Artist's Corner
'Art Is Expression, Not Occupation'
A Colombian-born local artist who works at The Funky Paintbrush says he does not want his art to become his career.
Local artist Julian Orjuela was born in Bogota, Colombia, in 1992 and has been inspired by his artistic parents ever since. His father, a graphic designer, and mother, a fashion designer, moved the family to the United States because of the economic hardships they faced in Colombia. “We moved here because of the economic strain in Colombia and for the opportunity to grow here, both with my education and my future,” Orjuela said. Saying that he has always been creative, Orjuela acknowledges the impact his parents have made on his artistic side. Though they never taught him how to paint or draw, Orjuela said his parents always expressed their interest in art, causing him to feel a driving force to prove himself. This driving force has …
Rex
12:41 pm on Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Am very disappointed with Funky Paintbrush. We purchased 2 groupons for our kids to go to their Kiddie Camp. My 7 and 8 year old went this morning and the teacher was clearly not into kids... so why even have a Kiddie Camp. She was impatient, yelling, visibly frustrated and not trying to hide it at all. Was not the least bit engaging through the whole process! I'm sure it's a great place for … more ›