Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn is happening June 22nd + 23rd. There are some great vendors that will be traveling out there, if you are in the area be sure to stop by. Lisa Chow, one of our featured artists for the Austin RCF will be there, and so will artist Adrienne Vita from Portland. Her work is so mystical, there is something about her work that just pulls you in. Let me introduce you to the incredibly kind and talented Adrienne Vita in our “handmade scene” interview series…

Hi Adrienne! Tells us about your work..

I am an artist and an intuitive reader. I get most of my ideas through my meditations. I combine the readings with the art with something called an “inner portrait”. My artwork depicts unusual animals in ethereal and imaginary environments. I also do regular phone readings as well.

What is your medium and how did you get started?
I mostly work in watercolor. But I mix in acrylic, gouache, inks and pencil. Those are typically my favorite but I also love adding in some cut paper. I have been doing art as far back as the age of 2 but ventured away from a corporate job to start my own business in 2007.

Who is your creative hero?
I don’t think I have just one. There are so many I get inspired by.

What would people be surprised to know about you?
That I am an intuitive reader.

What’s the worst creative biz advice ever given to you?
That I can’t do art and intuitive readings together and that I can’t make money online.

What do you love most about your creative job?
That I am “employee of the month” every month!

How do you get through rough patches?
I try to take little breaks from my work and get creative in others ways, whether its through cooking or gardening or just hanging out with my husband and friends. The breaks give me time to pause and reflect which is important.

Who would you like to thank for helping your career?
My husband Aaron. I get a little teary eyed when I think about how much he has helped me, especially in the beginning.

To date, what do you consider your greatest creative achievement?
Starting my own business, hands down.

What are you currently listening to/watching while working?
I listen to a lot of stuff these days and I have my itunes on random selection. My list goes from classical to jazz to metal to dance music. I love when the dance stuff comes up because I can stop have a mini dance party.

Who is your favorite character from a movie or book? Why?
I have never really been a person to hold onto a movie, character or book. I know that sounds crazy but it’s probably because I am inspired by so many things.

Would you rather be a fork, spoon, or knife?
A spoon. It’s rounded and can hold anything.

What advice do you wish you would have received early on?
To not play it safe.

What are you excited about at Renegade Craft Fair?
I am excited to meet my customers and interact with them! I learn so much about them and it’s nice to have since I mostly connect with them online. I love debuting new stuff too.

Tell us about your current work, or any exciting upcoming projects you’d like to share.
I have some more animal portraits on the horizon, an animal totem pillow is in the works. I just debuted my “Inner Portrait” and “Intuitive Readings” online so those are pretty fresh and exciting right now for me.

Keep up with the ethereal works of Adrienne Vita online here:
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