We were lucky to catch up with Steven Bolds recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Steven, thanks for joining us today. It’s always helpful to hear about times when someone’s had to take a risk – how did they think through the decision, why did they take the risk, and what ended up happening. We’d love to hear about a risk you’ve taken.

Sharing my artwork has been the biggest risk I’ve taken in my artistic journey. It’s daunting to release your creations into the world, fearing they may not be good enough or not worth the effort. However, I have come to realize that creating art for the sake of creating is enough. Regardless of your skill level or experience, creating art that holds personal meaning is worth sharing with others. Your stories might inspire others, and bring joy to their lives, and that alone makes it worth it. That’s why I started sharing my artwork at artist conventions. Hearing what others had to say in person was a relief, and it motivated me to continue sharing my art.

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?

Since I was young, I’ve always had a passion for creativity. While studying Illustration in college, I was so excited to find that it blended well with my creative brain. I love working with different mediums, like technology, sculpture, photography, and more. My ultimate goal is to express my ideas and tell a story through my art.

My main area of expertise is Illustration, like creating comics and prints. I’m also a professional graphic designer and photographer, and having those different skills has really helped me in each respective field. I’ve learned important skills like composition and color theory, which have helped me overcome many creative challenges that have come my way.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

I’d say It’s a beautiful thing to share your own and enjoy others’ projects. It’s an exchange of inspiration that keeps on giving, making it one of the most fulfilling experiences.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

A quote that always stuck with me was from a professor who said, “Don’t be too attached to the outcome, be open to it.” I was blown away by this idea. Although we may have big plans and a clear idea of how we want things to go, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it will end up that way. This piece of advice helped me to let go of the stress and pressure of trying to make everything perfect. Instead, it allowed me to embrace the creative process and let it flow without my ego blocking it. In the end, the project became a fun and tangible experience.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.stevenjavonbolds.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenjbolds/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-j-bolds-534195a8/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevenjbolds

Image Credits
All images are my own