About the Artist

Hi! My name is Serpentina (also known as Kirsten). I'm 23 years old and a self-taught artist based in California.

Art has been a part of me since very early childhood, and as a teenager, I began to dive deeper into drawing and painting as an expressive outlet for my emotions. From drawing portraits of people I admired to painting landscapes, I always searched for a way to create more expressive art.

It took several years of discovering different stylistic approaches to my art, which brought me to the art style I have today. I often create with bright, monochromatic, or similar-hued color palettes and dark, emotional-themed art. Although the bright colors and moody themes would seem to clash, they blend seamlessly to convey deeper meanings within my pieces. Different colors have many symbolism within them, positive or negative, and I often do not realize how the colors I chose make sense with the meaning of the artwork until later on.

My motive is to speak to others through my art, hoping that they can resonate with them. Every time someone tells me how a work of mine made them feel, it is so rewarding. To help others not feel alone, or discover something about themselves that they did not realize until they saw one of my works is what inspires me tremendously to keep going. Turning what is usually "dark" subject matter--such as skeletons or portraits with sad expressions--into something colorful to provoke a deeper meaning is what I strive to portray in each artwork I produce.

 I am still growing and learning every day and I hope you love this journey as much as I do. 

Thank you for your curiosity, support, and love; it goes a long way. I appreciate every part of it.