Posts Tagged ‘Katelan Foisy’

Carmine Magazine: What drives you to create? Also, what inspires you and your work?
Katelan Foisy: I’m driven to create by how short life is. We have one lifetime to create as much as we can, love as much as we can, learn as much as we can and be what we want. I don’t want to waste that time. I’m inspired by city streets and country roads. I love street art, urban culture, museums, and the energy that exists there but I am also very inspired by nature and small towns. My latest project explores small towns in Edward Gorey type ways.

CM: Were you formally trained in art or self taught? Do you think it has helped you or hindered you?
KF: I went to Pratt institute in Brooklyn and graduated with a degree in Illustration. My education at Pratt really helped me form who I was stylistically. The emphasis there was trying numerous styles and finding your fit. I’m lucky I found mine early. I am also grateful for teachers who taught me how to market myself and gave me a realistic view of the art world.
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