We recently connected with Luis Cazares and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Luis thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us 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 always supported everything I wanted to do. Both of my parents were artistic and for the most part really open minded. That gave me a chance to really just do what I wanted without fear of repercussion. I remember always coming up to my mom with every drawing, every painting and just showing her what I had made. I don’t necessarily think she was into them but, she never made me feel like she wasn’t. Even now when I finish a small project or even a small sketch I send her a photo and she still sends her love and support. Nowadays she shows it with just mostly emojis and Gifs.
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 got into my craft through my parents. Our struggles when we first arrived were hidden behind the art and the love my parents provided. I used what I have learned throughout my experiences to create and to express ideas. I am constantly trying to find a new project to throw myself at. I mostly do commissioned paintings and drawings. Some times I do the occasional photography gig. I’m proud that I haven’t given up on the craft that I love. I hope I never lose the love for art. I just enjoy what I do and I hope potential clients can give me a chance to express their ideas through paintings and drawings.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.
Non-creatives might find it challenging to grasp the depth of emotional investment that accompanies the creative journey. The process of translating abstract ideas into tangible creations, and the constant battle of self doubt and inspiration. While Inspiration fuels the initial burst of creativity, self doubt is right behind ready to question the worth and the quality of the work you are producing, and it’s like that all the f*cking time. I’ve just learned to embrace the failures and experiment.
How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?
Share! share! share! Share your favorite artist online. Give them the follows and the views. For as much as we do this for ourselves, when someone sees our work or shares our work it always feels great knowing that other people found enjoyment in what we have created.
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Profile photo: Emanuel Cazares