Mimi Millmier Mckinney enjoyed drawing and painting from a very young age. She grew up in Portage Lakes, Ohio, a suburb of Akron, and began her professional artistic career in Flagler Beach, Florida, where she works as a freelance artist and illustrator.
Describing her work she says, “I use my artwork to romanticize reality by integrating familiar objects and people with dreamlike atmospheres. My artwork is a means of putting my mind at ease by describing the thoughts and dreams within and making them something others can peruse again and again.”
Her mediums of choice are graphite on paper and acrylic on masonite. The style of her artwork has been inspired by two very different art movements: classic realism like that of renaissance masters, and the bold lines and bright colors that are prominent in tattoo and comic book art, illustration, and in general the lowbrow / pop surrealistic movement. Both movements she had unknowingly incorporated into her artwork at a very young age, and continues to integrate in to her work today.
Her work can be found locally as wall murals, custom designs, greeting cards, fine art prints, on magazine covers, in private collections, and at local businesses including the Daytona Beach Pier. With each new work, she is striving for perfection in creating a beautiful piece that is commanding, definitive, and powerful, yet, executed with delicate precision.
To see more Mimi work visit or contact here at
Email: Mimi@pinkreclusestudios.com
Website: www.pinkreclusestudios.com
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