Today we’re joined by Eliza. Eliza is a phenomenal visual artist who also writes and does some performance art. Most of what she does is writing and fanart, including cosplay. Eliza also does some dancing and acting too. It’s clear she’s a dedicated and passionate artist, as you’ll soon read. My thanks to her for taking the time to participate in this interview.
WORK
Please, tell us about your art.
I work in multiple genres of art. I do visual art, fan art, cosplay, writing, dancing, and acting. Specifically I do fanart and writing.
What inspires you?
What inspires me is seeing other artists my age doing amazing things, which gives me the hope to be like them.
What got you interested in your field? Have you always wanted to be an artist?
I actually got interested in art by accident, but it still happened. I’ve been an artist since I was 7 years old.
Do you have any kind of special or unique signature, symbol, or feature you include in your work that you’d be willing to reveal?
Sometimes I put DS in my art
What advice would you give young aspiring artists?
Criticism is necessary, but don’t take it if it doesn’t help you. No matter what people say, you will get better in art.
ASEXUALITY
Where on the spectrum do you identify?
I identify as an asexual aromantic
Have you encountered any kind of ace prejudice or ignorance in your field? If so, how do you handle it?
I actually haven’t yet. Except for the occasional ‘asexuality isn’t real’ comment. I usually just ignore the comment or delete it.
What’s the most common misconception about asexuality that you’ve encountered?
The most common misconception I see is that asexuality is just an excuse for not getting laid.
What advice would you give to any asexual individuals out there who might be struggling with their orientation?
Don’t let other people tell you what you can and cannot be.
Finally, where can people find out more about your work?
Other than Tumblr, where my art is at either at Unis-Trash-Stash or at xthe-space-rebels, I am also on IFunny as Uniway.
Thank you, Eliza, for participating in this interview and this project. It’s very much appreciated.
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