Jules centeno shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Jules, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
I think the most important to me would be integrity. Anything outside of that would cost me more. such like energy and intelligence in the future. Integrity requires a deeper type of intelligence. You just cannot go wrong with some truth no matter how tough.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m julie an illustrator from Central America, Panama, and I’ve called San Diego my true second home. I specialize mostly in portraits and dabble in design. I’ve always been moved by films, street art, food, and culture. I’m super heavily inspired by contour line work of the old classic masters of art and fell in love more when I majored in fine art. Now, by word of mouth I get to make portraits, art graphics, I dabble in some logos from time to time to pay some bills. I love drawing, I’ve done it on and off throughout my young years and because its the only thing I got left to create better its been mostly an on thing now. These days, I’ve been working with clients I admire so much in what they do.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I think what has served its purpose is me apologizing with taking my time in what I do. I feel like the way I create truly is with my heart and I enjoy highly intutitive space when I make something even as simple as a portrait. and I’d much rather enjoy my work in the future and be happy about it. And releasing my perfectionism is an ongoing thing. Knowing when to stop, I can say I am much better at. THe art will be timeless which is why I must be happy about it 5 years from now.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
haha, all the time, even now, but now I know its just me complaining because I know this is my purpose. This has to count. and maybe too all the times I got bullied for simply just doing what I thought I was good at. It’s not seen as a successful career to many, or something that will pay bills regularly. Today I can see that they are the last miserable people I’d ever want to be like or look to for advice, not even close. It’s easy to put down a God-given talent. One can’t laugh forever.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
that this field is competitive. There’s enough for all of us.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What pain do you resist facing directly?
accepting that not everyone can see the/My vision. Accepting that I am and will be misunderstood in this life and I should carry on brightly still.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jujupeppi.com
- Instagram: @thejulesjules
Image Credits
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