Sylvia Pekarek

I grew up in San Francisco Bay Area, also commonly known as the Bay Area, is a metropolitan region that surrounds the San Francisco in Northern California. I am from a small neighboring city, called Daly City, currently living in Novato, CA. I developed a great appreciation for the ocean living in the west coast, just it's awesome natural energetic raw beauty stirs my soul, it has given me a great deal of inspiration to draw from.

I have a Graphic Design background, so I love to work in the digital Arts. I like to play with my computer like a music instrument and let the creativity flow as I work. I also love feeling the brush in my hand, stroking the canvas with pigments; I will never abandon that process completely. The computer allows my flurry thoughts to bring forth directness of intent, much more rapidly capturing the moment. Like a digital sketch pad.

I often listen to music as I work; it creates the fluidity of thoughts that flow with a lyrical melody. The music often carries a story, as it unfolds; it plays a scenario in my imagination, inspiring me to create a work of art. I really like listening to all types of music, Rock, Pop, Alternative. I listen to Classical exclusively, when I want to silence the story telling, and create in the abstract.

I think as human beings we are all creative in our own distinctive ways. This has given us the ability to adapt in our immediate surroundings. Yes, technique can be learned, but what is of value is a well developed imagination. I feel that the artists are able to pull from these deep pockets of creative and imaginative reserves, that is very unique to many artists. This is so important in the education of our youth, to be able to tap into the abstract way of thinking. It would be detrimental to our youth to only learn in the logical and linear, right out of the text book. I oppose greatly the removal of artistic programs; from our public schools this will cause stagnation in our future.

I believe the greatest visionaries show strength through their creative imagination process, this alone is so powerful. My personal view is that Art --which is Visual Artist, Drama, and Music--is the truest and purest form of communication. This process sets forth a clear translation of the "observation of the world" which connects us all as humans.

I have been a graphic Designer by profession, and it was a big part of my job, to jump through many hoops to make the client happy. In the "Fine Arts" I equally find great importance the opinions of those viewing my art. Success to me is defined by this great quote... "An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one." Charles Horton Cooley. I also find it very fortunate to be able to make a living in the creative arts.

I aspire my Art work to be spontaneous, momentous & dynamic, infused with the passion I have for life. I often like to use the ocean, and the natural world as an inspiration for creating art. I strongly believe in the conservation efforts to protect our oceans, I so live and breathe green.

I have occasionally experience creative blocks and it is mostly due to doing too much... The inspiration can be captured in many ways: I like to paint, I like to draw, I like to write poetry, I like the digital, I like to dab in photography, and I sculpt with clay. Once I become centered and focused in an intended art medium, I began to unblock the flow.

In a collector’s wall, that really enjoys my art.

I would love to have been Orchestra Conductor, with crazy hair and incredible moves, or a singer. I just love music it's my second love.

The deep appreciation of visual beauty, and being able to create.

The instability of income.

My mother was crafty, as a hobby she knitted and sewed outfits. She often helped sew my outfits for plays. My father headed this church community program that would be in charge of creating church activities. Such as plays, holiday activities, and he was quite creative in his approach of organizing such function.

One year we converted our whole garage into Naivety scene for Christmas, we obtained a city permit closed of the streets leading to our home, from the church. The church members in holiday costumes walked from the church to our home reaching the naivety barn. I helped my dad building the same. It was a big project building this temporarily stage, with chicken wire and lots of hay and many props. This project created some creative sparks in my young mind.

One of my earliest memories recognizing my love of art was when I was seven and my parents had enrolled me in a community ceramics class. I could name my new love, art. It was always the pursuit of art since then… that day, drawing on my own, our creating art projects, and helping with community church programs.

Question: It is believed that every artist has something like …. a Muse… What do you think about it?

Answer: I think, and I believe too, that there is such element in an artist’s inner-being that helps him or her journeying on the path of art. But for me, my passion for becoming an artist was a sufficient reason for making me what I am today. Although- I also indulge in the meaning of the muse, to tell you the truth. I have known many individuals that have inspired me through out my career as an artist, this has given me much inspiration. But, the biggest inspirations, is nature, and it's raw beauty. To see the awesome power and energy of the the ocean, and hear it roar, with the ocean sprays filling the air, and the clouds, drifting and sailing above.. It fills my heart with great wonder, and wonder creates the sparks for inspiration.