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About Me
My Background
My Inspiration
My Background
Welcome new and old friends! My name is Chesalon, widely known as Chessie. I want to share with you a little about myself, and how art has shaped my world. I grew up in Detroit, Michigan and I am now an official “Austinite!” At the age of ten, I began drawing, mostly comic books and sci-fi characters. My father’s idea, of course!
In many
Welcome new and old friends! My name is Chesalon, widely known as Chessie. I want to share with you a little about myself, and how art has shaped my world. I grew up in Detroit, Michigan and I am now an official “Austinite!” At the age of ten, I began drawing, mostly comic books and sci-fi characters. My father’s idea, of course!
In many ways, my artwork is a dedication to my late father Eric Johnson, a man of many talents and skills. I remember his love of art and the many conversations we had concerning it. One of my earliest memories, was when he drew my siblings and I on these large textured sheets with charcoal. As a child I was enamored!
Growing up, I rarely saw famous black artists. It wasn’t until I attended high school, where I was well influenced by my late art teacher Mr. Eric Dixon. Mr. Dixon class cultivated my desire and passion for the arts.
Once I committed my life to the arts, I embarked upon a journey to become a powerhouse. Whether it was fashion design, cosmetology, make-up artistry, event planning, etc… I effectively delivered in all fields.
While in the pursuance of my Bachelors Degree at the Art Institute of Austin, I became inspired. It was there that I expanded my knowledge and techniques, such as learning digital art, painting, new drawing techniques and all other forms of art. Which led to having my art hung and displayed for the first time. From there, my art has been showcased in local galleries and museums.
Recently, I have added more skills to my repertoire, which is deconstructing and reconstructing everyday items such as gems, crystals, vintage jewelry, and other art materials to create an image.
With this new venture, I hope to display my various skills and techniques as a black artist. Not only that, I want to be considered as one of the greatest Mixed Media Artist of our generation.
Please Enjoy!
Chessie
xoxo
My Medium
My Inspiration
My Background
My artwork is one of a kind. I source my materials from many different places, which include local and small businesses. Each item I acquire and create has it’s unique backstory and history, which I highlight and arrange in many variations. I also use lush velvet, antique jewelry, ribbons, digital art, and paint to further illustrate my i
My artwork is one of a kind. I source my materials from many different places, which include local and small businesses. Each item I acquire and create has it’s unique backstory and history, which I highlight and arrange in many variations. I also use lush velvet, antique jewelry, ribbons, digital art, and paint to further illustrate my ideas. Think avant-garde! I challenge myself to create elaborate assemblages of unusual materials, and repurposed items, for creating my medium.
I’m so excited to share my process with you all!
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
This marketplace image represents me perfectly. I’m a collector, designer, curator, and fashion enthusiast. I gather my inspiration from the simplest things, such as nature, animals, ear rings, photos, et cetera. I hope my art inspires or sparks something in you!