Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Louis White. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Louis, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear about the things you feel your parents did right and how those things have impacted your career and life.

My parents played a significant role in shaping who I am today, both personally and professionally. My mother had a profound influence on my creative side. She encouraged me to express myself freely, whether through drawing, playing musical instruments, or exploring different musical genres. This freedom to explore without limits helped me become the artist I am today, expressing my vision of the world through visual art and creating memorable experiences for others as a DJ. Her encouragement to embrace all my passions and always strive for excellence has driven my work ethic and creativity.

On the other hand, my father instilled in me essential values like emotional discipline, leadership, and integrity. His guidance taught me how to manage my emotions, present myself as a leader, and always keep my word. These qualities have been critical not only in navigating the ups and downs of an artist’s journey but also in maintaining a level of professionalism in my career. Together, their lessons shaped a balance between creative expression and personal responsibility that has guided me in everything I do.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

My name is Louis White, and my life is a vibrant mosaic of art, music, poetry, and a touch of fashion flair. My story begins in the comforting embrace of Norfolk, Virginia, but it doesn’t stay there for long. After a stint in the Army in Germany, I found myself in the buzzing streets of Washington D.C., and about 7 or 8 years ago, I settled into the laid-back vibes of California. Along the way, I’ve soaked up experiences and inspirations like a sponge.

My love for art started back in elementary school. Those quiet moments of solitude became the canvas for my imagination. It began with freehand sketches straight from the depths of my creative mind, evolved into comic strips, and later burst into the bold colors of graffiti and murals. Music followed closely behind. I’ve woven melodies through the strings of violins, cellos, and the deep grooves of bass guitars. By the time I was 14, I was spinning records and mixing beats, rocking crowds at local gigs and even international stages with my eclectic mix of Hip Hop, Reggae, House, and Latin beats.

Growing up, I found my stride in embracing being different, letting my unique perspective shape my creations. My approach to art? I grab whatever tools are handy and dive into the textures and colors of my bustling mind. Whether I’m coaxing soulful tunes out of a bass guitar, adding a splash of tech to my DJ sets, or expressing myself through bold imagery, I aim to make people feel something real.

My art is like a conversation without words – textural, emotional, and loaded with concepts that make you stop and think. I draw inspiration from legends like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Charles Bibbs, but I always pour my own life’s tales into every piece.

What drives me to keep pushing the creative envelope is simple: I create what I crave to see in the world, things that speak to me on a personal level. And if that means bending the rules of what’s popular, so be it. Whether it’s through a captivating art piece, a heartfelt poem, or a DJ set that gets your heart racing, I’m all about sharing bits of my soul, one creation at a time.

So dive into my world, and let’s see where this journey takes us.

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

The most rewarding aspect of being a creative, for me, is the power to evoke a genuine emotional connection with my audience. There’s something deeply fulfilling about creating something that speaks to people on a personal level, that stirs their emotions, memories, or even challenges their perspectives. Whether I’m crafting a bold piece of visual art or spinning a set of eclectic beats as a DJ, it’s all about making people feel something real. That connection transcends words—it’s about expressing what can’t always be said, yet is understood on a visceral level.

When I see someone pause in front of one of my artworks, or when a crowd responds to the music I’m mixing, I know I’ve created something that resonates. It’s not just about the technical aspects or the aesthetics of what I do—it’s about stirring emotion, sparking thought, and creating an experience that leaves a lasting impression.

I take pleasure in knowing that my work can trigger a range of emotions—joy, nostalgia, introspection, or even excitement—and that in doing so, I’m offering a bit of my soul to others. The most rewarding moments are when someone tells me that my art or music spoke to them in a way they didn’t expect, or helped them connect to a feeling they hadn’t tapped into before. That’s when I know I’m not just creating for myself, but for a shared human experience.

It’s this sense of emotional exchange, this give and take between creator and audience, that keeps me pushing boundaries and pouring my heart into everything I create.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

What non-creatives might struggle to understand about my journey as a creative is that, for me, art cannot be neatly defined—it can only be consumed. There’s this natural tendency for people to want to label or categorize art, to fit it into boxes based on their own opinions or accepted definitions. But I believe that approach limits both the artist and the audience. When you try to define art too strictly or put an artist into a specific box, you restrict the emotional range of how it can be received, how it can speak to people.

I’ve always felt that art is best experienced uncategorically. It’s about how it makes you feel in the moment, not whether it fits into a particular genre or conforms to a formal artistic standard. To me, art doesn’t need validation from established norms or rigid definitions—it simply exists to be appreciated, or even disliked, based on individual taste. Everyone has their own unique lens through which they experience creativity, and that’s the beauty of it.

My creative journey has been about embracing this fluidity and resisting the temptation to conform to expectations. Whether it’s through my visual art or my music, I want to create work that resonates on a personal level without being confined by someone else’s definition of what it should be. Non-creatives may find it difficult to grasp this because, in many other areas of life, structure and rules are the norm. But in the world of creativity, the lack of boundaries is where the real magic happens.

Contact Info:

• Website: louiswhiteart@gmail.com
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