Check Out Minnie Lippiatt’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Minnie Lippiatt.

Hi Minnie, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Growing up, I was always drawn to art and it quickly became a constant outlet for me. The source of my creativity stemmed from being a survivor of childhood trauma. Through my artwork, I found healing. I learned to take things one day at a time and focus on the positive aspects of life. My first experience showcasing my artwork was through a school event in East Los Angeles. I was still in Elementary School and the community’s support and positive energy towards the artists was overwhelming. From a young age, my teachers encouraged me to pursue my passion for art, and I’ll never forget Ms. Wong in High School who even pushed me to enter an art competition. Surprisingly, I ended up winning second place in the American Pediatrician’s art contest. With Ms. Wong’s support, I enrolled in Pasadena Community College to chase my dream of becoming an artist.
However, things took a turn when I discovered my interest in working with special needs children while taking special education courses. This led me to a fulfilling career in education where I incorporated art into the curriculum for my students. Eventually, my partner and I moved to Colorado with our three children, and while I continued my work with special needs children, my partner encouraged me to share my art with the public. It was a foreign concept to me since I never intended for my art to be seen by others. But with the unwavering support of my loved ones, I embraced this new adventure and continued to pursue my lifelong dream.
And although selling my paintings is a nice perk, I find true joy in bringing a little happiness into someone’s life through my art. It’s a rewarding feeling to know that my creativity is healing for myself and brings joy to others.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
As an artist, I cannot speak to the challenges faced by others, but this is how my mind operates. I often contemplate which concepts to pursue and which to put on hold. A video by Jim Henson, where he is surrounded by clocks and running frantically, made me realize that most of my ideas and visions may never come to fruition. Time is fleeting and we all struggle to make the most of each day. Although my decisions may prolong the process, I have no regrets about the path I have chosen. The main obstacle standing in my way is usually myself. This perspective helps me prioritize and stay focused.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?

I specialize in producing acrylic paintings on salvaged and living bark wood, utilizing my method I can bring attention to unique patterns and textures as my artistic backdrop. My approach is inspired by pareidolia, the ability to see recognizable forms in random designs. The pareidolia process is central to my work, and it is a technique rarely explored by other artists.
Through this method, I can bring attention to the hidden figures within the wood, often depicting animals and elements of the natural world. Currently, I am also developing a few projects, including an interactive installation piece that I am eager to present to the community. I am excited to collaborate with fellow artists on this venture, as it is still a work in progress.

Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Honestly, I’ve never really thought of myself as a risk-taker. But, looking back on my early days as a photographer, I have to admit that I did some pretty daring things to get that perfect shot. And don’t even get me started on love. Loving someone is the ultimate risk, knowing that your heart could end up getting broken. Then there was that one time I just up and moved to another state with no real plan. That was a risky move. Even doing art gigs can be a gamble, you never know if you’ll end up getting paid or not. But, I have to say, I don’t plan on taking too many risks in the future. If I do, I’ll make sure to have a backup plan in place. Can’t be too careful, you know?

Contact Info:

• Website: https://minniesartstudio.com/
• Instagram: @minniesartstudio
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