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

Alright, Endiya 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?

As a dancer, I’ve always danced as a kid so the skill just grew over time. I went to a performing arts high school where I got a bit of training there. Once I graduated college, I began to take classes and train professionally at a dance studio in Riverdale called Dance Stars of Atlanta (DSA). I started to really understand my body, hone in on my craft and learn from other professional dancers. Knowing what I know now, I would have started training professionally and taking more professional classes at a much younger age on a consistent basis like I do as an adult. I think knowing your body and knowing what works well with your body is really important as a dancer. Also, being well rounded in all dance styles! The lack of knowledge and access(at the time) is one thing that I feel like may have prevented me from training harder, earlier( and money lol) However, the dance culture has definitely evolved since I was a younger. There are many classes you can take, many training experiences, many resources just much more of an advantage. I am definitely taking advantage of it now lol!

As an artist, I’ve been creative since forever as well! I’ve always been curious to just try stuff, but I naturally gravitated towards artsy things from, painting nails, drawing, doing hair etc. It wasn’t until 2017 that I started working with acrylic and began painting. From there I started making clothes, styling, creative directing, doing make up all types of things. I wanted to go to SCAD Atl but I didn’t have a portfolio to submit(or so I thought) and I pretty much chickened out and didn’t even apply. During college, I was dating someone who was an art major so I was still able to learn a few things about art through them, however, I pretty much became a self taught artist. Knowing what I know now, I feel like I should have just been a little more brave and made a portfolio to submit, that decision got me to where I am so no regrets! Being brave, being open minded, and vulnerable are all essential skills to have as an artist of any sort.

Endiya, 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?

My name is Endiya, I go by EndiBivi and I am an ATL creative. I provide a one-stop-shop to my clients which allows me to have clients of many sorts. Primarily focusing on visual arts and dance. I am a professional dancer, choreographer, creative director, & visual artist just to name a few. I own a paint and sip business (follow @EndiBiviArt), where I host paint and sip parties for any event, and instruct you and your guest through easy and fun paintings. What sets me apart from others is my ability to do so many things, along with the quality that it comes with. You may book me for a paint and sip party for your birthday, and end up commissioning me for piece in your home. Or you may hire me a dancer for one of your videos, and book me to creative direct the next one! I love being hands on and working with other creatives alike. I am currently working on a really big collection of projects which will one of my proudest projects to date, so stay tuned!

Follow me
Dance :@endibivi
Art: @EndiBiviArt
Creative Direct: @EnspiredBy

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

YES! To all my non creatives. please understand THINGS TAKE TIME. Although the skill may come easy to us, it is a craft and just like any thing great, it may take time. Some clients expect so much from you in such a short period of time, and I think that , at least for me, it can get a little frustrating when you want to create quality work. I’m not saying you should take up sooo much time that it becomes a problem because when working with clients/people there is a time frame, however, in any creative field, the more time you have to put thought and love into the project, the better it becomes. Also, we’re humans not magicians lol I know it may seem like it and we make it look easy but life happens. There’s creative blockages that happens, there’s unfortunate financial situations that arise, there’s LIFE! So many things can deter from a creative goal so sometimes we need a reset. For some that may be days, some months, some YEARS. You see we still don’t have an another album from Rihanna lol

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

The most rewarding thing as a creative is seeing something you thought of in your head, come to life. It’s like magic lol What was once intangible and indescribable, is now tangible and present for the world to see. There are those times where you can visualize something and it doesn’t come out quite how you expect it, which can suck but for me, that’s where the creativity strikes even harder because now you have to re-create something even better. When THAT comes to life, its so satisfying! That goes for everything I do!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://endibiviartpaintparties.as.me/schedule.php
• Instagram: @Endibivi @Endibiviart @Enspiredby

Image Credits
@iamac.co @wituhy