Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Turquoise Farries. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Turquoise, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Have you been able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen? Was it like that from day one? If not, what were some of the major steps and milestones and do you think you could have sped up the process somehow knowing what you know now?

Yes, I have—but it didn’t start that way. After being fired from a church, I created The Art Of Kreation, and what began as a setback turned into the foundation of my business. It started with passion and inconsistency, grew into a side hustle with paying clients, and eventually became stable enough for me to go full-time.In the beginning, it was passion over profit. The stability came later through consistency, learning, and staying committed even when things felt uncertain.

Some key milestones in my journey were:
Turning a setback into the creation of The Art Of Kreation
Getting my first paying clients
Building a base of repeat clients
Learning to price my work based on value
Developing systems that made my business run more smoothly
Making the decision to go full-time

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your background and context?

For those just getting introduced to me, I’m originally from the beautiful Steel City, Pittsburgh, but I’ve been rooted in Philadelphia for over 15 years now—and that blend of grit and culture definitely shows up in my work.
My journey into graphic design didn’t follow a traditional path. It actually started after I was fired—a moment that could’ve been a setback but instead became the spark. I’ve always had a natural love for stationery, visuals, and the power of a well-designed image. That passion turned into purpose, and eventually, my business: The Art Of Kreation.
Today, my studio specializes in branding-focused design that helps businesses not just look good, but feel aligned and intentional. I offer everything from brand identity and website design to printing, signage, and social media content creation. I don’t just create graphics—I help bring visions to life in a way that communicates clearly and leaves a lasting impression.
What sets me apart is that I understand design is more than aesthetics—it’s strategy. My work is rooted in helping clients stand out, tell their story, and connect with their audience in a real way. Every project is personal to me because I know what it feels like to build something from the ground up.
What I’m most proud of is turning an unexpected moment into a thriving creative business. I didn’t just learn design—I built something meaningful from it.
I want people to know that when they work with me, they’re not just getting a designer—they’re getting someone who truly cares about their vision, their growth, and how their brand shows up in the world.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

One of the biggest things I had to unlearn was holding my creativity too tight.
At one point, I was trying to make everything perfect—structured, polished, “by the book.” And while structure is important, I realized I was suffocating the very thing that made my work special.
That lesson really hit me during a slower season in my business, when client work wasn’t flowing the way I wanted. It forced me to pause and reflect. I had all the skills, all the knowledge—but I wasn’t allowing myself to fully create.
So I had to recalibrate.
I leaned into the professional and educational side of design, yes—but I also gave myself permission to explore again, to trust my instincts, and to let my creativity breathe a little. That balance changed everything.
It taught me that creativity isn’t meant to be boxed in—it’s meant to be guided, refined, and then set free to do what it does best

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

One of my most meaningful pivots didn’t come from business—it came from love.
And I know it might sound a little soft, but it was real.
When I found love, I also found a mirror. Someone who saw me clearly—my strengths, my habits, even the areas I was outgrowing. And with that came something I wasn’t always comfortable with at first: constructive criticism.
I had to learn patience. I had to learn how to sit in it without getting defensive. To understand that his words weren’t coming from a place of judgment, but from genuine support and belief in me.
That shift changed more than my relationship—it changed my work.
It softened me, sharpened me, and stretched me all at once. I stopped creating just to run a business and started creating from a deeper, more grounded place. My design work began to feel less like pressure… and more like breath.
That experience taught me that growth doesn’t always come from struggle—sometimes, it comes from being loved well enough to evolve.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.theartofkreation.com
• Instagram: The Art of Kreation