Today we’d like to introduce you to Tyler Warren.
Hi Tyler, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, let’s briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
I have always been creative in some fashion, and sketching is a rekindled passion that has been tucked away for many years. I have been in the architectural and construction fields all of my life and it wasn’t until recently, when my younger brother passed away, that I brought sketching back into the forefront; I suppose the desire to seek solitude as I grieved payed a big part. I took a quick refresher course, online, to review some basics, learn new methods and then dove straight into finding my style and niche. Although I am constantly learning new techniques and developing fresh ideas, urban sketching is my comfort zone because architecture and construction come easily to me. I have dabbled with animal portraits here and there; some are good enough to frame I suppose, but I believe that I excel at architectural elements because I understand how it all fits together in the real world. That understanding allows me to add special elements and details, if needed, to my compositions that give additional character, or sometimes humor, to ordinary things. I feel it’s the little details that add so much.
Please talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned. Has it been easy or smooth in retrospect?
With this being a newly rekindled passion, I have only just begun to face challenges. Eventually, I want this to be something that I can do full-time and that takes persistence and time. As with any new startup, the struggles are to come – but I enjoy this so much that I am willing to endure those phases. As petty as this may sound, a recent challenge was a casacature I was doing for the third time because I couldn’t get it exactly how I wanted; just when I thought it was there, it was brought to my attention that I had the address wrong! Luckily, there are methods to “white out” mistakes in the art world. I have attempted to produce my work digitally like all these new, up-and-comers, however, it is too easy to become reliant on the “undo” button. With pen and markers, once it hits the paper, it’s there to deal with, a challenge that enhances the project sometimes and other times? …Well, when all the colors mix to gray, you start over. The biggest obstacle in this field is getting discovered and staying relevant; if there is one thing that I have learned over the years, it’s consistency and commitment do eventually pay off and that’s what I hope this chapter of my life will bring.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am in the kickstart stage of my creative career. My wife and I had a personalization shop in the past, and most of North Myrtle Beach probably has something stickered or embroidered in our shop, which, unfortunately, has closed but, our creativity has not closed, and for those with an ounce of creativity, you know that the mind never stops. Eventually, I want to expand my “Whiskey Swamp Creations” name with, not only my “casacatures”, but logo creation, book illustration and a sprinkle of some custom woodworking, another passion I have; that’s my goal anyway. I’m proud of what I have done in my life – and this new venture truly is the next chapter as I continue to fine-tune my style, humor, and ability to find the beauty in ordinary things that set me apart from others.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
There have been many, along the way, that have contributed to shaping me; in high school, Dave McNeil, a teacher, made me aware of my architectural drafting talents. In college, my architectural sketching professor at Arizona State University taught me to sketch not only what you see but what you feel others need to see. Most recently, Albert Kiefer, an instructor on Domestika.org, made me realize there is no character in straight lines, something that I still struggle with because the architectural side of me still wants to use a straight edge. Albert also has a unique color-blending technique that I still strive to mimic. His work is like no other, and he encourages us to borrow ideas from others to add to our knowledge base – not copy, but to pay more attention to what other artists do and incorporate into developing our style. And finally, my wife, Tamara, who is always encouraging and assists in the criticism department from time to time – something that helps me achieve better results – shaping my style.
Pricing:
- All pricing is negotiated prior.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.whiskeyswamp.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casacatures
- Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/WhiskeySwampCreations
