by Kimberly Patino | Nov 25, 2016 | Motivation
The path of an artist has developed a stereotype for years that the working artist is a “starving artist”.
But what defines a starving artist?
When I asked around the response was the same: A starving artist is someone who gives up the daily 9 to 5 grind and (more…)
by Kimberly Patino | Aug 12, 2015 | Motivation
I once heard a joke from a man who said “What do artists and coffee filters have in common?” and when I asked for the answer, he replied “They’re disposable!”
I remember being so furious I stormed out and thought to myself that he was ignorant and had no clue what he was talking about. It never crossed my mind ever again until recently… (more…)
by Kimberly Patino | Aug 1, 2015 | Motivation
For the past couple of months I wanted to quit.
I know this may be something that cannot and should not be said by a working photographer. Lately I’ve been in a world of funk about who I am, what I (more…)
by Kimberly Patino | Jun 25, 2015 | Motivation
Do you remember the days when you were a child and how life was so simple?
I like having those conversations with my loved ones because we reminisce on old childhood memories. And after going through some of my own, I realize why people think they their childhood was simple: because we had less responsibility & our minds were filled with imagination! (more…)
by Kimberly Patino | May 29, 2015 | Motivation
Most of the work that I have been focusing on is photography related and I absolutely love it!
I really pushed me to use technology since I really love to focus on sketching and painting. I first started my art journey through painting and I developed everything form there. But when it came to photography and using photoshop – that was a huge challenge for me to face. And I’d like to think that I am doing an awesome job (let me know what you think haha!) (more…)
by Kimberly Patino | Jan 7, 2015 | Motivation
Ever had an idea that you thought was great but then when you looked at it again, you thought it was…well…stupid?
I have struggled with this for years and now I’ve finally come to a conclusion about “stupid” ideas that I think you should know. (more…)