Today we’d like to introduce you to Sabrina Campbell.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Since I was a small child, I wanted to be an artist. I was encouraged by my grandfather who worked in the construction industry. He would bring home pads and pencils for me and he taught me how to sketch a cube when I was 4. As I got older, I studied art every chance that I got. But as is usual, life got in the way, and I never really found my voice.
A few years ago, I expressed to my husband that I always wanted to do art in some way and to start a business. He showed me some videos he found on the internet of resin artists. I was skeptical at first, but he really believed that it was something I would be good at. He started buying molds, alcohol ink, and mica powders for me and I decided to give it a shot. I fell in love with it immediately, and I haven’t looked back. I’m always exploring new techniques, and my business has grown and prospered ever since.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, it hasn’t always been smooth. Often times, I have been discouraged. I’ve gone to craft fairs so excited to sell, and ended coming home with every piece, and no money. But my love for the artistry never left me. I had no choice, but to keep trying to sell my work because it was piling up. I decided that I just needed to stop caring if my work sold. I looked for platforms that would allow me the opportunity to sell my stuff and get more exposure, and I just continued to do the part that I loved. I would sell a little here and sell a little there. Each time, I would feel just a little surprised that people liked my work. I feel like the most important part of my success was changing my perspective on my business. I don’t do it for the money. I do it because I love it.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I make resin jewelry and housewares. I have sold many pieces, some original designs, and some commissioned work. I am proudest of my innovations. I like to work in 3 dimensional aspects. One piece in particular is my 3 dimensional mantle clocks that are masterpiece recreations. I have done Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Edward Munch’s Scream, and Monet’s Waterlillies. I am very inspired by the Impressionists.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Just do it because you love it. Pour your passion into it. Don’t be discouraged by mistakes. Those learning opportunities are what gives you an edge and gives your product character and a personality of its own.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @arti_resin_scampbell
- Other: https://artiresinboutique.etsy.com
