Jessica Pearson
What is your favorite art medium to work in, and why?
Batters & Dough's
When did you first figure out that art was important to you?
When I'm stressed, happy, sad or bored, I bake. When I want to make some one feel good, I bake. When my imagination goes wild with flavor ideas, I bake. When I need to focus, I bake. About two years ago I was making my favorite triple chocolate chip cookies literally wishing that I was more "artsy". That is when is hit me like a brick, your baking is your art silly girl !! Baking has been important to me for a long time, I realized I was an artist a few years ago.
Who is your art mentor?
I learned a lot by watching Ina Garten's cooking show. Ina is a self taught baker and chef. She bakes in a simple delicious way that thought me a lot about how to make my own recipes and creations. The science aspect of baking use to intimidate me. Ina helped me to understand the way the ingredients work together. Now I can bake something amazing from a whim or a dream.
Finish this sentence: My art is my...
My art is my way to create something that will stimulate many of you senses.
What advice would you offer someone just beginning their exploration of their own artistic self?
Don't let anyone define your art. Art is magical and you are the spell caster.
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