With the first heartbeat a new child was born on March 31, 1990 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti by the name of Vanessa Arty. I grew up with both of my parents Patricia B.Arty and Reginald Arty and I, the oldest of my three sisters, Laurence, Melissa, and Valerie-Anne.

​   In 1992, I started my first day of kindergarten at Montessori d’Haiti witch is now known as Boucledart. Even starting young I had such a big imagination, whenever I was either playing with my classmates and just thinking up the most amazing adventures or sitting down and drawing what ever came to mind. As the years progressed my mom noticed that I wasn’t advancing like the other kids my age and that’s when I was diagnosed with dyslexia. I was determined that I wasn’t going to let this affect my life so by taking lessons I was able to persevere and fight it. At around the age of 8 or 9 years old I started taking some drawing lessons with Monette St.Rome. As I gradually continued to get further with my schooling, I made a transition from the French system to the English system in Providence School. Then in 2005, I attended Union School. By October 2008, I participated in a drawing competition in England and my drawing, “The Peaceful Anacarona”, was chosen to be put in a portfolio.

   The summer of 2009 I designed logos for my school 90th anniversary and also graduated from Union School that June. Once I had that certificate in hand I only had one thing to say, ”Miami here I come!” I was so excited because in October 5th 2009 I was now a proud student of Miami International University of Art and Design.

​   As for the next 5 years, I have future goals wish includes going back to Haiti, help people get inspired through my special gift, and to see my talented work be shown and known all around the world but for now, I think I’m going to stick to studying graphic Design.

• ​Did you choose, or were you chosen to be an artist? I was first chosen to be an artist because I was born with that gift. Then, I decided to explore my talent, and this is when I was sure that this was what I wanted to become.
• What do you want others to remember you for? For example, would you want to be known as a hard worker, an innovative thinker, or a skilled or crazy artist? I want to be remembered as a hard worker who is always high-ranked. Even with obstacles, I fight to accomplish my goals. I want people to think and remember me as an artist. So they can admire my colorful and beautiful pieces of art.
• Is there a separation between your everyday life and your artistic work? If so, how do you manage to keep each in its place? There is no separation between my daily life and my creative work because my inspiration comes from the situations within my everyday life; when it comes, this is when I can work.
• What is the greatest compliment anyone has ever paid you regarding your art? The greatest compliment someone has ever made regarding my art would be, "You have your style, and this is what makes you unique. I love your colors, and you add a special touch to each of your paintings, which makes them special."

• What is the greatest insult? My greatest insult would be, "This looks too easy; it looks like something anyone could do." It is not an insult but more constructive criticism.
• How should an artist respond to such compliments and insults? Artists should always be optimistic about any comments or insults. Observations show that people appreciate your work, that your work is good, and that you can continue. Insults help you soothe yourself and keep you going. Nothing is perfect in life, so there is always room for improvement.
• How important do you think it is for an artist to know about the history of art and why? When I was younger, I hated my art teacher giving me papers about art history. I thought it was so dull. Now that I am older, an artist needs to know about the history of art. The more you know the subject, the better it is for you. Art might be a passion, but it's good to know about its history, from where it all started to the different kinds. An artist needs to find out where they might be one day or who they meet, so knowing more is always good.
• Where do you find your greatest inspiration for your art? Other artist paintings and my emotions are my two most significant inspirations. Looking at other artist's work and paying attention to the details and their colors give me an idea and motivates me. Sometimes, my emotion keeps me going, and usually, my colors depend on it. They walk together.
• When you are bored with art, how do you get out of it? Art is me; it's my life, and I never get bored with it. Sometimes, I might lose inspiration, but I will always enjoy it. When this happens, I take some time off, wishing it might take weeks or months to return.
• Do you think that artists are fundamentally different than other people? Why or why not? Artists are fundamentally different from other people. An artist is an excellent example of the saying," What you see is what you get." There is nothing superficial about them or fake. Looking at an artist is like looking at a soul, a free spirit. As an artist, we have our world. Sometimes, I would do so many things. Artists have so many ideas inside them, popping out one after the other. If they could project these thoughts, the world would not be big enough for them.
• Explain some of your art and what was your inspiration. There are three paintings that I chose to talk about that represent evolution, light, and happiness. They are all examples of paintings that my emotions have inspired. 1) "Life" represents life in its evolution. The transition from water to light until it reaches its zenith. 2) "Lady of Light" is my last work. It represents the source of light. She is a lady of good heart. Wherever she goes, she brings positive vibrations. 3)" Two Souls" gives the feeling of happiness. It's about the union of a man and a woman. They live in a world of confidence, courage, love, beauty, vitality with endurance, intellectual energy, fertility, youth, truth, peace, mystery, and, last, purity and cleanliness.
• When will the public have a chance to view your art, and will it also be up for purchase? Since school is my priority right now, it takes a lot of work to say when the public will be able to see my work. When I have an exposition, my work will be for sale. Those who want to see my work can see it on my Facebook.
•  Any last words to the public and fans? My previous terms to the public and fans would be to get ready for the next international Haitian ARTY-ST. Thank you for your support and constructive criticism because this is what will help me improve and become one of the best.

Conducted by Cindy Smith, 2009