Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Vanessa Pineda Fox. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Vanessa, thank you for being such a positive, uplifting person. We’ve noticed that so many of the successful folks we’ve had the good fortune of connecting with have high levels of optimism and so we’d love to hear about your optimism and where you think it comes from.
I don’t know where my optimism comes from, except that I generally feel things will work themselves out. Not without effort. I know life doesn’t always give away roses, for sure. Still, suppose you put more mental energy into believing good outcomes can and will happen. In that case, it certainly makes for a better way of living than thinking the glass is half empty.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
One of the best feelings is when I wake up and have the whole day in front of me to create something new or work on an existing project. Since focusing more on my art career over the last few years, I’ve enjoyed finding my voice as an artist and continually developing new ways to express my art. Be it through painting, designing jewelry, jewelry dishes, air plant holders, suncatchers, or now working on graphic design projects.
After graduating from The School of Visual Arts with a BFA in graphic design, I can’t remember the last time I felt bored. There’s always something on my mind to create, and if not create, then to look at. Be it scenery outside my window, art, textures, or the color of everyday objects.
There’s too much beauty in the world not to feel optimistic at some level.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Looking back, three things that were important in my journey are:
1. The ability to look at things with an open mind.
2. Acknowledge details around you that can enter into your craft. Adding to it. Making it better. Building on what you already bring to your vision.
3. Give yourself time to recharge so that inspiration can enter your psyche.
Repetition makes you better at whatever you’re trying to do. Think of Malcolm Gladwell saying once a person does something for at least 10,000 hours, they will have hit their sweet spot with achieving excellence or at least being damn good at what they’re doing. Of course, talent is a factor, but give yourself room to grow as an artist and practice that craft.
All the wisdom you’ve shared today is sincerely appreciated. Before we go, can you tell us about the main challenge you are currently facing?
I’m working on getting my artwork out there and visible. For a long time, I didn’t put that on my list of things to work that hard at. You can’t make anything and expect people to find it hidden in your studio. It has to see the light of day.
Connecting with people this past year has opened up opportunities that I wouldn’t have heard about had I stayed closed up in my own little world. Aside from learning about these ways to show my art, the new friendships forged have significantly boosted my introverted soul. I’m grateful to everyone I’ve met on this journey so far.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.VanessaPinedaFox.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbyvpf
- Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/artbyvpf
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-p-9aa6471
- Other: https://www.etsy.com/shop/vanpinnidesigns
Image Credits
Photos by Vanessa Pineda Fox
