We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Carmem Gusmao. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Carmem below.
Carmem, appreciate you joining us today. What do you think matters most in terms of achieving success?
I think you need to be aware of everything that is going on around you , pay attention what people says and think everybody matter and sometimes the solution that you are looking for is in a place that you never imagine that will be . . Be creative , there is so many ways to unlock your creativity and also if you are not a artist or appreciate art I guarantee that any kind of art classes will help you to see the world with another point of view. Looking around for opportunities , many people focus so much on the work that they don’t have time to grow . Find your purpose in life . I am sure that we didn’t came here to only pay bills and live a stressful life . When you find your purpose ,that can be anything , every step on the way will feels less harder .work with joy is the key for a successful path
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I am an Artist deeply influenced by the indigenous Brazilian culture. My works, which promote new concepts of abstract and contemporary art, have been featured around the world in different forms: from Brazilian singers’ album covers to European and American writers’ book covers. My Art is beyond decorative; it’s a balance between energy, beauty and vitality with the purpose to communicate truthful and abstract views of modern life. I was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on September 23, 1961. My father was a farmer who really appreciated good art; my mother, an artist, used to makeover outfits, and transform sewing into art. I followed along, becoming a prolific artist in the world of abstract and contemporary art. . I am also an art teacher with a focus in therapy and helped a lots of people with anxiety , low self stem. And add .
How did you build your audience on social media?
As an artist your business is more attached to your image than to your product . People that buys art want to know the artist motivation , lifestyle and thoughts . I guess they like to buy dreams , fantasy and art for very successful artist . Don’t show your weakness all the time and never beg your buyers because didn’t work very well. As an art teacher show your current classes in a very pleasant atmosphere to make people fell that they need to experiment the same joy they are seeing in your students.
We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.
When I move from Brazil to America 21 years ago I need to start my life literally from zero . I didn’t know many people and I didn’t have idea how to be in galleries or where to buy supplies and to make hard I didn’t have enough money to start . I didn’t have up . Found a very inexpensive art class and went there to find out about the art community and get to know people that shared the same interests . The art teacher her was member of Palos verdes Art Center n Los Angeles and during the class she ask me what I was doing there since she realized I was an artist with a lots of experience. I had a very poor English but I asked someone that speak Spanish to help me tell my story to her . I ended up become a member of that gallery , selling my art there and meet an Arizona’s gallery owner that become my great art dealer . I also got my green card trough extraordinary ability in arts. Ii use to paint in so many amazing studios in Brazil and around the world , but my life changed drastically in 2000 , I decided to go to Los Angeles in 2002 for a new start . I didn’t have a studio and was painting in a very small kitchen where I need T staple the canvas from the wall to the feeling to be able to paint . But I never gave up and never will
Contact Info:
- Website: www.carmemgusmao.com
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