Meet Ryan Tesluk

We were lucky to catch up with Ryan Tesluk recently and have shared our conversation below.

Ryan, thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?
I keep my creativity alive by making something at least once per week. I have found that doing so makes me happy and hopeful for the future.

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 am an Oakland, CA-based visual artist who paints daring commentary on magazine pages and other types of paper. My art has reached some exciting milestones since my first Shoutout interview last year. In February 2023, I had a solo exhibit at the Hive Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. This was my first in-person exhibit outside of Northern California and had a positive reception among viewers. Two of my paintings were also in group exhibits at that venue and Shockboxx Gallery in Hermosa Beach three months later. Last year, I released my season 1 collection of T-Shirts, which have provided a steady stream of sales. My art has also been recently viewed on Instagram by Pamela Anderson and Emily Ratajkowski.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
The three most impactful skills that made a great impact on my journey are being resolute, adaptable, and entrepreneurial. Those creatives who have just embarked on there journey can hone these by never giving up and being able to play the long game.

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?
When I feel overwhelmed, I find that simply finishing all tasks required of me list the pressure instantly. Sometimes, however, I will take a break from doing so when my body insists on it.

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