Meet Christopher Limeres | Artist & Designer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Christopher Limeres and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Christopher, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?
I think this question is the most important of all, especially when creating a legacy for yourself as a creator that releases works of ingenuity to the public eye. We often get tied into our own lane and forget what audience our business is made for, and this is very relevant when starting out right. Like, what community am I targeting? What ideas and products will lead to profit? and therefore increase notoriety. I honestly think these thoughts should be dissected before you make the move to launch or otherwise consider the idea of creating a shop or being a vendor. I would have to say that the main way my business aids the community around me is that my clothing line uses a lot of recycled fabric found in thrift stores and local markets in Colorado, and this allows my clothing products to be more accessible to certain groups that prefer budgeting for thread-based items. while at the same time having professional high-quality graphics on them with contextual meaning. And in terms of helping the community, I think my brand raises awareness of the level of integrity and time it takes to produce something from the heart and put it onto clothes so that a customer will look good and feel good. I see my clothing line educating customers that are interested in the pop culture subjects and icons that my clothes showcase, and one day I would like to use that money from the sale revenue to purchase aid and relief for those in need overseas and locally. I want to take my work beyond just gallery showcases and advertising. I want to unify and bring artists together through clothing design and discussion. I imagine a customer wanting to learn more about this subject that I’m focused on then gazing at the imagery on the clothing and wanting to decipher and unpack what’s in front of them.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I always shy away from this question of “what sets me apart from others.” I feel like there’s always another creator who’s pushing the veil of what’s possible in the art field, so how do we know if what we do sets us apart from others? But I’ll give credit to myself and say that with the recent art pieces I’ve been using software to bring my digital paintings to life, I have found a way to bring more immersion to my art as a whole, giving it motion, emotion, and sound, although it has been trial and error making these. It’s satisfying and rewarding at the same time to create cool sequences from movies, shows, and clips. To get to where I am professionally, I needed more than practice and observation. I needed mentoring and creative trials, such as experimenting with different art software or styles, going from simplistic linework to color studies Immersing myself in the outdoors and looking at the shades and tones while tapping into the little things taught me to look at the bigger picture, and that took years and lots of self-discipline. I went from a very traditional art space to using digital software and technology, and I ran into many problems transitioning over because I rushed the process and didn’t research. I think analyzing what you want out of a situation helps, and that helped me overcome the unrealistic approach I had at the time to the moment. I got to where I am through being in an artistic educational environment and growing up with only paper and some sketching materials for the most part, but also by learning from other creatives! What I want the world to know about me and my brand is that the mistakes and errors I made all led me to create my brand and that sometimes failures are intentions from the universe, pushing you away from the tide and moving you to calmer waters where you belong. And finally, a closing statement I’d like to make is that I’d like my business to encourage the idea of bringing more artists together through marketing ads and promo I would love to unite all kinds of artists from different backgrounds and hopefully have a collaboration with my business products and their own styles. To me, when a customer buys that product, they can understand that my brand went through a creative transformation of ideas and concepts from a vast group of content creators, and that will give them more options or different clothing products to choose from. Even though this idea is a dream in the making, I feel like this would be a good example of how I can inform the customers of my personal brand history more. Color, text, and proportion will be available in my shop, giving fans and newcomers more widespread inventory options which is a huge benefit.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
You know, I don’t get out as much anymore. I’m pretty honed in on my studio sessions producing products and art pieces, but when I can get out of my cave, I like to adventure towards places with incredible natural scenery The red rocks near the amphitheater are some of the most visually appealing places to gaze at, with the grasslands and desert red sands complementing each other. If I had a friend in town, I would definitely take them there to see the sights and behold the music and art culture in this state. I think the sand dunes in Colorado are a sight to behold next to the red rock area. Setting foot out there into the arid plains and sand was mesmerizing, and when I had a friend to tag along with, that trip to the park was definitely on our itinerary. In terms of food spots, I’m definitely leaning more towards fried chicken, so I would take them to either Chicken Rebel in Denver or Raising Canes It’s kind of a toss between both of them, but damn you can’t forget about the fish and chips restaurant right off of Sloans Lake in Wheat Ridge. Fantastic restaurant. My friend and I would then go to a bar called Little Machine, which has the best brewed beers in the state, and to top that off, they have random shows on loop on big screens and interesting people that pop in every time. To me, this is what makes a good trip, giving a friend a good overview of the state through the taste of food and scenery. And lastly, in terms of exciting people, it doesn’t end with bars. You can find them in just about every nook and cranny. My favorite place to meet them is at art shows, concerts, gun ranges, and hostels. All these places have one thing in common. They bring in travelers and people who share a vision of connecting and exchanging ideas through conversation. I think that’s not only important but it allows a friend visiting this state to see that the Colorado culture is not only big in events but also through socialization!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Yes, absolutely. I always love to pay homage and respect to those around me. I would have to say that what got me to the current lane I’m in now is definitely due to attending Waldorf schools and being taught by an amazing and educated teacher, Mr. Crawford. This man believed in me. He not only influenced different art techniques that I still use today, but pushed me to try new artistic approaches through a variety of mediums and practices. He also taught me and many others that art isn’t just applied to history and the world around us; it’s more than just a gesture or something we see; it’s quite literally life itself. Art is essential in our everyday lives. It’s all around us, from the curve of a line to an angle in a letter or number. When we speak or create an idea, we are harnessing imaginative energy to form something. That’s almost what life is, right? Using concepts or ideas to further ourselves and the space around us, creating moments that define our lives. That’s the key. During my time enrolled at Winterberry Charter School in Anchorage, Alaska, we were instructed to observe our surroundings, look at the shades of color, light, and shapes in the world, and apply them to the main lessons in our school courses. One class in particular, our symmetry course, focused on this approach. We looked at how shapes interacted with one another through rhythm and form. It was really unique. Leaving that place, I learned that Mr. Crawford wanted us to do anything in our power to bring those skillsets and perspectives into the world to break out of a mediocre society and bring our gifts to life. And at the age of 17, I realized I would do whatever it took to excel beyond normalcy. And I owe it to my middle school teacher, Mr. Crawford, for encouraging and mentoring me on my journey forward into the modern world. Because of him, I looked at the world more in depth while trying to experience the little moments of what makes ingenuity so essential for all, not just artists.

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