Alexandria Nicole Rabishaw
Alexandria Nicole Rabishaw
Ceramic Artist / Designer
Milwaukee, WI
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WHAT DO YOU DO?
“Training-wise, I am a ceramic artist, I can throw pots on the wheel, hand-build, and slip cast with the best of them— as well as maintain a studio and fire kilns.”
But at my heart, I am a jack of all trades sort of artist, I have enjoyed learning calligraphy, digital painting, illustration, watercolors, and graphic design.
WHAT STEPS DID YOU TAKE TO GET TO WHERE YOU ARE NOW?
Where I am now is not where I want to be, so the best answer I can give is that I have surrounded myself with people who care about me, and I am registering on this site.
How do you stand out in your field?
I am not afraid of learning something new, I enjoy the challenge of adapting my current skills to a new style of art or program. I love to experiment, and I firmly believe in the fine art of knowing when to stop and regroup.
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON RIGHT NOW?
I am currently enjoying some digital illustration, and working on putting together a more complete portfolio.
WHAT'S YOUR STYLE/PERSPECTIVE/TASTE? DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT THAT REPRESENTS THIS?
I love a good contrast, in a tangible art like my ceramics I enjoy the contrast of textures like a shiny glossy glaze next to a rough matte texture. I also like to play around with the weird/cute aesthetic, like making a little cat figure but then putting a human face on it.
WE ARE ALL SLASHIES WITH MULTIPLE SKILLS, WHICH ONE DO YOU WISH YOU COULD DO MORE OFTEN?
I wish I was working on my weaving and fiber arts more.
WHAT IS FRUSTRATING YOU RIGHT NOW?
Trying to find a creative job in the current job market.
IF YOU COULD HIRE SOMEONE FOR $20/HR, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE THEM DO TO MAKE YOUR DAY EASIER?
Mostly just motivation, I need someone to get me up and moving and creating.
LET'S BRING OUT THE TIME MACHINE. WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU COULD HAVE TOLD YOURSELF, WHEN, AND WHY?
I would have told myself senior year of college to start looking for jobs sooner.
IF YOU COULD TALK TO AN EXPERT TO GAIN MORE INSIGHT ON SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE ABOUT?
Becoming my own freelance artist.
WHAT KIND OF OPPORTUNITIES/PROJECTS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Literally anything.
DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL JOB/CLIENT/COLLABORATION.
I genuinely enjoyed being a part of running a ceramics studio, and teaching ceramics as well.
HOW SHOULD SOMEONE APPROACH YOU ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER?
My email is best, and if they are excited, I know I will be excited.
HOW DO YOU STAY CREATIVE?
Always keep it fun.
This member profile was originally published in October 2020.