We had the good fortune of connecting with Chelsy Spicer and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chelsy, why did you pursue a creative career?
I feel pursuing a creative career was something that chose me. Of course there was that moment where I made the decision to take it full time, but my life has generally always revolved around being creative to some capacity. I just kept doing what I loved to do, which ultimately led to people loving it as well. Making it my full time career seemed to be the only way I’d truly be happy.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Discovering my canvas (skulls) was one of those magical moments you have a hard time explaining. I had seen skulls my entire life as my dad was a hunter, but there was one day I just saw them in a completely different light. They were literally glowing. It was that “ah-ha” moment. Ever since then I’ve felt a deep connection to honoring their life after death. It’s been a tough journey getting to where I am today but with every struggle I endured, it all came down to love. I am beyond blessed to have gotten all the love back that I’ve put into my craft and the customers I’ve worked with.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If I had friends visiting Las Cruces, NM the first stop would be The Elephant Ranch bar. The best day time (& night time) cocktails and ambiance. Then we’d take a hike up into the Organ Mountains. Probably pop over to White Sands for a bit and then come back into town and eat at dinner on the patio at La Posta in Mesilla.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
To all the people in my life that helped me believe in myself ✨

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Image Credits
Portrait photos by Courtney Kessler @courtneykess

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