Friday Art Feature – Kristin Palmer

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I’ve been drawing and painting ever since I could hold a pencil, so art comes naturally to me. I knew ever since I was a kid that I would be an artist. The saying “Practice makes perfect” comes to mind about how I taught myself. Practice, Practice Practice 🙂

I’m pretty much addicted to watercolor. A majority of my paintings are semi-mixed media. The bulk of one of my artworks will be watercolor with just hints of acrylic, colored pencil and gouache. Sometimes I will also throw in some pastel or ink. I’m actually currently working on a skull series that is entirely acrylics on canvas.

Mystic Fae Fantasy Art came about when I was trying to pick a “Name” for my art. I knew I didn’t want to do the conventional “The Fantasy Art of Kristin Palmer” thing so it’s not really anything or anyone in particular. I sat for I think it was like three days, coming up with names and researching them to see if they were available. Then finally I was laying in bed one night and “Mystic Fae” popped into my head and I was like “YESSSSSSSSS THATS IT” *giggles*

The story definitely comes about when I’m drawing/painting a piece, most of the time I’m not even aware that a story is forming. My fans will comment with something like “I love the story it tells” and I’m like “What?” and I look at it again and I think “OHHHHHHHHH ok, I can see it now” *giggles* I love it when my works speaks to others. On rare occassions I will have a story planned out for my characters though.

When I was younger, I was highly influenced by Amy Brown, Jessica Galbreth, Selena Fenech and Brian Froud so with being influenced by them as a teen they became some of my favorites…Now with being on facebook and friends with so many TALENTED artists my favorites list has become sorta long. Heidi M. Drake is one on the list who I owe for pushing me into my art career and taking me under her wing.

I’m a full on rocker and metal chick. I LOVE hard rock and heavy metal. The music itself doesn’t inspire me really but the song titles do. I have a few pieces that are named after songs.

When I’m not painting I’m usually crafting. I sew, make jewelry, sculpt, knit and crochet ect. I’m also a concert fiend. I would go insane without going to a concert every couple of months 😉

Thank you Kristin for taking the time to do this interview.  I’ve enjoyed seeing your art and getting to know you.

Drop by every Friday to meet more fabulous artists.  Next week, I’ll be featuring artist Marianne Mathiasen.