Today we’d like to introduce you to Trevor Lucas.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My art was created out of a necessity to escape my circumstances. I grew up in an abusive household and my mother died when I was 12. We were putting up an antenna next to our home and it fell over and hit a power line. She was electrocuted and passed away immediately. I was left with my stepfather, who at the time was not only verbally and physically abusive but he also had a drug problem that I eventually picked up as well.
I used to watch an artist named Bob Ross on PBS. He was a white guy with an Afro who had a calming way of speaking to the viewer as he created beautiful scenes of landscape on a canvas. In watching this, my biggest takeaway was that this man literally creates new environments for himself. He was able to escape to calming peaceful getaways without leaving the living room; simply by using a little paint and imagination. Knowing my circumstances weren’t the most ideal, and as a 12-year-old child I knew I didn’t have a means to just leave; that seemed like a getaway I could accomplish.
So in an effort to save myself, I began drawing on anything I could get my hands on. I also stole paint cans and began painting graffiti on trains and buildings as well. Drugs were a temporary fix but art was my greatest and most helpful escape. It was a safe place of peace and expression of my deepest conversations without having to find the words. Little did I know God would use this gift birthed out of pain to save my life and create a career beyond my wildest dreams.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road definitely hasn’t been a smooth one but I think I prefer it that way. Rough times and pressure build character and make us stronger. They say pressure bust pipes but what they don’t often explain is pressure is also what creates diamonds. In the gym, you can’t build muscle without pressure. It’s a huge part of the growth process. It also helps you learn to appreciate the good in life and protect what you’ve earned. You don’t take things for granted when you had to work hard for it. You understand the value of the journey. I’ve had quite a few struggles along the way but I’ll just speak broadly to the mindset I’ve gained of overcoming obstacles when it comes to my career.
My personal life issues made me want more for myself. Seeing how bad life can get made me want to strive to see what greatness looks like. I’ve tried many approaches to having my own business and failed at some. The failures didn’t bring fear or embarrassment to try again.
People seen me fall in the past so I was able to shake the concerns about that because the greatest response to a public fall is allowing them to see you get up and get it right. It’s a confidence and faith builder for you and a lesson and inspiration for them. I think getting over struggles is all about perspective. You’re either a victim or a victor. I refuse to ever play the victim. Hardship is part of the game. You step on the field, you better expect to get hit. The objective is getting up, getting in the huddle with your team, and coming up with a better strategy to win. Life’s hard but I work to be harder. I choose to have a warrior spirit in all I do and with God as my guide I’ll always be victorious. May not always feel good in the process and may not always look like you expected but the results will always be a success. His version of success over my life is directly connected to purpose and not prosperity alone. Understanding this, I don’t chase bags… I chase my full potential and the money and everything else chases me.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a graffiti artist turned muralist. I am also an illustrator of 36 children’s books and a graphic designer. I’ve branded many businesses and have been known to be a great curator and content creator as well. I specialize in creative expression of all kinds but what I’m most proud of in all of this is that I specialize specifically in sending positive and progressive messages to the World through my artistry. I intentionally use all my gifts to uplift.
I say all the time that God’s gift to us is or talent and the gift we give back is what we do with it. I refuse to use it for anything other than good.
We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
Most think I’m the life of the party and a huge people person but in all honesty, I’m more of an introvert. I can only deal in the public for so long before I need a social recharge. I’d much rather be out of the way, alone with my family at home. But God has me on an assignment that pulls me out of my comfort zone and I’m alright with that.
Contact Info:
- Website: anomalyartstudio.com
- Instagram: @anomaly_art_studio
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DRIVEANDAMBITION
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqQKGqe8fkkvIrvx8jxb3mWVHoMNF_tPP
Image Credits
Photography by Nate Brown of Made by Kap media
