Tiana Cabrera is a 24-year-old artist from New York, I first became interested in her art when she showed me some of her fashion sketches and I thought they were mad dope! As me and Tiana's friendship developed I began to see more and more of her artwork and understand why she did it! When I interview someone, I hope to get a better understanding of someone and I hope this interview gives you an idea of just who Tiana is and what she stands for!
KS: What was life like growing up? TC: Well I grew up in the South Bronx, and where I live isn’t the best of areas but it has definitely helped mold me to be the strong, bold person that I am. My parents have always managed to work to give me the best that they could. I attended catholic school from 3 years old up until graduating from high school. I’ve seen friends come and go even my own family, but hey that’s life. I struggled a bit when it came to college, it was hard for me to find the path I wanted to take and after constant transferring from school to school here in the Bronx, I decided it would be best to get myself out and go upstate. I graduated from State University of New York College at Oneonta in December of 2016. Since having graduated I’ve just been back home trying to find my way in the work world. KS: When did you start drawing? TC: Wow I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember. My dad noticed my talent from a young age and has always told me even still to this day to not let my talent go to waste. Throughout school I always made it my business to join the art club and even in college I took some art classes as electives. In school my art definitely did not go unnoticed I won countless awards and even had my work shown in public vicinities before. KS: How would you describe your art? TC: I would describe my art as versatile because I don’t just stick to one genre. My sketches depend on my mood for the day. Sometimes I am in the mood to draw pictures related to Greek life, sometimes I’ll draw up some fashion ideas, and at times I’ll just pick up a pencil and see what pops up into my head. KS: How does art make you feel? TC: Oh art makes me feel so relaxed it’s the easiest getaway for me. When I’m drawing I am literally in my zone, and man does time fly by. Just the other day I was drawing and had no idea three hours passed. KS: Who are some of your art influences? TC: Hmmmm to be honest I really can’t say, just life and my surroundings and what I have experienced bring out that inspiration. What do you wish to achieve with your art Honestly, I do hope down the road that I can use my art in some sort of career path. I plan to move to Florida and my hopes are that one-day I can go into Interior Architecture or Illustration. Even if I don’t end up pursuing a career with my art I hope to at least keep it as a hobby and have my art shown and known. KS: What’s in the future for you? TC: Oh, the future. Man, oh man I’m hoping to move up out of the Bronx and move to Florida. Don’t get me wrong I might miss the Bronx at times but I need a huge change in my life. I’m just hoping I can work in the career path that I’ll love and continue to work on my art maybe sell a few drawings as I begin to draw more. I also want to out a message out there, a lot of people I come across are always telling me “I wish I could draw” it’s all about practice. I just want to tell people if you truly are intrigued with something especially a craft to take some time out of your day to practice it. With practice comes results. After my interview with Tiana I feel so encouraged to continue with my own art! I am nowhere near as talented as Tiana and I just do paint for fun but seriously after hearing her say with practice comes results I will continue to paint! I love the feeling after I interview someone and I'm left with a new hope and a new understanding of that person! I can't wait to see what's in the future for Tiana! You all can keep in touch with her via; Instagram: tiana_x3 Snapchat: tianaaa_x3
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