We were lucky to catch up with Jamal Thomas recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Jamal, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.
Well, As long as I could remember I always wanted to draw. I was always drawing little characters in class (which I’m not proud of, I should have studied more). But, like any young adult there comes things like school, jobs, and any other responsibilities a person would have in life. I generally like to work with people, but what I was doing at the time before I started my artist journey, wasn’t fulfilling personally. I always try my best an always try to work hard. But something inside ( I can’t explain was telling me I could be doing something more. I sat down after a rough day an found a few old drawings. After looking at a few of my works, I realized that I wanted to be a artist…an I’ve never looked back. Its not easy, but for my personal experience. I’ve gotten way farther in life doing art then I have with anything else…An theres still more to do.
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
I really can’t explain what got into art. I was always a kid with a imagination (an I thank my family for putting up with it). Now, in terms of starting out professionally. A close friend of my saw me one day drawing , asked me a few questions , an in about a few days later handed me a application for a artist table at a local trade show… that’s it. After my first show I’ve build relationships with other artist, vendors, and guest that enjoy my work. My brand is simple…Fun
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding thing for me is seeing people’s reaction from my art. Just making anything is hard,not just art. But more often now because there is just so much…of everything including art. I think it gets away from people that “someone made this”. Especially now with A-I art. Not understanding that everything is just a tool.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
I think if you are a artist or creative person there will always be a number of people that won’t understand ( that goes for creative and non-creative). From my experience, understanding comes in time.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://allmylinks.com/jamalthomasart
- Instagram: Jamalthomasart
- Facebook: Jamal Thomas
- Twitter: Butrball20
Image Credits
Kelly Wilkinson