We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Adam Gripp. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Adam below.

Adam, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

In terms of art, I have always felt a natural inclination as far back as I can remember. It was as simple as picking up something to draw with. From then on, the learning process was just a matter of practice and imagination. It doesn’t hurt that I’ve also had a few incredible teachers along the way.

When it comes to music, I’ve learned through going to concerts and shows, studying my favorite songs and allowing myself to find my voice through my writing.

In retrospect, a bit more discipline and structure in my creative process would have sped up the pace and increased the effectiveness of which I learned both from and about my craft.

The main obstacles that have kept me from learning more would be my own self-criticism and procrastination. I am a firm believer that we are all our own worst enemies.

Adam, 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 illustrator, graphic designer and hip-hop artist. I specialize in portraits, logos and concept art. In the past I have contributed mural art to a charitable organization known as Daily Bread in Lynchburg, Virginia. I have work catalogued in the Brooklyn Art Library in Brooklyn, New York. My art has been featured at Art Basel Miami and published in magazines. I’ve conducted a number of live paintings, sharing the stage with music performances. I’ve even explored acting during my time with the Black Repertory Theater of Kansas City and their production of “Othello: the Remix.”

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

Currently something we are seeing a lot more of is artificial intelligence-driven art. While this is a fascinating rabbit hole we are starting to delve into, it is also concerning. When businesses and individuals lean into using art that is A.I. generated, this leaves less space for actual human artists to contribute their work. At the pace in which technology moves, how long will it be before most art and design is automated? At what point along the process does art begin to lose it’s soul?

I think what we can do as society to support artists is not lose sight of how crucial art is to our humanity.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is knowing that I can create something that can last generations. It is possible that something I have already created may impact another person’s life in ways I’ll never know.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitizedknight/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldengripp
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-gripp-8a239437
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DigitizedKnight
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/AdamGripp

Image Credits
Granville Loar Viewpoint Visuals