[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_post_title admin_label=”Featured Artist” title=”on” meta=”off” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”on” comments=”on” featured_image=”off” featured_placement=”below” parallax_effect=”off” parallax_method=”on” text_orientation=”left” text_color=”dark” text_background=”off” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Artist Bio” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n
Brittney Bender is a s<\/span>enior Media & Comm major with a love of the arts in almost any medium. She works in photography, acrylics, watercolors, makeup, and digital art. Owner of a side photography and art business, BrittNic Creations, since 2015. Looking to continue making artwork no matter where graduation takes her.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” alt=”Artist Image” title_text=”Artist Image” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”on” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” src=”https:\/\/projects.sjf.edu\/angles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/12\/bender.jpeg” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_gallery admin_label=”Gallery” gallery_ids=”4327,4326,4325,4324,4323,4322,4321,4320,4319,4318,4317,4316,4315″ fullwidth=”off” orientation=”landscape” show_title_and_caption=”on” show_pagination=”on” background_layout=”light” auto=”off” hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” \/][et_pb_toggle admin_label=”Interview” title=”INTERVIEW” open=”off” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n ANGLES:<\/strong> Hi Brittney! Could you tell us a bit about yourself?<\/span><\/p>\n BB:<\/strong> I am officially a senior part time here at Fisher in the Media and Communication department. I also am in two minors, Film\/TV studies and Women and Gender studies. I love really almost any creative outlet and often work with those outside of class.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ANGLES:<\/strong> How long have you been creating art?<\/span><\/p>\n BB:<\/strong> For a long time in different ways. I initially was simply a photographer but then after some classes here, I dived into digital art as well. More recently, I have gotten back into drawing and painting. I missed these so much from when I took part in these mediums in middle school. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ANGLES:<\/strong> What are your biggest inspirations when creating art? <\/span><\/p>\n BB:<\/strong> Music can be a big part of my personal inspiration. But I\u2019ve also found that horror and the macabre are also pieces that greatly influence me. In the end, I have to be happy when creating art. I hate the idea that tortured artists create the best art. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ANGLES:<\/strong> Describe your creative process for us.<\/span><\/p>\n BB:<\/strong> It can often be random and in spurts, but it may begin with a feeling of inspiration from an original image. I then dive in and depending on the medium, I may dedicate a whole evening to it if I\u2019m able to. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ANGLES:<\/strong> Do you find that you portray similar themes or subject matters throughout your work?<\/span><\/p>\n BB:<\/strong> After looking at my art, I think I do. It depends on my choice of medium. For painting, I go into pop culture or horror themes a lot. But for digital art, I use a lot of female and non binary representation in colorful or emotionally gripping ways. And for photography in general, I see a constant choice of mine involves favoring the simplicity of black and white photography. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ANGLES:<\/strong> This is your second time as the featured artist for Angles. Has your art changed at all since the last time you were published?<\/span><\/p>\n BB:<\/strong> I\u2019ve grown in my abilities in terms of painting and drawing. In terms of my digital art, I\u2019ve done a lot more recently than before. I took part in a gallery at 540 West Main as a featured artist for August of 2019. Those pieces involved were primarily acrylic paintings. But I\u2019ve been working on editing photos for people and doing some cool portrait work as well.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ANGLES:<\/strong> What\u2019s next for you?<\/span><\/p>\n BB:<\/strong> Continue my art and grow my abilities as best as I can. Practicing helps me evolve in my talent. I hope to further invest growing my business, BrittNic Creations, and hope to see myself continue that for the future going forward.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ANGLES:<\/strong> How, if at all, do you plan on keeping art in your life post-grad?<\/span><\/p>\n BB:<\/strong> Constantly remind myself to take time and spend it with my art. It\u2019s a great part of my self care as well, so I see it sticking in my life for the long run. I deeply love art and can\u2019t see a future without it.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Brittney Bender is a senior Media & Comm major with a love of the arts in almost any medium. She works in photography, acrylics, watercolors, makeup, and digital art. Owner of a side photography and art business, BrittNic Creations, since 2015. Looking to continue making artwork no matter where graduation takes her. 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