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

Kyle , appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

When I was in school I always was interested in art. I loved to draw. So any elective classes I had I wanted art. From basic art to advanced drawing and even a little airbrush. My mother is an artist and I spent summers with her and I was introduced to oil painting. I did my first oil painting when I was 14. As I got older I kind of fell off the artistic path. I mean I still would draw or doodle but my oil painting supplies sat in my closet. Fast forward several years into my 30’s I started working at a frame shop in Lakewood Colorado. That really reignited my passion for painting.

Kyle , 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?

I started working at a frame shop and just seeing the art work come through really gave me a drive to start creating more. I always loved drawing but never had the confidence to really pursue it. Talking with other artists really boosted that confidence for me and made me believe I could do it too. I love the beauty in the world. Sunrises, sunsets, the way the sky casts beautiful colors. I love vibrant colors. So I actually started trying to create realistic paintings as if I were looking at the world through colored glasses. I guess my work is reflected in that. I love to make unique colors and just kind of flow with whatever comes to mind

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

Really I just love to create and I just want to share that beauty with the world. I want to be proud that I went for it and have zero regrets. If I can do what makes me happy than it’s a win in my eyes

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

I get to do what I love. It’s not about money or fame. It’s really about being at peace and I feel so much peace when I paint.

Contact Info:

• Facebook: Smiles arts and crafts
• Youtube: Smiles2685
• Other: Tiktok: smiles2685

Image Credits

Kyle Langford