Meet Brianne Moore | Artist & Loctician

We had the good fortune of connecting with Brianne Moore and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brianne, why did you pursue a creative career?
From as far back as I can remember I’ve always been a creative. I still have my childhood doodles, school projects and poems. I’ve come to believe the saying “If you do what you love, it’s not work .” If I can continue to create beautiful art that makes people feel something, anything, I mean why not?

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I create very vibrant portraits that are bold in imagery as well as highly textured images of black women in celebration of our existence.

What sets me apart from other artists is the boldness of emotion in the eyes of the women I paint, as well as the wax print fabric used in my mixed media portraits.

I’m really excited about an upcoming exhibit of my work at Bishop Arts Theater in Dallas during the series performance, Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer by Cheryl West.

I’ve gotten to where I am today by watching, learning, asking questions, and being as consistent as possible. I’m still learning. It’s definitely not been easy because I’m turning something I love into a business, and sometimes combining the two can get a little hectic. It works itself out with time because it’s about the passion for my craft and the message I’m putting out there that drives my efforts and my results.

I’m learning to just take my time and not try to rush the process. The things that I’m meant to do will reveal themselves to me as long as I continue to do the work.

I would like for the world to know that I adore black women, and I’m so proud that we are prioritizing mental health and self-care/self-love above everything else. As a black woman, I have experienced and lived the challenges specific to our culture, and we are so full of vibrant new layers that light up rooms despite the difficulties. When people see my art, I want them to instantly understand my viewpoint. When I say #blackwomenareart, I’m not excluding anyone; I’m including us.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Maybe we’d visit all the local restaurants such as Pangea Restaurant and Bar in Garland, Vegan Food House in Dallas, and maybe Snooze in Fort Worth or Dallas. There are plenty of places to hang out, get drinks, and shop in Deep Ellum. I’d most definitely take them to Lakeside Park for a stroll the serenity of the park and the huge bear statues there are breathtaking in the afternoon and evenings. I’ve been wanting to visit Meow Wolf in Grapevine as well; that’s something fun and exciting to experience. I’m probably not the best person to ask about this because, in all honesty, I’m a homebody that prefers people watching over high interacting spaces. LOL.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I have so many beautiful people pushing me to believe in myself because they believe in me. First, my family – from the day I decided to pick up a paintbrush, my husband, Broderick, my two daughters, my mom, Yvette Barnes, and my Aunt Lerona Barnes – have encouraged me to keep going. My clients hype me up and mention my name in rooms I’m not in. My co-worker, Alanna, brings her clients to see my art displayed on the walls in my salon suite. She even introduced me to an astonishingly graceful Teresa Coleman-Wash, who loved my art so much that she offered to display my work in her theater this spring. I can’t forget my girlies and other friends on social media who hype me up and bring opportunities to my attention that I may not have seen had they not. I’m very grateful for my circle of family and friends who have embraced me on this journey.

Website: www.vibrantartbybrimoore.com

Instagram: @brianne_moore_artist