We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jeremy Love a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Jeremy thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

“Hard To Explain” – Watercolor on Paper

What made Hard To Explain especially meaningful was the collaboration with a fellow artist whose perspective deeply shaped the outcome. He came in not just with technique, but with presence—someone who didn’t try to “fix” the piece but helped me see its truth more clearly. His insights challenged me to simplify where I overcomplicated, and to lean into emotion when I tried to play it safe. Working alongside him became part of the healing process. That collaboration reminded me that creativity doesn’t have to be solitary to be authentic—it can also be shared, vulnerable, and profoundly connective.

This piece matters to me because it holds everything I couldn’t quite say at the time. It helped me move forward. It taught me the value of trust—in the process, in other people, and in the messiness of emotion. And every time someone stands in front of it and quietly says, “I feel this,” I know it did its job.

Art like that doesn’t just decorate a space—it creates one. That’s the kind of work I strive to keep making.

And like its title suggests—some things can only be felt.

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

I’m a mixed-media artist based in Orlando, Florida, working primarily with watercolor, pastels, and ink. I like to say I paint with feeling first and technique second—my work lives in that space where emotion, memory, and color collide. I’m particularly interested in storytelling through visual symbolism, often creating pieces that reflect the human experience in layered, textured, and sometimes abstract ways.

My journey into the arts wasn’t a straight line—it was more like a slow, winding return to myself. Like many artists, I started creating as a child but didn’t initially pursue it professionally. Life, jobs, and responsibilities came first, but art never stopped calling. About 3 years ago, I decided to return to my old passions, committing to a full-time creative practice rooted in both personal expression and community connection. Along the path of becoming a recognized artist, I have found both employment and empowerment through my creativity.

I offer original artwork, commissions, collaborative projects, and creative workshops. Whether someone’s looking to fill their space with something meaningful or co-create a visual piece that tells part of their own story, I bring care and intention to every project. I also create thematic collections that explore topics like identity, healing, and the cyclical nature of life.

What sets my work apart is its emotional honesty and layered symbolism. I don’t just paint pictures—I aim to create experiences. I love taking materials that are soft or fluid, like watercolor and pastel, and giving them weight and presence through composition and concept. My art isn’t afraid to sit with grief, joy, memory, or mystery—and I think that resonates with people.

Ultimately, I believe in the power of art to connect us—to ourselves, to each other, and to the stories that make us who we are.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

For me, the most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the ability to turn feeling into form—**to take something invisible, like memory, grief, joy, or curiosity, and translate it into something tangible that others can see, feel, and connect with.

There’s a quiet magic in watching someone stand in front of a piece I’ve created—maybe one that came out of my own healing or reflection—and hearing them say, “I feel seen.” That moment of recognition, where art becomes a mirror or a bridge, is everything.

As a mixed-media artist working with watercolor, pastels, and ink, I find deep satisfaction in the unpredictability of my materials. They teach me patience, openness, and trust—qualities that extend far beyond the canvas. The process itself is often just as meaningful as the final result.

Also, I have to admit: there’s joy in the mess. The smudged fingers, the accidental color runs that end up making the piece better, the way ink insists on having a mind of its own—it keeps me humble and engaged.

Most of all, I cherish the way art connects people. Whether it’s through collaboration, community projects, or a single viewer having a quiet emotional moment with a painting, I’m constantly reminded that being a creative is not just about making things—it’s about making meaning.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

In my view, the best way society can support artists and a thriving creative ecosystem is by valuing the work beyond the product. Creativity isn’t just decoration—it’s a form of truth-telling, healing, and connection. To support artists, we need to invest in the process, not just the final piece.

That means fair compensation, accessible funding, affordable studio space, and platforms that amplify diverse voices—not just the commercially popular ones. It means including artists at the table when shaping communities, education, and public policy.

Creativity thrives when it’s treated as essential—not optional. Support us like you do infrastructure, because we are infrastructure: emotional, cultural, and generational.

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