We were lucky to catch up with Zeid Salfiti recently and have shared our conversation below.
Zeid, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?
Ahhhh, I’m sure this question is a deep one in every artists mind. Should I be doing this? The answer is, there is nothing else that you can do but create. Whatever it takes, in whatever circumstance creating is always the thing that makes me feel most like myself :)
I’ve explored many jobs and careers and actually I still do, because I feel like they give me a sense of balance within the world. Although I also know when I go back home and paint or play music it makes me content and happy. Almost as if the universe is rewarding me for fulfilling my purpose.
Zeid, 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?
My name is Zeid, I’m an artist from Jordan. Currently located in NC, Charlotte. I’m a huge fan of all creative fields and creating in new and exciting places. I also make weird music, spend most of my time outdoors and love cooking for my friends and family!
My ultimate goal is to create work and experiences that connects people with their loving imaginative nature. If my work promotes self growth and positivity in anyway then it’s a blessing for me.
I currently work as a freelancer within the gaming industry as a game artist, that is someone who paints and creates backgrounds, props, characters and much more! Working as a freelancer I get to work on many different projects with different styles, stories and people! That’s perfect for me because I love exploring many styles.
At the same time I’m starting my own business as an independent artist where I sell my work online and in galleries. I also sell online resources and tutorials. This allows me to have more creative freedom with my art while creating a community of likeminded creatives who want to grow!
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
The people are always the most rewarding! The ones I collaborate with, the fans of my work and the ones I get to connect and talk to. My favorite specific moment is when I connect with a person about my art and we start creating together in some way!
How did you build your audience on social media?
The social media and the regular world is full and very abundant. All you need to is put your work out there, I don’t mean one measly time I mean all the time. Change your perspective on the fact that each post needs to be good and what not. Focus on being yourself and putting yourself out there consistently and with discipline.
Enjoy showing everyone who you really are :)
Contact Info:
- Website: https://zeidsalfiti.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeidsalfitiart/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeidsalfiti/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/salfiti_zeid
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCALXTg6GIU1iqmgSDrL3Hig
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeidsalfiti