Today we’d like to introduce you to Brianna Langford.
Hi Brianna, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I’m a young artist from St. Louis, Missouri. I started my art experience in grade school when I learned how to draw my favorite characters from shows and games. After learning that I loved drawing and creating art, I decided I wanted to explore art as a career. I attended Webster University and received my B.F.A. in Illustration and a minor in animation. In my later semesters of college, I learned how to draw digitally. I fell in love with digital art but still like to return to traditional art with paint and graphite. As a young black woman, I want to work hard to establish my value and worth in the art/entertainment community. My art reflects a lot of my past and present interests. I love drawing figures, faces, and characters. My digital portraits typically come off as charming, intimate, aesthetically pleasing, and sometimes supernatural. As I continue to create and improve my drawing skills, I plan to develop my niche and personal style through self-expression. Recently, I’ve dabbled with being a freelanced Illustrator. I’ve also recently bought a printer and have opened an online print shop. Opportunities like commissions and church projects have helped me grow into an entrepreneur. I wish to continue to build my portfolio and create lasting connections with clients.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
At first, I wanted to be an Illustrator for an animation company or video game company like Riot Games. Their concept art and splash art specifically inspired me to look into illustration and game art in the first place. When I went to college, I took classes in illustration and animation to get the skills I needed to be a game or animation illustrator. When I graduated, my portfolio didn’t reflect what I initially wanted to pursue. I also didn’t know if I wanted to work so hard to get into a very competitive and unstable industry to draw things that weren’t my own. I’m still figuring out what I want to do, but I love drawing portraits and people. Trying to narrow down to paths I would like to take has been a struggle. I’ve learned about UX/UI design, I work as a caricature artist, and I still try to study art independently. Sometimes I’m spreading myself thin because of a lack of focus. I also don’t want to be a jack of all trades and master of nothing.
Let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a portrait artist and Illustrator. I like drawing traditionally, but I specialize in digital art. I have a print shop of my work, do commissions for personal use, and work as a caricature artist in St. Louis. Webster University’s Academic Resource Center contacted me after my class’s Senior Exhibition. They wanted to use my work and a few other artists in their office. I’m most proud of this because I got recognized for diverse and representative artwork among other talented artists.
What matters most to you? Why?
My faith matters to me the most. As a created being, I find pride in having the ability to create like my Creator did when he created the universe. I reflect on Him and would like to contribute to the art world. My work doesn’t necessarily show my faith, but when asked, I like to tie it in somehow. I also paint and draw during service on days like Easter and Christmas. I love helping, giving, and serving others. Overall I believe God first, others second, and myself last in most things I do.
Pricing:
- Digital Art Prints 8.5 x 11 – $15
- Digital Art Prints 11 x 14 – $20
- Portraits: $100
Contact Info:
- Website: https://brilangford14.wixsite.com/briannalangford
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bleukitsune.art/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089839564564
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blangford98/
- Other: bleukitsune.bigcartel.com
