We’re looking forward to introducing you to Jamie Pomeranz. Check out our conversation below.
Jamie, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: Would YOU hire you? Why or why not?
I would absolutely hire myself, and humbly, I would be an invaluable employee. I’ve been a one woman army for my business for decades acquiring a spectrum of skills along the way that I never would have developed in a traditional setting. My art career has had many eras, but it began with a tee shirt brand where I was the designer and the printer, B2B/B2C sales, marketing, and logistics manager, both creative director and graphic designer, accountant, and literally everything else you can’t think of. Fast forward to 2025, you can add social media manager/ content creator, teacher, brand affiliate, plus all the actual art techniques I’ve learned as a medium hopper with a sprinkling of neurodivergent hyper-focused interests. So, yes please on the employee who can already do the job of many and also has the willingness to keep learning new skills.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I have been an artistic hustler for most of my adult life balancing being a creative and running a business. My first artistic venture was a tee shirt brand which featured screen printed graphics of my original photography. The name of the brand was Devils May Care and I’ve been working under the name ever since. The apparel company was my life for almost a decade until I took a break to focus on my family, but the need to create, and make things in general, crept back in. After discovering alcohol inks, I began to post my artistic journey exploring them on Instagram. My following exploded when I invented a technique painting realistic roses with a hairdryer. Since then, I have had the privilege to explore other media, such as epoxy resin and stained glass, and often call myself a self-taught medium hopper. With my following established at over 100k across platforms, doors began to open for me to have multiple artistic revenue streams which was paramount in building an artistic business. My weekly focus on specific areas ebbs and flows, but now I create content for art related businesses, license my work, lead paint workshops and team building events, have become an affiliate for art brands, and of course, I sell my originals and accept limited commissions. My tee shirts were bought by Leonardo DiCaprio, worn on American Idol and recommended by New York Magazine. My abstract work alcohol ink work is sold in online retailers such as Target, Wayfair, and Bed, Bath & Beyond.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
At one point in my life, I wanted to run an empire. When Devils May Care was a tee shirt brand, I thought that making the brand huge was the only definition of success. And I burnt out trying to make that happen. The drive and ambition that I had back then forced me to develop a skill set that I still use today in the newer version of my art business, but I have released my former idea of success. Now I feel successful because I get to make my art and have a work/life balance. Cause what’s the point of being successful if all you ever do is work? I’m thankful for the old version of me for teaching me everything but the day I let her go was a weight lifted.
Is there something you miss that no one else knows about?
I never thought I’d say this, but I miss bartending sometimes. I’ve been work from home since wayyyy before it was mainstream but like many creatives in NYC, I worked in the nightlife to supplement my income when things got tight. And honestly, I loved it. It was FUN. Always meeting different people, never the same night twice. Not needing to supplement myself was obviously the goal, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit I miss the energy and rush I’d get working behind the bar.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
100%
I genuinely believe one of the reasons my social media accounts took off was because I wasn’t overly curated and I shared my authentic voice. When I write a post, it’s important to me that I sound like myself. Sometimes very personal stories are told right alongside of my artistic process, because art IS personal. Followers may not hear everything going on in my daily life because it’s not appropriate in the context of a professional account, but what you are getting is absolutely an authentic piece of the real me.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I’m really proud of the technique I created to paint realistic roses using alcohol ink and a hairdryer. When my posts started going viral, I saw the butterfly effect in real time of people across the internet trying to do it too. I started regularly giving lessons, both in person and via zoom, teaching the technique to people all over the world. It was an unbelievable feeling knowing that my work was inspiring others. I’m sure people expect me to say I’d like to be remembered as a great artist in museums, but I’d rather be remembered as someone who inspired others to create and encouraged everyone to embrace their inner artist.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://devilsmaycare.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/devilsmaycare
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiepomernaz
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DevilsMayCare
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@devilsmaycare
- Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devilsmaycare
Image Credits
I took all the pictures. Clients all gave permission for me to use.
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