Tag: new york academy of art

Even though Aleah and I are in the same age bracket, going to the same school and she is someone I would consider a friend or confidant, I was nervous to interview her. Risking sounding strange, I admit that I’m a big fan. Her work has always exuded this pure sincerity and it is something […]

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What an artist can create on paper, canvas, or with clay, is quite magical.  A mere thought can be turned into a tangible masterpiece with the ability to awe, inspire and connect strangers. To get a glimpse into an artist’s process and be able to share in their creation is like getting the opportunity to […]

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The general art loving/collecting public doesn’t often get to see the artist’s perspective behind the finished canvas. There’s often a lot more to the work hanging on the white wall before you. There’s a real human being there that is often overlooked and unrealized. The Academy has some exhibition opportunities for students attending. Deck The Walls […]

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The experience of being an artist has always been more than producing work for me. It’s truly about a connection to others. Art (both painting and photography) is how I bring these connections to life.  I want to hear stories, why people do what they do and how they got to where they are.A world […]

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I am finally finding myself with moments of free time.  I almost forgot what they feel like.- I’ve been attempting to absorb all that has happened in these last 4 months before I dive into lengthy posts about how much life has changed (and yet as I sit in my philadelphia living room, in my […]

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I have slacked on my posting quite a bit since May.  School starts on September 6th and I have been trying to keep my head afloat in order to have a smooth transition for this big adventure. I had a blip in my process early on.  My financial aid went through just fine, but my […]

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