We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kandyce Jackson. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kandyce below.
Hi Kandyce, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.
At first, imposter syndrome had me questioning if I even belonged in certain rooms. What shifted things for me was slowing down and reminding myself of the work I’d already done – the things I’d built and the spaces I’d created through my art. I kept working, kept expanding, and with each step my confidence grew, making it easier to breathe, stand firm, and keep moving forward.
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?
I’m a visual artist and the founder of KandyAppleTree, where my work blends cultural storytelling and a sense of nostalgia. I create in both traditional and digital mediums, and what excites me most is how each piece becomes more than an image – it’s a memory, a feeling, or a reflection that people can connect with in their own way.
What’s special about my art is that it carries both intimacy and scale: whether it’s a small print someone hangs in their home or a large canvas that fills a room, I want the work to feel alive and grounded. My brand is also about accessibility. I believe art should be something people can live with daily, not just admire from afar.
Right now, I’m expanding in a few directions. I’m working on a book of paintings titled In Bloom, a series celebrating women, flowers, and the layered symbolism of growth, resilience, and becoming. I’m also hosting more community workshops, including blacklight paint nights and wellness-centered art experiences. And for collectors, I recently launched a print club where subscribers receive exclusive monthly prints. All of these projects are about sharing art in ways that are both personal and collective, creating space for people to see themselves within the work.
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, the three things that carried me the most in my journey were persistence, adaptability, and storytelling.
•Persistence: There were plenty of times when doors didn’t open right away, but I kept creating, sharing, and showing up. My advice is to treat persistence like muscle memory—the more you practice it, the stronger it gets.
•Adaptability: My path hasn’t been a straight line. I’ve shifted mediums, experimented with new techniques, and even reshaped how I share my art. For anyone starting out, be willing to try, pivot, and learn. Growth comes in the in-between moments where you allow yourself to evolve.
•Storytelling: For me, art has always been about more than visuals—it’s about capturing memory, culture, and emotion in a way that resonates. If you’re just beginning, focus on what only you can say or show. That authenticity is what makes the work powerful.
My advice overall: don’t wait until you feel “ready.” Start with what you have, keep learning as you go, and let the journey shape you.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
When I feel overwhelmed, I slow everything down. Sometimes that means stepping outside, sometimes just sitting in silence and letting myself breathe. I’ve learned I don’t always have to push through, giving myself that pause makes space for clarity to come back in.
My advice: find the small things that ground you. A walk, music, journaling, or just turning your phone off for a bit. Those little resets can shift everything.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://KandyAppleTree.com
- Instagram: @kandyappletree
- Facebook: @kandyappletree
- Youtube: @kandyappletree
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