Meet L Chin

 

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful L Chin. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with L below.

L, so excited to have you with us today. So much we can chat about, but one of the questions we are most interested in is how you have managed to keep your creativity alive.

What has always worked for me is not forcing myself to be creative. I try to go back to my roots— sometimes I’ll change the medium and focus on one hobby over another before an idea strikes. I realize that not everyone has this privilege and some rely on their creativity for work. In that case I would say, go back to what inspires you. Take time away from the drawing board to reset your mental state and eyes. That usually helps.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Hi! I currently run a monthly sticker club where I create digital designs & physically mail out a letter with stickers, postcards and more! I also create and sell handmade rugs & fiber art.
Sustainability is one of my focuses within my business, I’m happy to say my products are almost entirely made of recycled and repurposed materials.

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?

I think any artist should be patient, detail-oriented & passionate about what they do. I would advise folks to have a thorough game plan on how they want to monetize their craft— think 3 months ahead when it comes to events, projects, commissions, etc. Know that you’ll have to invest time and money into your business, and know when to take a step back as well. Focus on your own growth and journey, learn from those you admire & try your best not to compare yourself.

What has been your biggest area of growth or improvement in the past 12 months?

I am now using a tufting gun for rug making after having it stored away for 3 years. It’s been a learning curve, for sure. I primarily make my rugs by hand, literally: punching the yarn in the fabric one by one. It’s a tedious and time-consuming process, but the final result is so worth it. The amount of control you have with your hand versus an automated machine is wildly different. I have had to relearn my craft, in a different way, but I finally feel I am getting the hang of it.

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