Calliope Valiosa

A touch of vintage, a joy for the surreal, a love for how color permeates the soul, a perfect portrait, a heavy dash of the taboo, and a yearning to wander that which has never been explored—this is the essence of Calliope’s Candor Art. I want desperately to curate photography, digital manipulation and illustration with an aura of curiosity and humility of spirit. I was a double major in Pre-Medicine and Nutrition, with minors in Art and English. I am a firm believer in three things in life: authenticity, intelligent thought, and complete candor. I endeavor to persistently develop innovative techniques and expand my current skill set—so that I may curate innovative, effective, and meaningful product development. It is my priority to push conceptual boundaries, never allowing fear or skill set to inhibit my personal or professional work. I was trained in the physical arts from the age of 4 years old to 22 years old—at which point I discovered my passion for photography, the digital art field, mixed media, and illustration. My background in science allows strict and fastidious attention to detail, excellent research capacity, effective memorization skills, and complexity of thought. Due to my extensive background, education, and passion for the written word, I utilize my art career in nexus with writing long form blog entries—both for my own business and in freelance writing avenues.