For most the phrase “practice makes perfect” is just an old proverb, however, 17-year-old Celine Bridgmohan, bears testament as the evolution of her artwork is an example of why the phrase should never be bypassed.

The young artist, told the Buzz that she’s extremely passionate about many things that involve creativity such as writing, photography, drawing and painting. This passion has allowed her to acquire a deep appreciation for the creative arts over the years.

“I wouldn’t exactly say my [artistic abilities] are a ‘talent’, but I’d prefer to say it’s a gift . As a child I’d always find ways to express myself without actually saying a word and I’ve clung to that method ever since, through different forms of art and creativity. My love for art has been something I’ve been exploring for quite some years and I recently found a passion for the way I can express myself with the tip of an artist brush and I’m absolutely smitten with it,” Celine articulated.

The young artist, noted that her motivation usually comes from the reaction she receives from family and friends whenever her paintings are displayed. “I believe that every individual should dive deep into their passion and children in these times should be motivated to pursue that, to do what brings them the utmost joy,” she expressed.
Celine further noted that throughout her journey has an artist, she was faced many challenges, with the most prevalent one being inspiration. The young artist related that “Art is something I love, but sometimes it can be quite difficult to find inspiration. I quickly overcame that obstacle by doing many different activities, such as going for short walks or simply listening to music or even watching YouTube videos. Personally, for me, I like to bring out raw emotions before I do a piece, I find that by doing so, the finished product comes out better than expected,” she said.

When asked where she would see herself in five years, Celine noted that she envisions herself evolving into a more pristine artist, all while helping other artists develop their skills and maybe even owning a studio one day

In her advice to up and coming artists, she related “follow your heart, take the risk and never be scared of failure and criticism. Take those elements and create art like no other, let your artwork express your feelings and most importantly, have fun.”