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know that some people do receive the message I was attempting to get across. Art is extremely personal to the artist, and when the audience appreciates your hard work, it is exciting. The impact of social media is ubiquitous, and artists have used platforms such as Instagram to their advantage. I think that relationships that are made on social media can be helpful to an artist’s career. Personally, it has allowed people to see my art that probably wouldn’t otherwise. On the other hand, when you look for affirmation from people that you hardly know, or have never met, you can end up with hurt feelings. I just have to remember that I create my art because it makes me happy. If I never sell another piece, I will be content. At least my walls will be covered in art that I like. We have really appreciated the multifaceted nature of your artistic research and before leaving this stimulating conversation we would like to thank you for chatting with us and for sharing your thoughts, Jo Beth. What projects are you currently working on, and what are some of the ideas that you hope to explore in the future? For some reason, I have been prolific when it comes to creating art in this medium. It’s almost as if I am compelled to collage! I am working on a piece now that is confounding me, but I know I will figure it out. It’s as if I am putting together a puzzle when I really don’t know how the finished product is supposed to look like. I aspire to create women of all different ethnicities, because I am inspired by strong women, and strong women come in all colors. I have found by looking through the contents of thousands of magazines that the faces of white women are far more prevalent than those of other skin tones, but I believe magazines are becoming more inclusive.
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