Meet Richard Huante

We recently connected with Richard Huante and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Richard, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I inherited my resilience from both my mother and grandmother, who have since passed on. I credit them both for raising me, and they did so despite having their share of hardships throughout their lives. Although sometimes things were difficult, they managed to keep me fed and clothed as a child. My Mom and Nana were as resilient as they come!

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I am an artist that specializes working in digital media, although I do create pieces in traditional mediums such as graphite and colored pencils, markers and watercolor. I offer my digital work as art prints and stickers, and my traditional work as single, one of a kind pieces. These are all available on my website.

I will be part of the Unity Community Resource Fiesta in Phoenix on October 19. My artwork will be featured as part of a fashion show segment at the event.

Upcoming projects include new Hispanic themed prints, stickers and apparel designs which will all be available on my website.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. Learn business skills. Although the art school I attended taught me valuable technical skills, the program didn’t really offer anything on how to start or run a business. Things like working with contracts, establishing business goals, or invoicing clients are essential things to know.

2. Market yourself. You are your own brand, and should promote yourself as such. Get the word out about your business or services via social media, print, even TV and radio if it’s possible. There’s no shame in self promotion.

3. Connect with people directly. Although I’m quiet, I’m not shy, and there is a difference. Don’t be afraid to hand out flyers, stickers, or promotional material directly at events. Shake some hands and introduce yourself. You’ll be surprised at how many people are happy to hear what you have to offer.

Tell us what your ideal client would be like?

My ideal client is someone who has experience in working with illustrators and/or designers. They understand the working process, including turnaround times and limitations on revisions. Mind you, this doesn’t mean I wouldn’t work with an inexperienced client. I’d be happy to guide them throughout their project. But I believe most artists would enjoy working with someone that has hired creative types before.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://richardhuante.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardhuantedesign/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardHuanteDesign
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RichardHuanteDesign
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@richardhuantedesign

Image Credits

Richard Huante