We recently connected with Ginger Grimm and have shared our conversation below.

Ginger, appreciate you joining us today. Can you share an important lesson you learned in a prior job that’s helped you in your career afterwards?

Most in the artist community would cringe at the idea of seeing their works through the lens of a salesperson, yet like it or not, a lot of what nine to five salespeople do is the same as artists. We have to pitch our work. We have to network. We have to put in the effort so that our work is gallery-ready. We have to write, read, and negotiate contracts. Although I am still working that nine to five job to pay my bills, I would not be as prepared for all of the eventualities coming with my artwork if I had not taken the opportunity.

Ginger, 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?

As far as I am concerned, to be an artist is a compulsion. I am driven to tell stories through the imagery that I create, and most proud of what among my work gravitates the viewer into its narrative.

Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

I wish I had been more aware of recourses for artists in high school. That was about the time I had come to the thought of making it my living. The problem was that I had grown up in rural North Carolina, where most of the community were old family farms and military families working at Fort Bragg; there was and still isn’t much in the way of an artist community there. I believe I would be much farther along as an artist if I had access to those resources back then.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

It would be my goal that my work be an insightful, introspective influence for the viewer.

Contact Info:

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Image Credits
All images are mine, no credit needed