Meet Brittany Praver

We recently connected with Brittany Praver and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Brittany, we’re so appreciative of you taking the time to share your nuggets of wisdom with our community. One of the topics we think is most important for folks looking to level up their lives is building up their self-confidence and self-esteem. Can you share how you developed your confidence?

I was lucky to grow up with deeply supportive, loving parents and a younger brother whose bold, outspoken nature could fill any room. In contrast, I was shy, anxious, and easily overwhelmed, especially in large groups. One of my earliest memories of grade school is standing in a sea of new faces, frozen with fear, unsure how to act or who to befriend.

Over time, I realized my insecurities were rooted in social anxiety. My way of coping was to swing in the opposite direction — becoming the class clown, the outgoing performer — masking my fears so well that no one suspected how shy and insecure I truly felt. At first, it was pure “fake it till you make it.”

But as I matured, built genuine friendships, and slowly uncovered who I really was, that borrowed confidence began to transform into something real. College was the turning point. Through writing, fashion, acting/ preforming and art, I found authentic ways to express myself — outlets that didn’t just hide my anxiety, but healed parts of it. I began to accept myself fully, embracing my quirks, my talents, and my independence.

Understanding my anxieties, irrational fears, and compulsive tendencies became a form of self-mastery. My creative work didn’t just help me cope — it gave me a voice. Because confidence never came naturally, I had to build it piece by piece. And perhaps because of that, I now approach my pursuits with fearlessness, knowing I’ve already overcome the hardest part: learning to believe in myself.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

After more than a decade immersed in New York City’s creative scene, I now call South Florida home, bringing with me a love for art that thrives at the intersection of performance, style, and storytelling. I’m the artist behind Temporarily Not Famous—a name that began as a label for my hand-painted handbags and statement garments, but has since evolved into my artistic identity.

I’m best known for my two-handed continuous line portraiture, a technique I pioneered and now perform live at events ranging from Art Basel Miami to private and corporate gatherings throughout Palm Beach. There’s something electric about drawing in real time—capturing the energy of a person or a moment in one uninterrupted motion. Alongside my portraiture, I reimagine leather and secondhand garments, painting and embellishing them into bold, one-of-a-kind wearable pieces that carry both story and style.

Temporarily Not Famous is a playful nod to Andy Warhol’s idea that everyone gets “15 minutes of fame.” It celebrates the beauty of art made in the in-between—before the spotlight, before the applause—when the act of creating is the reward.

Right now, I’m especially excited about my upcoming exhibition at Palm Beach State College, a collaboration with my dear friend and mentor, Helen Salzburg. Together, we’ve created a series exploring art throughout history—pairing Helen’s vivid paintings and collages with my two-handed drawings and paintings. It’s a dialogue between generations, mediums, and perspectives, and I can’t wait to share it with the community.

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?

Looking back, three qualities have shaped my journey more than anything else.

First, my background in acting taught me the art of presence– how to speak with confidence, command a room, and connect with an audience. Those skills have been invaluable, especially in my live portraiture, where engaging with people in the moment is just as important as the work itself.

Second, I’ve always had a strong artistic eye. It’s something that came naturally, but over time I learned how to channel it into everything I do, whether it’s painting, branding, curating a social media presence, or creating an experience that feels cohesive and visually compelling. That sense of aesthetics has been a guiding thread through my career.

And third, perhaps most importantly, I believe I can do anything I set my mind to. It may sound cliché, but it’s the truth. I’m not naturally ambidextrous, yet one day I decided I would learn to draw with both hands. Now, it’s an integral part of my art practice and my career and a reminder that limitations are often just starting points.

For anyone early in their journey, my advice would be: strengthen your ability to communicate your work, refine your eye for detail and beauty, and never underestimate the power of simply deciding you can do something and then putting in the work until it’s real. Skills can be learned, but the belief that you are capable will carry you further than anything else.

As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?

One of the most impactful books in my personal and creative development has been The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. The first time I picked it up was over a decade ago. I only made it halfway through. Even so, the exercises and storytelling left a noticeable imprint on my life. At the time, I wasn’t ready to commit to the deeper work, and the idea of daily journaling felt overwhelming.

This past year, I returned to it with fresh eyes and a readiness I didn’t have before, and I completed it in full. The most transformative element for me was the practice of morning pages: daily, stream-of-consciousness writing. I’ve never thought of myself as a “journaler,” but putting my thoughts, fears, and ideas on paper each morning gave me clarity. Looking back on those pages later, I could see my goals more sharply and recognize the patterns, especially the self-sabotaging habits that were holding me back.

The book also reinforced something I know to be true in both art and life: good things take time. Patience, persistence, and the willingness to keep showing up for yourself are the quiet engines of growth. The Artist’s Way didn’t just inspire me, it gave me the tools to build a more focused, intentional, and resilient creative practice.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.temporarilynotfamous.com
• Instagram: @temporarilynotfamous
• Other: TikTok: @temporarilynotfamous