Meet Lola Quinn | Artist | Performance Painter | Muralist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Lola Quinn and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lola, how did you come up with the idea for your business?
I have been hustling art since I was in high school, yet it never occurred to me until I was in my late 20s to pursue it as a career. After spending many years incarcerated (for attacking against my rapist), I got out at 25. The first year out completely wrecked me. The depression nearly took my life. I got to a point where I was empty of any joy. Lifeless and hopeless. And I decided if I had to be “stuck” here, I needed a life I could tolerate. I started weeding out every toxic person in my life. I was completely alone, yet a bit happier. Then I dared to dream bigger. Why work a miserable 9-5 when there were careers I might actually enjoy, that are entirely in my grasp! I landed a tattoo apprenticeship. Halfway through, COVID shut the world down. Tattoo shops were closed for an undisclosed amount of time. I was just finishing parole, so I had a level of freedom I’ve never had before. I also had more time on my hands than I’ve ever had in the free world. Art had consistently been my therapy and side hustle for years. It felt like the universes blessed me with an opportunity to launch my dream. I painted every day. Got my business license. And that was the birth of Lola Quinn Creations Ltd. 🤙🏻

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Art is how I process the world, my thoughts, and my emotions. I don’t paint still life’s because they completely disinterest me. When I paint, my goal is to make visual poetry. The most beautiful things typically have a touch of darkness. I am an incredibly sensitive person, so the alchemy I find within art is what draws in many of my followers. Turning tragedy into beauty is my goal, though through commissions I get to explore many other outside concepts and make them my own.

From what I hear from others, color is my strong suit, and what sets me apart from other artists. I say I have an addiction to color, and I love using bold and bright color palettes. Playing with color theory has always been soothing to my senses.

One thing I’ve learned about myself since launching my business is that I have severe ADHD. Being homeschooled and then going to prison, it was never flagged. But with the lack of structure of a workplace or institution it quickly became apparent in my patterns. A new level of self awareness has definitely helped me level up and become a more functional and less frustrated human being!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would definitely take them to a show at Red Rocks. And take a soak in Glenwood Springs! Maybe take them to MeowWolf. A hike up to Sky Pond? Then go check out the Royal Gorge. Maybe spend a day checking out the murals in the RiNo District and SanteFe Art District. To eat… I’d say the Yak & Yeti, and Bojo’s Pizza for sure! Maybe go Karaoke at the Brutal Poodle.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My loudest shoutout will always go to my Grandmother, my rock and my torch. I would also like to give a shoutout to Planet X and Decorated Temple Tattoo, Christy Malone- the therapist who helped me conquer my trauma and come out stronger, and my other half, for inspiring me to be the best version of me and showing me what love can be.

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