Thursday, October 22, 2009

interview




1. If there’s one thing that defines you, what is it? Effortless style.

2. What role does your family play in your art? 100% … my everyday life (breathing, colors, perfumes, food, work, love) is the main form of inspiration.

3. Where do you live and what is it like? sun, ocean, beach, sand, brightness, happiness.

4. Where did you learn to create? living.

5. Who is your favorite craft supplier? Nature . I only use stones, shells, silk, cotton, paper, some leather, some vintage, heritage from my grandmother.

6. If there is a new craft you could learn, what would it be and why? Oil painting.

7. What are your goals? Share: receive in giving. Empathy is the best energy drive.

8. Where do you receive your inspiration, in general? Nature. I replicate and interpret colors, emotions, perfumes, vibrations that I perceive.

9. How did you come to selling crafts? I was making jewelry for myself and my friends became my biggest fans in convincing me I should sell them.

10. Who are your favorite artists? Leonardo (fascinating & convoluted), Giacomo Puccini (harmony & rigueur).

11. How do you share your creations? 3 main forms of Inbound Marketing: webpage, twitter, blog.

12. What is the best piece of advice you can give other artists? Persevere, give & believe.

13. What is the most treasured thing in your craft stash? Turquoise rosary (overall, it all begun there).

14. What is the best compliment you have received of your jewelry? Every time I realize how people “experience” them, mine is jewelry at free interpretation.

15. Why do you think that buying and selling handmade products benefits society? This is stretching it, however  I hope one day I will be able to share my income to address hunger and poverty.




I always thought I needed to be ready in case some important magazine would ask for an interview ...


Francesca  

3 comments:

  1. Effortless style is the goal in the end really, isn't it...ho hum...wish we could all be so lucky!

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  2. Correct! Style you don't buy and sometimes we have to take ourselves seriously ...

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  3. This interview is soooo good it should be published.

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