Meet Adorable Monique | Visual Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Adorable Monique and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Adorable, what is the most important factor behind your success?
What is the most important factor behind your success/ the success of your brand?

One of the most influential factors behind my success as a thriving artist is being grateful for having a close-knit family. From an early age, it was instilled to be of encouragement towards each other. Despite emergent situations, it was emboldened to follow the artistic path and pursue it no matter how uncertain times were. Interestingly, the art process has provided a sense of being and belonging while granting a more rounded approach to life. In addition, I found self-reassurance through the creative process, and I’m fortunate to be a visual artist. I consider being blessed to receive emotional sustenance from my parents, siblings, niece, friends, and all the individuals who shape my daily experiences. Most significantly, having faith in God helps me accomplish goals and further my artistic preparation. It is not an easy process, but one realizes the gift of being creative. Sharing with the world the merriment of conveying meaning through colors and emotions is of utmost fulfillment, and with determination, possibilities and opportunities unfold, making each day meaningful and purposeful.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I consider myself fortunate that my artwork has received various accolades and exhibited in multiple venues. My upbringing in a developing country has allowed me to identify with the agricultural environment and be grateful for my surroundings and the natural environment, such as trees, water, and animals. Growing up in a developing country made a meaningful impact on my view of both worlds. The natural ecosystem and its resources have a lasting effect. Adding a response towards sustaining, caring, and managing to uphold its value. As means were infrequent, there were days deprived of resources. Yet, despite these circumstances, I similarly unearthed and comprehended the beauty of diversity, the varied forms of customs, habits, and even ethnic beliefs that drew me closer to acceptance every moment. Nevertheless, it is part of life to embrace nature, customs, colors, and values. Therefore, I am passionate about learning and cultivating my ideas, beliefs, and perceptions to all extents involving my art practice, evolving as an artist, and being devoted to reaching higher heights in the artistic process.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The first place to share is near the beach, strolling down the pier and watching the sunset, possibly bike riding around the city, and overseeing prominent landmarks among the dock. Concerning food, there are many good eats around town, diverse that range from casual to well-appointed, depending on what the mood is for a mealtime, selections are endless and delectable.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Selecting one person is challenging as so many outstanding individuals make and share meaningful differences in one’s life and extend towards society. Foremost, however, I will give a shoutout to my family, parents, siblings, friends, and all the individuals that shape my life experiences upliftingly.

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Image Credits
@adorablemonique