We were lucky to catch up with Gustavo Fernandez recently and have shared our conversation below.
Gustavo , thank you so much for joining us today. Let’s jump right into something we’re really interested in hearing about from you – being the only one in the room. So many of us find ourselves as the only woman in the room, the only immigrant or the only artist in the room, etc. Can you talk to us about how you have learned to be effective and successful in situations where you are the only one in the room like you?
Doing what you love. Success is personal, it is a relative concept that often fills us with anxiety, when you follow your passion and you are happy you are already successful, no matter what others think.
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’ve been painting since I can remember, art has been my life, This year I turn 25 dedicated 100% to art, literally half of my life painting. I’m obsessed with colors, my passion is to transmit emotions through colors, each color handles an emotion and life speaks to us in colors. We have to learn to see the big picture and understand the color signals of life. Living from art is an emotional roller coaster, full of ups and downs where only talent and perseverance can lead you to success. I studied graphic design and one day, 25 years ago, I realized that I was not happy and decided to abandon everything to dedicate myself to art.
It was the best decision of my life, from that moment on this beautiful story began that has filled me with satisfaction, I was born in Venezuela, and it was there where my artistic career began, years later in 2003 I traveled to Spain, where I studied psychology of the color.
In 2015 I decided to jump to the United States, and I settled in Miami/Florida where I developed my work, obtaining very good receptivity and participating in many exhibitions.
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?
believe in yourself and treat yourself kindly, it is one of the most difficult things because as humans we are conditioned to the opposite. Respect your passion and your talent, believe in yourself and never give up
How would you describe your ideal client?
The best client is the one who doesn’t waste your time, the one who respects your work, admires it and is filled with joy to see it.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.gustavofernandezart.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/gustavofernandezart?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
