The Flush Fatale Kickstarter is now LIVE! Please consider supporting and sharing our project! Over t
The Flush Fatale Kickstarter is now LIVE! Please consider supporting and sharing our project! Over the next 20 days, we’ll be highlighting the amazing artists and the women from history that they will be illustrating. This is the first in our ‘Artist Interviews’ for Flush Fatale. If you have any questions you would like the artists to talk about, or special requests, just let us know! What is your name?Ameorry Luo @dustandhalosartWebsite?http://www.dustandhalos.com/When did you know you wanted to be an artist?I don’t think there was ever anything else. I’ve always been drawing. I did have a bit of a crisis as a teenager as far as what kind of artist, but I always knew I would end up being some kind of creative.Do you have a favorite piece of art you’ve done?That’s hard! I’m really into fashion, so right now, probably this one. (Above)Who will you be illustrating?Lyudmila PavlichenkoWhat did your woman from history accomplish/what is she known for?Lyudmila Mykhailivna Pavlychenko was a Ukrainian Soviet sniper during World War II. Credited with 309 kills, she is regarded as one of the top military snipers of all time and the most successful female sniper in history.What about her do you find inspiring?I’ve always been really interested in military women and the specific challenges they faced. As far as sexism goes, it’s not only men doubting whether or not women can do the job, but patriarchal society having the nerve to deny a woman the right and opportunity to fight and die for her country. Why shouldn’t women be able to do that, as long as they live up to the same standards as men do in the military?On another note, I always love sniper characters and I think guns, from a design and engineering standpoint, are beautiful. So it’s an awesome to be able to work with my interests in a real woman from history! If you could go back in time and talk to the woman you are illustrating, what would you ask her?I’m not sure I have any specific questions for her! It’s obvious to me that a lady could have interest and talent in shooting, as well as a desire to serve. It’s not like I’d have to ask to know whether or not she dealt with sexism in the military. I think I’d just want to hang out!If you could tell other women artists one thing, what would it be?Never be afraid to be self-indulgent in your work. That’s what people will notice, and will make you happier in the long run. -- source link
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