Today we’d like to introduce you to Blyss Macias.
Blyss, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I believe every person is an artist by nature, and that it comes out in different capacities. My parents did a great job of pulling creativity and artistry out of me and my two sisters. We all grew up heavily influenced by music, design and expression. My dad is a musician who taught us about every genre and instrument. My mom taught us how to draw before she taught us how to write, and everything else from makeup to interior design. They helped us discover how each of us were created, what we identified with, as well as how we communicated.
We were also exposed to a lot of different cities and environments throughout our upbringing, which always changed the flavor of life, what we saw around us. Although changing schools and moving a lot was hard at the time, I think it set me up to be comfortable and adaptable in different social settings as an adult. I also think it added to my creativity and led to a desire for diversity. So art and making things our own has always been very important to us. I write, and paint as a creative outlet, but my career has pushed my artistic abilities into a lifestyle. I stumbled into cosmetology in high school, where I had the opportunity to get my license quicker than usual and build on this trade. I had to provide for myself early on so that encouraged the creative/hustle factor. But I also believe that when there is margin for hard work and discipline it actually opens the door for higher levels of out of the box creativity. Levels that you wouldn’t be able to reach without the hard ground work. I’ve had different seasons where I focused on one thing or another; men’s hair, versus color, or business. Eventually, surrounded by the right people, I was able to start my own business and open a salon. Being in the beauty industry has brought artistry into everything; technique, fashion, style, photoshoots, marketing, and even down to the partnerships I am a part of.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
Cosmetologists learn, practice, and resource themselves a great deal to give their guests what is necessary. Aside from the actual service, everything from the atmosphere to the personal interaction is worked at with an immense amount of passion and we business owners take a lot of pride in that.
But personally one of the attitudes that was instilled in me as a child was that, you are already a work of art, set up to do great things, and that life is just about bringing those gifts, talents, destinies, etc. out of you. That is definitely one of the things I keep in mind while I’m working with people. It’s not about me changing or covering who my guests are, it’s about me helping them discover, and be more confident with who they are. People are my art, plain and simple. Every new look or technique, and relationship formed. People are masterpieces and I hope that they walk away feeling like that and knowing that about themselves. The message that I’m bringing in a business with the name “The Industry”, is that the beauty industry isn’t wrapped up in a new product or new trend. The Industry is about you, the way you were designed and created, your uniqueness, and the type of beauty that you bring to the table.
In your view, what is the biggest issue artists have to deal with?
One, I think would be business. Most of us are taught that imagination and creativity have no place in the business world. We’re also told, that artists are not stable or smart. Which is all a lie. Any good business is sustained on growth and innovation. Any new product, new system, or new structure is in essence creating something new. I think the business mind needs to not be afraid of being creative, and that the creative artist needs to not be afraid of learning the skills of business so that their art can be a lifestyle. Professionality, hard work, and discipline paired with your passion or craft is what makes it into something greater, and what turns it into mastery.
Another challenge I see in a lot of artists is isolation. Because we have the fear of being misunderstood, and maybe even trying to better understand ourselves, we tend to hide in an attempt to dig deeper into ourselves. Which in turn shuts us down and drives us crazy. Artists need community, we need feedback, and new life in our environment for inspiration. I’ve found that my most creative and profound works of art, whether that be writing, speaking, or formulation for a client have come out of working with more people.
In a place where people are either inspiring or challenging me or even just the acceptance of community allowing me to be my best self, brings about something you just can’t do alone. In reality art is meant to better humanity, its meant to drive us to higher thinking and understanding, our art, whatever medium or craft should be motivated for others. It’s in serving others that we truly find out who we are, and what we’re really capable of.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
My work is done through my salon, The Industry, and displayed on my website or social media. I also partner with amazing local photographers, Ernie and Fiona photography. My work feeds into theirs, and vice-versa. The art is in the whole thing; beginning in the consultation, to formulation or design, down to the final look you walk away with or the images created. Between the salon, portraiture, weddings or creative concepts my art is everywhere The Industry goes, on anyone I get to work with. Booking a service with us allows you to experience the art we design, as well as support the creative business. Together, we’ve also developed a creative campaign to raise money and bring awareness to human trafficking through art. You can donate to that because which brings awareness, and funds safe-houses for those rescued.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1555 Camino del mar
Unit 203
Del Mar, CA 92014 - Website: www.theindustrydelmar.com
- Phone: 7608095988
- Email: hello@theindustrydelmar.com
- Instagram: theindustrydelmar
- Facebook: theindustrydelmar
- Other: http://www.a21.org/fundraising/fiona-padaon/ernie-and-fiona-photography?permcode=fiona-padaon%2Fernie-and-fiona-photography&site=true
Image Credit:
Ernie and Fiona Photography
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