DERRICK PIENS
What keeps me focused on the vision is just having something completed because it's a major accomplishment every time. I feel the process can be gruelling but just knowing that there's a light at the end of the tunnel and when something's done and you see it for the first time… it's like a bit of relief and excitement- kind of like landing a new trick when you're skating… something new- it's something that you've never seen before… it's unique! and that whole experience is motivation in of itself for sure. When I start a piece I try and get it done as soon as possible and get to that point and move on.
Not to take things so seriously and don't forget about life. I got so caught up in producing and I feel like I missed out on friends, socializing and just enjoying myself. I also feel like I put a lot of pressure on myself and had super high expectations…my advice would be to chill out a little bit and don't take yourself so seriously.