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

Hi Constance, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
My thought process behind starting my business is hearing the word No too many times. I felt starting my own business would give me the opportunity to be an illustrator and designer.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My art falls into the unique category and this is why I have named my business C Yooneklee Creations because my art does not look like any other artist. My art has its own fingerprint. What sets me apart from others is having the ability to illustrate peace within my art and having the gift to see color. I’m most proud of is taking the risk to step out on my dream. What got me here today professionally by having the best art teachers and art professors who guide me through my strengths and weaknesses. No, it was not easy because I’ve began to doubt myself and telling myself that I’m not good enough and my art is too different. Lessons I have learned is giving up is not an option. Giving up caused more harm than good. I want the world to know that being different being unique is a blessing and you don’t have to be like the person standing beside you. Being unique is the foundation for C Yooneklee Creations.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’m the friend that has to be forced out the house because I’m an introvert and homebody. I’m always in my thoughts and creating art.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to Daniel Harris for this opportunity to be part of shoutout Atlanta. Also, I want to recognize my mother for being supportive in my dream and giving me the opportunity to start my business.

Website: Yooneklee.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/c_yooneklee_creations

Facebook: Www.facebook.com/Yooneklee

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