I talked to Camille Martin at the Columbus Arts Festival 2023.

Are you full time or is this your side hustle?

This is what I do primarily. My finance’ and I moved here about a year and a half ago. He has a great job which affords me the time to do this. I try to put all my effort into this to make sure that I get the best outcome possible.

Tell me about your art journey.

I am self taught. I have been sketching my whole life. I took a few art classes here and there for painting. I learned all this on my own through Youtube. I have been painting for about three and a half years now.

Do you have a certain theme? Medium?

My medium primarily is acrylic.

Is there anything that I didn’t ask you that you think I should have asked you? If so, go ahead and answer that question.

What inspired me?

I started doing this in therapy. I had an art therapist. I didn’t realize that I was neglecting this part of me for a long time. Being able to express myself in therapy, opened up a whole new door for me. I realize that I express myself better by being creative. I stayed with it. I have been able to do these pieces that mean so much to me and others.