Tim Thayer shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Tim, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
This question made me smile. Today, and for the last several years the first 90 minutes or even 120 minutes is having coffee and eating breakfast. It’s hard to explain exactly where the time goes – but the smile comes in from the contrast to way-back-when during high school. Basically back then I could get up 20 minutes before school started, eat breakfast, make lunch and get to school on time.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
As a painter/art creator I make work that aims to achieve flow. I don’t start with sketches or even narrative ideas but rather just start creating…letting the shapes and colors dictate where to go next. What makes it interesting/special/unique? This is basically a strong point of the work – creating something that has never existed before but trying to find a balance, flow and visual understanding – that is, it makes sense on some internal mechanisms for myself and hopefully others.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who taught you the most about work?
My Professor at San Jose State University (California) Rupert Garcia showed the importance to taking the work seriously.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Not so much gave up but rather changed direction. I had been creating paintings in my somewhat random technique for many years and then in 2000 I switch gears and worked exclusively on a cartoon strip. I went back to painting around 2014.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What’s a belief you used to hold tightly but now think was naive or wrong?
The idea that people have innate talent and that is extremely important to their success Yes, people do have innate talent but regardless it is dedicated work that makes the difference
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Stop exercising, stop eating healthy. These things take time that I could be doing other things. Now I’d still be active and eat good food because I want to – versus doing it for greater health.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://timthayer.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otterjet
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothythayer/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066646774796
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyebuzz22
Image Credits
Tim Thayer
