kindra swafford my subjects as overexposed, a single image divided through a prism. The pieces encompass perceptions of my subjects refracted through a lifetime of in昀氀uences. I 昀椀nd fragments of color uniquely placed in the subject, enhance the image digitally to show the exaggerated tones, then saturate the hue when applying my watercolor to paper. I use the medium to express moods and emotions, capturing my model’s unique individuality. The subjects have inspired me to look through many different lenses, a kaleidoscope of experiences, and I hope they inspire you.” As a child, Swafford always had a pencil or marker on hand, and enjoyed doodling, with pop culture, comics, movies, and video games integral to their artistic process. As well, Swafford credits the world—including herokee artist Kindra Swafford’s watercolor art family, friends, and instructors—as the catalyst and portfolio exhibits vivid colors, depictions of 昀氀ora encouragement for their art. Cand fauna, and glitched compositions. Glitch art is “I guess in a way, drawing came naturally to me,” the practice of using digital or analog errors for aesthetic Swafford said. “My family was the beginning of purposes by either corrupting digital data or physically inspiration for the arts. My Papa James taught me how manipulating electronic devices. to draw, with me holding his hand while he drew. My On the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition website, Granny Jewell would always laugh at the doodles we came Swafford said, “My work is comprised of collected up with. My Ma and Papa on my mother’s side have my portraits that look at life from a range of perspective. art pieces hanging through their home. It is years of work My newest approach to the medium, ‘Glitch,’ represents from early age to now. That type of unconditional love helped me have a safe space with pursuing art.” UKTENA AND LADYBUGS NO. 1 UKTENA AND LADYBUGS NO. 2 Kindra Swa昀昀ord Kindra Swa昀昀ord 1010