Ricardo Mejias' new Witch Series "Dark Fantasy" will be opening at The Breezeway in downtown Sanford for "Art is a Drag" on April 15, 6-9pm
Exploring dark fantasy in a series of witches inspired by DRAG QUEENS ~Kim Chi, Alyssa Edwards ... and featuring local queen, Billy Beam.
Questionnaire interview with Ricardo Mejias (3/25/2017)
Where were you born and raised? Where do you currently live and work?
My full name is Ricardo David Mejias and i was born in New Jersey, growing up in Neptune. I moved to Florida (Deltona area, where i currently live) when i was 13, roughly 18 years ago.
What is your style of art and how did you develop it?
I have been drawing since i could hold a pencil, or, to be more precise, a small lipstick sample i used to draw a dinosaur on a white dresser. My first creation at the age of 2 or so.
Growing up I watched my older brother (ten years my senior) as he would draw virtual copies of his favorite comic book characters (Gambit of X-Men being the most memorable to date for me). This inspired me to draw my own superheroes.
Since I was teenager, probably a couple years sooner, I started doing something my brother admitted he couldn't do. I started creating all sorts of things of the mythical and fantasy variety out of my head. This is where I began to study fantasy art, in an effort to enhance my craft. It wasn't until after high school that I started to find my voice as an artist. I learned that there were elements and techniques unique to my art, like a fingerprint. Every artist has a way they carry their brush through a canvas.
In college (Seminole State College), I was honored not only by being given the opportunity to govern the Art Club as President, but to be the winner of the 44th annual Student Art Exhibit. This earned a spot on the gallery walls of Seminole State permanently. Since then I have been doing the art walks at Lake Mary and in Sanford as often as I can.
What has been the most significant influences on your art?
My brother was definitely an initial inspiration as an artist, but there turned out to be many. Several students in my high school (Pine Ridge High School) were vastly more skilled than I thought myself, and I watched them closely.
My high school painting teacher, for always pushing me to do more than I thought myself capable. My college professors, for pushing me further still and giving me the required skill to create with my own voice. That is just to name a few directly related to the arts. I have been blessed with a powerful support network of friends and family.
Do you have anything special you will be exhibiting on April 15? Did you make anything special to relate to theme "Art is a DRAG"?
For the upcoming show I will be creating a dark fantasy set of witches - the styles are all inspired by my favorite queens Alyssa Edwards and Kim Chi.
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For the upcoming show I will be creating a dark fantasy set of witches - the styles are all inspired by my favorite queens Alyssa Edwards and Kim Chi.
Follow Ricardo Mejias' Instagram
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Welcome a newcomer to "Art is a Drag" ~ Sasha Love Bonet and Jazzmine Divine!
Come to downtown Sanford on April 15 to meet Ricardo, Sasha and Jazzmine during "Art is a Drag" at the Breezeway Restaurant & Bar!
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