{"id":1433,"date":"2023-09-17T18:18:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T18:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petedilorenzo.com\/?page_id=1433"},"modified":"2025-01-24T04:34:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T04:34:49","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/petedilorenzo.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tAbout Pete\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>It&#8217;s complicated&#8230;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petedilorenzo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PeteNutshell-1.jpg\" alt=\"PeteNutshell-1\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1253\" width=\"1200\" title=\"PeteNutshell-1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petedilorenzo.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tMe, in a Nutshell\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Soooooo, I&#8217;m Pete DiLorenzo and I&#8217;ve always been the &#8220;weird creative guy&#8221; in every group, with a tendency to do things a little differently&#8230;Whether I&#8217;m harmonizing with the washing machine, sketching out a silly invention, or animating a love story between two pizzas, I&#8217;ve always been drawn to creativity as a way to explore and express my authentic self.<\/p>\n<p>For me, creativity is a way of reconnecting with my inner child-the part of me that sees the world with wonder and possibility. It reminds me what it&#8217;s like to playfully explore and feel that genuine sense of curiosity, which fuels me to keep finding new things to create.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tMy Approach to Creative Projects\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<h3>Authenticity<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Authenticity means following my instincts and creating something real and honest. Each project is a piece of who I am, shared with others to connect meaningfully and stay true to what matters.<\/p>\n\t\t<h3>Curiosity<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Curiosity drives everything I do. I&#8217;m always asking &#8220;what if&#8230;&#8221; when brainstorming ideas, and figuring out how to solve problems by trying unexpected approaches and learning new skills.<\/p>\n\t\t<h3>Humor<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Humor makes ideas easier to connect with and keeps things light. Whether it&#8217;s satire or playful wit, I use humor to flip perspectives and show the absurdity of life.<\/p>\n\t\t<h3>Detail<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>The little things matter. I care about the details no one notices because they pull everything together and make the work feel polished, intentional, and one of a kind.<\/p>\n\t\t<h3>Collaboration<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Collaboration sparks ideas that wouldn&#8217;t exist otherwise, blending perspectives into something greater. When everyone contributes, we create a shared sense of purpose and pride.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petedilorenzo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Paper-rip-lower-2.png\" alt=\"Paper-rip-lower-2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"130\" width=\"2737\" title=\"Paper-rip-lower-2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tMy Life Story\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/petedilorenzo.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tEarly Life\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Hi, I&#8217;m Pete DiLorenzo and I&#8217;ve always been the &#8220;weird creative guy&#8221; in every group, with a tendency to do things a little differently&#8230;Whether I&#8217;m harmonizing with the washing machine, sketching out a silly invention, or animating a love story between two pizzas, I&#8217;ve always been drawn to creativity as a way to explore and express my authentic self.<\/p>\n<p>For me, creativity is a way of reconnecting with my inner child-the part of me that sees the world with wonder and possibility. It reminds me what it&#8217;s like to explore and play, bringing energy to everything I do. 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