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

Hi Teia, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
It sounds cliche but no risk no reward. I believe heavily in taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone. Sometimes only then you can see results

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I take pride in my art because I think outside the box with the use of extravagant colors and my application of paint, sometimes splattering my backgrounds such as Jackson pollock or using weird patterns. It was not easy to get where i am nor will it be easy to get where I want to be. There are always challenges in every aspect of a career choice especially one as a creative, there’s doubt in yourself , some months are better than others and sometimes you want to straight up give up. I’ve overcame these challenges by realizing that nothing will come unless you keep going. Today is not tomorrow and yesterday is not today, every day will be different and results will vary but unless you keep going you’ll never know if you’ll achieve that goal only you can see

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. 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.
I’m currently based in the Virgin Islands , Tortola. One of my favorite spots on this island is a place called “The Attic”. There’s great entertainment, drinks and not to mention it’s a hang out where you can preview some of my latest paintings on the wall ! The bartender Ray Ray is very welcoming and does a great job at making you feel like you never want to leave !

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My mother for sure. She’s always encouraged me in all areas of my life. She’s the one who taught me to take risks and how to maneuver in this crazy world. I’ve witnessed how she built her own success from the ground up and have took notes on how to replicate it within my own interest field

Website: Www.GrimArt.org

Instagram: Grimm.reefer

Facebook: Teia Queen

Youtube: GrimReefer

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