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

Hi Steve, what do you attribute your success to?
Over 50% of what we sell is by local artists, the remaining items are chosen for their quality and uniqueness. With few exceptions a customer can’t “go on line and buy it cheaper”.

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.
I create Steampunk items that look as though they are antiquities. I’m able to spend my time procuring items to incorporate into my pieces and spending time at my bench because my stores are stocked with other artists work and wholesale items that pay the bills. A business person first then let the creativity flow.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
In no particular order downtown Fort Myers for its New Orleans like vibe, Fort Myers Beach for its youthful spring break feel, Matlacha where its often said this is what Key West used to be like. Sanibel Island for its mix of upscale amenities and natural beauty, and North Captiva Island, accessible only by boat and extremely peaceful.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My mother did not speak english when I was a child and as a result I believe it helped me become a creative problem solver. I can remember an incident around first or second grade when we were told to bring in supplies to do paper mache masks. My mother didn’t understand what paper mache was so I had to break it down to its basics to communicate what I needed. To this day I rarely feel daunted by a problem, I know it can be broken down to its basics and solved.

Website: www.islandvisions-timeless.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/anothertimelessvision
Facebook: www.facebook.com/timeless.steampunk
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Image Credits
Steve Timcak , Timeless , Items of Interest & Illumination

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