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Jayde Hilliard
Artist | Professional | Traditional Art
United States
I have been creating art since an early age. In 2010 I earned my Bachelor's degree in Fine Art from the University of Texas at Arlington. My illustrative artwork is inspired by fashion, nature, pop culture, and human emotions, as well as folklore and old fairy tales.
"Few things are as bright and beautiful as they appear on the surface; nothing is quite as dark and terrifying as it is at first glance. I explore the light side of dark, the dark side of light, the demons we try to ignore, and the beauty we just cannot seem to live without."--© Jayde Hilliard
Interests
Favorite visual artist
Pushead, Amano Yoshitaka, Rachel Davis, Roger Dean, Waterhouse,
Favorite movies
Legend, Dawn of the Dead, Death Proof, Gone in 60 Seconds (Original)
Favorite TV shows
I usually do not watch TV.. but if I do Gordon Ramsay's shows usually keep me entertained, as well as House, and Fringe is pretty good too.
Favorite bands / musical artists
Metallica, Aerosmith, and Stevie Ray Vaughn, Flogging Molly, Horrorpops, Reverend Horton Heat, Nekromantics, Nightwish, Sirenia, Sleepthief, Rob Zombie, Static X, Sugarland, Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, meh just whatever doesn't bore me I guess.
Favorite books
Oh man I've read so many books... it's hard to pick just a few..
Favorite writers
Edgar Allan Poe, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Amy Tan, Stephen King, Bram Stoker...
Favorite games
I usually don't get time for games. :( FFVII?? :P
Favorite gaming platform
Munchkin! >:D
Tools of the Trade
Acrylics mainly, Digital second (photoshop). I also have been known to work with textiles and make random atrocities here and there...
Other Interests
I love Halloween, it's my favorite holiday. I used to work haunted houses but mainly just visit them nowadays. I love to attend renaissance festivals as well as car shows. My husband & I work on old cars in our spare time (Ford & Fiat). I love Gardening.