Meet Maxx Slater

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Maxx Slater. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Maxx, thank you so much for making time for us. We’ve always admired your ability to take risks and so maybe we can kick things off with a discussion around how you developed your ability to take and bear risk?

Honestly it took awhile for me to start taking risks in my career. When I started out as an artist, really pursuing my passion and working to turn it into a sustainable career path, I was hesitant to really get outside the box when it came to alot of things. I think when one starts out, it’s easiest to take the safe route and kind of go for the “sure thing”; whether it be a thematic choice when working on a piece, or even a choice of what color to go with. Once I became more comfortable in my ability as an artist, and really just being an artist in general, I found myself willing to take more risks and challenge myself as an artist. It took alot of work on my self confidence and alot of belief in myself, and the wherewithal to stand firm in my belief that my work has something to say, and that everyone’s voice deserves to be heard, both in the art world and any other part of the world.

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

I’ve been living my life as a professional artist for about a year and a half now, and it’s been the biggest growth period of my life. I never had been very confident in my ability to do, well, much of anything until I discovered the passion and drive that came with being an artist. I focus on creating works that really speak to the viewer, and that I hope can speak in a voice that is one of compassion and helpfulness.. Getting to do what I love everyday has transformed my life, and I am working toward being able to open a full studio, that way I will be able to share more with others what the power of opening yourself up to creativity and new ideas can do for the soul. My hope is to give more life to the idea of art therapy and how helpful it can be. My career has been in an upswing lately having signed with an international management firm, and i am hopeful that I’ll be able to reach a broader audience with my work and message.

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 would have to say, patience, determination, and being open minded. A career in art (for the most part) doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, I think I got very lucky in alot of points in my own career. Alot of artists out there work tirelessly, day and night, and won’t see a break or a “significant moment” in their careers for any number of reasons. I was very fortunate in getting my first kind of big moments just about a year into my career, when i started really focusing on this and made the decision to actually pursue it. But just becasue it came a little quicker than some, doesn’t mean it was easy. Coming from someone who has rampant social anxiety, the thought of approaching galleries, or going to events to network and meet people was something that scared the shit out of me, honestly. But I knew that I had a voice that wanted to be heard, and I owed it to myself to keep my word and to start building the career and the life I wanted. Determination is essential, because not every application gets accepted, not every piece of art gets sold, not everyone you come into contact with is going to be on your side. But if there’s enough determination and self confidence there’s nothing that can stand in the way of living out your dreams. In fact, in my case the biggest obstacle I really faced and still do to this day is myself. Being open to collaboration and ideas from others is one of the most important tools at our disposal as artists. The times that I have worked with, or even been near other creatives, while creating my art, have been some of the most satisfying, creative, eye-opening paint sessions that I’ve been lucky enough to have experienced. Not only for the fact that I’ve met some truly great people, but inspiration I get from my fellow artists is something that I think definitely attribues to where i am today, and I’m beyond grateful for that.

Tell us what your ideal client would be like?

My ideal client is someone who is fully open to the collaborative process. With my commission work, I try to schedule a consultation to find out what it is that they want incorporated into their painting, so that I can create the most meaningful and personalized piece of art that I can for them. Someone who isn’t afraid to ask questions about the process and check in for updates, but at the same time is respectful of that processh

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.artrewards.net/artists/maxx-slater
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/maxxmade.artworks
• Other: https://www.artsy.net/partner/artrewards/artists/maxx-slater

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