Meet She Boms | Artist and Instructor

We had the good fortune of connecting with She Boms and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi She, how do you think about risk?
My art career started with graffiti, one of the riskiest art forms out there. When I decided to pursue art I knew that there were not a lot of options when it came to learning how to install large scale mural art. Most of the murals you see on the side of buildings and in businesses were created by artists who start with graffiti. Once I discovered that path I knew taking the risk, both to my freedom and to to my safety, would be worth it because in the end I would have a skill set that would allow me to share my art with the world.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
The art world has always been dominated by rich men who had connections. For a girl who grew up in poverty I never imagined my love for drawing all over my walls would ever lead to a career. When I was growing up I was encouraged to be “practical” about my career choices, to pick something that will allow me to make a living and not continue to struggle. I did just that, I went to a technical school and became a hair stylist, then I continued my education and went to college to obtain a Bachelors of Arts degree. Despite all of that, I longed to draw. When 2020 came and the world stood still, I took that time to dive into my art and what it could mean to work as an artist full time. I knew no one was going to pay me to draw all over the walls yet and that I needed a lot of practice. So I searched for abandoned and rundown properties and painted my drawings on their walls. After much dedication I started to get noticed for my skill and style and now I create art for others and teach spray painting and street art.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
My artistic adventures have taken me all over the Southern California area and when I know I have friends coming to visit I know I’ll have a list of places for them to go to. One of the most artistic areas in SoCal is Venice Beach. Starting at the Venice Beach Public Art Walls, you’ll get to see the iconic Venice Boardwalk and check out the local street art decorating the walls. Artists come daily to paint different colorful designs and there is always something beautiful to see. From there, you can walk the neighborhoods to see murals done by many talented local artists.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Pete Salcido and the team at Flat Black Shop in Palm Desert. I met Pete early in my art career and his support has made a huge difference to me and my path to becoming a working artist.

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Image Credits
All photos by me