We recently connected with Denise Fulton and have shared our conversation below.
Denise, appreciate you joining us today. Do you wish you had waited to pursue your creative career or do you wish you had started sooner?
I’ve often wondered if my work would be better if I had focused on my art sooner. However, I value the life I lived and the lessons I learned in the twenty years in which I pursued an alternate career. My work ethic is stronger and the skills I gained have served me well in my art business.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I am a representational painter based in Austin, Texes. I work primarily in oils and tend to paint a lot of figures, portraits and trees. I have been pursuing my art full time for the last 15 years. In addition to my studio practice, I am one of the founders of Atelier Dojo, Austin’s first realist art school.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
I take great joy in the time I spend in my studio. I’m grateful to now have a career in which the “work” is the thing I love the best. I wake up eager to get to my easel and don’t ever plan on retiring — there’s nothing better I could be doing!
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
The best thing people can do is get out and look at the art that is being created. There is something for everyone and the community of artists (at least in Austin) is vibrant, fun and accessible to everyone. As a bonus, people could try buying some art — having original art on your walls should be the norm, not the exception.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.denisemfulton.com
- Instagram: @denisemfulton
Image Credits
Paintings by Denise M. Fulton