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The Artist
My name is Callie Honaker, or just Salem!
I'm a 23-year-old artist from East Tennessee.
I have lived and breathed art ever since elementary school!
I studied on the Fine and Performing Arts Scholars Scholarship in the Honors College at East Tennessee State University! I majored in studio art with a concentration in drawing, and graduated with my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fall of 2023.
My specialty is special effects makeup and body painting! I also draw and create cosplays + props, but I am always willing to expand my horizons. I am adaptable to most forms of art.
As an introverted personality, I am extremely enthusiastic about expressing myself through my work. Art has become a form of communication for me, especially when I was younger and found it difficult to verbally connect with others.
Now, I am determined and hopeful to make a career out of my passion for art as well as continue to grow. I am a perfectionist at heart, and I pay close attention and care to every little thing I do.
I gravitate towards all things horror, but I do have a soft side for the lighthearted. Contrast is a prevalent element in a lot of my pieces as I find a particular beauty in having opposites attract. Closely linked with contrast, I love finding humor and sarcasm in a dark subject matter. This is typically how I use contrast to convey the content.
(A little extra about me is that my favorite films are The Lost Boys and House of 1000 Corpses. My dream job is to work as a makeup artist on films and for haunts, particularly for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights! My favorite pastime besides art is binge watching Bob's Burgers, and watching true crime with my family. (Of course while doodling) I gather inspiration from exploring and traveling, or just simply sitting in nature or people watching. I have a pet rabbit and cat who I adore! My favorite drinks are Dr.Pepper or Mango bubble tea, and I have an addiction to Panera Bread broccoli cheddar soup! Disney World is my favorite place to be, but I love exploring new places or visiting the mountains! I listen to a wide range of music from rock to rap, metal to k-pop, and pop to indie. Bringing it all the way down to the basics, my favorite colors are blood red, lime green, and lavender!)