1.
What is the first creative moment you remember?
In third or fourth grade I had the idea that I wanted to
dress up like a turkey for Thanksgiving. Using construction paper, scissors,
and Elmer’s glue, I made myself colorful tail feathers to wear over my clothes
and a beak that strapped around my head. My mom loved it so much that she made
me wear it front of everyone at our family Thanksgiving party and sing the
Thanksgiving songs I learned from elementary school.
2.
What is one of the best ideas you have ever had?
Serving a mission was of my best
ideas ever.
3.
What makes it so great in your mind?
It changed my character and
perspective.
4.
How do you begin your day?
I strive to start it with studying the scriptures, but I’m
not perfect. I get breakfast going for my husband and I while he works on
preparing our lunches for the day. My make-up and hair usually come before
food. I don’t like eating right when I wake up.
5.
What are your habits?
In large social gatherings, I tend to be the quiet one –
unless I am speaking with someone one-on-one. I can speak in front of people
when expected to, but I need to at least be mentally prepared with an idea of
what to say. I adapt my behavior to the people I am around. I won’t touch
anything with fresh onion in it.
6.
Which artists do you admire most?
I usually prefer the artists that may be considered more
“traditional.” I love works by Sargent,
Henry Tanner, Edward Hopper, John Sloan, etc.
7.
Why are they your role models?
I love their mark making and the way they portray the
figure. I feel like so much can be read in a figure painting. It tells a story
and I want to master the figure the way they have.
8.
Does anyone in your life regularly inspire you?
My father inspires me. He was dealt a hard card in life, but
he’s one of the funniest people I know. No one can tell a story like my dad
can. He can light up a room in minutes. Despite my parents’ divorce, he’s
always strived to be the best dad and spend time with my sister and I whenever
he can. Growing up, he got us involved in soccer, was our assistant coach, and
often surprised us by showing up to school and eating lunch with us.
9.
What is your idea of mastery?
Never quitting what you are passionate about. Being a master
means that you have had many years of experience in something and pushed
yourself to overcome your weaknesses.
10. List
10 to 15 moments, people, and events that contributed to who you are now.
a.
My parents
b.
My sister
c.
My husband Jacob
d.
My in-laws
e.
My dog, Lacey
f.
Soccer
g.
Art
h.
Several art professors at BYU and the U of U.
i.
My friends in high school and college
j.
My mission
k.
Local church leaders
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