We were lucky to catch up with Ana Lizeth recently and have shared our conversation below.
Ana, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?
During the pandemic, the city of Myrtle Beach asked local artists to submit artwork that described proper social distancing for walkers and bikers..
I went back and forth with myself, but I decided to stop undermining my art and I gave it a shot.
I drew a few people wearing masks, walking 6 feet apart, in colorful clothing, enjoying their walk, with the city and landmarks in the background.
After many, very great submissions, I was lucky enough to be one of the ten winners and I now have my artwork displayed in three locations around the city. It is a great feeling to drive by and see a little piece of myself in the city I grew up in.
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?
I was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, a beautiful city in the east coast of Mexico. My family moved to South Carolina in 2003, and even though I was only 8 years old, I have many memorable moments in Mexico.
My family is full of creativity, we have crafters, photographers, musicians, painters, you name it! So I’ve always wondered if I carried the gene.
After being in the states for 3 years, learning a new language, a new culture, trying to find friends, I finally found my safe space. My 6th grade year I took an architecture class, and a theater workshop class, I loved both so much I actually considered becoming an architect. There’s not much I remember from my early years in America, but I do remember all my art classes.
The next few years I took art back to back, by 11th grade I took a different route into cosmetology. In many ways, cosmetology is an art form itself but after high school I didn’t stick to it.
I later took a few classes on graphic design but anything I did was never as fulfilling as my days in my art classes so I resorted back.
I drew a few things, painted a few more , and then I discovered digital art. Since then it’s been my tablet and I.
For a while I wanted to create something for other creatives such as myself that struggle finding their voice, their spaces, or just need a bit of encouragement. So in 2020, my partner and I created a brand that was inspired by a culture of creatives. The Dreamer Apparel started as a clothing brand to represent creatives but we plan for it to became a community that always sheds light and always helps creatives finding their spark. For now, I will continue to create art, I’ll continue to shine light on other creators and find new ways to grow as a community. I still have so much to learn but I am enjoying every bit of the process.
Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?
It’s more than buying art.
You can share their work, like their post, word of mouth still goes a long way. Show up to their shows, small or big, be proud, congratulate and acknowledge the milestones.
Many people still do not consider art to be a “real job” but believe or not, art does pay the bills.
Talents are hard to come by and even harder to work and keep.
Art has value, it has meaning, it has purpose.
Creativity does not come easy, sometimes we struggle to find it but when it comes, it never disappoints so please be mindful and most importantly be supportive.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
Being an artist feels free.
It feels like you can express your most authentic self.
It makes me feel happy, peaceful, and that’s the most rewarding aspect.
Being an artist is a reward itself.
Contact Info:
- Website: analizeth.com thedreamerapparel.com
- Instagram: @analizethstudios @thedreamerapparel
- Facebook: Ana Lizeth Studio.
