Today we’d like to introduce you to Fox.
Please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I’m an actress, artist and writer and although my story starts with instability and confusion, it lands on me finding my strength and my feminine powers. During my childhood, I lived in 11 different cities with six different families (some related to me, some not). Although I was bursting with creativity as a child, it was frowned upon and not seen as an appropriate career choice.
I desperately wanted to be accepted by the people around me, so I squished my creativity into the back of my mind. In my young adulthood, despite lack of support or financial help, I put myself thru college at UCLA where I earned a BA in Psychology. After graduating, I was too scared to start life in the ‘real world’ so I applied to get my Master’s in Psychology at any prestigious college that would take me. I was denied by every single one. This was a huge turning point for me; I had no idea what I would do next.
One day, several random people asked me “What do you want to do with your life?” As I drove past the Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, I looked up to see a huge sign for the Ellen DeGeneres Show. At that very moment, I thought to myself “That’s what I want to do… I want a career where I’m having fun, making people laugh and sharing love.” And that’s how my acting journey began.
I got an agent, auditioned hundreds of times, booked jobs, made a lot of money, ran out of a lot of money, cried on the floor (true story), thrived on the highs of excitement – and at times felt ruined by the lows of Hollywood. Yes, I to am nausea just thinking about this roller coaster ride. The entertainment industry has definitely forced me to find my center; I now know that no one can “break you” and no one can “make you.” You already are everything you need to be.
And like many actors in Hollywood, I’d been waiting for someone to cast me in my “dream role.” Well, it wasn’t happening so I recently wrote the damn thing. I’m happy to say I just finished writing a
sit-com pilot. Although I must admit the writing process made me want to tear out my hair and gouge out my eyes; my pilot is one of my biggest accomplishments yet. And it’s funny!
As for my artistry, I then stumbled across the book “The Artists’ Way” by Julia Cameron. This book truly changed my life. After reading “The Artist’s Way” I began painting like I was on fire. My art was vulnerable and raw. It reflected back to me the truths about myself that I wasn’t even aware of. It actually made me feel all kinds of feelings, and not all of them were positive…but they all made me grow. Immediately people wanted to buy my art. I was shocked. I kept painting, had art shows and was featured in a Bay Area newspaper article… it all seemed so effortless. However, I wasn’t ready for the joys of success. I still had years of healing to do.
From the drama of my childhood came survival, and from my survival, came a strong desire to know my worth. After years of uncomfortably working on my “self,” I finally know who I am, and I feel solid. Today, art and comedy are my releases, my medicine, and my saviors. As for my paintings, I express sensuality, femininity, sexuality, and emotion.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
On the real – my confidence has been my biggest hurdle. With all the drama from my childhood, I felt lost all the way into my adulthood. I carried my past as a burden, and I let it sabotage me in many ways. Then I made the decision to make myself accountable for my healing. Hallelujah! When I made my “self” a priority, I began to blossom as did my artistic expression. Yippeeeee! I wasn’t brought up to believe that I was worth anything, and since my art is an extension of me, I didn’t see the value in it. Today I am willing to be terrified and face my fears when I create and share my art with the world. I’d rather feel absolute fear and do the damn thing anyway – than to stay hidden under a rock and “safe.” Carpe diem bunny rabbits!
We’d love to hear more about what you do.
I feel a deep sense of joy and pride to have exhibited my art in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Oakland, and Seattle. Empowerment, self-awareness, and self-acceptance are the current themes that drive my creative expression. My art has been described as having duende [spirit, blood, passion, depth – having a visceral element].
The Marin Independent Journal described my art as ” … Warhol gone erotic.” – July 2008. What I love about art is that I get to be raw, naked, vulnerable and bold … and then I get to share it with the world. https://www.foxgirlmagic.com/art
I’ve been told I am an alchemist for anything I put my energy towards. I’m known for uplifting people’s bodies, minds and souls on my Instagram on @https://www.instagram.com/fox_girl_magic/. I’ve been on about 20 commercials and a few web-series so maybe you’ve caught me on the telly. Ivan Reitman (Director of Ghost Busters) once told me I was funny and THAT was the highlight of my career… so far. 😉
What I’ve been told sets me apart from others is my infectious positive energy. It radiates thru my art, words and even my curly fro. I’m still figuring out who I am and I am so excited to see myself grow. I now realize there is space for me in this world to be my authentic self. This is what I know for sure: I am here, I am enough, and my art will continue to reflect on my journey.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
My personal definition of success is “doing what you love and making a living from it.” When I can wake up in the morning and use my creativity to get paid, that is when I will know I have made it career-wise. Other than that, I just feel like being a human in today’s world is quite the success. Don’t ya think?
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.foxgirlmagic.com/
- Email: foxgirlmagic@gmail.com
Image Credit:
Lezlie Mitchell
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