We recently connected with Keshawn McBride and have shared our conversation below.
Keshawn , appreciate you joining us today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.
The Risk taken was quitting my job to follow my dream as a full-time.
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’m an artist from Charlotte, NC. Growing up in a creative family played a role in my childhood, and for some reason I always knew I’ll be an artist growing up cause of the love of art. Art was my outlet for me to express myself cause I was that kid that was shy and wouldn’t talk a lot. Always stayed to myself. I played sports but I never seen myself do it professionally like art. I’m very much a perfectionist when it comes to my work, I don’t like to rush my art pieces, Once I’ll feel like the art looks good to me then I’ll show the audience. I’m proud to say I’m following my dreams that I had since a little kid.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is, Staying true to myself throughout this journey. With all the success I came across I never felt differently about myself. Cause I live by things “stay humble before god humbles you” I’m big god.
Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?
The time I had to pivot in my life was the time my grandmother passed away in 2019. That time I ever felt that much pain ever, and the first time I was introduced to depression. It took me a long time to get over her passing for minutes. Just to wake up every day knowing you won’t see this person again hurts a lot. Art was my outlet for that situation too. With me continuing to grow as a person and artist. I’m knowing that I’m making her proud of me.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: artby_keshawn
Image Credits
@jihadvizion @thejackgillen