How did I get here?
At an early age, photography opened the door to capturing what I was feeling and how I was seeing the world around me. Taking photographs helped me express myself to others. It allowed me to think creatively and, dare I say, to tell a story in a snapshot. There was composition to control, colors to manipulate, and lines to emphasize.
Drawing, printmaking, and sculpting stuck in my routine soon after the start of my art education. I believe my inability to settle down to one medium so far comes from the inspiration of the concept itself. In the end, I want to tell a story. It could be mine, another’s, or fiction.
Where is it going?
This leads to my next exploration of writing. It’s been such a challenge to put my thoughts down into a story that is somewhat coherent, interesting, and has proper grammar. It’s exciting and physical to read my words all strung together like the novels I love to read.
Undoubtedly, humans love to connect and share. It’s in our blood to be social, however awkward it may be, and art ultimately functions as a way to relate and express ourselves. I hope to never stop creating. Every day, I am grateful for the opportunity to do so.
Thank you for sharing it with me.
<3 MJ
Backstory
Marie Johnna lives in the Sunshine State with her husband, four cats, and three chickens. She received her BA in Studio Art at the University of West Florida and is currently working with a printery to assist artists in reproducing their own artwork. When she’s not messing around with 2D or 3D mediums, she is reading and pondering what their D&D universe would be like.