High Artist Spotlight: Jamie Vincek

Born in Colorado, Jamie Vincek received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. She has exhibited consistently since 2010. Jamie relocated to Las Vegas in 2016 to push her artistic ability even further. Jamie now creates art in many forms, from digital and graphite drawings to canvas paintings and murals. She wants every piece to be more than just art; wants it to be an experience.
We recently caught up with Jamie after High Art 2022 to learn more about her most recent inspirations:
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Where do you find your creative inspiration?
Inspiration is found in the world around me. From music, nature, art, culture, inspiration can happen anywhere and be everywhere.
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Why do you do what you do?
 I create art to reveal my experiences and to help express my view of the world.
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What art/artist do you most identify with?
I am drawn to trompe l'oeil, renaissance, and pop art. Some of my favorites are Michelangelo, Caravaggio, J.C. Leyendecker, Lichtenstein... to name a few.
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What themes do you pursue the most?
It's based on where and how. Murals, I paint trompe l'oeil. My paintings are more pop art. I love creating all types of subjects.
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What role does an artist have in society?
Artists are the windows to society. Art opens the windows to let every part of society, good and bad, flow in.
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What is your artistic outlook on life?
Creating to me is life, but you also have to live life to create.
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What advice would you give to your younger self?
Keep pursuing
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Do you listen to music while you are creating? If yes, tell us your favorite song and artist.
Of course, I love White Winter Hymnal by Fleet Foxes.
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What's the best thing about being an artist?
Freedom: freedom of expression, freedom to experience, freedom that art lets you forget the world for a moment and breath
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What is your dream project?
To create a piece that incorporates all my forms of art, from mural to digital.
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