by Simone Elum | Nov 8, 2020 | All Posts, Process
MY FIRST LARGE CANVAS PAINTING : I’ve always wanted to ‘go bigger’ with my drawings and paintings and to try painting on a large canvas. So much so that, when Michael’s had a sale last year on large canvases, I brought one home and at first, set it up on my easel for...
by Simone Elum | Oct 19, 2020 | All Posts, Inspiration
PORTRAITS OF FAVORITE FEMALE SINGERS : A 15 DAY DRAWING CHALLENGE Since January and during quarantine, I had no inspiration. I didn’t want to draw faces (A friend told me I reminded her of the main character in “To the Lighthouse” by Virgina Woolfe) and I just felt...
by Simone Elum | Sep 21, 2020 | All Posts, Reflections
There is a guy across the street from my apartment who rides his bike every day. I can tell the time by him because he goes out to ride at 12 pm every day, during his lunch break it seems. He’s been doing this for months now, since the start of the Pandemic, and…he...
by Simone Elum | Sep 7, 2020 | All Posts, News
I was recently featured on Shoutout Atlanta’s ‘Work & Life’ segment. I share my perspectives on risk and it’s impact on my life and career. I also share my inspirations, dealing with perfectionism and favorite spots around Atlanta. I...
by Simone Elum | Aug 1, 2020 | All Posts, Inspiration
PORTRAITS OF FAVORITE FEMALE SINGERS/ SONGWRITERS : And last, but not least, Mariah Carey’s ‘Hero’ is another favorite. We are all heroes when we choose to be brave. To not let our fears overcome us. We don’t have to wait till every fear is...
by Simone Elum | Jul 31, 2020 | All Posts, Inspiration
PORTRAITS OF FAVORITE FEMALE SINGERS/ SONGWRITERS : Oh India! Who did not hear this song and feel so much better about themselves? This song is the ultimate proclamation of unconditional love for yourself. I’m sure we can all find things we wish we could change...
