We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Brenda Acevedo. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Brenda below.
Hi Brenda, thanks for joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
The first time I knew I wanted to pursue a creative path was when I was a child. It was pretty natural for me. As a young child, I loved art, drawing, painting, and using my imagination. I even dreamed in color and remember the happiness making art gave me. I could remember feeling such a connection to producing something out of nothing. I remember looking at my art and thinking “wow” I made that.
Brenda, 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?
I have always been creative because of my mother. I can remember seeing her sew dresses for dolls. and making jewelry. While in boarding school in the Dominican Republic, I learned how to sew, knit, and cross-stitch. In High School in New York City I learned to sew and make patterns and garments. I went to a Fashion High School in the fashion District so that experience was very inspiring for me. Being around creatives fueled my creative side.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
My creative journey has always been like therapy for me. I create and creat and when I run out of room, I sell. Art calms me down and puts me in a zen mode. It’s relaxing and useful. It rewarding for me and the person who receives what I make. All around it’s good vibes.
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
I have nieces who I live making things for. It is a passion to inspire the younger generations to create, so they can maximize their creative potential. I’m proud to say that my teenage nieces now love to create, and they are great at it. I hope they continue this family creativity for a very long time. I’m so happy for our family and how art has positively impacted our lives.
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