Conversations with Tyler Weitz

Today we’d like to introduce you to Tyler Weitz.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My path to where I am today has been anything but linear, resembling more of a looping scribble than a straight line.

After high school, I started at community college with plans to become an architect. I loved the symmetry, process, and precision of it. I’ve always been creative: drawing, filming home movies, and spending hours tinkering in Photoshop and Flash (which definitely dates me a bit). I didn’t yet know that “designer” or “digital artist” were real career paths; I just followed what felt natural.

A few semesters in, a friend’s mom offered me an entry-level role in the motion department of a broadcast agency. Taking it meant pausing school completely. It was a massive leap of faith, but I took it, and it changed everything.

Once I started, I was hooked. I found incredible mentors and dove headfirst into learning. Nights and weekends were spent binging YouTube tutorials, experimenting with software, and absorbing feedback like a sponge. Whether it was animation, design, or 3D, I’d lose track of time chasing curiosity.

Fast-forward 15 years: I’ve worked across senior and director-level roles while steadily building an independent 3D practice. That work has opened doors to collaborations with brands like Dom Pérignon, Ticketmaster, and the Phoenix Suns.

Behind the milestones, though, my biggest obstacle was myself. Taking the self-taught route while surrounded by formally educated peers left me wrestling with imposter syndrome, constantly worried someone would notice the “cracks.”

The turning point came through a close friend who reminded me, “None of us really know what we’re doing; we just figure it out as we go.” It took time to sink in, but I eventually realized that every creative, no matter how seasoned, is continually learning and adapting. Letting go of the pressure to prove myself freed me to channel that energy directly into my craft, making my work an authentic extension of my curiosity and perspective. Once I started creating from that space, everything clicked.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I definitely wouldn’t classify my journey as a smooth road. Carving out your path purely by passion can be very rewarding, but on the other hand, navigating it without a traditional curriculum brought plenty of uncertainty. Because of this non-linear entry into art/design, I had an extra dose of soul-searching and self-doubt trickled into my development.

Early on, every career decision felt high-stakes. Without a structured roadmap, I felt intense pressure to learn everything at once: animation, videography, web design, 3D. I worried constantly about becoming a jack-of-all-trades and a master of none, questioning if every turn was a potential misstep.

Over time, I realized that while broad exploration has its place, real confidence comes from finding your lane. Dialing into a distinct niche allowed me to quiet the noise, sharpen my voice, and build a much deeper connection to the craft. Honing that specific focus is what turned the uncertainty into real momentum.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
While my career spans several design disciplines, my creative anchor has always been 3D world-building and animation. Growing up in the late 90s and early 2000s, I was mesmerized by early CGI in video games and animated films. Discovering Cinema 4D in high school hooked me instantly; the idea that you could build an entire universe from scratch, limited only by your imagination, completely shifted my perspective.

In 2014, I decided to take a leap and share that side of my work publicly, launching an everyday digital art project under the moniker TWIZZLESTIX. Putting my work out there was terrifying at first, but it became a pivotal turning point in my artistic journey. Over time, sharing that work on Instagram and Reddit helped cultivate an amazing community and unlocked dream collaborations, including animated stage visuals for the Hollywood Bowl, numerous gallery art shows, and a creative partnership with Dom Pérignon.

Stylistically, my work is rooted in Y2K nostalgia and the visual language of early digital tech. I construct every environment fully in 3D, but then intentionally downsample and process the final output into a stylized pixel aesthetic. In a medium that often chases hyper-realism and clinical precision, degrading the image quality is liberating. It removes unnecessary noise and invites the viewer to project their own memories, mood, and imagination into the scene.

Right now, I am channeling this visual language into an ongoing series titled “6to6.” The project explores the nocturnal world between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. These pieces are meant to capture the quiet spaces hidden by the noise, the atmosphere of nighttime landscapes, and the subtle balance between solitude and comfort that exists from dusk to dawn.

We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I believe in luck, but attributing too much to chance can be a slippery slope. To me, luck and preparation are deeply intertwined. Random opportunities certainly happen, but you have to put in the groundwork to be ready when they appear.

Early on, a colleague shared a quote that stuck with me: “Failure isn’t final, it’s feedback.” Taking creative risks naturally involves missteps, but treating those moments as feedback rather than defeat (or bad luck) is what builds a real foundation.

If you look at luck through the lens of a video game, it functions as a probability stat. Exploring the map, completing quests, and acquiring upgrades will boost your odds for a favorable outcome. In real life, creative drive and consistent output work the exact same way.

I believe that opportunity and luck favor those who consistently refine their craft and push themselves further.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.tylerweitz.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twizzle_stix
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerweitz/
• Other: https://www.reddit.com/user/tw1zzle/