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Interview with Sarah Hill. 1. What is your name and where are you based? Sarah Hill, based in north London, N4 2. What is your practice? Drawing and creating greeting cards 3. What is your USP? Monochrome, abstract, unusual artwork 4. Tells us a secret that nobody knows about your life! I once had a job interview in a funeral parlour and had to touch a dead persons hand to see if I was comfortable about being in that environment! 5. Has Covid 19 challenged your creativity? Yes and I have had ups and downs! 6. What are your most significant achievements? Completing an MA in Fine Art, and receiving an award at the end of that. Most recently I have completed some AAT Accounting qualifications which is out of my comfort zone because i hate maths! 7. Whom will your clients be and what will they get from you? My clients will be everyday public who are looking for a unique and attractive card 8. Do you have any fascinating or unusual clients or a funny story to tell? I dont have clients yet really! 9. If you were starting a career as an artist today, what would you do differently? Im not sure, maybe have more confidence and go for things more! 10. What has been your most significant challenge in times of Covid 19, and how did you overcome it? Not being able to see friends and family, being stuck indoors when i am used to going out everyday, not being able to go to my studio etc. 11. What are your plans for the future? What new projects do you have in the pipeline? I have my greeting cards in one shop so far in Finsbury Park, London and hope to expand to other merchandising such as bags, mugs, keyrings etc. 12. What would you like to be known for? Unique monochrome designs 13. How do you know Laura? Through mentoring and exhibitions that Laura has organised. 14. How did you hear about Laura I. Gallery? Through social media a few years or so back! 15. What do you think of our Mentoring programs or of the newest initiative for artists, The Society of Gold Minds? I have had mentoring sessions and they were very helpful and uplifting! 16. Do you think it is important to have someone that has your back? Yes! 17. Do you think it is important to receive constant support? Why? Yes support, and some time in-between to make progress and take actions or await results. 18. Do you think it is important to be surrounded by a community of artists? Yes for sure. 19. Would you recommend our mentoring programs? Yes I have done, to Laura symes who attended. 20. Has Laura I. Gallery inspired you or helped you in any way? How? Yes personally, socially, professionally! 21. Would you recommend Laura I. Art Gallery? Yes definitely! Click here to see Sarah`s works of art
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1. What is your name and where are you based?
Anna-Maria Amato SE London 2. What is your practice? Fine Artist/Painter 3. What is your USP? I paint dancers in action with spirit. I suffered a break down in my late teens, before, I felt, I had found what kind of adult I wanted to be. I felt lost, and the sense of achievement art had given me, gave me some kind of purpose in my life. I realised I decide how I feel and that is what I can paint. I wish one canvas to take my audience through positive emotions which they can hold onto. 4. Tells us a secret that nobody knows about your life! I wish I could dance well and I have been practising. 5. Has Covid 19 challenged your creativity? It has increased the confidence in my resilience which has left me feeling better prepared for future hurdles. 6. What are your most significant achievements? I curate a gallery founded in a social inclusion project, engaging members of the local community and beyond, in art and culture. 7. Whom will your clients be and what will they get from you? People who feel that they are lacking inspiration but are seeking it. 8. Do you have any fascinating or unusual clients or a funny story to tell? I was selling on a stall in my local library when the major of the borough came and looked at my fairy nudes and asked 'is this inspired my the area?' 9. If you were starting a career as an artist today, what would you do differently? Structure an artwork part of my day around creating. 10. What has been your most significant challenge in times of Covid 19, and how did you overcome it? Lack of face to face contact with people left me seeking ways to feel connected by engaging online and solidifying friendships via other forms of communication. 11. What are your plans for the future? What new projects do you have in the pipeline? I plan to morph my current style with techniques used by the old masters to create an exciting blend of classical passion and modern excitement. 12. What would you like to be known for? Inspiring people to engage with and enjoy creativity. 13. How do you know Laura? I had a mentoring session with her. 14. How did you hear about Laura I. Gallery? Through various online avenues. 15. What do you think of our Mentoring programs or of the newest initiative for artists, The Society of Gold Minds? The mentoring dispelled the sense that I was painting for myself and that I have a story to tell which can bring me closer to people. 16. Do you think it is important to have someone that has your back? Yes. Supportive words have such power and the need to cultivate confidence is a game changer. 17. Do you think it is important to receive constant support? Why? It is helpful to know that there is someone to bounce ideas off and seek out specific pieces of knowledge when questions arise. 18. Do you think it is important to be surrounded by a community of artists? I believe it is said 'you are who you spend your time with' because your influences and inspiration are important in developing yourself and your work. 19. Would you recommend our mentoring programs? Yes. 20. Has Laura I. Gallery inspired you or helped you in any way? How? It has given me direction I was searching for and Laura's story in itself was inspiring and motivating for me. 21. Would you recommend Laura I. Art Gallery? Yes To see Anna- Maria`s artwork please click here: |
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