Today we’d like to introduce you to Cheyenne Kellis.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
I’ve always liked taking photos for as long as I can remember. I always took pictures on my phone with my friends when we would go out. I would love to take photos of my friends no matter what we were doing because I wanted to remember all of the moments we would spend together. Documenting moments was always important to me; it was a memory that whenever I looked at the photo, I could remember what I was feeling. The feelings and memories I was able to relive through my photos are what made photography a huge part of my life.
On Christmas of 2015, my family all pitched in to get me a Canon Rebel T5i. This was the most excited I had ever been, and to this day I still have this camera. This camera along with my friends helped me bring my creative ideas to life. Photography made me excited to learn, and all I could think about was growing as a photographer. I was able to bring my ideas to life and looking back at the photos reminds me of how hard I worked and how much I enjoyed all of it. I plan to keep photographing for as long as I live to keep my memories and creativity alive.
Please tell us about your art.
My art of choice to create is photography. I love photography because it allows me to be creative while also working with someone else to share my creative view with. My inspiration has become everything around me. I see a place, and I automatically start thinking about how I can photograph a place to show off its best qualities. When I’m around my friends, I think about how I can capture things we do together. I want people to learn that creativity is anywhere; sometimes you just have to see things from another perspective. I want people to know that even if my artwork seems simple that there is always more to it.
What do you think about the conditions for artists today? Has life become easier or harder for artists in recent years? What can cities like ours do to encourage and help art and artists thrive?
I think that the conditions for artists today are great but also challenging. For photographers as an example there are these high tech phones with nice cameras built in, that helps for people who can’t afford a camera, but as a photographer who is looking for work, people won’t have the need to hire you if they feel like their phones can do the same thing. I think life for artists has become a little harder over the years. As cities begin to grow so do living expenses and some artists can’t afford their supplies to create their art because they have to make sure they can afford to live. I think cities can highlight local art more for people around the area to support artists the best that they can in order to help get them more noticed as artists.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
Right now I just share my work on Instagram so for anyone who would like to see it my handle is @_cheydizzle. Eventually, I would like to make prints of my work and also collaborate with more people so for anyone who would like to support me any sharing of my work is very much appreciated.
Contact Info:
- Email: Cheyenne.kellis1@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_cheydizzle/
Image Credit:
My model for all of these photos are Lisette Acevedo
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