I personally love drawing and painting, so when we got this project i immediately had the idea to reach out to a artist. I reached out to Alice who runs the account Artoulli on Instagram and Twitter. I had been following her for awhile and have been really inspired by her art so this felt like a great opportunity to reach out. 

Interview Questions:

Why are you passionate about your Hobby?

– my mom was an artist so i guess i grew up being around art and she and my dad are really supportive of me!

What obstacles have you faced to get you where you are today?
– maybe one of biggest hurdles was how the administration at school haven’t been too understanding about what my goals are and have discouraged my decision to not attend college and pursue an art after i graduate!

What advice would you pass on to someone interested in what you are doing?
– go for it! practice as much as your heart desires and you will grow as an artist, no doubt. despite how long it’s taking for you to see progress, it is there so don’t be discouraged.

– Would you be open to further contact from Riverside students and if so, how can someone contact you?

– my DM’s are always open or you can contact me at artoulli.ig@gmail.com !

Do you think you will still be doing art in 5 – 10 years?
– i’d hope so! I’ve never really looked at any path in life that wasn’t heavily art related. i doubt i’ll be doing fan art as such, but definitely within the art field!

What is your favorite part about your hobby?
– sharing it with people! i can share what i love through my art with others who feel the same!

(photo’s from Artoulli’s Instagram page)