When i came across Louchelab I got really excited because of their beautiful and unique pieces. Hand painted cups, tapas plates and so much more. Alya is an incredible artist and has been generous enough to offer one of her beautiful pieces.
Let's hear a bit more about this super talented artist.
Tell us a bit about yourself and your work. How did it all start?
Hay! My name is Aya. I'm an artist living in Brooklyn, NY. I'm 35, married to Ned who's an awesome photographer. I have an Etsy store called louchelab, which sells some of the things I make - mostly hand painted dishes and paintings and drawings.
I've always loved making stuff and doing crafts, me and my sister and cousins where always making things as a part of our games. after High school I went to art school where I studies graphic design and illustration, I thought that now I'm old and serious and have to do work on the computer and not with my hands anymore, but a few years ago after moving to NY, I decided to try and be an artist rather then go on working in advertising and so, that's when I went back to making paintings, drawings, crafts and other stuff I like to make.
Who or what inspires you?
Honestly, I don't believe in inspiration at all, I believe in forming a habit and sticking to it. Making art makes me happy and so if I don't do it for a while I get bitchy and confused. I try and spend at least 2 hours everyday drawing as well as more time with photography, different stuff i make for the Etsy store and other creative projects. I think that if I had to wait for inspiration, I would have spend a lot less time working on art and a lot more time waiting.
The thing that inspire me more then anything else, however is people - talking to them, looking at them, talking about them and about myself. I feel like art is a mean of communication, just like conversation and the 2 things feed one another.
What do you love most of what you do?Almost everything... I love being able to manage my own time and dedicate as much time to my store (or sometimes, as little) as I want. I love being my own boss, and I love working from home and not having to spend a lot of hours on idle chit chat in stuffy offices... I love spending all day with my husband and working together and not having to limit the time we spend together. I really love going to sleep late and waking up late! And I love knowing that people that buy my art really enjoy it and are happy having it in their lives.
Any advice for aspiring shop owners?The hardest thing about selling your art online is keep doing it. I've sold almost 800 items by now, and still if nothing sells for a while, I feel really sad and worthless. The most important thing is keep doing it even in days and weeks when nothing sells. Do a little every day and keep doing it, eventually that sale will come and it'll be worth all that hard work!
What?
This super unique cup, in fuchsia, I can see so many uses!!
How?
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