Meet Lance Trachier | Creative Director, Illustrator

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

Hi Lance, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
Work/Life balance is a big buzz word in today’s society, which is an important talking point as people navigate how to approach the 2021 version of a working life. Creatives are often told that since we enjoy our industry that we should be more likely to work long days and eat, breathe, and sleep our field.

I am a go-go-go type of person so I can easily get led down this path, but I’ve often found that the more I take time for myself–travel, leisure, etc., the more inspired I become and my ability to produce quality work increases sharply. In a way this cycle of inspiration and production creates a self-sustaining model for me to take time and to put hours in. I think many people see the work/life balance on a day-to-day scale, which for some people might be the right answer. Myself– I like to see the big picture and say over a month or a year am I netting out to a balanced life? Some weeks might be hard, some might be leisurely, but if I’m providing myself a sustainable work flow and giving myself enough r&r that I won’t burn out, I call it a success.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I pride myself on being a chameleon. While I have my own distinct style and my work has a thread of continuity, I enjoy being able to produce many styles of illustration which make me a more desirable candidate for clients who need diverse end products but would love to consolidate their contractors for ease of management. Flexibility and adaptability have been my greatest selling point of my career.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
The current go-to’s (which do change frequently) are Xaman, which has a small dining room in the back for dinner service (don’t skip out on the Boar ribs), and The Charles (stick to the appetizers, it’s the best way to dine)

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I had a great education which built the foundation for my illustration and design career. I went to UNT in the Communication Design program which is basically the Crossfit Bootcamp of design education. It was intense but very rewarding in the long run and left me very prepared for a career in creative.

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