Art with Talia Ore
Q: What are some qualities you think you hold with being a painter?
A: I look at the colors that exist in light constantly. If I am having a conversation with you, chances are I am chiseling away at your face with paint and a paintbrush the whole time. I am always thinking about the fluidity of water, air, time, and especially paint. The universal lessons taught to me via creating art are constantly on my mind. So much so that, I cannot find a better way to describe my modality of living other than simply stating “I live by painting”.
Q: How old were you when you first started creating artwork?
A: I was so young I do not even remember when the first time I created something really was. It depends on your definition of “artwork” I suppose. I think we are all born creators. It is embedded into the purpose of life. To exist, and then perpetuate/facilitate future existence. Let’s just say in terms of strictly painting.... the moment I realized I was “good”, (for being so young, that meant when I started receiving recognition) I was around 7-10 years old.
Q: What is your favorite thing to paint?
A: Figure paintings.
Q: What is the biggest piece that you have done? How long did it take for you to complete?
A: My work has been reaching a larger and larger scale as of recent. I anticipate I will soon surpass this, but as of date, the biggest piece I have ever made has been a mural 40x10ft. It took me approximately thirty hours to complete the project.
Q: How do you take critiques? What do you like and dislike most about constructive criticism?
A: I love and crave critiques. I have been exposed to formal critiques since high school and really value them as strong tools that every artist should be appreciative for. I enjoy being able to utilize them as a preview and preparation for more serious questions and conversations about my work. They help me realize things I have thought through, or have not thought through. The reasons I like them can go on and on. What I find to be a shame, is when people take them too personally. Yes, they are critiquing your art and your artwork is personal, but it is really learning how to weed through comments/questions that best serve your work. And knowing that you can choose what you walk away with at the end of your crit. You chose what you want to implement or think about afterward.
Q: What was one of the most out of the box request somebody gave you to do?
A: Someone once asked me to paint them as a centaur but instead of being half-horse he wanted to be half jaguar? I do not even remember the rest of the details but supposedly the jaguar was his spirit animal and he wanted to illustrate his personal connection to it.
Q: How do you challenge yourself?
A: New mediums beyond traditional paint. Trying to push myself to make pieces that are not representative. Widening my mind to concepts that are beyond my immediate personal experiences by researching global topics.
Q: Besides painting, what else do you like to do?
A: I like to read, be outdoors, be active, be in the sun, meld minds with my closest friends, eat, and travel.
Q: What are some items that you sell?
A: I mostly sell originals and I take commission work (custom pieces and murals). I paint on people’s surfboards, helmets, skateboards, guitars, etc.
Q: What do you like about working on art in Miami?
A: Miami is a vibrant city full of color and culture. Everyone has such a bold style... it is a hub where people are allowed to be as eccentric as they want (and are valued for being so). Growing up and working here has nurtured me and supported my artistic endeavors. To be as unapologetically myself, and to own my choice of being an artist. I am grateful for my hometown.