“An artist's influence is as subjective as art itself, but it is these influences that shape their creations and the manner in which their works are materialized. Some artists are inspired by the profound works left by masters that came before them, and others are shaped by their experiences and environment around them.” From still life paintings to graphic design, the natural world is an endless source of inspiration for visual artists. Whether or not the natural world is the subject matter of your art, the colors, forms, rhythm and textures found in nature can inform almost any piece of creative art.” Quote found on the Internet Some of the people that influenced and inspired me include Mr. Marvin Sinn, Mr. Winston Kennedy, Mr. Jorge Somarriba, Ms. Georgette Powell and Ms. Lois M. Jones. Mr. Marvin Sin "Born and raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn, New York, Marvin Sin is a cultural activist and a self-taught artist working in leather. His hobby became a l...
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