Some people may not have an artistic bone in their body, but Venus Maldonado may not have one that isn’t artistic.

The 19-year-old aspiring photographer from Woodhaven does it all. She paints, takes pictures, plays music, and even decorates cakes at her part-time job at ColdStone Creamery.

Venus grew up all over Queens – raised in Bayside, moving across the borough to Woodhaven a few years ago and graduating from Springfield Gardens High School where she focused on Veterinary science and played volleyball and softball. She isn’t looking for a career as a vet though; Venus is looking to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology for photography, her real passion.

In her spare time, Venus enjoys hanging out in Greenwich Village, and is an avid painter, having sold some of her work. She calls her artwork “abstract” and “fantasy art,” and has painted dragons, Andy Warhol pieces and the character Harley Quinn from Batman. Venus also has painted pieces inspired by Pink Floyd, her favorite band.

Other than Pink Floyd, her musical tastes vary. Although she enjoys listening to mostly heavy metal or classical rock music, she’s open to all types of music.

“I’ll listen to just about anything if it’s good,” she said.

Venus is also a fan of horror movies, listing the classic “The Exorcist” as her favorite movie. She enjoys watching football and says her favorite team is the New England Patriots.

“I don’t like to limit myself boundarywise,” Venus explains. “I try to learn and do everything”.
Source : Tribune online