An Interview With Lynette May
Interview: Daniel Lim
ABC: Tell us a little about Lynette May
LM: I’ve always had an interest in art, even as a small child I was attracted to expression through creativity. Now at age 33, still holding strong to my passion for art, I have managed to place emphasis on developing skills as a painter, sculptor, seamstress and jewelry maker. Being a single mother, I find it even more important to succeed and let my son see that you really can do what you’re passionate about in life, it just takes persistence and work.
ABC: Were you formally trained as an artist?
LM: I was never a fan of art school and was fortunate enough to have great programs in my High School that taught me a lot. Also, having other friends who are artists has really helped me out.
ABC: What was the worst crit you received as an artist? How did you cope?
LM: I had a customer tell me once that she hated her order and was brutal in wording her feelings on it. I took it kind of harshly, since it’s the only time I’ve ever had a person complain. However, I took her criticism in and made sure to consider her feedback in my future works. It’s hard at times taking criticism when it’s about something you worked hard at, but we all need feedback in order to grow.
ABC: How did you start promoting your work?
LM: Actually, I started selling my artwork when I was still in school, both at school and on eBay. My first painting from eBay was purchased by a New York bank employee. She later told me she hung the piece in the employee area of the bank to share it with everyone…talk about proud moment!
ABC: Please tell us about your Hey Killah project.
LM: Hey Killah was picked up after having issues with my host for Bleu-Lulu. My last shop had more of a variety, but I wanted something to help me hone in on my work more so than my consignment pieces from others. I’m currently making changes to the shop and am working on getting one of my best sellers mass-produced. I have great things in store for Hey Killah and hope to start picking up more art shows under that company name.
ABC: What is the most important thing in your life?
LM: That’s simple…my son. He’s hands down the best thing to ever happen to me. He’s a great source of inspiration on a daily basis and I want nothing more than to make him proud.
ABC: Whats in the near future for Lynette May?
LM: M&M… M = moving in September to California & M = getting married. Great things.
ABC: What would you like to say to the ABC community?
LM: In the short time that we have to make a difference, I have to say…live out your dreams, never allow anyone to tell you it can’t be done.
Websites:
www.heykillah.bigcartel.com
www.randomhouse.etsy.com
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