Posts Tagged ‘Cindy Tomczyk’

Carmine Magazine: What drives you to create? Also, what inspires you and your work?
Cindy Tomczyk: I feel like I just go about creating every day and there is not one day that goes by where I don’t create.
I am inspired by Eastern European folk art, Scandinavian design, living in a city, people I see and meet, personal experiences, and childhood memories.

CM: Were you formally trained in art or self taught? Do you think it has
helped you or hindered you?
CT: I’ve created art my entire life. In high school, I enrolled in art classes because I loved it and I really didn’t care for anything else. I’ve come from a supportive family and group of friends, so when I was applying to colleges I knew it was going to be an art school. I attending my first choice college, the Ringling College of Art + Design. I don’t think it hindered me at all. I was able to push myself harder and in the meantime met an amazing group of other artists. You not only learn about your craft going to an art school, but other majors too. I came out with an appreciation for interior design, computer animation, graphic design, and fine art. At the same time, I raised the bar due to the competition and came out of it a better artist with an amazing network of other creatives.
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