We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Porsche Major. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Porsche below.
Porsche, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Have you been able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen? Was it like that from day one? If not, what were some of the major steps and milestones and do you think you could have sped up the process somehow knowing what you know now?
In the corporate world, I thrived and excelled, proving my abilities and dedication. However, I always felt a nagging void, knowing my true passion lay elsewhere. A leap of faith (in the form of a one-way flight to LA on Christmas Day) led me to pursue my creative calling, and it has been the most fulfilling decision of my life. Embracing this path as a full-time creative has allowed me to express my authentic self, unleash my imagination, and bring my wildest ideas to life. Every day, I wake up with excitement and a sense of purpose, knowing that I am living my truest self and creating something meaningful. This transition has opened doors to personal growth and has taught me to trust my instincts and take calculated risks. I have developed a unique perspective that seamlessly blends my corporate background with my artistic endeavors, allowing me to approach challenges with a versatile mindset. The satisfaction I derive from crafting something extraordinary from scratch is immeasurable and has driven me to continue honing my skills and pushing the boundaries of my creativity.
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 am a self-taught mixed media artist that discovered my passion for drawing at the tender age of 4 years old. Ironically, the first picture I drew was of a car. From childhood into my young adult years, I suppressed the urge to live a life filled with drawing, color and creating art. I went on to gain a bachelor’s in Accounting and pursued a career in the corporate world. Until…one day, I did it! I ditched my skirts and blazers for painters pants and boiler suits for good. It took me moving to the one city where you can’t deny your passion to finally kick my habit of meeting the expectations of others, Los Angeles. In LA, I started out utilizing my office savvy while working as a studio manager for a prominent and lively media art studio. While spending my days around some of the industries leading designers, animators and creative directors, this is where I learned about the world of design and turning art into a lucrative career on a digital platform. I began to see art as way more than a hobby, but an actual career! I have since gone on to study some of the great contemporary artists of the 20th century, black art, and females in the Arts. My art is a celebration of vibrant colors and their profound impact on human emotions. By harnessing the power of vivid palettes, I aim to evoke joy, excitement, and positivity in the viewer. Embracing a spontaneous approach, I enjoy incorporating realistic subjects into my artwork, allowing creativity to flow unhindered. Geo-abstract art holds a special place in my heart as it encourages an exploration of the imagination when it comes to colors and offers endless interpretations. I currently thrive in a freelance art mom lifestyle, in Washington, DC.
My services have now grown to original paintings, commissioned artwork, children’s book illustration, podcast artwork, music cover art, logos…and I exhibit frequently.
I am most proud that my daughter (literally) gets to have a hand in the making of most of my paintings now.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is that there are no limits. Zero limits to how many times you “try”, or the same color, or same subject. Zero limits to how mediums you take on…or how big or small your canvas is. Or what you use as your canvas. Zero limits to how far your art can truly go.
And an honorable mention has to be the fact that as an artist I get to create artwork that will outlive me.
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?
I think non-creatives struggle with understanding that most of the creative process is happening when we’re actually not creating. For me, I spend a lot of time “sizing up” a canvas and planning it out in my head before I put paint to it. This could be happening while I’m cooking or driving. To the naked non-creative eye, this could look like I’m not creating, when in fact I’ve been creating all day long.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.porschemajor.com
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