stickipictures
Lukas Therien
Worcester, MA
What type of Artist/Maker are you?
I make both physical and digital work, with a focus on clean lines and simple text.
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How did you get started making/designing/etc?
Just kind of evolved over the years as I explored different styles of art through outlets like instagram, finding what really worked best for me.
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How long have you been selling your art/designing/etc?
I started taking it seriously about 2 or 3 years ago.
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Is making art a full time gig for you or a side hustle?
At the moment a side hustle, but I'd love to one day make it my full time.
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Why are you a maker? What drives you to continue making?
Cause it's fun. I don't like to overcomplicate art or add heavy meaning to anything. I just like to enjoy the process and the opportunities that have been presented because of my art.
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What is your favorite thing that you've created and sold at Worcester Wares?
It's tough but I'd probably say my Woo Hands design
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Do you make/sell other products that aren't sold at Worcester Wares? If so, tell us about what you make.
I make a lot of stickers mostly, but also take commissions and have some originals/prints that have been for sale.
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What is your maker process like?
I've never been one for routine so it varies quite a bit depending on what I'm making, but it usually involves putting on some good music and having some tea, seltzer or kombucha to sip on.
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Any upcoming products, projects, events, or goals for 2019?
Really wanna start making some larger original pieces and just keep on pushing myself to make/try new things with my artwork. Having more discipline when it comes to creating content more frequently would also be nice.
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If you could give advice to someone thinking about pursuing your type of craft what would you tell them?
Don't overcomplicate it. If it's not fun, don't do it.
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Tell us a weird/random/fun fact about yourself!
My favorite color has changed about 7 times in my life.
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What is your connection to the city of Worcester? (Live here? Work here? Grew up here? etc)
Born and raised BABY!
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One thing you LOVE about the city of Worcester.
The sense of camaraderie. For the most part everyone's here to see each other succeed.
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One change you'd like to see in Worcester.
A stronger social media presence with event marketing. I always find out about cool stuff last minute. But that's probably more on me. DM me cool events everyone
Worcester Favorites
Favorite Worcester place to hangout:
Dive Bar. Duh!
Favorite Worcester place to get inspired:
I get inspired by conversations much more than locations. So anywhere there's a bunch of creative or supportive people really.
Favorite Worcester historic spot:
I was never good with history.
Favorite Worcester food:
Target in the Lincoln plaza sells the best Lara Bars. Steam Cafe also has some killer smoothie bowls!
Favorite Worcester coffee:
I don't drink coffee, so I'm just gonna say Bean Counter has some great GF cookies
Favorite Worcester spot for drinks:
Dive bar, or the Pint
Favorite Worcester event:
POW! WOW! Worcester