Bria Newsome
Bachelor’s of Science in Art
Artist Statement:
“ I realized at a young age that I liked to create, whether that be drawings, stories, or another thing . I randomly decided on at the moment. I made the choice to pursue art and as a current senior at NIU I am getting closer and closer to my goals. I want to use my art as an outlet for the stories I want to continue to tell as well as a form of escapism. My artworks are inspired by a wide range of art and artists from book covers or other forms of media that I admired growing up and I aspire to have my art do the same for someone else in the future”
Cold Glitter, Ink, 2023, 14in x 17in
Here comes the bride, Pastels, 2023, 24in x 32in
Grim Rainbow, Acrylic painting, 2021, 5in x 5in
The Tattoo Artist, Oil painting, 2024, 18in x 24in
You're next, Gouache + paint markers, 2025, 10in x 13in
BA/BS poster, Mixed Media, 2025, 18in x 24in
A foolish rescue, Mixed media, 2025, 20in x 30in
Horror Movies, Ink, 2023, 28in x 17in
Artist’s Bio:
Bria Michelle Newsome was born and raised in northern Illinois on March 24th, 2003, mainly in North Chicago. She grew up loving art and creating so after graduating from high school she decided to further her education in art specifically. In 2023, she graduated from the College of Lake County with an associate degree in art. After graduating from CLC, she transferred to Northen Illinois University and while initially leaning towards illustration, shifted gears to a more general art degree to expand upon her options as a creative. Soon she will be graduating from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree and will either further her education or begin her professional career in the work force. She currently hopes to work in the comic book industry.