CATIE: So let's get right into it! What is your favorite medium to work with?

ADIE: Even though a lot of my artwork on my social media is digital art, I would have to say mixed media is my favorite because it allows endless versions of creation. 

CATIE: That flows into my next question which is, what medium do you feel allows the most successful display of your vulnerable and emotional work?

ADIE:  It will always be Mixed Media. This medium helps me portray and express my emotions by using different materials and experimenting in a creative way. Texture and typography plays a big role for most of my art pieces. Whatever I feel I can express myself best with will be the medium I use for that specific project so it varies.

CATIE: So was your decision to create this type of emotional art work a conscious one or something that just happened?

ADIE: It kind of just happened. I’m not really sure how to explain it, but it really depends on how I feel and then how I choose to express those feelings and through what outlet.

CATIE: So kind of veering off from that question, do you use color in coordination with your emotions?

ADIE: Sometimes, I do, especially when I feel sad. I tend to gravitate towards the darker colors. I strongly believe in that connection between color and emotion and not just with my art work, but with everything in my life such as my clothes or my nails or the case on my phone. It all connects.

CATIE: I saw some of your digital work, do you prefer to show your emotions through your digital work or physical work?

ADIE: I prefer physical work because I want to create a connection with my audience whenever they view my artwork. I also want them to interact with the surface features such as color, texture, form, and composition because it conveys a wide range of MY feelings. While digital is fun, it does limit this interaction since it's flat versus something I can do with three dimensional features such as texture.

CATIE: Based on your digital work, does your layout of the text reflect any specific thought process, or do you just base it on how you think it will look the best?

ADIE: My art tends to be chaotic in a unique way and I always try my best not to be fixated over my composition. It is not meant to be perfect or understood, but more of like a challenge to someone's brain and to visualize what’s usually going on inside my head when they view my artwork. Kind of like a “live in my shoes for a day” type situation.

CATIE: Speaking of living in your shoes, do you find it difficult to be so vulnerable within your artwork, or does it come naturally?

ADIE: I don’t think so and usually it just comes out naturally. I try not to think about it too much as I don’t like to hyperfocus on if I am sharing too much or if people are going to appreciate it because then the art loses its value to me as the artist. So I try to keep it as natural as possible to allow the value to stay true to me, as well as allowing it to be as authentic with my audience.

CATIE: What emotion do you channel most within your artwork- sadness? Happiness? Longing for something or someone?

ADIE: “SADNESS” - Sometimes I have difficulty articulating my thoughts and expressing my own emotions on a daily basis. But whenever I create art it provides me a safe space to release all those feelings and trauma.

CATIE: Okay time for a more quirky question- do you anything specific to kickstart your creative process- any specific drinks you have or foods that get you thinking, music or a tv show that strikes an idea?

ADIE: I usually just listen to music. If I like a specific song, I’ll start dissecting each lyric that I can relate to. Music speaks most to me and when I am creating, you will never see me without my headphones on. Art and music kind of go hand in hand with being able to express my emotion through those as an outlet.

Catie: What would be your number one tip to someone who wishes to create creative emotional pieces but isn't quite sure where to start?

ADIE: Personally, it took me a while to get used to creating emotional art pieces because I’m a perfectionist designer. I hate when elements are all over the place or when typography is off. I think you just have to start creating, don’t even worry about your composition. Build a relationship with art and your emotions to create a wonderful piece. TRUST YOURSELF!

CATIE: Lastly, do you feel as though there is a stigma that prevents more artists from being vulnerable with their work as well as their audiences?

ADIE: As an artist, creating art provides a path for people to communicate with the world in a way that feels comfortable and authentic. It allows us to share our personal life and connect with others on a deeply human level. I do think there is a barrier that is currently being broken in terms of allowing more artists to feel comfortable putting out vulnerable and raw art into the world, but audiences will always change so I don't think the barrier will ever be truly broken. To me though, that’s okay because there will always be a community, small or large, that will appreciate that kind of art. And to that I say, keep creating and sharing it with the world.