Where do you draw inspiration from when creating? How has your style changed or evolved over time?

"I’m inspired by a lot of modern art and art from the Impressionism era forward and things like nature, beauty and fashion as well as current events. My style has definitely changed over time by experimenting with different mediums whether it be physical art tools such as paint/pens/paper/canvas or digital mediums like my iPad or Adobe programs."

Do you have a favorite illustration, character, or motif that you’ve created?

"Yes, I have my cheetah character and she is my favorite because I can have her represent things I want to say or moods I have."

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities you face as a Black creator?

"Some of the biggest challenges as a Black creator come down to being underpaid and sometimes being seen as an afterthought when it comes to being hired by brands. Opportunities are being able to express our unique perspective due to the experiences we have in our lives and our culture."

What is advice you wish you could give yourself when starting your career versus advice to your future self?

"I’d probably give the same advice to my past and future self. Be consistent and keep experimenting with your style. The only different piece of advice I would give to my beginner self is start registering copyrights earlier and on a regular basis."

What are your favorite Black-owned or Black-designed brands?

"Estelle Colored Glass makes beautiful glassware, SkinButtr makes amazing body butters and scrubs, Savoir Faire makes amazing fragrances, and UOMA Beauty is a makeup brand with incredible lipsticks and much more."

You’ve collaborated with some amazing designers and brands – what would be your dream collaboration/project?

"I think one of my dream projects would be to have an installation or pop-up exhibit somewhere cool where the walls, furniture, decor and everything would be curated by me and involve my work."

Are there any upcoming projects you are working on that you can share?

"I have a collection coming out with Anthropologie that I am very excited to see come to life! I’ll have some more cool projects coming out in the future too, you can keep an eye on my instagram @theebouffants for all the announcements!"
 

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