ABOUT

About tink:

I’m Rachel Freeman, “tink,” an artist, activist, adventurer, dreamer, lover, and coffee-addict who wears a constant smile. I grew up in Pensacola, Florida, went to school in Jacksonville, Florida, and experienced New York City before moving to Durham, North Carolina in 2008. I am a fine artist and freelance writer/editor with a passion for fashion and interiors. In my spare time, I read, journal, surf, run, climb rocks, play volleyball, rummage through thrift stores, dress in costume, or 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 as a way to market myself as an artist. In the beginning of 2010, however, I decided to turn tink makes art into an all-encompassing inspiration blog. Now, in addition to reading about my life and work, you can read about other artists, design (of all sorts), fashion, food, humanitarian causes, and upcoming events.

If you would like to say hello, be a guest blogger, or ask me something, just shoot me an email! I’d love to hear from you!

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.