We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Bryn Reynolds a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Bryn thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?
I have ZERO formal training in anything artistic. I truly believe I’m an example of “you never know until you try!”
‘Dark Mountain Arts’ has now transitioned from a hobby into a post-retirement 2nd career.
I Love attending art shows, and working with clients to compose their perfect custom commission drawing!
Bryn, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I have ZERO formal training in anything artistic. I truly believe I’m an example of “you never know until you try!”
‘Dark Mountain Arts’ has now transitioned from a hobby into a post-retirement 2nd career.
I Love attending art shows, and working with clients to compose their perfect custom commission drawing!
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
Becoming an artist is a completely different wheelhouse than my previous time spent in SWAT and in military combat. I had zero interest in anything artistic until I retired.
Those careers carry their own sets of baggage. When I’m focused on working on a custom commission drawing, or one of my own Dark Mountain Arts Originals, the process truly is both focusing and quite calming.
I love the outdoors, and now when I’m in the mountains, or out on the water, I often take a look at the beautiful scenery and think about how I would incorporate it to a drawing.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
I find it both extremely rewarding and humbling that someone finds what I draw worthy of being on display in their home!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.darkmountainarts.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com\darkmountainarts
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com\darkmountainarts
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com\brynreynolds
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com\darkmountainart
Image Credits
Self