Meet Angel!
Angel Jaramillo was born an artist. Painting as early as two years old, it was only a matter of time before her imagination took flight to create a masterpiece. Angel is self taught and specializes in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Her work has been displayed in several shows across three states and has taken several awards. Her body of work includes well over a hundred pieces at this point in time.
Starting her artistic journey in Tennessee and later continuing on in Florida, she is heavily influenced by the mountains and ocean she once called home.
Angel took a brief hiatus from her work during 2018-2020 after a difficult divorce that led to homelessness, but has since returned to pursuing her art career full time with new fervor. Angel participates in several exhibitions each month and teaches weekly acrylic classes at The Community Art Gallery. A 28 year old Oklahoma resident, Angel is a full time Christian artist, art teacher, and homeschooling mother of three.
Learn more about Angel in our Q+A below…
What are you working on right now?
Right now, I'm working on a series of ethereal scenes depicting love and loss and what they mean to me personally.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Outside of work, I enjoy spending as much time with my family as possible. I also love being outside and in nature, and swimming.
What is your biggest challenge?
As a single mom, my biggest challenge is also my biggest blessing: three beautiful little humans that demand attention right in the middle of creative inspiration. You will often find me with a brush in my hand and a child on my lap! But ultimately, I love our beautiful chaos.
Who/What are your biggest influences?
The Holy Spirit is my biggest influence. I let the Lord lead me in everything I do, including my art. Music is another really big influence for me. Most of my pieces are named after song titles that inspire them.
What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of the job is that I get to express myself and learn and grow each and every day that I create. Every time I pick up a paintbrush, I know that I'll be someone new, someone better by the time I put it back down again.
Get in touch with Angel
Instagram: @theinkwellgallery
Facebook: The Ink Well Gallery
Website: https://www.ovac-ok.org/art/Angel-Jaramillo
Email: adaliaangel23@gmail.com
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