Artist Statement

Hello. My name is Skylar. I’ve been with Access Gallery since 2016. I’ve learned that nothing else will pull at my heartstrings the way art does. I graduated with my Associate's Degree from Community College of Denver and am currently going to Metro State University to earn my Bachelor of Arts. My ceramics piece called "Flower Love won best in 3D/sculpture at the student art show for Community College of Denver. I plan to go to MSU Denver to get a bachelor’s in art. I gained a lot of experience from taking classes in Denver Public Schools. I’m also self-taught in jewelry making, fashion illustration, photography, and ceramics. I’m a multimedia artist. I do painting, ceramics, printmaking, photography, and digital fashion illustration. I also write poetry and have been working on my own story called True Sisters.

I came up with True BFF during quarantine. I started just drawing away and designing my own characters while missing my real friends since I couldn’t see them. It was a way to feel closer to my best friends. They appreciate being a part of True BFF and it makes them happy knowing I drew them as a character as a thank you for being my friend. The message behind these characters is kindness and to appreciate others around you. Just giving someone you don’t know a smile to break the ice. Wanting peace instead of giving in when someone is being hateful. I always believe that kindness wins. So, I designed them based on my real true best friends. I use inspiration from Monster High, Spirit Riding Free, and Anime, since I have always loved the style of character design.