Stephanie Davidson
Tell us a little bit about yourself?
I'm a digital abstract artist with an appreciation for food, community and the ocean. I grew up in Sydney, and after going through a design degree at uni, I landed myself a career in the animation industry. Even though I absolutely love my career and am very devoted to it, creating art quickly became my job rather than my hobby. However I found myself moving to the Central Coast of NSW for a work opportunity, and this is when I returned to creating simply because I love to! I love being able to create abstract works that have no limits or rules, something that doesn't exist in commercial animation roles.
I also love checking out the different collections of art in cafes, bars and my friend's homes, and so this inspired me to direct the work I do to interior pieces that can be placed in either the kitchen of someone's home, or a local cafe or restaurant - anywhere that has a wall!
What is your favourite drink?
I'm definitely a coffee woman - it's what I associate with my early mornings. Sometimes I'll have two if I'm feeling like I need the luxury
What inspired you to start painting?
After completely struggling my way through school (and skipping subjects to work on my art projects) I learnt early on that I've always had a creative muscle. Originally, when I was in film school, what inspired me to start drawing daily and devoting myself to my practice was a successful animation career. I basically wanted to win an Oscar.
However it's changed, probably as I've matured. I've now started creating art because I'm inspired by the Central Coast. I think it's a place that's made me happier, and I feel more at home and want to express the peace that I now have with my 'place'. I get a lot of my ideas from my day to day life on the coast, and so my instagram page is basically a collection of odd parts of that.
What advice would you give other artists/creatives starting out?
My main advice would definitely be to maintain art as your passion. It's a wonderful outlet in a pretty chaotic world, and it's easy to get wrapped up in whether or not your art is 'successful'. I'd encourage creatives starting out to always remember why you're creating, because it's a refreshing reminder which, from my experience, is often needed.
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