Artistic Dreams Imaging : An Interview with September Artist of the Month: Heather Valentin

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

An Interview with September Artist of the Month: Heather Valentin

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An Interview

with

September Artist of the Month

Heather Valentin

Good morning Heather it is such an honor to be able to talk with you today. I have admired your art work for a while now as I am sure many have.

Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Where are you from?

I was born in Michigan. Moved to Arizona when I was two.

Resided in the Valley of the Sun for over 18 years and then lived in numerous states since then, including and limited to Oregon and one of my faves, Louisiana.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona.

What was your childhood like?

Structured and isolated with very few friends. Music, drawing and painting were pretty much my escape.

Why did you decide to become an artist?

Since photographing dead bodies at crime scenes didn't do it for me, I went back to my minor which was art.

Who do you credit with supporting you in your decision to become an artist?

My dad, my dad who is an artist himself.

What other artists have been inspirational to you in your work?

Van Gogh, Dali, Chagall, Jasmine Beckett- Griffith, and author, the one and only Stephen King.

What was your first piece of art?

An oil painting of a horse's head, and no it wasn't chopped off and full of blood and guts, lol.

Do you have any rituals you do when you sit down to work on a piece?

Well to draw, I need to watch horror movies. The creepier the better. To paint, I grab my ipod and earbuds, and I flip thru my extensive list of songs until I find that one song that speaks to me tight then and there. Then I put it on repeat and that is the only song i will listen to for that piece. My extensive music list is anything from classical to Cher, Enrique to One Republic to Meatloaf to Gaga to Shakira. One Republic's Secrets is one of my faves to go too.

How do you know that a piece is complete? When I know in my gut I can't add anything more to it.

I walk away for a day and come back and I know it’s done.

What is your favorite piece and why?

A painting I created for the International Year of the Reef that I was commissioned to do. It was created to raise awareness for worldwide reef conservation, and holds a special place in my heart.

Are you working on anything at the moment?

A few things at a moment. On my easel I am embracing my darkside with a mixed media sea witch painting. And on my art desk tons of Rory Sweet Urchins and other Lacy Sunshine characters, which is my soft and fuzzy side.

Do you feel that your style has changed?

Oh most definitely. As an artist, one just grows depending on life experiences and surroundings.

What are you trying to communicate with your art?

Depends on the piece. My more serious pieces provoking thoughts, even though they might be scary and twisted at times. With my Lacy Sunshine Art it’s all about Sunshine and making people smile.

What would people be surprised to learn about you?

That I am very shy.

What advice would you give someone wanting to enter into the world of art?

Be true to yourself and don't be afraid to stretch your imagination. Always take the time to copyright your work.

How can our audience find your work and are any of it available for purchase?

My sunshiny art can be found at www.lacysunshine.weebly.com. This art along with my other pieces can be found in various galleries, online shops and via Facebook/social media. Also don't forget my tubes for siggies etc. can be found here at Artistic Dreams Imaging.

Is there anything or anyone else you would like to mention in closing?

My father, he's always been my teacher and support. One of the most important things I have learned from him, is all about the eyes in a painting. Capture the spirit in the eyes, the windows of their soul, and that is all that matters. That is what will engage the viewer.

If you would like to learn more about Heather Valentin please follow her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/heather.valentin1

You may also find her art work here http://lacysunshine.weebly.com

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