“You may be surprised to know that growing up, I wanted to be a writer of children's books.” Quote by St. Lucia
“As I got older, my ambitions changed and I wanted to be a graphic designer. In form five, I did Art for CXC and got a grade 2 at the general proficiency level. I was devastated because I was aspiring for a grade 1. I took a break from art when I went to A level because I could not cope with the disappointment of my Grade 2. But I guess when you love doing something you just can't turn you back on it completely.” ArtWantedFormTurnsLevelsBreakFiveChangedAmbitionDisappointmentDesignerGradesGraphicMy AmbitionDevastatedGraphic DesignerProficiency Author:St. Lucia
“A true artist is practically married to his or her art form so I just couldn't turn my back on it.” ArtFormArtistTurnsMarriedTrue Artists Author:St. Lucia
“I got a job as the Visuals Art's Teacher at my Alma Mata, St. Mary's College. Then my interests shifted to animation. Ironically, it was one of my students who sparked this energy in me by introducing me to an animation program called FLASH. So I dabbled and played around with it.” ArtJobsEnergyInterestTeacherStudentsCollegeProgramVisualsMaryIntroducingFlashAnimation Author:St. Lucia
“I always loved cartoons but the process seemed so difficult. Then I told myself, "Nothing good comes easy." So, I took a plunge and started my first animation stint in 2003.” FirstsEasyProcessDifficultCartoonAnimationPlunge Author:St. Lucia
“I must say that the first person to realise that I was talented in art was my mother.” FirstsPersonsArtMotherRealisingFirst Person Author:St. Lucia
“[My mother] was the one who encouraged me constantly and always reminded me that God gave me a talent and I have to use it. I should not keep it locked inside.” ShouldUseMotherTalentLocked Author:St. Lucia
“I also got encouragement from my teachers at primary school but one person in particular who had a significant impact on my lean towards art is Mr. Luigi St. Omer. Mr. St. Omer was the one who always reminded me that I should not settle for less than greatness in my art. He saw that I had the potential and he helped me develop that talent.” ShouldPersonsArtSchoolSawsTeacherTalentGreatnessParticularArt IsEncouragementImpactSignificantPrimariesSettlingPrimary School Author:St. Lucia
“I didn't see [Luigi St. Omer] as a teacher. I saw him as a comrade I respected and I could go to see anytime something was bothering me. He was indeed my "big brother". He praised me when I did something exceptional and scolded me when I did things which were out of the way.” WayBigsSawsTeacherBrotherBotherExceptionalComradeScoldedMy Big Brother Author:St. Lucia
“I am home grown St. Lucian. Born in 1980 I have spent most of my life on this island. Apart from the few summers I spent in the United States I spent most of my time in my homeland.” StatesHomeBornUnitedUnited StatesSummerIslandsMy TimeHomeland Author:St. Lucia
“I tend to keep my mind open to the different forms of art out there and I am always willing to try new stuff.” TryingMindArtDifferentFormStuffWillingNew StuffWilling To Try Author:St. Lucia
