1 - Art: Theoplis has come a long way since his early days airbrushing T-shirts at Glenbrook Square! He is an extremely esteemed and well-known multidisciplinary artist in Fort Wayne whose work can be seen around the city, and further. His art has reached London and even the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum, home of the Oscars. He sees the city as his blank canvas and doesn't discriminate when it comes to mediums – acrylics, oils, screen print, airbrush, digital design, photography – you name it, he does it. Simply put, he loves being creative.
2 - T-Shirts: He loves a good T-shirt and collects them as he goes. The message on this one, especially, speaks to Theoplis. As he says, "Art is in everything."
3 - iPad: Did the composition notebook cover fool you? This is Theoplis' traveling office. From designing projects, scheduling, tampering, emailing or jotting down ideas, the iPad is never too far away.
4 - Water Bottle: Theoplis' go-to brands are Stanley and Coldest, and he loves putting his own spin on his water bottles with stickers he collects from meaningful places, people and projects.
5 - St. Louis, Missouri: Theoplis was born and raised in St. Louis, but ended up in Fort Wayne by way of Detroit at the age of 13. Much of his family and community still reside in St. Louis.
6 - Speaker: He's a lover of music, and not just one or two genres. His playlists are mixes filled with rock, reggae, gospel music, jazz and more. His current go-to, however, is pianist and record producer Robert Glasper.
7 - Cologne: At one point Theoplis was a banker, and at that time he discovered the 1 Million cologne brand. Most days, he smells like a million bucks.
8 - Grandfather's Tie: Theoplis' grandfather has passed away, but he will always remember him dressed to the nines. This polka-dot tie was a staple in his wardrobe and now it's a part of Theoplis' as well.
9 - Golf: With a desire to learn something new, Theoplis picked up golf about two years ago. He appreciates the game and continues to better himself, often frequenting McMillen Golf Course and Chestnut Hills Golf Club.
10 - Hard Hat: When Theoplis does site visits, he wears his own Phresh Laundry hard hat. Site visits and the building process inspire and motivate him, as he appreciates a dusty, desolate area coming to life through creativity.
11 - Shoes: Theoplis, along with his wife, Dawn, son, TJ and daughter, MaKenna, loves to collect sneakers. Pictured are a pair of Chrome Jordan 1s, which also serve as golf shoes.
