We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lizzie Fine. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Lizzie below.
Lizzie, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Do you wish you had waited to pursue your creative career or do you wish you had started sooner?
I have been an artist my whole life, and painting and drawing pretty music since the very beginning. I was so fortunate to have parents that supported my creative endeavors and encouraged me to take classes, learn my craft, and pursue a creative lifestyle. I continued on to art school, but at the time I didn’t think being a full time artist was really a choice for me. I knew I wanted to be in a creative field, but I didn’t know exactly what that would look like. Ultimately, I ended up working in post production for film and TV– balancing my art with various freelance projects. For a while, I wish I had pursued my painting career immediately and with full force. I always felt like I didn’t have enough time or control to really see what I was capable of, unencumbered by the long hours of another job. Although that still feels true at times, I have found that structure and consistency is really helpful for me as along as I ensure that my creativity has the room to grow and develop. I’ve also realized that no matter what, I’ve never stopped painting despite my circumstances. Things may change down the line and my painting may demand more from me, but I don’t regret exploring other fields and doing what’s necessary to never stop painting.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I am an abstract artist living and working in Brooklyn. I have a background in traditional oil painting, but I found my way into the abstract world and never looked back. I work intuitively, but I am very inspired by the forms and edges in the natural world – biology, geology, topography, agriculture and more. I aim to achieve a delicate balance of color, spills, lines, and geometry, which emphasize process and experimentation. By working slowly and thoughtfully, I try to be present and listen to where the painting wants to go. It feels like each painting serves as a new conversation between all of these elements. I’ve always wanted my art to provoke a unique emotional response for each viewer, and I feel like abstract work allows us to open up our imagination and find something new every time we engage with it.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
There are so many rewarding aspects of being an artist– the fact that we have this ability to tap into our own creativity and then share it in a physical, tangible way is so incredible to me. It’s like a secret portal that we get to access. Having the opportunity to express my creative vision has always been be the thing that keeps me going; however, I’ve learned over time that building community through art is really where the magic happens too. Creating something that resonates with others and brings them joy is such a special feeling. Also, building relationships with other artists and learning from each other makes us better as creatives and more connected as people.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
Art is everywhere, and it’s so easy to support the creative community. Being able to afford art has always been a luxury, and even more so in these uncertain times. However, showing support can be done in many ways— participating in events, sharing work of artists you love, learning about art and exposing people around you to art, engaging with your community, and more.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lizziefineart.com
- Instagram: lizziefine
Image Credits
Kevin Kerr