We were lucky to catch up with Mychel Sullivan recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Mychel, thanks for joining us today. Do you wish you had waited to pursue your creative career or do you wish you had started sooner?

Some people know what they want to do in life at an early age, and for others they don’t figure it out until later as an adult. I’m kind of on both sides when it comes to my career as an artist. As a little kid I was very creative and wanted to be an artist when I grew up. I was “drawn” to drawing, coloring, and anything else that involved putting my imagination down on paper. In fact, I remember telling my Mom I was going to draw on all the walls when I got older and had my own place. But as the years passed I began getting more involved in other activities like music and sports, so art became more of a casual hobby than a “real” career path I was considering. Like many people do, I went off to college for a degree I had absolutely no passion for, only focusing on the money and job security that a “real” job could provide. But it was while I was in college that I began taking my art seriously.

My grades were always fine, but I felt like I had no true direction or accomplishment that I was headed towards. And I definitely knew the degree I was working on wouldn’t make me any happier. I spent a lot of nights partying and was wasting too much time having fun with friends to help drown out that empty feeling I was getting from school. But soon I began to realize that after all the fun was over I ultimately had nothing to show for it. So I began focusing on taking my creativity seriously and decided to finally invest in becoming the artist I wanted to be when I was a kid.

Fast forward to today and I could not be more pleased with the decision I made roughly 9 years ago. I am happier than I ever was in college and have made a lot of significant progress on my journey as an artist. Sometimes I wonder how much further along I would be if I had started this journey sooner, but ultimately I’m glad I started when I did and I wouldn’t change anything about my story even if I could. It took a lot of different experiences and situations for me to figure out what my purpose is in life. Without those experiences I would not have the same certainty and confidence in this journey as I do now. I believe everything happens for a reason and at the right time, so my creative career began at 21 just like it was supposed to.

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?

Hi, my name Mychel and I’m an artist. I specifically focus on graphic design and digital art, but I also paint and enjoy making apparel as well. One thing that sets me apart from other artists is the amount of detail I put into everything I do. As an over-thinker it can sometimes be a gift and a curse. But my work is an overall reflection of my taste in a variety of different subjects, ranging from sports and music to drugs, money and sex.

These days I’m focusing more on learning the business side of art and the ways to become a successful content creator. It’s a little overwhelming at times but I’m proud of the way I’m networking and the opportunities I’m taking advantage of.

The main thing I would like any potential clients, followers or fans to know about my vision is that it is pure and genuine. If no one else ever saw my work I would still be my own biggest fan, but having my artwork appreciated by other people is always a tremendous feeling as well.

Can you share your view on NFTs? (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)

I am still learning about NFTs, but the more research I do the more excited I am about them. I primarily make digital art, and for many years felt a lot of people didn’t consider it “real” art like they do painting, hyper-realism, sculpting, etc. so it’s really cool to see a potential universe where digital art can be exchanged like shares on the stock market. One thing I always liked about digital work was the ability it gave me to share and reach multiple people at once, and NFTs are definitely a potential avenue that will help digital artists like myself flourish in the near future.

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

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the sense of accomplishment it gives me and the purpose it brings to my life. I’ve been good at a lot of things in the past but nothing ever quite felt as natural as being creative does. I also enjoy seeing my progress and growth over the years. It’s really cool to look at some of my old work and see how much better I’ve gotten and the new levels I’m reaching.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Instagram.com/Mychel.Myers & Instagram.com/Mychel_Angello
• Twitter: @MychelMyers
• Other: Email. [email protected] Pinterest @ Mychel.Myers