About the artist: Sara Barnes maintains the blog Brown Paper Bag about works on paper and much more that fosters creativity.
What inspired you to do your blog Brown Paper Bag?
I had been reading art blogs like Booooooom!, My Love For You is a Stampede of Horses, and Design for Mankind for a while and was inspired by the connection that these bloggers were making with artists and readers. I enjoy writing, creating websites, and looking at art, so blogging seemed like the perfect outlet for me to express myself. In school, I majored in illustration and always loved paintings and drawings, which is why my emphasis on works on paper.
Why do you enjoy Street Art? Could you name your favorite Street Artists and why?
I grew up in suburban sprawl and was not exposed to street art until I moved to Baltimore, Maryland to attend college. I love how street art is a response to the environment, often working with abandoned buildings or areas to create a dialogue between the city's inhabitants and the landscape. I like Gaia, who does a lot of work around Baltimore - the style of the work is beautiful and to the average viewer, makes street art seem less about graffiti and destruction and something more beautiful. I also really love the work of Zosen, a street artist whose bright colors and large scale murals really catch my eye.
If you could give young artists some advice, what would it be?
As cliche as it is, i think it is important to work hard and be self-aware. Figure out what makes you happy in your work and do that. Eventually you will find a way to make your passion work for you. Also, don't be afraid to play and make mistakes!
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