Alessa Meloni

HOW DID YOU GET INTO ART AND MAKING?

I’ve always loved drawing, but I started studying art since I was 14 years old in Italy. I graduated in Fine Arts and studied Design

WHAT ART DO YOU LIKE TO MAKE?

I mostly sketch and draw, I prefer being graphical

WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU USE?

Paper, ballpoint pens, watercolour, coloured pencils, linoleum, glass, iron wire, fabric and threads

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

I’d describe myself as a trained art lover, using different media to express herself

WHAT OR WHO INSPIRES AND INFLUENCES YOUR WORK?

Two of my favourite artists are Toulouse-Lautrec and Keith Haring. I like street and urban art, and contemporary art in general

HOW HAVE YOU AND YOUR WORK CHANGED OVER TIME?

I can’t honestly say this, I think I have improved my technique with a good amount of practice

WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED ALONG THE WAY?

The biggest challenges I am still facing are depression, social anxiety, low self-esteem and self-judgement

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT/S SO FAR? NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL?

I’ve shown two works on a group exhibition and have had loads of positive feedback from the audience

HOW DID IT FEEL TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACHIEVEMENT?

It’s such a good feeling! I’m so honoured, it’s unbelievable

WHAT DIFFICULTIES, DOUBTS OR FEARS DID YOU FACE AND HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THEM?

Am I good enough to sell? Does anyone care about my art? There are so many talented artists out there, why people should buy my art? Do I have anything interesting to say?

WHAT OR WHO HAS HELPED YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY?

The Virtual Art Studio has helped me so far, when I was stuck or insecure. My friends and some strangers helped me too with their comments, support and feedback

IF SOMEONE COULD WAVE A MAGIC WAND AND MAKE AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN FOR YOU, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR DREAM?

I’d love to be more self-confident, not fearing of failing or being rejected

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