We recently connected with Tiffany Skyers and have shared our conversation below.

Tiffany, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

As a child my parents allowed me space to explore my interests and encouraged the things they saw me gravitate to. They saw my love for art at an early age and as a result bought me supplies regularly. As I grew, my family realized my craft would push me past Crayola Crayons. Growing up, I remember my parents, aunts, and uncles constantly speaking of the places my art could take me. Each holiday and birthday my family would surprise me with a new medium and canvas. I remember starting with watercolor paints and pencils, then graduating to oils and pastels, learning how to manipulate sharpies and ink, until 2013 when I fell in love with acrylic painting. My parents always expected me to do my best in whatever I chose to do: whether athletic, academic, or even artistic. They were very honest and patient with me. If I ever failed, their disappointment would be contingent the effort I put in. At ten years old, I remember watching my dad use a sponge to paint our dining room walls with a gold accent paint atop a deep burgundy. He stood on a ladder for days tapping the stamp effect by hand. I used to watch DIY shows with him and knew we both knew he could use a roller for efficiency. So with a puzzled face I asked, “why did you do it that way is it not taking a long time? ” I then proceeded to mention the roller. His response was that the roller may shift and smudge, which would cause him to have to go back and make multiple fixes anyways. He then made the comment, “do it right the first time, so you won’t have to do it again”. This comment has stuck with me for life. With everything I do, I take my time, do my research, and then execute. This coupled with watching both my parents hustle as entrepreneurs has instilled a hunger, perfectionism, and expectancy to excel in me.

Tiffany, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I have always had a love for arts. It was encouraged by family members and art teachers who saw potential in my gifts. Since elementary school, I had teachers who would submit my artwork to libraries, museums, and coffee shops. By high school, I was Vice President of Art Club and won the Superlative Mrs. Creative. My Counselor, Art Teacher, and JROTC Colonel worked together to find an Art Program for me to participate in College. I enrolled and received numerous scholarships to attend Savannah College of Art and Design. During my time at SCAD I studied Graphic Design, Illustration, and Fine Art Painting. I graduated with my BFA in Graphic Design. From 2017 to present I have vended at many events up and down the east coast, participated in a Miami Art Basel event, have Creative Directed for a number of Music and Visual Artists from Savannah and Atlanta Ga, taught private paint classes, had my art displayed and for sale in local businesses.
Currently, I am accepting commissions for Graphic Design work and Custom Paintings. As a Graphic Designer I develop logos, label designs, fliers, posters, illustrations, brand identities, assist in web design, and provide poster prints up to 36″x36″. As a painter, I enjoy fulfilling portrait and floral commissions. My work tends to be full of bold strokes, vibrant colors, at times foliage, and symbolism. I draw inspiration from artists such as Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Olivia be Nguyen. I believe my attention to detail, honesty and respect for my clients, and ability to walk them through the process sets me apart from other designers.

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

The most rewarding aspect of being and artist and designer is the emotional and physical impact my work can make on someone’s life. As an art teacher, the eureka moments on the face of my students are priceless. They may be struggling to communicate or express themselves or an idea. My aid sometimes help them navigate a problem.
As a painter, clients can create attachments to my pieces. They may realize others may have empathy for a moment of time in their life. They no longer feel alone in an emotion.
As a designer I give businesses hope and aid in their development and progress. We at times don’t realize how important a logo, business identity, or website may be in making a business memorable. Especially when the success of the business determines and individual’s success in life.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

My audience began as friends and family. At events I would then network with the other local businesses, encourage patrons visiting my booth to follow me, and make displays and cards with my handles and distribute them to any one who will take them. While visiting local small businesses I ask if anyone would mind me leaving my cards or art. I encourage followers and clients to recommend me by creating raffles and savings promotions. Never be afraid of speaking on what you do. I have come to learn that businesses and numbers thrive when you stay true to yourself rather than trends and maintain a passion for what you do.

Contact Info:

• Website: tiffanyskyers.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatiffartistry/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatiffartistry/