When did you first realize you were an artist?
I realized that I had artistic ability when my mother accused me of tracing a cartoon drawing I had done when I was about 8 years old. I realized I was an artist when I found my artistic voice in college and knew WHY I wanted to created art.
Could you tell us about your work?
My work always features a human face or figure. The human face is a fun challenge for me, and I love trying to capture the essence of the person as well as a likeness. I also incorporate Judeo- Christian symbolism in my work to tell a story. The meaning is truly up to the viewer, but I provide my thoughts about each piece on my website.
![Another Destiny by Sara Drescher Braswell](http://www.artevaggio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Another-Destiny-by-Sara-Drescher-Braswell.jpg)
What artists have influenced your work?
David Salle, Leonardo da Vinci and Alphonse Mucha
What is your creative inspiration?
I am inspired by the challenge of creating a meaningful and visually pleasing combination of color, texture, and subject matter.
![Renewal 2 by Sara Drescher Braswell](http://www.artevaggio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Renewal-2-by-Sara-Drescher-Braswell.jpg)
What other interests do you have besides creating art?
I love to read and search flea markets and antique stores for interesting vintage designs. I am also very interested in learning about different cultures. I am currently learning Japanese and I am studying that culture in preparation for a trip to Japan to see the cherry blossoms this spring.
What advice would you give to a new artist?
Get an artist mentor to help you with the business side and also help your art grow. Aim for progress, not perfection, and never stop learning and improving.
![Stepping Out by Sara Drescher Braswell](http://www.artevaggio.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Stepping-Out-by-Sara-Drescher-Braswell.jpg)
Could you give some advice about the business side of being an artist?
See yourself as a business owner who wears many hats…marketing director, owner, designer, sales director and accountant. Take some courses on the art business and don’t be afraid of social media. Being a professional artist is hard work, but it is worth the time to continue to hone my skills and create a legacy for my body of work.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now?
I see myself showing my work internationally and traveling to show and speak about my work.
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