The Reality of Being a Contemporary Artist | Hill Spriggins

In this video, I interview artist Hill Spriggins to discuss her creative journey and artistic practice.We explore the development of her visual language, the challenges that come with building a career in the arts, and the internal process behind her work. This conversation offers insight into discipline, inspiration, doubt, and the realities of sustaining a creative path.This interview will be especially valuable for artists, creatives, and anyone interested in contemporary art and the mindset behind it.Thank you for watching.Follow me on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curatedbyfidanTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curatedbyfidanBusiness inquiries: [email protected] out Hill Spriggins’s art works:https://www.hillspriggins.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillspriggins?igsh=MTZhM2xrbWRjMDFuZQ==00:00 Quick intro00:30 How do you know when it’s time for the work to begin?01:14 Do ideas usually arrive for you emotionally or physically?02:18 Do you have a favorite color?02:51 Would you say that’s part of your personality?04:09 Do you have a studio routine?06:32 How much of your process is intuitive versus deliberate?08:16 Do you listen to your intuition?09:16 When do you know a piece is finished?10:32 Do you make your paintings in series?12:11 How do you choose who to paint?13:43 Have you ever painted your lovers?15:58 Do you give the paintings away or keep them?17:06 Do we create less now because we’re not in love?18:27 Have you ever fallen in love while painting a stranger?18:40 Do you remember their face in detail after painting?19:52 How does the space affect you?21:25 How long you can go without painting? 21:41 Do you like sketching?21:52 Are you open to experimenting?22:50 Do you work best at a certain time of day?23:45 Any favorite snacks for the studio?24:52 What helps you get into a creative flow when blocked?26:50 What happens in your body when you’re creating?30:02 Does drawing drain or energize you?30:48 Do you think making art connects you to your ancestors?33:31 How did you come out?35:22 What role does community play in your creative life?38:05 Is it easy for you to ask for help?38:55 What’s it like being a gay Black person?42:32 How do you protect your voice in the art world?45:36 How did you feel when you sold your first art? 48:11 Question for the next artist