Meet Faren Collins: Artist and Yoga Instructor

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

Hi Faren, what’s something about your industry that outsiders are probably unaware of?
My painting technique and process is unconventional. I paint based on how I feel about a particular subject. All of my paintings are based on the energy of a person, place or object. I close my eyes and meditate on a subject. I paint with my eyes closed or I may gaze without focusing on the paper and paint. I don’t judge my art. I just create it. This is my perception, interpretation and vision of a subject. I am also a 200hr RYT and Barre Instructor. I created an athleisure wear clothing line. This line transforms positive energetic painting and designs into wearable art.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a watercolorist and athleisure wear pattern designer. My journey is unconventional, to say the least. I am very sensitive to energy and emotions of people, energy of places or energy of objects. Some people may refer to it as being an Empath. For the longest time, I had no idea this was something out of the norm. I thought everyone could feel and experience people and places on the same level as I experienced them. As I got older, my experiences became more intense. It was very difficult for me to hide or run away from it. So, I prayed to God for wisdom and guidance. God told me to paint. I thought it was absurd. I hadn’t attended art classes since middle school. However, I did it. After sharing my artwork via social media, I began to receive sale requests and requests for commissioned art. That was when Farever Art was born. I am also a 200hr RYT and Barre Instructor. I created an athleisure wear clothing line. This line transforms positive energetic painting and designs into wearable art.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I have always been a fan of the outdoors. I try to spend most of my time hiking, doing yoga outdoors, picnicking, and drinking sweet tea a veranda somewhere. If I had friends to come visit we would do just that. I am not a fan of restaurants, clubs or large gathering places.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
@mady_kat @mgjohns @laquellemills @lexirhoades @ksurrattsurratt

Website: www.fareverart.com

Instagram: Farever_art

Linkedin: Faren Collins

Twitter: FAREVERART

Image Credits
Faren Collins