Skye Rosetti - Gallery

Introduction

I was born in Leicester (England) in the year 1991. Since the age of about seven, I've been drawing and trying to make the most of every second: packing each with as much creativity as I could master. Most know me for my artwork, in fact, not referring to me by name but speaking of me in terms of 'the artist'. It's a term that I've grown accustomed to, and the thoughts and encouragement of the people around me have most likely been the only reason for my continuation in this field: that, and the great release of stress that art can bring.

During my childhood, I was devoted only to the easily obtainable mediums within Traditional Art, such as pencils, felt tips, fine liners and paints. I used to focus only on characters of other's creations, and I suppose that's followed through to me now, with my random bouts of obsession.

My teenage years instead have been the introduction of digital media, allowing me to branch out into open source software such as Inkscape and The GIMP, and occasionally programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop CS2/3, Flash, Fireworks and in some instances, OpenOffice draw. Although, like many artists, my faith still relies in traditional sources – although, much more 'researched' methods than I'd used back in the 90s. Now, you'll find that most of my art consists entirely of a mixed media variety, containing Copic Markers, Sharpies, Pencils, Acrylic paint and Ink.

In terms of what it is I actually draw, I've often found that it's best to just let things inspire me. And it's worked quite well so far. Although, it does mean that my gallery often lacks consistency: and you'll realise that although I have a large selection of artwork on one topic, I'll never return to it. In fact, my only consistent effort appears to be my unusual wish to think up grand schemes. Even if the processes of trying turn out to be far too difficult to be met by my abilities.

At current, I'm pouring all of my efforts into writing: which I've been doing since I was about twelve: and I still doubt I'm at a novelist's standard with it. At the least, it's given me the chance to truly let my creativity go, and create characters that I'm willing to call parts of myself.

Although a lot of my self-designed, personal work might show the characteristics of joy or flamboyant use of colour, I take no personal credit for such coincidences. In fact, my art is merely a window into the person that I wish to be: it is a side of me not often seen, and held back by my own cynicism. It's not something that I'd consider a hobby. It's long since passed that point. Now, art has become a part of my soul. Without it, I'd be incomplete. I'm still looking for ways to improve my styles, but I have no intention of using it for success. After my experiences with Art at GCSE level, I've come to learn something about myself. My art cannot be forced into a particular mould. Although I am capable of fitting it around requested themes or subjects, my creations still seem to retain my own style.

In time, perhaps I'll succeed in finding another way to define myself and become a whole with society, but for now, art is the only activity that offers me the contempt of knowing that being 'different' isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's there to silence the loneliness and solitude brought on by the corruption and inequality within society, and to share my inner thoughts with others like myself.