Fruitful Art Studio

Whether you’re selling or not, it’s helpful!

Which painting would you buy? Let’s say they are all the same price.

• A painting of a moose. You found it at a store.

• A painting of a moose that you found at an art fair. You met the artist, and they told you they met the moose. His name is Frank.

• A painting of a moose that you found at an art fair. You met the artist, and they told you they traveled to Alaska. The moose is named Frank, and he ate the artist’s lunch. She met others who told her that he is a long-time resident.The local bed and breakfast is named “Frank’s Inn” because of him.

It’s easier to sell things and make things when they have meaning. I used to think my art meant nothing. I like drawing food and people. Yay.

Now that I analyze what I like and why, I’m more inspired. I think this is good to do, even if you aren’t selling art. What does this mean for you? The narrative is in why you painted your subject, how you painted it, and why it speaks to you. What does it say about you?

Speaking of, here’s part of a series I’m doing based on old photos of soda shops.

I’ve always found soda shops to be a good subject. They remind me of coffee shops I used to hang out at while drinking Frappuccinos, but more interesting and adorable because they’re old. You only see things in this style at theme restaurants and old diners.

I grew up reading Archie comics. Comics and cartoons are probably why my drawings are very 2D. My art also doesn’t feel right if I’m not adding black outlines to everything.

What about the colors? I’m inspired by old movies. Much like old movies, my art is either black and white or bright colors and vintage dresses.