Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tyler D.. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Tyler , so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.
Therapy! Seriously. My self esteem and confidence was once, heavily based on the opinions of others. I would hold on and harbor emotions and practice avoidance: all things that hit me more in the long run. Being able to speak about things that truly bothered me, with someone who was not judging me really helped me figure out what TYLER needed; rather than what others needed from Tyler.
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 was introduced to art at a very young age. My grandfather, Mel Holston, was an art teacher in New Jersey public schools. He would let me watch him work in his basement studio and teach me little tips and tricks. During the same time, my grandmother was teaching me to crochet. Thanks to them I gained an insatiable interest in art that carried on well into my adult years. With the encouragement of my friends and loved ones, I started to put my work out there in the world and was met with so much love and support! Now, I’m always looking for pop up shops to vend.
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?
1. Finding the balance. This sometimes is so difficult to do, but it is a MUST to avoid burn-out.
2. Learn to say no. Sometimes as an artist we want those sales! But maybe the job is beyond our skill set, or we just don’t have the time. Saying no is ok.
3. There’s a lesson in everything. I have done events where I sold nada. That’s doesn’t discredit the times where I cleared my inventory! Maybe this wasn’t my target market. Maybe the way I set my table up wasn’t inviting enough. The one thing that is true is there is always something that could be learned.
Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
I’m always looking for opportunities to network and collab. I would love if some of my crochet items and art pieces could be featured in some photography work. You know, some spice in the background. My IG is @mycloudedvisionz. My DMs are always open!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.mycloudedvisionzart.com
- Instagram: @mycloudedvisionz
