Diamond Holland

What is your professional name?

My name is Diamond Holland.

Where were you born and does that place still influence you?

I was born and raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. If anything, it influenced me to leave as soon as I could for bigger and better.

Where do you live now and how does that place influence you?

I now live in Castalia, North Carolina, which is practically in the middle of nowhere but it is quaint and acceptable. It definitely influences me by giving me a space to think clearly.

Do you have family, friends, or fellow artists who support you in your work, life and art making and how do they make a difference in your life?

I have family and friends who are artists and they support me and my endeavors. They just encourage me and sometimes give me great ideas to go on.

When and how did you start making art?

When I was in the second grade. That is when I had my artistic awakening. I drew a picture and it ended up in the newspaper. From then on art was something I was both passionate about and good at doing.

Why do you make art now?

I am in love with it even more now. It is my comforter and I want to make a career out it. I want to do this forever.

How has your work changed or developed over time?

I have learned so many new techniques and my style has definitely shifted for the better. I was never drew stick figures. I for sure have bettered my designs.

What is your most important artist tool(s) and why?

I have to have a reliable graphite pencil nearby in order to do anything. I work mostly with graphite so that is the main reason, but other than that, it helps plan things out such as a specific painting or anything structured.

How do you know when a work is finished?

If I am not showing it off to my viewers or completely satisfied with it, then it needs more work.

What are the art making tools you use now?

I usually stick to the classic graphite and paper.

What new creative medium would you love to pursue?

I have always wanted to try spray paint and graffiti art. It just seems so unique and creative, so I have to learn how to create with that.

Do you make a living from your art?

As of right now, no but I hope to do so in the future.

What strategies could you share with other artists on how to become successful professionally?

All I can really say on the subject is be about your work and never settle for less.

What are your goals for the future, for both work and life?

The ultimate goal is to be happy and successful, simple. I really just want to make art in my reasonably sized studio apartment in a city. I want my career to take off to where I can travel of course but I really do not want much after that.

What or who inspires you?

Honestly? Seeing other young artists trying to create and be seen inspires me. Seeing them put their all into their work and sometimes not even looking for approval or fame but just wanting the world to see who they are and their potential. Passion inspires me.

Where do you find ideas for your creative work?

Most ideas come from feelings or random thoughts that cross my mind that could become art.

What is the best advice you ever had about how to be more creative?

Feel everything, dream big, and most importantly let your imagination take the wheel.

Contact information: diamondholland81@gmail.com

Depression Marker on Paper

Purge Acrylic pour on canvas

Calm Acrylic pour on canvas

Spring Acrylic paint on canvas