Conversations with the Inspiring Tori Price

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tori Price.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Tori. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Creating art has always been a big part of my life. Ever since I was little girl, I’ve loved the feeling that the creative process gives me– time slows down, and I get lost in another world. I’ve always been drawn to vibrant colors, nature, and observing the world around me in a very thoughtful way. I remember asking myself existential questions when I was very young, and the way that I interact with and think about the world has informed my art throughout the years.

Growing up, I was always told I had artistic talent. Friends asked me to draw things for them in elementary and middle school, teachers asked me why I wasn’t in AP Art in high school, and art professors in college asked me why I wasn’t an art major. It wasn’t until after I graduated college that I got into painting. I was managing a children’s art studio and played with some leftover paint from a class I had taught, and the feeling that painting gave me was magical, wondrous, light, and free. I was hooked.

It didn’t take long until I began selling my work and diving into my entrepreneurial journey. I’ve been in business for four years, and today I’m actually at a point where I’m starting over in many ways. I just moved to Denver a little over two months ago after starting and growing my business in Atlanta. I’m really looking forward to this chapter in my life and business, and I can’t wait to see how everything evolves in a new place!

Has it been a smooth road?
Being a small business owner has definitely given me some challenges to grow through. I’ve been through very high highs, very low lows, and everything in between. When you turn a dream, passion, or calling into a business, there’s a fine line between work and personal, so it’s bound to get a little messy. If I were to give my younger self advice, I would say:

1. Don’t be too hard on yourself. There’s no need to rush the process, force the process, or get down on yourself when things don’t go as planned or as hoped. Just take your time, do the best that you can, keep moving forward, and love yourself through it all.

2. Seek out and maintain a community of like-minded individuals who are on a similar path. They will understand your woes, give you support, cheer you on and celebrate your wins with you, and give sound advice when you need to bounce ideas off of someone or have a brainstorming session. They will help you in more ways than you can imagine, and you’ll have the opportunity to do the same for them.

3. Don’t lose the magic. Keep your “why” at the forefront of your mind. Remember why you started this journey and why you believe that it will make the world a better place. This will propel you forward when you’re feeling inspired, and it will lift you up when times get tough. Take a day to do the fun, creative things that help you connect with your “why” if you’re feeling bogged down by the not-so-fun-but-necessary things.

4. Take care of yourself. The hustle life isn’t necessary to be successful. Yes, you will put in infinite hours to get where you want to be, but there’s no need to run yourself into the ground in the process. If there’s no you, there’s no business. You’ll feel way more inspired when you get enough sleep, exercise, and mental clarity. Keep a healthy work/life balance, and give yourself space from your business if and when you need to. YOU come first, and your business comes second. Always.

5. Believe in yourself and what you’re doing every step of the way. Do the work to build your confidence, build your skill, and build your knowledge. Never stop learning and growing as both a human and a business owner (human always comes first in my book). Your journey will be forever evolving. Embrace change, trust your intuition, remain curious, make decisions that are best for YOU, and enjoy the ride.

Please tell us about Luna Leigh Arts.
I create colorful art inspired by nature and energy. I use my intuition to guide me throughout the painting process so I can continue to feel the meditative freedom that creating gives me. Using my intuition also helps me and my unique ideas shine through my work in an original way. I fully believe that each person has a unique experience of life that is their duty to share with the world. Part of our purpose here as humans is to discover, embrace, and express our most authentic self so we can passionately contribute to the world in the ways that are truly most meaningful to us. I use my art to discover, embrace, and express myself, along with writing. I’m big on expressing how I feel about my work and my life experiences with people through words — typically on social media (and a blog coming soon!). I’ve found that writing out the lessons I’ve learned in my life can help others in their own lives. It feels good to know that I can inspire others to live the life they desire because I’m trying my best to do the same. We’re all in this together!

Along with creating art and writings, I teach private intuitive painting workshops in both 1:1 and group capacities, as well as remote and in person. There are endless life lessons that painting with your intuition can bring to you, and it helps build confidence and self-esteem and allows you to connect with yourself and trust your intuition. I guide people through this process in a safe space, where you can practice taking risks in art that you can later apply to your life in a bigger way. I also use other mindfulness tools like yoga, meditation, and breathwork to prepare your mind and body to get into a calm space before creating. There are many people who don’t believe that they are good at art and hold a lot of shame around the idea of being creative. But if you’re a human, you’re creative! You can’t get around it. I love seeing people’s stories of themselves change in just the couple of hours we share together. This work is powerful and transformational, and I’m honored to share it with the world.

It would be great to hear about any apps, books, podcasts or other resources that you’ve used and would recommend to others.
I love listening to The Minimalist Podcast, Laura Horn Art Podcast, and Awaken Radio Podcast with Connie Chapman. “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert is a must-read, and I highly recommend following Courtney Carver’s work and her blog Be More With Less.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.LunaLeighArts.com
• Email: LunaLeighArts@gmail.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/LunaLeighArts
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/LunaLeighArts

Image Credit:
Tori Price, CWOODWORK, Krys Alex Photography

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