We recently connected with Ashiara Freeman and have shared our conversation below.

Ashiara, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Has your work ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized?

Being a creative is difficult sometimes when you experience being put into a box for the pleasure of the audience. I don’t believe that it’s intentional, but I had to learn that it’s okay to say no. Every creative opportunity does not need my yes. Especially, when I recognized what I desired my basis as creative to be. I had to learn not to get too attached to the outside perception of me as an artist to solely please, but still consider meaningful and genuine advice that would better push my creative perception.

Ashiara, 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 creative that loves to use various mediums to tell life experiences and express messages based on mental health and wellness. I started very earlier and grew to learn as well as love the peace that art has therapeutically presented in my life. For my audience and for myself, I create work that I desire for viewers to get that reminder and extra motivation to continue working, being a creative in their own ways and tell as well as find value in their stories.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

A lesson I had to unlearn is putting people over passion. I had to think more about my end result as a creative, as a person and what would bring me happiness as well as longevity as a creative. I remember starting and getting very discouraged because I felt like my work didn’t get a response that I could see, particularly on social media. However, in conversation individuals would recognize the work that I believed no one cared about even after deleting it. Those conversations changed my mindset and caused me to present without the expectation of mass response, but for a possible meaningful / impactful conversation with someone, whether it be at that moment or late after I’ve presented the work.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being a creative is continually having the ability to create and being happy about producing art. I love being able to indulge in my passion and share it with others that no only find interest in it but it pushes them to also continue in what they are passionate about or just gets them through their day.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.intrldsgrdn.com
• Instagram: ashiiara