Desdain Art
Meks Inthavong

My journey with art didn’t start in childhood like most artists. In fact, I didn’t start until I was 22 years old about 20 years ago. I have had no formal training nor schooling. I am self taught and I give so much credit and respect to the many amazing artists that have inspired me throughout the years. I’ve learned from tutorials and videos, I’ve experimented with different media both conventionally and unconventionally, and practiced, practiced, practiced!

I am a very detail-oriented person; therefore, my artwork is enriched with dimensions and textures. I’m more of a precision artist, I think? Most of my work requires precise calculations and measurements. Charcoal drawings are the only flat art I create, but I still try to render the illusion of 3 dimensional concepts on a 2 dimensional sheet of paper. That’s why I love hyperrealism because they require the detailing and precision.

I also love having strong, deep connections with people. I’m usually heavily guarded suited in armor with my walls up, but when I have a connection with someone, it’s very deep and intimate. So I find people as subjects conveying emotions to be a source of reference and inspiration. I have so many friends all over the world because of my love for art and music. I have been criticized for wasting my talents on drawing portraits and people. I think it’s quite the opposite. Having to capture the likeness and essence of a person is rewarding and one of most difficult things to render.

Some call me crazy, but I call it passion. I have many interests and hobbies. I’m a huge astronomy, physics geek and a math whiz. I love photography, running, hiking, traveling, driving, the ocean, the mountains, just nature. I collect empty boxes, high heels, crystals and stones, pieces of art, plushies, faeries, mermaids, anything that brings me joy and inspiration. Though creating art is one thing I simply can’t live without— it is the rawest, purest form of me making my artwork so, so personal. They say that art comes from your soul. No, not for me. Art is my soul.

I am self-represented and I’m not open for any type of commissions at the moment. You can purchase my limited edition mini gold leaf/foil prints on my Instagram or contact me by clicking the button below. Thank you for visiting!