FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a thing about trying to mostly do my own work, when possible. That being said I am making up new shapes all the time. I do sometimes meet up with other balloon artists and we share our recent balloon discoveries. More often though, if I am stumped on how to make something, it is contemplation that leads me to a good design.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I've made balloons since middle school. I was in a magic shop and was like, this must be the most magical thing in the store, buy it for me, mom! Recently I stumbled upon an ad for balloon artists working in restaurants. It was as if all my fears of having a boring life were just washed away as I rekindled the dreams from my childhood.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
I go to several restaurants a week and entertain the kids while they would otherwise be wanting to run around while waiting for their food. Balloon art is a billion times better than having their parents say "sit still" every 10 seconds. Aside from that I do plenty of private parties, and occasionally I make decorations.