Inspiring Conversations with Takaya Curlin of K.C. Creations

Today we’d like to introduce you to Takaya Curlin. 

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I was born and raised in Cairo, IL. After joining the military my last duty station was Fort Campbell, KY. That’s how I came to live in Clarksville and decided to stay in the area with my husband and children. I’ve always liked art but didn’t really think I could do that for a living so I pursued my degree in criminal justice. During that time my second son passed away from Hydrocephalus. It was quite a traumatic experience, but I continued to push forward. Although I finished and received my degree it still felt like something was missing. I didn’t find myself happy with my career choice. Fast forward years later and the pandemic hit. I found myself feeling closed in and full of anxiety. During that time, I had to take a hard look at myself and my life. I was an excellent mother and a wife but had no idea who I was outside of that. Add on the fact that I still had unresolved feelings from the loss of a child that I never grieved. So, I turned to what I originally loved in the beginning; Art. I went from paint pours, to experimenting with different styles, and then K.C. Creations was born. My style, my inspiration, my vision coming to life on canvas. 

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road has been full of bumps and curves from emotions, trying to get more exposure, and especially trying to connect with people outside of the work. I’m an introvert and like for my work to speak for itself. Also, I’m a caretaker for my mother which makes it difficult to do a lot of in-person events. 

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
K.C. Creations is the business I created to sell my artwork. I do everything from paint pours to mixed media plus more. Through the business, I also started Tae’s Angels in memory of my son. 10% of all sales are donated at the end of the year as a Christmas donation to the Hydrocephalus Association in his name. 

If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
I feel for me it is most important to be my most true and authentic self to show in my art. I want people to look at my work and feel what I felt and I want it to tell a story to each person that sees it. I could easily paint what’s popular and follow the trends to get everyone to notice quickly, but that’s a fad and fads just as quickly as it starts. 

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.okccreations.com
• Instagram: kccreations365