We were lucky to catch up with Daviah Jennings recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Daviah , thanks for joining us today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?
I’m happy to be an artist because I have the freedom to create whatever I want without limits. Painting is also very therapeutic for me. Whatever is in my mind I get to release it through painting on a canvas (nails mostly). I have experience in working as a nail tech for many nail salons and honestly I never enjoyed it. I felt limited with my creativity and time. To have a regular job puts a cap on your creativity and how much money you can make from your creativity.
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 back background and context?
My name is Daviah Jennings and I’m a 27-year old Miami Native. I’ve been a licensed nail tech/artist for 10+ years and I love what I do. I started my business “Luxury Press” because non-essential businesses (like nail salons) had to close during the pandemic. So creating press ons was my go-to solution for customers who weren’t able to get their nails done. My press ons are hand-painted, reusable, a time-saver, and comes with an application kit. To add on, it’s convenient for those who have a last minute occasion to attend and their nail tech is booked; many who want to give their damaged nails a break from acrylic full sets, and also those who like to switch up their nails a lot. I’m proud of how much success and great customer feedback my business has gotten since I started.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
The best way to support artists is by giving credit. Many artists see how their work is copied or inspired by someone and we as artists are never credited for our originality and creative work.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the freedom to work in different industries. For instance, being that I know how to draw and paint I can work in the nail industry, do home decor and paint artwork on the walls of someone’s living room; or even the fashion industry designing clothing. There’s many paths you can walk on, by being an artist.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.theluxurypress.com
- Instagram: @theluxurypress