Today we’d like to introduce you to Becky Osborne.
Becky, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I was born to art, my family encouraged it, both grandparents were artists, my Mom was always getting me into different art classes. That passion lead to an apprenticeship under John Zaccheo, cleaning brushes, stretching canvases, learning valuable oil painting old master techniques, impressionism, sculpting, etc. Eventually he hired me to help with murals, faux finishing, and painting, basically learning on the job. I branched out from there and starting taking on my own clients, my path followed their demand. People liked the cakes I made for myself and started hiring me to make their cakes. I love cosplay and that lead to make-up and costume making at Fright Nights. If you are passionate enough about what you do people will recognize it, they will hire you to do it for them! But I will say that striking a balance between art for work and art for fun can be challenging.
Music is an important medium too. I’ve been in a few bands, playing percussions, singing, guitar, and believe it or not the washboard. I love the emotional and social aspect of it, connecting with other musicians. The stage is exciting and the immediate feedback of the audience is always fun and hits me in ways that art can’t, but art will always be my first love.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
My art is all over the place; murals, paintings (especially realism), neon glass blowing, art cakes, body painting, quirky horror and low-brow multi-media pieces, set work, costuming, and faux finishing.
The artists around me have always inspired me. My Grandmother was an artist, I remember experimenting with her oils as a kid. My Dad was an old school sign painter and neon glass blower, learning neon gave me a trade but also a different medium for my art. Craig McInnis Studios and Devious Body Art have both been instrumental in helping me to branch out into different areas.
Sometimes my low-brow stuff has a message, but mostly I create to make something interesting for the viewer, to leave reality for a moment. Paintings are usually realism mixed with abstract elements, and lately I’ve been feeling fantasy worlds. My new works will start leaning in that direction.
Do you think conditions are generally improving for artists? What more can cities and communities do to improve conditions for artists?
Back in the day you were lucky to be seen, artists today can now be seen and sell all over the world. I can credit the internet and my network of fellow artists for being able to make a living with my artistic skills. Keep funding the arts! Art fairs, pop up galleries, art walks, murals, make art a part of life.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
I’m not currently exhibiting but I am working on some new pieces for next year’s Continuum pop up gallery in West Palm Beach. Most of the jobs I get are through word of mouth, so spreading the word is always helpful. I love working with clients on custom art jobs, email or call with your ideas!
Contact Info:
- Phone: 561-633-2724
- Email: beckyartist12@hotmail.com
- Instagram: beckyartist
- Facebook: facebook.com/artbybecky
Image Credit:
Martin Ibarra, Becky Osborne
(bodypaint model credit Tiffany Keilman)
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