Today we’d like to introduce you to Demi Kellenberger.
Demi, we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
“Doodling” was something I always did, since I was in elementary school through high school. Then college came around and I ended up going to Fashion School, yet I could not put down my pen for “doodling”. I realized once I got to college, doodling was something I truly loved to do. It was hard… but I dropped out of Fashion School and pursued what I loved. I am currently going to school for Graphic Design. Now I’m learning more about art and feel really grateful for pursing what made me happy, even if it’s silly like doodling. That’s how I came up with the name Demidoodlez. I think everyone should find their “doodle” and really push for that.
We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
My art is to show emotion, simplicity, and feeling connected to world around you and oneself. When I draw the fine lines in my pieces, it’s to show connection or energy. I also leave a lot open for interpretation, I enjoy hearing the different emotions individuals feel when they see a piece not labeled. All of my art is hand drawn mostly with ink pen on white mixed media paper. Sometimes on pieces, I will use several different sizes of pens to get those very fine lines. For other pieces I incorporate acrylic paint, gel pens, canvas, or paint markers. I really wanted my art to be interacting more with whoever bought it. I decided to put my art on embroidered hats. That is one of my favorite things to see as an artist, because when someone purchases my hat they make it their own …. It is kind of like a collaboration with a stranger.
Do current events, local or global, affect your work and what you are focused on?
I think it was always the role of the artist to invoke thought into whoever was viewing his or her art, whether they realized it or not. In this world with everything going on, I think art has more of a powerful way to get its point across. We have been condensed to “280 characters” and just images from Social Media. So, art has become a staple to saying so much in just one image. Feminine Empowerment is something in my art. I love drawing women because strong women have influenced me throughout my life. I hope many looks at my art and think positive, especially my positive affirmation art. It is very easy to get into the head space of thinking negatively about the world, instead of focusing that energy into positive affirmations. I fully believe your thoughts become your reality and it is important to realize what you are thinking.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
People can see my work on my Instagram @demidoodlez or my hats on Esty: www.etsy.com/shop/Demidoodlez. If you would like to support my work you can shop my Etsy, email me for custom work/logos, or DM me for a piece on Instagram. I sell my hats and art at street fairs/art events too. I post on my Instagram when I will be at events!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/demidoodlez
- Email: demidoodlezart@gmail.com
- Instagram: @demidoodlez
Image Credit:
Demi Kellenberger
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