Interview With Sculptor and Artist Tamarica Washington








Photos Provided By: Tamarica Washington


Me: Thank you so much for the opportunity to have you on my blog. Please tell us a little about yourself.

 

Tamarica: My name is Tamarica Washington, I’m 25 years old. I’m happily married to my husband Cle’Andre Washington. Together my husband and I have 3 kids and 1 baby boy on the way. I’ve been drawing since I was a little girl. Last year when the pandemic first started, I retired from being a hair braider after 6 years to pursue my art career. I’m a God fearing woman, God blessed me with my gifts so I use them to give him the glory. 


Me: What was your inspiration in starting your sculptures?

 

Tamarica:  I was tired of doing the same thing. I wanted to do something different, something I haven’t done before to challenge myself. I’m so glad I did because I love sculpting so much. I still have a lot to learn but I’m enjoying the process

 

 





 Me: What beautiful work. I see you do not just do sculptures but you also do painting.  Please tell my readers about that.

 


Tamarica: Thank you, yes I started off painting and got the idea to add braiding hair on a painting one day to go in my hair studio in 2018. That painting actually went viral and made the shade room Instagram page which blew my mind. God showed me that I needed to go after my dream, so here I am 2 years later finally pursuing my dream as a full time artist. 

 

 


Me: I am super excited to see that you’re offering the opportunity for work to be purchased. Please tell my readers where your items that are for sale may be viewed.

 

Tamarica: I have prints, stickers, buttons, original painting, and sculptures will be added soon on my website. My website will be up soon, it’s currently under construction. You can find my website in the link in my bio on social media: Instagram: @mara_artist Facebook: Tamarica Washington

 

 

 Me: Do you offer mentoring or classes for those who love to learn?

 

Tamarica: At the moment I do not offer mentoring or classes, but you can book me for private party parties. 

 

 

 

Me: Please share with us the one piece that means  a lot to you?


Tamarica: The piece that means the most to me is my painting with the brain and big blue butterfly. The painting is called Romans 12:2, Be not be conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. God gave me this imagery and it was actually my first painting from the Bible. A year later God made that scripture personal to me so I created it as my very first sculpture. I was able to minister to others through my art and telling my testimony. These 2 pieces made me realize I’m doing exactly what I’ve been called to do. The brain symbolizes your mind and the butterfly symbolizes the transformation. I have a video both on Instagram and Facebook of me ministering this particular piece. There’s so much meaning and beauty in it. 


 

Me: If you had the opportunity to tell your younger self something, what would  that be?

 

Tamarica: I would tell my younger self to go after your dreams now, don’t wait just step out there on faith. 


 


Me:  What advice  would give an inspiring artist?


Tamarica: My advice to any inspiring artist is to do what you love. Make your own art not what someone else wants you to make. Be original, unique, God gives us all ideas so be open and creative. Don’t let negativity stop you, whether it’s negative feedback or negative thoughts about your art. Never stop doing what you love.

 


Me: Please share your social media pages.


Tamarica: Social media: Instagram: @mara_artist Facebook: Mara’s Art Ministry & Tamarica Washington Tiktok: @alwaysbea.queen 

 

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