ABOUT

About tink:

I’m Rachel Freeman, “tink,” an artist, interior decorator, freelance writer/editor, dreamer, adventurer, and coffee-lover who wears a constant smile. I grew up in Pensacola, Florida, studied English and Art at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, and experienced New York City before moving to Durham, North Carolina in 2008. In my spare time, I read, journal, surf, run, climb rocks, play volleyball, rummage through thrift stores, dress in costume, and go on adventures.

“I’m not the [girl] I once was, but I’m not the [woman] I’ll be” (mewithoutYou). I am a work in progress…

About tink makes art:

I started tink makes art in November 2008 to market myself as an artist. In 2010, I decided to turn tink makes art into an all-encompassing inspiration blog. Now, you can read about art, design, interiors, fashion, food, photography and humanitarian causes.

Blog Features:

{Currently listening to…} – The music providing my work inspiration.
{EAT} – Yummy recipes (food and drinks) I’ve either tried or would like to.
{HELLO my name is} – Introductions to influential people in my life.
{insert me here} – A mood board (of sorts) where I share an outfit I put together, an imaginary life I created for myself, or a place I’d like to be.
{My Design Diary} – My work as an Interior Decorator including completed design projects as well as before & after photos. 
{Story Behind the Painting} – Stories behind the art I create.
{this & that} – Juxtaposition posts comparing “this piece of art and that pair of shoes” and other like parallels.

You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

About tink’s art:

Inspiration for my paintings comes from books, quotes, traveling, people, conversations, observation, and visual overload, i.e. cramming my head with tons of images. I also draw inspiration from my own thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. Stylistically, I am inspired by street art, graffiti, illustration, and graphic design.

I work mostly with acrylic, aerosol, and ink on canvas and paper. To create active compositions, I use bold colors, strong lines, and varying textures. Themes in my pieces are expressions of my passions: people, social justice, faith, nature. I use my creativity to inform and encourage. People may not know the magnitude of child soldiering, the depth of corruption in our government, or the simple beauties of life. I strive to spread awareness and messages of hope with my art and my life.