It took me a while to find out about Olivia’s brilliant creative work, which just added to my amazement when I finally did. Her portfolio site is full of beautiful patterns, textile sculptures, sweaters, crocheted hats, and various other smart, fun things. Plus, apparently she has a pet pig, or maybe just likes taking photos with them. Either way, it’s awesome.

Where are you from?
Norman. OK.

What do you do?
Usually, I like to have multiple projects going at once, because I get bored or frustrated very easily. I have been trying to get back into drawing everyday especially from my head instead of reference. I guess I just make things out of whatever material and technique most accurately fits what I envision. I fund such endeavors by making delicious drinks at Gray Owl and decorating cookies at Cookies by Design.

Who or what do you use for inspiration?
Inspiration isn’t too hard to come by… I usually have an idea festering for a good long while before I ever attempt to execute. I like seeing what other people are doing and try to stay motivated and positive. “arting-around” ie. Making art with friends all night.
Nature is usually a safe bet.

What artists do you respect right now?
Forever the Clayton Brothers.
Jen Stark.
Williams
Mars-1
Albrect Durer.
Egon Schiele.
Frida Kahloe.

At Savannah College of Art and Design I met a lot of really motivated and amazingly talented artists such as: Lionel Williams (llionell.com), Erin Baird (bairdillustration.com), Alex Soto ( ), Daniel Farah, Jen Hallsley ( ), Anna Dewey-Greer ( ),

What are you sick of?
Don’t even get me started…

What music are you listening to recently?
The Dodos, Pixies, M. Ward, Portishead, and Bon Iver are keeping me focused. My lack of wireless internet at home is a mega music-dling buzz-kill. (anyone internet savvy and willing should probably come aid this situation. And yes, you will be compensated with cookies.)

What is your first creative memory?
In pre-school and kindergarten I got really into coloring-contests at grocery stores. It was boring just coloring in the lines so I started adding to the pictures with other drawings and collaging. I was ashooing.
I also did an arial perspective of a baby chick when I was three or four but I have only been told of this and do not specifically remember said chick.

What is your favorite food/drank spot in Norman?
food- Taco Stand in Bill’s Used Furniture parking lot. PORK TORTA SO GOOD!
drankin’- Blu…it’s $2.00 and I’m broke as shit.

Anything else?
Come to my group art show during the Norman Art Walk this February at Studio Zen on Asp.
There will be a Live paint (I haven’t painted in years so my apologies ahead of time) which should be really fun and all proceeds during the auction go to help Haiti (holy crap they need it!).
and there has been talk of a cash bar!

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