Meet The Rich Ant

Who is the Rich Ant might you ask, well the name is very catchy! Rich Ant is Antwanyce Richardson, a woman, daugther, friend, a painter and an artist. I met her last year at a hip hop music event in Washington, DC. I watched her paint as rap artist introduced their songs to the audience, I am a lover of music but some how my attention was captured by this woman painting. Hey call it what you want but I was amazed, I always thought I was like a renaissance kid when I was little. I knew I could dance, sing, act, paint, draw, sew, cook, play basketball, or whatever their was to think of I thought I could do it.

So watching Antwanyce paint brought me back to that time when I thought I was a great artist(drawing, painting, sketching) but really that wasn't my niche'..lol. So I decided to catch up with her to see what inspires her to paint. Read what she had to say:

SF:When did you become interested in art? In high school.
RA:Is that the same date/time that you started to paint? Nope I started painting in 2006.

SF: What are some of your favorite colors to use?
RA:Mostly cool jewel tones.

SF:What is your most favorite thing to paint?
RA:Trees, eyes, lips, breast, clouds and bubbles. But lately I have fixated on bumble bees and sea life.

SF:What inspires you to paint?
RA:Music, other artist, life, love

SF:Do you have a favorite painter(s)?
RA:Dead: Picasso's cubist period, Dali, Klimt Living: Bryan Collins, Tatiana Saurez, Glenn Aurthor, Sherry Delorme, Natasha Wescoat the list goes on and on.

SF:Have you ever done body paint(ing)?
RA:No but I plan too

SF:What is the infatuation with body painting?
RA:Don't know but I'm a mixed media artist so I explore all mediums in which to create.

SF:Why do you think it has become so popular?
RA:Because its sexy and sex sells.

SF:Are any of your art pieces for sale?
RA:Yes quite a few.

SF:If so what are the price ranges?
RA:$12 - $1000 for now the gallery recognition the more my work will increase with value.

SF:Where do you think art is going in the next 5 years?
RA:Beyond Beyond.

SF:What are your goals with your artistry?
RA:To become full time, To picked up by a national lowbrow Magazine, and sell my art world wide.

SF:What is your opinion on Arts being taken out of public schools? RA:It is a disservice to our young people, art can help with other subjects and it healing in art.

Check out her website:TheRichAnt.com

Also if you will be in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) check out her solo exhibition on Saturday! Check my previous post about the event Attention Art Lovers

Attention Art Lovers

Artist Antwanyce Richardson will be have her own "Solo Exhibition" on Saturday January 8, 2011 at the Artistic Vision Gallery. The exhibition will start at 7:00p.m. All you art lovers are advised to be in attendance!!

Metropolitan Muse

Metropolitan Muse Concert Series: With your hosts Carrie Lambert and Adimu the night was sure to be a success. The lights were dim, with guest socializing and lounging that set the ambiance of Layla Lounge last Wednesday. On the lower level serenading sounds by Gloria Ry'ann and Terrance Cunningham accompanied with wine pairing for your pleasure.

On site their was a painter by the name of Antwanyce "RichAnt" Richardson displaying her artistic skills on the lower and upper levels. The upper level gave a more up beat feel, with hip hop artists Lola Maxwell, DavMoe and Phil da future live. The artists kept the crowd on their toes, while they moved to the melodic beats. In response to how some of the audience members felt about the show some said "It was a good show", "I loved it". This event was a great success!

This Metropolitan Muse Concert Series was a benefit fundraiser for The Warford Foundation. To learn more about The Warford Foundation visit www.thewarfordfoundation.org. In conjunction wit Desiree Samira Entertainment Inc. to find out more information on Metropolitan Muse click here

Take a look at the excitement:

Desiree Samira, Adimu, Carrie

Desiree Samira, DeAngelo Redman, Carrie, guest

RichAnt

Carrie & DavMoe

Sarea-Flo & Brittney Ciara

Lola Maxwell

Phil da Future

DavMoe

Terrance Cunningham

RichAnt

Wine Pairing Host

Photography by: Devaughn Paige of Vizion Photography