We were lucky to catch up with Shane Mesquit recently and have shared our conversation below.
Shane , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
In 2005, when I was a senior in high school, I was highly inspired by several events, including the “Beautiful Losers” art show, my first viewing of “Style Wars,” and frequent painting and drawing sessions with friends.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
My journey in art began during childhood, where I consistently engaged in drawing, painting, and imaginative play. My imagination was my sanctuary. I was also more observant than social. I don’t know why but I was naturally drawn to interesting textures, colors and shapes, which deeply moved me. Presently, my focus lies on refining my skills in fine art oil painting with the aim of establishing relationships with galleries that exhibit similar works. Most of my friends incorporate the computer as a tool to help them better their work. For myself I predominantly work manually from start to completion. I find enjoying a more organic way of getting to where I’m going with my work. I’ve been finding as I get out there on this journey as an artist that it’s been both inspiring and immensely challenging. I experienced acceptance and rejection. I prefer it this way because something that’s harder to get is more rewarding when attended. I actively seek opportunities to showcase my work and value the guidance offered by gallery owners and friends.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
Taking my work as far as I possibly can the main mission for me as an artist. The fact that I don’t yet know where my art will go or the directions it’ll take me is exciting to me. And to keep pushing myself and continuing to learn and be surprise at what I’m capable of doing. Seeing the work come to life and improve over time is incredibly fulfilling. Along the way if I inspire anyone to search out their creativity or be inspired in anyway would be an ultimate bonus. To be able to continue to do this This would be a dream come true.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
For me the most rewarding thing about being an artist is looking at the world through the lens of an artist eyes. To bring light to the things that makes you feel something interesting that might not otherwise be to others. I love practicing looking at my surroundings as potential material. Music, food, movies, people’s conversations, nature, animals. There’s an abundance to see and experience. To be alive right now take it all in and transform it into something meaningful is a spectacular thing. Throughout my life I’ve been able to manifest artistic insights out of any situation whether mundane, undesirable or not where Id prefer to be. Out of pure survival I look for the better things in life to help navigate thought rough patches.
Contact Info:
- Website: Shanemesquit.square.site
- Instagram: @shanemesquit