We were lucky to catch up with Summer Rose recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Summer thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Earning a full time living from one’s creative career can be incredibly difficult. Have you been able to do so and if so, can you share some of the key parts of your journey and any important advice or lessons that might help creatives who haven’t been able to yet?

I have been a full time freelance artist for film and photography since 2019. I have worked hard to build a network of people from other creatives to producers looking to hire to make this happen. I used to go from my old job to shoots just to really be spending my free time making stuff I could be proud of. Making art and having connections with other creatives is everything to me. After a while I kept getting asked to do bigger and bigger things. Now I have work I’ve don’t with some of my favorite artists, work in Ads with major companies, and film work on HULU and HBO.

Summer, 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 am a freelance Hair and Makeup artist for film and photography. I’m also an art director, photography, stylist, and illustrator. I really am constantly creating and constantly making. But my main income is doing hair and makeup for film and photography. I really get the opportunity to not just work with other full time artist constantly I get a chance to be contacted to actors, models, performers in a unique way. In my work I get to really help people get into character or truly create their vision in camera. Those times when people are in my chair and we get to just talk or feel relaxed are some really special moments.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

I think the best way society can support artists is for individuals to support each other. That can be as simple and just letting someone know online that their work means something to you. In world when there has to constant content or products being pushed an artist can feel like their work isn’t reaching anyone. I always encourage people to say thank you to people they worked with. To send a message or a text congratulating someone on their success’. When things go wrong people are quick to an opinion but intentional kindness and verbal affirmation not only is a great way to network but can help an artist feel supported and seen. I think everyone has the potential to be an artist but not everyone takes the risk to put themselves out there. So understand that often times being an artist is a vulnerable thing and that vulnerability is beneficial to all of society.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My goal as an entrepreneur and artists is to fully live it. Owning and stating who I am, defining myself the way I want to be defined is everything to me. I genuinely believe that I have something to say through art about my life experiences. I’ve lived a very difficult and colorful life so everything I do in my day to day life as to add to my creativity. It helps me feel like I am turning struggle or pain into something beautiful and positive. I genuinely want to have an impact on people.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.summerrose.art/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summer.rose.artistry/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D