Meet Amiri Richardson-Keys

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Amiri Richardson-Keys . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Amiri below.

Amiri , appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?
I keep my creativity alive in many ways. Often times, it involves visiting museums of all kinds. Traveling to different places and exploring with an adventurous spirit. Music keeps my creativity alive and vibrant. It offers my creativity, color, and boldness. Knowing that I have the ability to inspire those around me and the next generation makes me want to keep creating and discovering new ways to convey messages through my creative process.

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?
1. Listen and pay attention to those who are doing what it is that you want to do. Be eager to study and learn from mentors and professionals who have already accomplished the very thing you want to do.

2. Develop a practice that offers oneself time to create and experiment with ideas and new materials.

3. Create what interests you, and you will never stop wanting to create. You will always find new ways to express your thoughts.

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
My wife has consistently shown unwavering support and encouragement, providing me with a steadfast foundation that has empowered me to face challenges with confidence and pursue my career as an artist wholeheartedly.

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