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

Hi Kane, how do you think about risk?
I approach risks from a calculated stance. Logic has to play an important role in assessment of risk. So the time you invest in life and a career is the risk you are taking as to whether or not that time has significant return. Great risk does not always equal great reward. Which means you can place a lot of time into something and never see results. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was when someone told me to quit thinking of financial success in hourly concepts. To equate your time given as an hourly cost or value is the one concept that will keep anyone from excelling in business.

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.
Art is a subjective creation. I believe it is important to stick with creating art that speaks to you and to not conform to what is trendy or popular just for the sake of financial success. Now, if what speaks to you just happens to be trendy and popular, then it is also true to stick to your artistic goals. Take criticism with humility and a grain of salt. Don’t sabotage yourself for the sake of not ‘selling out’ or appeasing the opinions of others. Success is a fine line of balance between artistic integrity, recognition and financial gain.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
The DFW metroplex has a lot to offer. If you have a week, then the things to see are the things you can’t see anywhere else. The DFW ‘to do list’ should include Reunion Tower, Los Colinas, Dallas world aquarium, Dallas zoo, FW zoo, botanical gardens, six flags, maybe a Rangers, Cowboys, Stars or Mavs Game, Downtown areas in Deep Ellum, Grapevine, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Carrolton and Ft Worth all have local appeal and restaurants worth trying out.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
All credit goes to my wife and daughter for their love and encouragement.

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