Mt. Hermon Baptist Church with Psalm 100/Mixed Media/Artist- Tracey Bond"Art is literacy of the heart" ~ Elliot Eisner
I have been drawing since I was five years old…these are the words of the amazing artist, Tracey Bond, a Bronx born fellow creative soul , who has kindly given up some of her precious time to sit down and talk to Buttafly.
Buttafly- So who or what inspired you to become an artist?
Tracey- It was my mother who encouraged me to pursue my art. She pushed me to apply to a high school that was focused on developing young artists . Tracey attended Laguardia High School of the Arts which is also affectionately known as the Fame School. It was my mother who made me take my artmaking more seriously. I am glad that I listened to her, at Laguardia I was inspired by the other artists/creative folk . It was an amazing experience.
Buttafly-What mediums have you worked in, or feel most comfortable working in?
Tracey- I work with acrylics because I work in layers and the acrylic paint dries faster. I have used other mediums such as pastels and color pencils. I also dabble with computer graphics to help with the design of my personal line of greeting cards.
Buttafly- Your influences?
Tracey-The impressionists because of the technique. Vincent Van Gogh, because you can see his emotions through his paint strokes. In addition, the visual artists from the Harlem Renaissance did a good job depicting the lifestyle of African Americans.
Check out Gusteave Caillbote's Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum " Impressionists Paintings From Paris To The Sea"- March 27–July 5, 2009....
”An artist is not paid for his labour but for his vision.” --. James MacNeill Whistler
Basketball/Acrylic/Artist-Tracey Bond
Buttafly-What do you think is the greatest challenge/s that artists face today?
Tracey-Getting started…getting your feet wet…. What is the plan for an artist when they graduate from high school, art school? It's important to break the stereotype of the starving artist. With the ability to keep up your momentum mixed with self motivation and confidence , you are sure to make it as an artist. There was a well known greeting card company (who shall remain nameless) who rejected me as an artist. I decided to create my own line of greeting cards (Cards Made In Faith). Basically, if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.
Buttafly-As an artist, what do you see yourself doing five years from now?
Tracey- Enjoying life as a fulltime artist….conducting art therapy …..using art as a way to healing.
Praise/Acrylic/Artist-Tracey Bond
"All art requires courage" ~Anne Tucker
Self Portrait/ Tracey as a Masai Princess/Oil Painting/Artist-Tracey Bond.
Check out Tracey's Blog which features more of her beautiful artwork
Check out Tracey's Online Gallery
What Can You Make With Ten Black Dots?
Tracey Bond is offering a wonderful new workshop via Buttafly titled "What Can You Make With Ten Black Dots?" The Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews serves as a catalyst for this workshop that is geared toward students who would like to explore their imagination through literacy. Students will be able to create artistic responses via their artmaking. Via this workshop, students will increase the following:
Physical Development: Utilizing their fine motor skills, cutting and pasting.
Cognitive Development: Solving problems, using numbers and counting, applying knowledge
Language Development: Expressing self, participating in conversations, asking and answering questions.
To inquire about or book this workshop email Buttafly at buttafly100@yahoo.com
Tracey's Bio
Tracey Bond is a freelance artist/ Illustrator who was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Tracey attended LaGuardia High School of the Arts as an art major. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Tracey has created an original line of greeting cards called ”Cards Made in Faith”. Her paintings have been published for “Cricket” magazine for children. Tracey is currently exhibiting at The Creole Restaurant, Music Supper Club, and The T&J Bakery Café in New York City.MTK Entertainment 4 U and Buttafly Communications Presents
Sister of Da Soul Open Mic Series
Hosted by Marilyn Thomas-King
@ la pregunta arts café
1528 Amsterdam Avenue (135th St.)
New York, NY 10031
Every fourth Wednesday of the month
Five dollars per person
April 29 , 2009/ 7:30 p.m.-9:30p.m
Featured Poet/Writer: Robery Gibbons
Contact Info
Sister_of_the_soul@yahoo.com
347-431-7617/ 646-203-7464
Directions/Take the 2, 4, 5 to 125th, transfer to the M100 to 135th and Amsterdam/Take the 1 to 137th and College Station
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