Today we’d like to introduce you to Kalina Richardson.
Hi Kalina, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started by painting and drawing with my grandmother. She was an artist and always encouraged me to express my creative side. Throughout elementary and high school, I always took pride in my artwork which eventually led me to SCAD Atlanta, where I have fallen in love with design and printmaking.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Something I have always said throughout my life is that not one person’s creative journey is a straight line. For myself, there have definitely been struggles, especially during 2020 when the pandemic hit. As a younger teen trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my future, there was a lot of back and forth between my parents and me for what I am pursuing today. I am so grateful for standing my ground in my path of design and artistry, as I have grown exponentially since.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a graphic designer who has a passion for printmaking. Within my design practice, the main goal that I achieve with my work is visually communicate a theme that I experience within my life that my audience can resonate with. This is applicable to my printmaking work also. Within my design, I specialize in print, digital, and experiential graphics. For printmaking, I practice in screenprint, photo lithography, and soft ground etching. A perfect intersection between my design and printmaking is artist books, which is something I take much pride in.
What I am most proud of is the process of design, as it takes hours of ideation, iterations, and critiquing to get to a final product. I think that this sets me a part from others because it is what creates depth and intention within one’s work.
What does success mean to you?
I define success by personal satisfaction. I can deem something successful if I look back at something I worked on a few months later and feel satisfied with it still. I think that for me personally, it is really hard to feel successful, as there is always room for growth and change.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://kalinadesigns.us
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/333kalina/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalina-richardson/
