. I waited so long to create an art profile on social media for fear of people not being interested in it. When I took a leap, I was able to connect to new artists that I have collaborated with since then, I have introduced my art to people who didn’t know of me and in return my original pieces are hanging in their homes.
Speaking of taking a leap of faith, trust in yourself and feed into your goals and dreams. Continue to learn, take classes, participate in critiques and talks, supply yourself with the tools you need to create. You are the only one holding yourself back.
Lastly, devote time to your work. It’s hard to work a full time job and then come home and paint for a few hours but if you create a schedule and stick to it you will find that rhythm. I tend to feel guilty when I have had periods of inactivity and I’ve found that following an achievable schedule has worked the best. Conversely, allow yourself to take breaks if you need to. Your art should be your love, not your burden.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
Someone who has been most helpful in my career for the last 15 years is my husband, Joe Fischer. He is also an artist and art teacher. Having the ability to bounce ideas off of, collaborate with and seek technical help with drawing or painting has been monumental to me. Our mutual love for the arts has enabled us to flourish separately and together in our craft. When I am having an artist block I find myself inspired by his work. He is my guiding light, my best friend and my biggest fan.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Emily_Fischer_Art
- Other: Etsy: https://etsy.me/318yxSl
