Image courtesy of Chava Carr
“Don’t fear. Take the leap, and have faith. We tend to have moments of hesitation in this industry. So when we begin to create and go out to accomplish a vision, we hold back for so many reason. I’m learning not to hold back, not to fear, but to make the wave!”
—Chava Carr, Model & Artist
These artists are making waves in the arts through their powerful way with art and words.
Meet the beautiful Chava Carr. She’s got plenty of artful advice and even a bit of career tips. Model, actress and creative artist, Carr is a bold example of healthy living. Bringing the outdoors in is a great concept of living a well-balanced life, and Carr is living proof of it.
“I love nature, I actually just went on a camping trip on an island…it was amazing. Nature, and experiencing God’s creation are very important to me…I love to just take in the beauty of God’s canvas. There’s no greater artist,” says Carr.
Carr, who has been dancing since she was 5 years old, is trained in ballet, jazz, hip-hop and modern dance.
“I love the art of dance from all genres…I want to learn and experience more, especially aerial ballet. There is so much beauty in dance and different styles. I particularly love modern dance and how your movement flows and is genuinely your own style in a way of creativity,” says Carr.
This sustainable sweetheart likes to also bring nature into her beauty routine.
“My technique for keeping moisturised is drinking plenty of water, especially warm water in the morning,” says Carr. “And use Burt’s Bees lip balm. I also use all natural organic cold pressed olive oil and coconut oil, too. Try Pacifica Devocean Natural lipstick. It’s cruelty free and vegan. I love their products…Fire Bird or XOX shades.”
Carr says that her passion of modeling began at a very young age.
“All my life I would have people ask me…do you model? Or, you should be one. And I would smile, say thank you…soon I began having a passion for the arts and started modeling and also acting,” says Carr. “I don’t actually have a favourite model, because there are so many icons to choose from. I think they all have certain characteristics that bring individuality to the fashion industry, paving the way for me, and so many others.”
Carr says that one of the biggest challenges she has had to overcome, is learning to simply be more kinder and to encourage herself.
“My biggest challenge that I have had to overcome is myself. I had to see that yes…I can do this. And to be confident even in an industry, where there are so many beautiful faces, I had to encourage myself that, yes, I have what it takes. Then, auditioning and going forward became easier,” says Carr.
So in the world of arts, does she have any advice for models who are just breaking into the industry?
“I would encourage a new model to first accept and be confident that they can do it. Even if after a few times they are rejected, or don’t make the cut…they are still beautiful, and can do it. It takes confidence and strength to model so never take no as the final world. You might be just what someone is looking for, so don’t stop. Just pick yourself up and move forward to the next opportunity,” says Carr.
What advice does she have for students who are afraid to take that big leap after graduation?
“Don’t fear. Take the leap, and have faith. We tend to have moments of hesitation in this industry. So when we begin to create and go out to accomplish a vision, we hold back for so many reasons. I’m learning not to hold back, not to fear, but to make the wave!”
After all, Carr says that for graduates persistence is key. She says to find purpose in what you love, and all other puzzle pieces will start aligning.
“You would be miserable settling down for the easy, normal route,” says Carr. “We must do what is our passion to fulfill our purpose. Even at times when others don’t agree or see it, you have to press forward and do what you love. Otherwise, you will become dull…unfulfilled…and you won’t complete your purpose.”
Image courtesy of Larissa Nugroho
The lovely Larissa Nugroho is a charming artist and powerful writer who creates the most simple words into valuable and treasured visuals. The founder Hyper Hummingbird is full of life, inspiring others with her peaceful page of enchanted drawings that tell of creative stories through the magic of words.
“Words are powerful,” says Nugroho. “It’s intriguing how letters of black and white can paint so many colors in our imagination. Since I was a little girl, I loved fairy tales…now that I am a theater director in my high school alma mater in Java, Indonesia, I see how stories can touch hearts and transform lives.”
Nugroho is interesed in pursuing a Masters in theatre directing or producing. She has also studied at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
“I’m working at my old high school in Central Java,” says Nugroho. “We’re in the process of putting on a Peter Pan play, and actually, the London National Theater really inspired me by their production of Peter Pan.”
Nugroho, whose theme is to let the outdoors in, creates witty words paired with sweet illustrations. She sums up unique and clever phrases that are an encouragement to anyone.
“A kind word could go a long way to encourage a downcast student to lift their head and stay positive,” says Nugroho. “It’s important to cultivate creativity and imaginations as an adult…these are the things that keep us youthful. Live in wide eye wonder.”
Follow Nugroho on Instagram and visit her blog here.
Vaneeta Kaur is founder of Purple Roan, a platform that inspires intuition, imagination and perception through the power of words. Her initiative is an original not-for-profit creative platform highlighting how creativity can shed a powerful light in mental well being.
Kaur, who has a desire to give back to the community, stems her central vision from her passion of writing novels.
“I’ve been writing since my discovery of pencils, says Kaur. “It’s always been my form of communication to release any words that I struggle to speak. One of my favourite authors is Louisa May Alcott. But I think what inspires me to write most is that it gives me the ability to make some sort of positive impact in the world.”
Kaur believes that being surrounded by sun-lit environments could be a leading force for overall health and happiness.
“Nature is inspiration, and helps with mental wellbeing,” says Kaur. “The concept of completely living in nature is a beautiful idea…the world would be so much more peaceful. Humans can step away from technology that is addling brains and take in more oxygen to bring about better wellbeing—spiritually, mentally and physically.”
Kaur has an idea how students could bring awareness to more sustainability in interior design, by just taking one step at a time.
“This isn’t easy, but I can say this: influence and lead. Take action by bringing about sustainable living in our own lives and others will see the positive impact from it,” says Kaur. “This can be through the little things we do.”
The author enjoys sticking to natural themes when it comes to decorating indoors.
“Everyone is using grey in their houses, and there is an attraction in modern houses,” says Kaur, “but personally I love homey-themed living, with browns and forest colours for interior design.”
Kaur has recently hosted an event to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, Mind and Creative Works, to raise awareness of social issues and mental health. Find out more about her amazing platform here.
Find your way with words by picking up a pen and paper, and getting out in nature for some full-on inspiration.
As Nugroho says: “When I went to a desert in Arizona, I thought all I would find was barren ground and dry land. I was taken aback by the beauty I encountered there… Colorful sunsets, the expanse of blue skies, the saturated colors of the desert flowers… Sometimes you meet beauty in unexpected places. Wherever you are in life right now – seek beauty even in the toughest moments.”
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