We recently connected with Benji Pierson and have shared our conversation below.
Benji, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
WHATEVER IT TAKES. I live by this moto…process is what works for you in your environment, the key is to make that “process” adaptable to any situation you may find yourself, live show, vendor format or collector artist. I use the bare minimum to make the maximum effect. Old pens bad paint and little imagination will make some magical stuff. But practice your fundamentals always be working on line quality and perspective, illustration is the foundation of any strong art career.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Born with epilepsy I was inside drawing alot as I grew older and my symptoms went away I found snowboarding and moved to Jackson hole Wyoming where I worked with Travis Rice and Quiksilver on a film called ” the art of flight ” that launched my career in the snowboarding and ski industry doing art for quiksilver, k2, Avalon seven
Recently I worked with the hip hop group Wutang clan in an attempt to expand my reach as an artist.
You can see my work on Instagram @Ruckusart77
Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
Take a business class, learn how negotiate and know your worth.
It’s brutal and the world will take advantage of artist.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
2015 I almost died from organ failure
The recovery took years my body swelled up and I was bed ridden for 10 months I was unable to paint. Draw or do anything creative due to my state…be grateful and if you stay true with yourself and your art..it will constantly save you.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Ruckusart77.com
- Instagram: @Ruckusart77
- Facebook: Ruckus Art
Image Credits
Me in my Quiksilver jacket designed for The Art of Flight