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

Hi Fireball, how does your business help the community?
The best and only kind of business worth doing is one that inspires others to be more and feel more. That ensures longevity on your part that “retirement” is never an option and that you’re doing something worthwhile. I’ve always loved what I do with my Art and bringing it to the world is a blessing. It’s a gift to be able to do it and that ensures that I do it well and the feedback is tremendous.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’ve been a Concept Artist in film for over 40 years. 400 films, 1000+ Commercials. My job is to design CARS, SETS, PROPS, WEAPONS and Worlds. It’s called World-Building and I create design language for the film.

I also have an online store where I bring Automotive Pop Culture to the fans. My Blog reached 365K and they love Movies and Cars. www.fireballtim.com and fireballtimgarage.art

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.
I would take them to my Car Show in Channels Ilands called “Wheels and Waves,” Tacos on the Pier at Taco Shack here in Ventura, to THE CROSS for the view and ride bikes everywhere. Ventura is Hawaii East, so lots to see.

But I would want to make that wherever I took them, it was going to make them smile. Food is amazing here, from Fish Joints to Tacos to Picnics. But the best food is always at home, so I would cook them some incredible meals.

We’d also Hike and Explore…

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Many of my mentors are gone now as I am 60. But they consisted of Visual Futurist SYD MEAD, Moebius, Chris Foss, Dan Goozee, John Berkey and Mark Stehrenberger. Mark is a still a very good friend and I see him often. These incredibly talented men in one way or another shifted the course of design in film and the Automotive Industry.

Also, shout-out to my school-mates that consisted of Henrik Fisker, Frank Stephenson, Chip Foose and Dave Marek. All great designers.

But my main inspiration and Chief Ass-Kicker was my Mom, Nancy Lawrence. She grew up in the Mob and took shit from no one. She taught me that nothing matters… unless you decide it does. Your Thoughts, Words and Actions through awareness caused success. And she was right.

Website: https://www.fireballtim.com

Instagram: @fireballtim

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fireballtim/

Twitter: @fireballtim

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fireball.lawrence/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/fireballtim

Other: The Store at fireballtimgarage.art

Image Credits
Pep Williams

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