We were lucky to catch up with Kyle Greer recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Kyle with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
My work ethic comes from my passion, dedication, pride and my desire to continuously improve and grow as an artist. I am inspired by so many artists that when I see their work I automatically say to myself “I can do that” so I go out and try it. Even if I fail, I at least felt inspired enough to try it.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am an artist of many different mediums with tattooing being my concentration. The most exciting feeling I get from tattooing is receiving the dopamine effect. knowing that I completed something that started in my mind, and watching it develop into reality. I love using a lot of colors in my work because color translates to emotion/feeling. So I like to bring the emotion out of every piece.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three qualities, skills, and areas of knowledge that has impacted my journey as an artist are having a strong foundation in art. From taking different varieties of art classes, to going to art school to learn the fundamentals of art. Communication is also a skill I needed for being an artist. Communication allows me to bring the clients’ ideas to life while adding my own artistic flair. Also, Building rapport and trust with clients helps create a positive experience and ensures satisfaction with the final tattoo. Last but not least Practice, practice, practice… even when you think you know it all and have it mastered there is always room to learn. Shading, linework, color theory, and proper equipment handling, is crucial for producing high-quality tattoos. I Study a lot of other artist, practice different techniques on fake skin, and draw in my sketchbook. This helps me to critique my own work and see what I need to make improvements on.
Is there a particular challenge you are currently facing?
Challenges I am facing right now is moving to the new city and trying to build a new clientele. On top of getting my personal life settled since I moved to a place where things aren’t familiar. I moved to Dallas almost 6 months ago and it’s been kind a tough getting comfortable and stepping out of my comfort zone. I’ve been doing new things such as art shows, and working in a new tattoo shop. During this time I’ve been learning the new art culture of the city while also making sure to keep my originality. This change has caused me to reevaluate my life, from managing the physical and mental demands of the job to making sure to use self care in my daily routine. Tattooing requires long hours of sitting and standing in uncomfortable positions most of the time. This leads to physical strain and fatigue which is why self-care is important. Additionally, I may encounter demanding clients, tight deadlines, and creative blocks, which can contribute to stress and mental exhaustion. Balancing self-care, such as proper rest, nutrition, and exercise, is crucial for maintaining physical and mental well-being in the demanding field of tattoo artistry.
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