Christy Kirwan Interviews noellenichols
Insights from an Experienced Artist and Writer
When did you first start writing, and what inspires you to write Hubs?
I used to love writing back when I was little. I even starting writing a novel when I was in high school. Somewhere along the way though, I forgot how much I loved to write until I was accepted into the Apprenticeship program this past February. That rekindled my passion for writing. Writing Hubs combines my passion for art (whether it be photography, film making, cinematography or animation) and allows me to share my knowledge and opinions on a particular subject. I don't think there's a better feeling than being able to inspire someone to try something or to share your passion with other people.
You've written many great photography tutorials. Did you learn photography during your time in art school, or are you self-taught? What do you like most about photography?
Everything I know about photography is self-taught. There were of course photography classes at my school, but I've always enjoyed exploring different mediums and techniques on my own through trial and error. It's more fun that way and less restricting. There's no set "right" or "wrong" way then.
I would have to say that my favorite aspect of photography is the ability and freedom to create your own vision. A lot of people have cameras, especially good ones these days, but it's how the photographer sees a particular scene that matters. You could ask a hundred people to take the same shot and none of them would be the same. It's the ability to capture what you find important at that moment that's so exciting.
I just love your dating guides! They're full of understanding and common sense. Do you often act as a love guru for friends and acquaintances, or is it part of your secret online identity?
Haha, there would definitely be some raised eyebrows if anyone I personally knew found out that I wrote some dating guides. I'm a very quiet person who usually minds my own business regarding other people's love life and most other subjects for that matter. I do have to admit that reading through Yahoo! Answers and stumbling across Facebook statuses of people's relationship "problems" gave me some inspiration, and I figured if any of my past mistakes can help someone, why not share that experience.
Your Hubs and profile demonstrate your experience with many different types of art (3D animation, cinematography, photography, web design, etc). Which is your favorite and why?
That is a very, very tough question. Each type of art has its own unique quality to it and once you start playing around and experimenting, you begin to notice how everything connects and melds together. You almost have to think about what you want to express and capture and then decide how and what you need to do to get to that goal. If you want to create a story about a girl losing her dog, you could use photography to capture a heart wrenching shot of the girl hanging a lost sign or you could create it as a film and show all stages of the story.
I guess, ultimately, I just enjoy the process of creating. Different mediums and styles give me more options of how I can tell the story. As an artist, you're always learning and the more tools and techniques you know, the better you can say what it is you want to with your art.
What are your online writing goals for the future?
I want to continue to write about my passions. Being able to share what I know and create a little space on the web where people can view my passion is fun. It not only keeps me inspired and motivated to keep learning, but it also helps other people find new ways of approaching a project and hopefully inspires them as well.
What advice can you offer to your fellow Hubbers?
Write from your experience with passion, no matter what it is. The internet is so saturated with information, and it doesn't need any more articles written purely to make money off a trending subject. The most engaging and fun hubs to read are the ones where people show a little piece of themselves. People are more likely to gravitate to your work if you enjoy it yourself. Sometimes it takes a while to find exactly what you want to write about. It does take hard work, but eventually people are going to take notice.
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