Today we’d like to introduce you to Anthony Mcdonald
Hi Anthony, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I’ve been drawing since I was about 5 years old. Back then, my siblings and I used to sit in front of the tv and draw our favorite characters. My school teachers recognized my growing talents and offered classes to help.
Later down the line I was blessed to attend schools with strong art reputations. Shoutout to the great people I met in High School of Art & Design, School of Visual Arts, and then, SUNY Purchase. In these schools I studied cartooning, painting, graphic design, arts management, even social justice. Each of these areas helped develop the current art work I produce even today.
Post college, I continued to strengthen my skills in traditional and digital art. I got into selling and showcasing my work at many art events in and out the city. Many of these great events can be accredited to the friends and colleagues
I’ve met along the way.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Coming up as an artist was not smooth. For one investing in art is not cheap, and sometimes it can feel more like a financial burden than anything. On top of that I believe many artist can agree that rejection, artist block, imposter syndrome, etc. can weigh down on us at times.
But there are also days where our hard work pays off in miraculous ways. This could look like recognition, sales, community impact, or even just a satisfyingly beautiful piece. Being an artist is about the journey , ups and downs.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
What sets me apart is my unique art style. My work consists of stylized concept illustrations influenced by Afro Futurism, Hip Hop, Cartooning, and more. I create eye catching prints of these pieces that I sell at pop ups.
How do you define success?
If you’ve accomplished what you’ve set out to do, I think thats success. It can range from small daily tasks, to larger scale goals. There’s something satisfying about aiming to do something and getting it done.
Pricing:
- Logo / Branding $300-500
- Cover Art Illustration $200-500
- Custom Cartoon Portrait $100-300
- Prints $20 (Small) $40 (Large)
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Shopantart.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antart__
Image Credits
Personal Photo : @photosbyjlamba