Lindsay Smith shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Lindsay, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Creating always does this for me which is such a blessing and a curse because there’s just not enough time in the day but it feels so good!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Howdy, I’m a local painter who grew up in south Austin. I’ve lived here my whole life and can’t remember a time when I wasn’t making art. I’ve had many inspirations, but the one that has really outlasted the rest is the big bright skies of Texas. I’m really just such a sucker for the big clouds and the bright sunsets and the way golden hour makes everything look magical.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
The answer here has to be my teachers…so many teachers, From the art teachers when I was younger who encouraged me to create even when I was so intensely obstinate to the college professors who taught me to think outside the box while remaining inclusive and open. I feel as though my teachers have truly had the patience with me to bring out the best in me well before I could see it in myself.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering through addiction and alcoholism has taught me that the greatest purpose in life is to be of service to the world around me without expectations. I truly believe that that is the meaning of life. Whether that means picking up litter, being kind to animals, or helping another alcoholic, practicing *unconditional* love is the highest good, even though its certainly easier said than done, and by no means do I do it as often as I should, I think it is a purpose that I could have only learned through pain.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
Hahaha, veganism for sure. It’s funny because people really don’t like that I’m vegan, they take my choices around that personally and are afraid that I’m going to shame them or attack them or something. Ironically, their defensiveness often shows up as shaming me for being vegan. I’ve never tried to convert anyone in my life. It’s important to me and for me to practice, everyone else can do what feels right for them.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What light inside you have you been dimming?
I think what I like about making art is that its very easy to express myself without feeling corny. However, I want to be more loving and positive verbally to people and I get nervous about what people could attach to that or how they may judge me. Thats something I want to get better at, is building others up, unabashedly,
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @lindsaylasersmith
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-smith-203643231/
Image Credits
Shadow and Light Bar
Highland Collective
Strip Waxing Studio
