We recently connected with Kristopher Anderson and have shared our conversation below.
Kristopher, appreciate you joining us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?
Yes I am happy as an artist. I think in the beginning when pursuing your passions in the arts you feel high, all the ideas constantly going and you’re enthused. The key is to never let that passion die. Through my joinery I’ve had many great success but one thing that has kept me going is the vision I have and passion behind the vision. I cannot unsee it, it lives so brightly in mind and imagination more vivid than physical reality at times. Being an entrepreneur let alone an artistic entrepreneur is THE most challenging thing Ive done in my life, but in a good way. The level of perspective, perseverance and confidence and peace that I’ve gained through my journey of becoming an artist is immense and I would not trade it for anything in the world.
I think every entrepreneur had those thoughts that it would be easier to have a normal job rather than pursue your ambitions but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Everything Ive been through is worth it. At the end of the day no matter what I may encounter in building my own businesses I will take it. I rather go through wavering emotions creating my own thing than have the emotional roller coaster be for the benefit of someone else and something I can never own.
What ive come to realize through my journey is it’s supposed to be a challenge. If it weren’t it honestly would not be fun. Im at the point where I’ve made Fear, Doubt and worry my best friends. As an entrepreneur they like to creep up but I love them. They drive me to do more, think different, act with conviction and faith. All things which wouldn’t have been cultivated without them. Yes the security of a regular job may feel safe but in reality it isn’t. You could be fired or laid off at any time. I come from a military background, served 7 years in the Air Force so I am well aware of what it’s like to have no control over your life seemingly. Im happy knowing that I am the captain now. Even through perceived struggles I’m still happy because at least I own the struggle lol
There is nothing at this point in my journey that can knock me off my state of happiness ive cultivated by believing in myself and starting my own creative endeavors. in conclusion. yes I am Happy. Happy means content according to google and im content today, tomorrow and wherever this journey takes me.
One last thing. What I’ve come to realize is trusting the unknown and spontaneity of creating your own is where the Happiness and Contentment find its grounding. The unknown can be scary AF but once you learn to trust it, it’s thrilling. I have no idea how the things I envision will come to pass and that is okay, because I know they will be in their own unique way. The gift is the vision, the gift Is the ability to take action on your own ideas despite having the support of others, the gift is the faith, resilience and conviction that comes because of the journey, the gift is simply being happy for no reason. No matter what, despite what I may experience I am happy because all I experience is for the benefit of self, my Imagination, and my goals and my dreams. With being said there is nothin I am unwilling to experience if it is for the benefit of my vision
Kristopher, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I began my journey into adulthood by entering the military at 18. I joined the Air force and served as a Medic for 7 years. While serving I studied Biology in aspiration of becoming a doctor. 3 years into the degree I decided to quit and start my own thing. Idk what came over me to be honest I just began having visions of where Art could take my life and so I trusted it and quit in 2018. Got my first camera in 2019 and began learning and enrolled into a Bachelor of Fine Art degree at the academy of Art University in San Fransisco. I become well know on through social media by sharing my travels and within 6 months my account grew to over 200k and business began reaching out to want to work with me. I ended up working with great brands from 2022-2024 like Disney, The North Face, YSL, Ralph Lauren, The Weather Channel, JEEP and many more. The most lit thing that happened during this time tho was working with Marriot Bonvoy on a campaign. They sent me 15 countries and paid me to just be myself and make fun content.
What I bring to the table is an immense amount of passion towards art and the wellbeing and consciousness of people. While studying bilology I grew an interest in psychology and later on physics. Because of this I have had the ability to find comparisons and similarities between seemingly unrelated aspects of life but because of my eclectic nature I learn everything of my interest and use it to strategize within my business. I feel what I bring to the table which sounds cliche to most but truly is my versatility. I am highly skilled in Marketing, personal brand, creative direction both photography and film, editing, coloring, and honesly all realms of media and if I dont know it I will learn it quickly just by watching someone who is great at it. That sets me apart but also my ability to be myself no matter what and it shows in my content and art. My style is unique to me and I am most proud of it. I never focused on A “niche” in my journey because I always considered myself the niche. All the great brands I had the opportunity to work with are mainly unrelated in industry and yet I attracted them to me. Thats another thing, I’ve been extremely blessed to be able to do in 2 years what some attempt for 10+ years or dont get to experience at all.
Because of the growth of my business acumen by learning and networking with great brands I was able to start my own company SAINTSWORLD where I act as talent, model, photographer etc. SAINTS-STUDIOS where I am creative director and manage other creatives and create media for businesses and brands and lastly my clothing brand Law of Attraction which in essence sort of started this all. When I learned the philosophy of Law of Attraction it resonated so deeply with me that I decided to name my brand after it. The philosophy to me was so simple. Think about what you want from life and you will attract it. Getting to work with all these great brands and the building of my businesses proved its truth. What I want clients, fans, followers to know is that there is literally nothing in this world that is impossible if you believe. I went from being in the Military to accomplishing what I set out to do by having indomitable faith towards my vision. For potential clients the same amount of passion I give toward my own work I cannot help but give to theirs. I am a man of great passion and my passion drives me and makes me act in the greatest way I can possibly conceive of being in all of my moments. The problem I feel I solve for businesses is eliminating the idea that there is a problem. The way I think is that if there is a problem then the solution is attached to it. So with me Im always action oriented, meaning no matter what something will be done, there is ALWYAS another way.
If I had to choose one thing that I could honestly say im most proud of is that what I am pursuing is cultivating for my nephews, nieces and the love of my life my daughter Aubri. She will know first hand that her father stops at nothing to create the life for her that I envision and she sees that I will stop at nothing until that vision is manifested. The source of aspiration I am building for not only my family but for my community and everyone who engages and views my content will always be something I hold dear in my consciousness. The amount of love I’ve received has been overwhelming and I will feel eternally blessed to be able to inspire others through my existence and Art.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
My personal mission is the belief that art can heal the world. I feel that through my companies and intentions that I can make my dent in the universe for the evolution of man.
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
listening to others. everyone journey is unique. Im not saying to never listen to anyone but I am the last authority on all aspects concerning my life. The backstory is listening to others is not always beneficial. people can tend to project their insecurities and fears upon you and if you arent aware you may switch up on plans that you were once convicted in just because someones doubts fears and worries
Contact Info:
- Website: https://solo.to/saintworld
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordsaintsworld/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saint7
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/OaH0bQlCNhc
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTd7busDK/
Image Credits
all images were taken by myself