Ánimo Jackie Robinson’s Artist Talks Childhood, Joy, And Winning Ánimo Voice’s Art Competition

Ánimo Voices Writing and Art competition named Ánimo Jackie Robinson Charter High School student Elizabeth Martinez as one of three art winners in the 6th annual arts competition. For Martinez, this year’s Animo Voices’ theme, ‘About Joy,’ came with many reflections on individual and collective sparks of joy to lift her and others’ spirits to get through difficult times. Through her creative process , she came up with inspiration for her winning piece, “Universal Joy,” and the motivation that helped her continue making art.Recently, we interviewed Martinez, who shared her experience competing in Ánimo Voices, her inspirations for art, and what she sees in her future.

Q: Where do you feel most comfortable painting?

A: I’m more comfortable with– not cramped up—but closed-off spaces. I like working from my bed or the couch. Most of the time, I spend all-nighters, with a bit of light just inking and stuff. As long as I have the music, it feels nice. It feels boring if you’re in silence, or I’ll get distracted. I procrastinate and will get on my phone, and it will feel like a chore, but as long as I have music, I will feel more concentrated. Music brings the vibe, but if you’re in silence, it feels a bit awkward. At home. I have a front porch, I paint there sometimes, I have sunlight, and there are plants outside too. It’s a vibe.

How do you start a drawing piece?

Most of the time, I just wing it. I do a sketch, which becomes a drawing from the sketch. This one (Ánimo Voice’s winning piece) was like a small idea from my dream. It comes from being at peace with myself. I would start doing sketches, like tiny thumbnails or even just an illustration of how I want it to look visually, and then I added on from there. I have a sketch in my sketchbook of what it looks like.

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Source: ACPA Blog