by Simone Elum | Feb 14, 2021 | All Posts, Inspiration
IS ANYONE ELSE A “MULTIPLE BOOK READER” ? It seems I can’t read one book at a time.. Sometimes I’ll read three books at the same time. I have this habit of downloading a bunch of book previews on kindle and reading them all to see which book to...
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 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...