I used to draw a lot as a kid.  It all started at the age of four when I realized that I could put down my imagination on paper.  I started creating comics often using myself as the main character, and by junior high and high school I had created my own line of superheroes who were mostly women and people of color. 

Shock to no one, art wasn't considered to be the most practical career to pursue in college so I did what many people my age did and obtained a business degree.  It wasn't until several years after graduation when I started making art again.  I helped to create concert program covers and a CD cover for my church choir.  From there I began producing more work which was often inspired by the gospel music that our choir rehearsed during practice.   it was the fuel that fed into my art and combined with an active imagination, it ultimately determined my style.  

For the past seven years, I've been so thankful to have art back in my life and if there are ever any reasons why I draw out loud, here they are:

• I draw out loud because it gives me joy.
• I draw out loud because I can express my point of view.
• I draw out loud because it takes me to places I never would have visited.
• I draw out loud because I have the opportunity to meet different people.
• I draw out loud because it makes me courageous.
• I draw out loud because I am creative.
• I draw out loud because there may come a time when I'm no longer able to (God forbid).
• I draw out loud because I refuse to put my lamp under a bushel.

Thanks for stopping by and please visit often!


Ani Todd