Kiss my SPAZ!

"I have honestly always been 'different', from my days as a young lad to even now, of course."

I am SPAZ. However my government name is Marcus and I am an artist, graphic designer, photographer, alien. I freelance all things art. From paintings to digital pieces to photography. I also work a regular 9 to 5 as a manager in training until I find that job in my career field that allows me to be me. 

How would you best describe your style in one word? 

Eclectic. I live to be unique. From the way I look, to how I respond and create. I pull inspiration from kings such as Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, taking bold colors to make statements.

When did you realize you were 'different'?

I have honestly always been 'different', from my days as a young lad to even now, of course. I started experimenting with my looks around my last year in high school and first year of college. I didn't fully tap into my individuality until I enrolled at the Art Institute where I graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. It was there when I even fully embraced who I was as an artist and where SPAZ was fully brought to life. 

What words of advice would you have for anyone who may be struggling with self-acceptance?

To let your doubts, fears, and also the opinions of others be fuel to your individual fire. Live for yourself.  It may sound a little cliche but it's 'bible'. The moment you start accepting who you are, no other opinion from anyone else will matter. I grew up with my own family not understanding me and also having random naysayers on the street express their opinions to me, until one day I told myself enough is enough. All it took was that last opinion for me to realize I make me happiest. To this day, I still deal with negativity and misunderstanding but all it takes is that one person to hit me up saying "you inspire me to be different" and that makes it all worth it.

Tell us how we can find SPAZ!

You can find me on Instagram @kissmyspaz and you can also peep my artwork @designdestroyspaz . I'm also on Snapchat where I act a fool from time @popdropspaz [laughing]. Feel free to drop me an email about anything too at marcusaobryant@gmail.com.