Today we’d like to introduce you to Elisabeth Anisimow.
My mom tells me that I have been painting since I could hold anything in my hands. For me, the world of painting lets me create amazing creatures in my mind and then let them out onto paper or canvas.
It’s been really wonderful to be able to draw the beautiful things I see in front of me. My mom was encouraged by her friends to submit some art work to various competitions. I was 7 years old when had my first piece placed in a museum. That was really exciting. I also have my paintings in collections all over the world and have been on television a few times. That’s pretty cool.
We’d love to hear more about your art.
I work in a lot of different mediums. I sketch in pencil or pen, use watercolor or guache. I’m working on another series that is in acrylic – but I can’t tell you the name yet. It just involves something I like A LOT!
After my mom took me to Pageant of the Masters when I was 10, I was like, I could do that! You know, the Tableau Vivant style which translated means “Living Pictures” – a style of turning people and 3D objects into paintings. And the very next year I got to participate.
This Tableau Vivant style first appeared on the art scene in the early late 1800’s according to some art historians. I started practicing on my brother and dad and family friends. People really liked it. It was exciting because I started getting paid to do them. After I finish painting the people, a picture is taken, printed on canvas and then I add paint to the finished piece. This is known as giclée.
My Living Paintings range from very traditional type pieces to more contemporary. It really depends on my mood. Lately, I am really interested in 20th century history and it is inspiring me to do some historical Living Art pieces.
So, I guess I am known for the living painting, but I really like doing it all. I even painted a (row) boat this past summer.
Has it been a smooth road?
Since I am home schooled, if something really appeals to me, I get to go deeper in its study. I really find learning fun. And with every new project, I get to learn something.
It’s been hard at times. When I was at school, I would get bullied. I’m not the best at sports. But I’m really good at drawing and because I would sometimes appear on television, kids would make fun of me. That was really hard because I would have been really happy to help other kids learn to draw. Now, I get to work with an organization that works against bullying.
As I am getting older, I see some of the social media posts and it’s really sad to me that adults say that I copy people’s art. How is that possible? My trees are my trees. If they say my style is like theirs – maybe their style is like mine? I think as artists we all make our own version of what we see and draw and we should be supportive of each other’s efforts.
I’m going to be 13 in two weeks and I can even see how my work looks different from when I was little. I get to dress differently and listen to different music. And I’m starting to notice the world around me in a different way. It impacts my art. Right now, I’m working on this cool series called “Vines in a Maze.” I remember the day I did the first one in black and white. I spent all morning working on it. And at the end of the day, I painted white all over it and started over. Now, I have it in black, pink, and red. And each time, I’m going deeper into the maze.
Tell us about your business/company. What do you do, what do you specialize in, what are you known for, etc. What are you most proud of as a company? What sets you apart from others?
I guess the biggest thing that sets me apart from others is my age. It’s really cool when I can meet other artists that are my age, although I love to collaborate with all aged people. And I’ve started to get involved with kid focused charities and it feels really good. I did a heart for Loma Linda Children’s Hospital and I even go there on Easter and dress up as a bunny and hand out baskets now. There are so many people in need, it is important to give back.
I’m also very proud that I’m a business woman. I use the money from the sales of my art to buy art supplies and a portion gets put away for college. And I’m very fortunate that as more and more interest grows in my work, I get to meet new people and go new places!
I’ve been working out of my family’s garage but it would be nice to have an art studio. We are looking at space now. That way more people can visit me.
Do you feel like our city is a good place for businesses like yours? If someone was just starting out, would you recommend them starting out here? If not, what can our city do to improve?
I am really fortunate to be living in the LA area. I sometimes go down to the ocean to sketch. I’ve been doing some really cool sea creatures. And there are so many museums. That’s where I spend a lot of time. I can get lost in all the works on the walls. I like to think about what the artist was thinking when he or she painted it. I am fascinated by the masters Degas, Monet and contemporary artists as Jackson Pollock, Robert Rauschenberg, Jeff Koons and Yayoi Kusama. I am moving more into my own modern fantasy twist.
LA is so rich in culture. And I guess you would say I’m a junior foodie. I LOVE TO EAT and there are so many choices. I haven’t really gotten into the LA Art scene yet but I’m excited to. Lately I am starting to follow Street Art which is so cool. I did one piece in my studio with a Street Art feel. There is just so much to do in LA! I would encourage everyone to come to LA to see art, do art and play!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.anisimowart.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabeth_anisimow/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anisimowart/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/EAnisimow
- Other: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMOSYPF1sDuxYp5gEMVFLg?view_as=subscriber
Image Credit:
Anisimow Art
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