![]() ![]() It was intense but very rewarding in the long run and left me very prepared for a career in creative. I went to UNT in the Communication Design program which is basically the Crossfit Bootcamp of design education. With a career spanning from the Philippines to Shanghai, Lance specializes in creative marketing, branding, and design. I had a great education which built the foundation for my illustration and design career. Elevate your brand with Lance Francisco, an award-winning art director and designer. Who else deserves some credit and recognition? ![]() The current go-to’s (which do change frequently) are Xaman, which has a small dining room in the back for dinner service (don’t skip out on the Boar ribs), and The Charles (stick to the appetizers, it’s the best way to dine) Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc. Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. ![]() Flexibility and adaptability have been my greatest selling point of my career. While I have my own distinct style and my work has a thread of continuity, I enjoy being able to produce many styles of illustration which make me a more desirable candidate for clients who need diverse end products but would love to consolidate their contractors for ease of management. Myself– I like to see the big picture and say over a month or a year am I netting out to a balanced life? Some weeks might be hard, some might be leisurely, but if I’m providing myself a sustainable work flow and giving myself enough r&r that I won’t burn out, I call it a success.Īlright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally? I think many people see the work/life balance on a day-to-day scale, which for some people might be the right answer. In a way this cycle of inspiration and production creates a self-sustaining model for me to take time and to put hours in. I am a go-go-go type of person so I can easily get led down this path, but I’ve often found that the more I take time for myself–travel, leisure, etc., the more inspired I become and my ability to produce quality work increases sharply. Creatives are often told that since we enjoy our industry that we should be more likely to work long days and eat, breathe, and sleep our field. Work/Life balance is a big buzz word in today’s society, which is an important talking point as people navigate how to approach the 2021 version of a working life. Hi Lance, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance? Appearing in local media, on community panels, as a podcast guest, and an invited lecturer, Smith emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one’s intuition as a tool for artistic expression.We had the good fortune of connecting with Lance Trachier and we’ve shared our conversation below. Smith has been awarded two residencies at the Arquetopia Foundation International Artist Residency program most recently as a part of their Mentorship Program in Puebla, Mexico.Īs one of the Community Artist-in-Residence at The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, Teaching Artist with the Sprat Program in Partnership with Core Academy, and as a volunteer with Las Vegas’ LGBTQIA Center, Smith has created art programming, taught classes, and facilitated workshops aimed at extending creative activity beyond the formal artistic community. Smith has been featured in multiple local and national group exhibits as well as solo exhibitions past and forthcoming. Smith is the Director of the Rogers Art Loft. Their work often explores themes of loss, distortion, and liberatory practices. Smith is a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator, and teacher based in Las Vegas, NV. ![]()
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