Information about the Artist
- I was born January 13, 1983 and live in the Chicago area of Illinois, U.S.
- I have a number of cats.
- I have a form of autism and have been obsessed with drawing since the age of 2.
- I had difficulty completing school due to my sensory problems and communication difficulties.
- I won many art competitions in high school, including a national award in the National Art and Writing Awards.
- I am generally very quiet and solitary due to severe problems with sensory overload.
- I write novels and short stories influenced by magical realism and hope to eventually be published.
- I have very vivid dreams and daydreams which inspire me in my art and writing.
- Some of my interests are psychology, autism, mythology, fairy tales, and comparative religion.
- I love dreams, stars rainbows, rabbits, kindness, unicorns, and beautiful aesthetics.
- My favorite artists are Cezanne and Van Gogh.
- I love bright colors and patterns and this is seen in my work.
- I am influenced by Post Impressionism, as well as the patterns and details of Art Nouveau.
Copyright 2005 Bridgett Mahoney | Contact me: bmahoneyart@gmail.com