We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Isis Lazuli. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Isis below.

Alright, Isis thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?

I am happy as an artist. I treat it like my regular job. Of course, it’s not easy because the influence of having a full-time job is so prevalent in society. But as a creative, that’s not possible for me. I had a friend tell me a few months ago, “You’re an artist, you’re not meant to have regular jobs and be around ordinary people. You’re meant to create. That is your job.” And since, then, I’ve put all my creative suits first. I do have a job, but I treat it as a side hustle because my artistry is my career, that is my passion. With being an artist, you are so vulnerable to many things that it creates expansion for you to grow in your craft. It can be scary and it can be beautiful, it’s just in the way you create balance, and to express in art is what connects with people. The raw realities of life.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My name is Isis Lazuli (ice-is lu-zoo-lee). I’m a singer-songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, and visual artist. I’ve had a love for music and the arts from a young age. Dancing, painting, theatre, anything categorized as art I was obsessed with- still am. I’ve been writing music from a young age and began producing when I was in the sixth grade. Then I took a break in high school and focused more on visual arts and I found a new love. Visual art is how I express thoughts without words and sometimes a fun creative release. I graduated high school in the year of COVID, I started a small art business called Lazuli Creations, which sells prints and clothing. While I ran my art business, I attended SAE Institute to get my certification in Audio Engineering. From there, I started building a foundation for my artistry in music. Since then I’ve released 6 singles, and 2 music videos which I’m most proud of. For the last two years, I’ve taken a hiatus from my art business, but I’m thinking of making a comeback this year! My work is inspired by real life. It’s not of monetary value, but of spiritual value and it connects with people on a deeper level. And that’s what I want, I want my art to resonate, to pull at your deepest core and fill you with love, healing, and acceptance.

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

My most current goal is to find bliss and balance in the things I love to do. In my craft, in life, in myself. And being an artist takes me on a journey that allows me to express myself in a manner that’s healing to me. Whether it’s a song about a boy who pissed me off or a song about a vulnerable girl embracing change in her life, every song, every painting, is a piece of me and it tells my story. And to see the growth over time, and remember where I used to be and where I am now, it’s like a physical diary of lessons and stories which is so beautiful to me. Art transcends the test of time. When I’m not being creative, I’m not myself. I’m not in my bliss. The goal is to be creative and create bliss within creativity.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

I had to unlearn to make myself small and accept my big energy. I grew up getting bullied because I’ve always had such a big personality and energy and it’s intimidating to others. Over time, I began to make myself small to appease others from being intimidated by me. But this ideology can affect my performance skills as an entertainer. I’ll do smaller moves and. stiffen up instead of being loose and allowing myself to move freely. I’ve been learning that in the last few weeks, to just let go and create new forms of authenticity in myself that are freeing and liberating to me. Allowing energy to flow and move through me, and creating my own rhythm, without the shame of intimidating others or feeling small. I’m learning to take up space and feel good about it. To be present and have fun.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://flow.page/lazuliworld
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isis.lazuli/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094524643297
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isis-lazuli-1ab2592b6/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJDa0LczKkhtwQsUGCFC0w

Image Credits
Photo creds to Ashley Ransom, & DIsclosure Productions