Artist Spotlight: Roma Osowo
You know Romas work, now get to know Roma herself!
I had the pleasure of being able to chat with Roma over email about some of her practices and inspiration and I can't wait for all of you to get to know the amazing Roma Osowo!
When did you first consider yourself an artist?
I first considered myself an artist in June of 2017
For those of you who are Roma experts you know that this is six months after she came out of her twelve year painting hiatus. She felt it was coming back to her first love and there was a fire lit in her soul that she could not ignore. She and her husband prayed for her career to be revealed to her and their prayers were answered.
Where do you draw the most inspiration from?
Patterns in nature, colorful infrastructures and conversations with other creatives always inspire me.
Do you do a lot of preliminary work in your sketchbook, or do you allow the piece to take shape while you're working on it?
I do a bit of of both, it really just depends on the piece. Some pieces emerge from a concept or an idea that was sparked by some type inspiration, while other pieces begin with no plan, but takes shape based on me responding to each layer with what I feel the piece needs.
How have the contents of your sketchbooks changed throughout time?
A few years ago I did sketch out ideas in a traditional paper sketchbook, but for the past couple of years, I’ve transitioned into sketching out ideas in a drawing app on my phone called Procreate (pocket.) Since using the app, I’ve been able to sketch out ideas at anytime I am inspired.
What advice would you give yourself as a young artist?
1. Figure out what you love and are drawn to and do more of it.
2. Only do what feels authentic to you.
3. Trust yourself and your choices while creating.
4. Always begin each painting session with play and experimentation.
I hope you loved getting to know Roma a little bit better! She has a show opening October 9th with other amazing artists Emily Van Hoff , Nate Nettleton , and Hillary Howorth ! If you would like to join presale for the show or for Roma herself please feel free to join presale here.
