Thank You Ink Creator Spotlight: Tay on the Move

So I’m starting this thing where I interview creative people and blog about it.

GENIUS, RIGHT?!

Reading stories about what motivates people to pursue their passion moves me. They inspire my own creativity, which is why I document these interviews. People are made to live in community, to connect with others around us. And what a perfect time to do just that…I mean, we have access to the Internet. 😉

I recently interviewed artist/interior designer/traveller (and rock star, am I right?!) Syeda Tayyeba (Tay) from Tay On The Move about her passion and how her travels and creative process has influenced her life.

Random fact: “I love looking at and buying kitchen appliances!”

She said, “Being creative has been a fun outlet for me. When I was little, I was always drawing, coloring or painting just for fun. In my adult life, it’s something I do to relax and to escape the responsibilities of adulthood for a little while.”

Amen, I am all about escaping adulthood for a bit every now and then.

Not only does Tay escape figuratively using art, she also literally travels the world to experience different cultures and gain new perspective (I feel like I need to get her autograph, haha). “In terms of travel,” she said, “I think that just runs in my blood. My father is a Muslim Missionary so I have moved around most of my life. I was born in Sierra Leone, Africa, after which I lived in Pakistan and then finally, the United States. And even within the US, I’ve lived in Texas, Maryland, California and Illinois.”

WOW. So many places, I love it.

HIKING TAY — Tay hiking at the Indiana Dunes National Park (take me there now please!)

Inspiration can come from so many different people, experiences, etc. When I asked Tay what/who her inspiration was, she said, “I think my creativity comes from my mom. When I was little, I used to watch her sew and knit. She enjoyed those things a lot and always encouraged me to get into such things as well.”

The cool thing about art is it allows a response, and because that is true, it is safe to say that art communicates. When I asked Tay what she wants to communicate through her art and travels, she said, “I try to keep my artwork clean and simple (as you can see with

HAPPINESS TAY — Check out Tay’s Etsy shop (link below).

the designs in my shop); therefore, I want to show people that you can find beauty in the simple things. I think often times people think they need to learn how to draw or paint to be considered an artist. I used to think that too. But honestly, it’s more than that and that’s what I want to communicate.”

I always leave these interviews feeling so inspired and encouraged! Thank you, Tay, for allowing us to know you better! You are truly talented and I cannot wait to see the great things you will get to be a part of.

Here are some links to Tay’s work and travels (check out her tea party she just did-WOW):

Website: www.tayonthemove.com/

Tea Party: http://tayonthemove.com/index.php/2017/02/27/diy-tea-party/

Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/tayonthemove

And here are my Made By Lindsey Links: