We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Pernell Monger. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Pernell below.
Pernell, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today The first dollar you earn is always exciting – it’s like the start of a new chapter and so we’d love to hear about the first time you sold or generated revenue from your creative work?
my first sell i made selling my clothes I no I had something others like that was different I was nervous at first not knowing rather people would like it or hate it.People like it and not only did I get one sell I started getting more and I knew I had something special.To me its not the garments it self its my art I draw and turn them into garments
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I was born in Louisiana and came to la California when i was a kid. Growing up was tough in a lot of the areas me and my family moved to. One in particular area was 104 in Figueroa in La.Ca. Had to be strong coming up in this area. Gangs shootouts fights pimps prostitution it was wild.The things i went through made me who i am today.My business side my hustler side being a go getter a fighter loving and caring and being a survivor from many times i could have been dead.I am truly blessed to still be here my purpose is not complete.I was born with a gift of drawing art. Fast forward to future times me and my friend was laying down talking and clowning we was joking with one another and something was said that click about a name called pinky thumb and it went back to my child hood and people i grew up around and we used pinky shakes similar to the pinky promise and it was a bound me and the people i grow up around had to watch each other back and show love to one and another we was one unit protecting our neighborhood.The pinky thumb gesture is the sign the whole world can relate to the Shaka symbol and im using it to connect with you people around the world.Pinky thumb doesn’t mean one thing it means numerous things when u happy when u done something cool when u achieving something when we bound surfers Hawaiians its a positive notion what ever it means to you im going to continue to bring positive energy and good vibes and continue my journey in connecting with you and showing love through my art ONE PINKY ONE THUMB
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
the most rewarding thing that comes with this is seeing what I drew what I created on some ones body and them liking it it means im doing something right
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
Yes my family is ..I just want to build a future where my mom doesn’t have to work and just live her life doing what she wants.My kids to grow up without struggling as hard as we had to and to have the things they need in life. To be able to help others to live better life’s to help all i can but its going to start with me with gods help.
Contact Info:
- Website: pinkythumbapparel.com
- Instagram: pinky.thumb
- Facebook: pinky thumb
- Youtube: pinky thumb
Image Credits
Liddy mechelle/issac solis