Jess Beck-Stasse
What is your favorite art medium to work in, and why?
It's hard to pick just one, but top three would be: clay, acrylic & ink. I am also obsessed with trying new mediums.
When did you first figure out that art was important to you?
It's been a part of my life for so long, it's hard to say. I started taking art classes outside of school in the sixth grade. Before that I remember pouring over my brother's comic book character illustrations, eager to see them develop as he drew, asking lots of questions. I started to develop my own aesthetic in college. I focused mainly on ceramics with an affinity for hand building. Illustration has always been dear to my soul, starting with the characters that donned the bottom of the notes passed during classes in junior high. Later, I realized that I am a visual learner and it helped me to draw historic figures to assimilate their significance.
Who is your art mentor?
Frida Kahlo
Finish this sentence: My art is my...
Therapist. I find myself seeking a creative outlet when I'm feeling stressed or restless. I also have been inspired to paint or draw my dreams, as well. It is a great way for me to process them.
What advice would you offer someone just beginning their exploration of their own artistic self?
Everything is art. Do you and be confident.
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