Another Young Brownsville Artist on the Rise

Meet The Art of Brownsville's second Young Brownsville Artist on the Rise Estevan Medrano. Estevan is the illustrator of Volumes 1 and 2 of "The Ghosts of Fort Brown: Informal Studies of Brownsville Folklore and Parapsychology" by Javier Garcia and John Hawthorne. Estevan currently attends Lopez High School of Brownsville, Texas and is a student of the Fine Arts Academy Media Tech program. Estevan answered a few questions about art and his experience illustrating for "The Ghosts of Fort Brown" books. Here is what he had to say:

Who are some artists you look to for inspiration? I am really influenced by earlier works of art by artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Da Vinci. It seems to me that their work was desperate to release the ideas deep within their mind, avoiding the impacts of the world’s immediate limitations upon society.

What are your goals as an artist? I am actually very interested in proceeding in a career in film. Although this is my most aspired goal, pretty much anything that affects how I see things would be considered an inspiration as far as expanding my creativity.

What is your favorite drawing from “The Ghost of Fort Brown” illustrations? I can’t really say I have a drawing I like more than any of the rest. There are just different to me in their own way. Although I do like some more than others, comparing your work seems to only limit your interpretation over all.

What attracts you to make art with paranormal themes? There is something appealing about believing something that goes beyond understanding. Perhaps it’s the bitter sweetness of uncertainty or simply how it allows us to ponder upon earthly limitations. I myself enjoy showing my audience my version of what goes post reality.

What do you like about illustrating pictures for books? To me illustrating allows me to be creative and envision words in my own way. It’s very appealing to me and helps me release ideas I never knew I had.

How did the images for The Ghosts of Fort Brown come to you? It’s a little more interesting accepting ideas having to do with paranormal interpretation. Ideas usually come to me regularly after simply interpreting sightings and reports in my own way because in the end result you never really can be sure if you’re wrong.

Have you ever seen a ghost at the University of Texas at Brownsville? Unfortunately, I have not. However for all I know I may have seen one walking on campus and not realized it.

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To see more of Estevan Medrano's illustrations or for more information about "The Ghosts of Fort Brown" please visit The Ghosts of Fort Brown website. The Art of Brownsville wishes the best of luck to Estevan on his future endeavors in art and in film!

For a more personal encounter with "The Ghosts of Fort Brown" attend the special powerpoint presentation to be held the the University of Texas at Brownsville Library on October 31st, 2005 at 1:30pm. A survey will also be taken to share any ghostly experiences on campus!

Also, feel free to share any ghostly experiences of your own in the comments section or if you have a ghostly picture email it my way and I will post it on The Art of Brownsville Photo Gallery. To see the most recent ghostly additions CLICK HERE!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN Y FELIZ DIA DE LOS MUERTOS from The Art of Brownsville.