We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Quincey Laroux. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Quincey below.
Quincey , so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
This is a very important question. I just don’t have a fix-all answer because I STILL struggle with feeling like I’m a fake. I really don’t think this will ever go away. But it is really encouraging to see the paintings and work that I beat myself up on or shun be the very first thing a client or customer buys!
So, instead of trying to overcome it, embrace it and let that extra bit of surprise when someone by that piece of work give you an extra dose of joy.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am an artist of varying styles and mediums, thanks in part to my Dissociative Identity Disorder.
Right now I am focused on my goal; to show case my art while educating the public about how neruodivergent people have so much to offer and provide to society.
This May 20th (my birthday) we will be showcasing a few neruodivergent artists through a publishing company called Walnut Street Bridge Publishing downtown in Chattanooga! It will be hosted by Hart Gallery on Main St. We will have dancing, music, poetry, and of course me and a few artists with our art!
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Three things that impacted my journey has been developing my self awareness, keeping an open mind, and learning to trust myself.
The only advice I have for helping your own development is to trust your gut. Your brain will lie to you, your heart will want things that are at times unhealthy, but your gut instinctually knows what is best for your highest good. And it’s takes a while and a few stumbles to get to the point where you can trust it.
A second point, would be find your community. And at least be present to observe and learn from those around you. Pick up what will serve you, discard the rest.
Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?
When I feel overwhelmed I will hermit away in my house. The way I think to set my house up, I like it to feel cozy and safe. A plush rug on the floor, peaceful paintings on the wall, candles EVERYWHERE, and a nice diffuser with a calming scent. To really set the atmosphere, I’ll have my Google Dot play some gentle background music by S.J Tucker.
If I have the mental bandwidth, I’ll lightly clean and declutter my “scared space”, it’s what I call my working area.
And then I do my best to relax in my space. Some days are better than others. But what’s important is having that space to be able to retreat to when need.
So, my advice is, carve of a space and make it sacred to you. The benefits are phenomenal.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/on_the_whim
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@quinceylaroux
- Other: https://hartgallery.org/search?q=Quincey+laroux
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Quincey Laroux
