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\u201cWherever My Art Takes Me\u201d<\/h1>\n

Interview with Thana Meejinda<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Content Block” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/societyforritualarts.com\/website_799ab241\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Thana.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Thana” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Hello! I\u2019m Thana or Lena, I\u2019m a lover of any form of the arts and additionally an enthusiast of combat arts, historical Asian artwork and birds.<\/p>\n

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CJMT:<\/strong> First: please tell us a bit about yourself.<\/p>\n

Thana:<\/strong> Hello! I\u2019m Thana, I\u2019m a bird loving illustrator with an interest for all things art related. I additionally have a specialty in animation, martial arts, Asian history and music.<\/p>\n

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CJMT:<\/strong> What are your primary influences as an artist?<\/p>\n

Thana: <\/strong>Some of my biggest bursts of motivation come from good music, and old East Asian traditional artworks. Observing stories I\u2019ve read, things I\u2019ve experienced, and just living my life because I think that nature and life are the biggest motivators.<\/p>\n

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CMJT:<\/strong> What are you working on now?<\/p>\n

Thana: <\/strong>Currently, I am working on portfolio pieces for a passion project of mine, and additionally updating my works for studio applications. Additionally, I am working on writing some stories of my own. Everyday, I am still learning, and I try to be as up to date as possible with my work.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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CMJT:<\/strong> When you look over your body of work, what do you think is your overall “grand vision” or “burning question” ?<\/p>\n

Thana: <\/strong>Growing up, I have always held the philosophy of \u201cnot living forever, but creating something that does.\u201d I think making a piece of media people will really enjoy and be inspired by is something dear to me, as an artist I\u2019d love to be known for writing and producing something I am truly passionate about and connecting others with my works, and for that I always need to find and ask myself everyday what my best work can be and how I will achieve it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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CMJT:<\/strong> What have you found most challenging in creating art and balancing a career? family? other commitments?<\/p>\n

Thana: <\/strong>I think the most challenging thing is first getting into art, slowly finding yourself throughout your journey and the process of continuing that journey is something special. When I first started art, I begun tracing pictures and soon started coming up with my own ideas, and then wanting to visualize them all. My home life and family is a rough situation still, but seeing past this to persevere and find inspiration combined with the joy of seeing beauty in life is what I think keeps me going.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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CMJT:<\/strong> What would you like to share about your individual or collaborative writing\/art projects?<\/p>\n

Thana: <\/strong>I usually don\u2019t put heavy thought into my illustrative pieces and for good reason; sometimes I feel like too much thought can make a piece feel too forcefully made and will make you enjoy less of the process. But, with collaborative minds, and patience spent on a piece I feel that works can be a lot more meaningful\u00a0<\/p>\n

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CMJT:<\/strong> What’s next for you?<\/p>\n

Thana: <\/strong>Wherever my art takes me!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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CMJT:<\/strong> Is there anything else you would like to tell our readers about?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thana: <\/strong>I hope the experience is memorable for everyone! There are a bunch of talented artists and writers, and an amazing team too. Everyone has worked hard to make this real, so thank you for reading!<\/p>\n

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