Salisbury-based artist, Abbi Custis, has been named the Coastal Style’s Best Artist in Wicomico County for six years in a row. She specializes in creating abstract prints that are recognized for their vibrancy and uniqueness.
While growing up on the Shore, Abbi always found herself dabbling in art. She later left the area for college and then pursued a career as a professional event planner in Washington, DC. While she appreciated the excitement of event planning, Abbi’s father’s passing made her truly realize that life is short and that she should be doing what she really loved, which is art.
“I always enjoyed creating art, but I was scared to make a career of it because I didn’t want to turn something that I loved into something that involves stress; however, I’ve found that as my career as an artist has evolved, it’s never been a stressful endeavor,” shared Abbi.
Because she is completely self-taught, Abbi has developed unique artistic techniques. She often uses non-traditional tools to enhance dimension, texture and shape. Also, she is a firm believer that there are no mistakes in the art world.