TORI
Occupation: Artist
My style: Funky classic. Really feminine, with a lot of clean, straight lines.
Style influences: I tend to not read any fashion magazines, and I don’t watch TV. I stay away from any media influence whatsoever. I basically wear what I like.
Deciding what to wear: I think about it before I get out of bed, actually. I kind of leave the closet door open and stare, and see what kind of mood I’m feeling.
Hairstyle: I like anything that’s a little asymmetrical. It’s really long on the one side and a lot shorter on the other. It’s kind of clean, and a little bit classic, but still has some edge to it.
Earrings: I love black and silver, even in my art, so I was totally attracted to them.
Dress: It’s really cute and kind of retro.
Shoes: I love these shoes. They’re so comfortable. Cute little round toe, really feminine, really girly.
I would never wear: Track pants in public.
Style confession #1: I love red lipstick. That’s one thing I never go without. I love contrast, and I think it’s very striking.
Style confession #2: I have at least 40 belts. It’s the perfect accessory to anything.
Interests: Exercising, swimming, running, traveling, reading, listening to music, just chilling.
Favourite music: Classic Rock. Lyrically, it’s so different than what’s coming out nowadays. There’s a lot of energy in it. A lot of fun energy, and just great musicianship.
Favourite reading material: I love Ralph Waldo Emerson. Anything on philosophy, and anything cultural. Art history is fascinating. Kurt Vonnegut is my favourite author by far. He’s just so dry and so fabulous.
Favourite food: Seafood.
Current obsession: Starbucks. I’m a Starbucks addict.
Being an artist: My mom was an artist, so I always grew up with her painting and creating while I was at home. There are no rules in art. You can express yourself freely, however you’d like. It’s limitless. I don’t like being confined, so I really enjoy art because of that. I have about 53 paintings now and I manage a gallery. It’s working out really well.
Goal: To continue to help artists to develop their careers, and bring artists more into the limelight in society. I would love to get rid of the term “starving artist”.
Check out Tori’s artwork at www.torimongrain.com
