We were lucky to catch up with Pablo Salom recently and have shared our conversation below.
Pablo, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
It might sound selfish, but I found my purpose in painting when I realized that the creative process heals me from anxiety, stress and helps me step out of all my worries. When I paint, time stops and I enjoy every second of it. Once I finish that rest from the routine, I feel re-charged in many ways. Not to mention the joy that sharing my art work and seeing all the reactions brings to me.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I came to the U.S. in 2001. Born and raise in Uruguay, I have had this passion for painting since I can remember. After years of only showing what I do to friends and family, some friends convinced me to start posting it on social media. Once I did that, I got contacted by a couple of art organizations and invited to be part of some events. I participated in two shows in Baltimore, one in Philadelphia, New York and a couple local shows. I do not dedicate all my time to art yet, but it is definitely my goal. I have learned to accept things as they come, and not to force processes. I’m convinced that if I meant to be a full time artist it will happen.
At the same time this doesn’t mean that I just sit and wait to opportunities fall from the sky.
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?
I think one of my qualities is knowing that I will never stop learning. Learning is a never ending process. Second is never be afraid to try something different. Meaning mixing colors, combine techniques, not always following trends. Third is enjoy the process.
My best advise is observe everything and everyone in order to learn, to get ideas then put your personal touch in it. And never compare yourself with anybody. we are all different and we are in different stages.
If you knew you only had a decade of life left, how would you spend that decade?
The biggest challenge that I’m currently facing, is the lack of time to create. As I mentioned I’m not a full time artist yet, so my main source of income is my home improvement small business. It is extremely time consuming and that makes it difficult to have enough time to paint sometimes.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.pablosalomart.com
- Instagram: @pablosalomart
- Facebook: pablosalomatelier
