Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Warren Hart. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Warren, so many exciting things to discuss, we can’t wait. Thanks for joining us and we appreciate you sharing your wisdom with our readers. So, maybe we can start by discussing optimism and where your optimism comes from?
In life or in being creative, the lows always have an end. The light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how far, is still a light that can be reached. So, no matter the situation, I don’t think about a cup being half empty or half full. I’m just glad there is something in the cup.
When it comes to art, I constantly remind myself why I am doing this. It’s my emotional outlet. Not everyone will like it, and I am not better than many other artists. But I am having fun doing it, and I like my art. When a few individuals buy or complement my art, I focus on them, not on the ones it’s not for.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
FAMOUSAFTERDEATH, that’s me. I have been creating art since I was five years old. I mainly draw on old, VERY OLD books. My subject matter is primarily monsters and robots. That’s what happens when you’re raised on classic movies. I also dabble in every other type of art I can. Experimenting with all mediums. Specifically 3d printing and laser engraving. My day job is as an instructional designer, and I do graphic design freelance. I found the woman of my dreams 24 years ago, and we are raising two boys and three cats… not counting the countless strays that come by, not kids but cats…
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
The first and most complex skill to master is not caring what others think. Create what you want and love. Please do not compare yourself to others; only be inspired by them. There is only happiness in finding yourself, not pleasing others and sacrificing your wants.
Second, fail, and fail hard. They say try try again. I say try, try again, throw it away, try another day, force yourself to finish, then try again. Very rarely will you get it on the first try. Revel in it when that happens, but know that hard work will pay off in the end.
Take a break; if you’re creating for yourself, breathe. Some things take minutes, hours, and others years. But that “finished” piece will eventually happen. Don’t force yourself into a schedule for creating; let it happen when it needs to.
What’s been one of your main areas of growth this year?
In the last 12 months, I have learned not to care about where I think I should be. I stopped caring about what I thought my art level was. I care about making myself happy with my art. I create art because it is my zen. Art relaxes me. And because of this, I have begun to do my best work. I have never been more satisfied with the end results in my life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/famousafterdeath
- Instagram: @famousafterdeath
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/famousafterdeath
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warrenhart/
- Twitter: @famousdeath
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Warren Hart
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