Carolina QuotesMinnie Evans
North Carolina · born or raised1892–1987
African American artist (1892-1987)
- Born in Pender County
- Born in Long Creek
- Died in Wilmington
- Lived in Wilmington
- Lived in Wrightsville Beach
- Worked at Airlie Gardens
illustrator, gatekeeper, draftsperson, artist, painter
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Something told me to draw or die.
My whole life has been dreams.
I had day visions — they would take advantage of me.
I’m without a teacher. My teacher... God has sent me teachers: the angel that stands by me, stands by me and directs me what to do. Time for me to paint a picture and I be tired I say I’m going to rest up for a couple of days. He won’t let me. Come down grab my feet and shake me. Beat me.
My, my. I don’t know how I did it. (Laughs) But I did it.
God has sent me pictures of the angel that stands by me and directs me what to do.
I have no imagination. I never plan a drawing, they just happen.