We recently connected with Arielle Brochin and have shared our conversation below.

Arielle, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s jump back to the first dollar you earned as a creative? What can you share with us about how it happened?

The first time I earned money on my art, was through a stranger purchasing one of my prints. I remember the feeling I got when the email came through on my phone, seeing someone I did not know, in a state I have never been to, purchase one of my prints. The feeling of knowing the related to my art so much they wanted to own it, was such a euphoric and surreal feeling. It’s what pushed me to keep going.

Arielle, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

Figuring out how to stand out amongst all the incredible artists living in New York City has been hard, but I owe it to social media and my love for creating content. I moved to Brooklyn in 2021, and had absolutely no idea what I was doing, but I recognized the impact of social media and video content and capitalized on it. I have been able to use my art and my social platforms as a voice and medium to speak about our patriarchal society and the subtle forms of sexism that exist in our everyday lives. I make mixed media modern pop art and my style is constantly developing. I share the reality of what it’s like to be a full t8 artist in New York City and have worked with major brands like Red Bull and Free People. I’m a 25 year old Brooklyn based queer artist aiming to spread money positivity and transparency to the creative world.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

The biggest struggle that non-creatives see in my career is “what’s the point?” Or “why?” I believe this comes from a lack of understanding creativity and how it’s a form of self expression. Whether you’re the one creating the art or buying it, it’s a form of self love and self expression. It’s a way to say things about yourself that you have a hard time expressing with words.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

I believe society could do a better job at providing artists with a space to create. I think the major struggle that creatives face is financial. I believe all an artists needs to be successful is a place to create art and a way to post it on social media.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://the-goldencanvas.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_goldencanvas?igsh=cGt2Z2t3cm15ZjU2
• Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_goldencanvas