Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Dezzi Kamali. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Dezzi thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

I learned my craft from reading books and watching cartoons. Every creative thought at a young age would cause an energy shift, an internal feeling that wanted to express itself externally. I would mimic the line-work, color and the patterns seen in the shows and the character structures in my books. I’ve taken art classes in and outside of grade school and put in the practice whether required or not. Knowing what I know now, I would have challenged myself more to draw on the days I didn’t feel like it. The amount of books I studied would’ve tripled.
Certain skills that I worked on such as having clean line-work (or not), depending on which style I was creating in, was essential. Having an open mind to randomized ideas and bringing them to execution is another essential skill.
The main obstacle that stood in my way of learning more…was myself. I allowed myself to take part in the smallest distractions and that slowed my growth down.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I get the most creative feeling during the midnight hours when the world is asleep and there’s a floating haze of peace sitting right outside my window. I am an illustrator of many things, many random things. Those things, those…ideas, come flowing in like a river at night. The creative expression that happens in my brain could be compared to a thousand piece puzzle poured straight out of the box. Those random pieces have unique features that are specifically tailored to its purpose in that puzzle. THAT’S how I like to create.
I got into my craft by exploring ideas that were interesting to me. I saw it, I dreamt it, I created it on paper. For many years, I did that and made a lot of mistakes. That was the best thing I could do.
What I assumed to be just a hobby at an early age, I soon realized that it could also be a business of selling artwork. More importantly,.. It’s part of my purpose here. I want to help others learn and grow in their craft and in their lives.
Recently I’ve been very proud of myself for drawing more than I have in years. My routine for creating works of art has changed dramatically. I’ve went from creating a few pieces every couple of months to every week. I want my tribe to know that a persistent work ethic is what my brand represents in art.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

Almost daily, I think about how certain details go unnoticed in my drawings. There are so many different things to view in one piece of art. Most are really small too. For a reason of course (dependent upon the story). Will they get the story behind this? Will they understand my placement of certain details? I like to give a closer look, whether visually or through context, into the world I’ve created so that they can (hopefully) get a taste of the experience that I experienced while creating it.
Here’s a bit of insight: I go with the flow of ideas and they come fast most days. They even happen simultaneously, it’s like they’re racing to get to the finish line. Some, I let take root and some I almost immediately dismiss. The best thing to do is to at least acknowledge the thought. Try viewing it in your mind as a river and the different fish are the ideas…some you like and some you won’t even reach for. Stay open minded because you could grab a new fish (idea) every once in a while and make sense of it.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

Being able to show an internal expression to the open minded side of the world but also becoming a mind opener by exhibiting my internal expression.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/1.dezzi
• Other: [email protected]
• TikTok: dez2228