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ArtPops: Q & A with Mikele

Learn more about the artist in this snapshot.

PHOENIX —

Name:

Mikele

How did you get started in the Art world?

I got started sketching and drawing when I was a little kid, with black and white pencils by myself.

Who inspired you?

My father encouraged me to pursue my dream. Since then I never stopped drawing and painting, because I was passionate about painting. I have done many paintings, drawings, murals etc. I have sold many of them in Greece, Europe and here in the USA and New York and now in Arizona.

How would you describe yourself as an artist?

I describe myself as a romantic, classic and detailed realist to perfection. I love my profession. I’m inspired by nature human beings, portraits and horses.

What’s your favorite medium?

My favorite medium is oil painting on a stretched canvas and charcoal pencil and pastel.

What motivates you to create?

There are too many things that motivate or inspire me in our world. First are people, psychological expression, movement and color. I'm also inspired by the beauty of nature, landscapes, horses, animals, human beings and portraits.

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