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My personal art and makeup homepage |
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By plucking her petals, You do not gather the beauty of the flower.-- Rabindrath Tagore |
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Assignment #6 Interview with a creative genius Below is a copy of my interview with a creative genius. I chose her work because it was innovative, fresh and had a unique style. Check out her website. http://www.makeupbyelizabeth.com
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Hello Opal, I would be happy to answer these questions. I have done things like this before for students. One high school student created a monster for her class. 1. I did artwork from childhood. I loved doing makeup when I was a teenager. I took theatre makeup class when I was 28 at the junior college in Northern California. Then I came to Los Angeles to work in the industry. I took classes in makeup for film and television here in order to achieve that goal. 2. Yes, I can teach what I do. 3. Inspiration is all around us. Plants, animals, nature, art, music, theatre, film, dance, poetry, love. 4. When I go to a regular makeup job, I just "do it". I have done makeup for so long, it just comes out through my fingers. If I have a creative assignment, I look at art books, go to the museum, do research and meditate. 5. My favorite accomplishments are probably my body art pieces. 6. On my body art page there is a face with chinese characters. It is actually a love poem by the great poet Lao Tsu. 7. I enjoy sharing my work with others. It seems to give people a bit of happiness and sometimes inspiration. 8. When I get a strong, good reaction to my work, naturally I want to get more of that. So, I might do some more of that kind of thing. 9. There are so many amazing artists in so many creative fields. There are 2 inspirational movies that I like. One is "La Belle y Le Bete" by Jean Cocteau and "Koyanisquatsi" (sic?). The first one is a magical fairy tale from 1953 in black and white before computer special effects. The other is images from around the world that are poignant, bigger than life and shot with a specially made lense that makes you feel that you are right there. See them. You will be changed. 10. If my creative work were edible it would taste like a chocolate eclair with whipped cream filling. Good luck with your education. Blessings, Elizabeth Dahlwww.makeupbyelizabeth.com323-469-9035On Apr 27, 2009, at 1:29 PM, Opal Marie Brown wrote: > Hello,>> My name is Opal Brown and I am a Senior at California State > University, Northridge. For my final project in a class entitled, > "Creativity of Psychology" I am asked to interview a creative genius > in any industry. I have chosen makeup and beauty since it interests me > very much. I have searched the Internet and I came across your work. I > am really impressed by the looks that you have created and I had hoped > that you could help me by answering all or some of the questions > below. Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.>> Opal Brown>> Composed by Students in Psychology 344 - Spring 2009>> 1. How did you get into what you do creatively?>> 2. Do you think that you would be able to teach what you do?>> 3. What inspires you?>> 4. What do you do to get into your creative zone?>> 5. What is your favorite accomplishment?>> 6. Do you ever create hidden meanings or messages in your work? > Explain.>> 7. Do you enjoy sharing your work with others or do you prefer to go > unnoticed? Why?>> 8. Do you pay attention to others' strong reactions to your work? Does > that affect what you create?>> 9. Who do you define as a visionary?>> 10.If your creative work were edible, what would it taste like?> |