Extra Paint - The @Muralists Podcast

You have to work for your art. Odd jobs help a lot of people out along the way. If this has also been your experience of becoming an artist, that is okay.

Include your followers in the products you make because they are the ones who will buy the finished product. Create the art that makes you happy and at the same time remember who will buy your art. Utilize polls to get the best information if you need input!

Try not to simply follow the trends. Instead you can try to adapt or learn...

As an artist, consider the implications of the art you create. Make your art meaningful and intentional. As designers, artists, human beings - have a point of view. Share your point of view on what is happening around you through your work.Products solve problems. Adam sees murals in this way. Murals are a way to start a conversation and get closer to solving a problem.A lot of things aren’t comfortable to talk about but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about them. You might not feel comfortable painting or sharing a political mural but if the wo...

Very Gay Paint began as an indoor mural project. When you put something up on a wall inside a home it is very different to a print or a piece on canvas. Consider the environment where your mural is going to live. Try to avoid a situation where your mural is fighting with the furniture in the room, or other art on the walls. Make the mural an extension of the interior design, the furniture and the architecture of the home.There is a significant number of people creating murals. Reach out to the community for help and to collaborate...

Always be open to trying new things – you don’t know what new adventure might begin as a result. While living in Brooklyn after a long stint travelling, Brolga took some illustration classes and was pleasantly surprised by how much he liked it.Illustrators and artists are versatile and have to have a lot of strings to their bow. Being able to work from basically anywhere is a very unique position to be in, how can you use this to your advantage?Find your own path. The more people on the path you're on, the less chance you have of stan...

Using your unique life experience to inspire you as an artist gives you a perspective no one else will have. For instance, Wyatt’s background in field ecology with a focus on birds clearly influences his art. Through his ‘day job’ and working with children in nature, he better understands people’s connection with the world around us and how it continues to evolve.Don't be afraid to reach out to people who are a little further ahead of you in their career. Most are receptive to sharing their story, which you can learn from.Listen to your gut about keeping...

Figure out what the core principle that inspires your work is. This core principle is something that is close to your heart and that you feel passionate about. Knowing your core principle makes it difficult to compare yourself with others as you see how unique your own art is.Follow people that inspire you by how clearly they communicate their passion through their art. What do those people do every day that motivates and inspires them to create? You are the sum of your habits.If you can learn from another artist, compliment them rather than copying from them. How...

It is easy to think looking at the social media accounts of your favourite artists that they didn’t go through a period of growth and learning a the beginning of their careers, but that’s where you’re wrong. Every artist will tell you that the first 5-6 years of their career were filled with doubt, uncertainty and hard work. If you want to make a career out of it you have to persevere.We’re at a place in history now where we can see people develop their skills in real time on social media. Consider the artists you have...

It always seems that art and marketing are on opposite ends of a spectrum but it is possible to blend them. Make your work about things that you’ve experienced, that are relatable to other people and that make you laugh.If you have a great idea that you can’t wait to get started with, ask yourself how you can create a series from this one idea? How can an idea that would result in one post, become twenty posts. Create larger series that help you to batch content and keep sharing with your audience.Check in with yourself befo...

Does perfectionism  drive you crazy? One slightly off brush stroke, and it seems like a disaster when you’re up close, but as you take a step back you can see the whole picture coming together.
Life can be thought of using the same metaphor. It is so easy to get lost in the busy-ness of every day. It's only when you take a step back and see how far you have come, you can focus on the most meaningful parts, and not sweat the small stuff.Figure out your practice, not just how you make your art. What do...

Today on the podcast we are joined by Meg Lewis (@yourbuddymeg) who is a designer and illustrator, podcaster, comedian, and educator. She has worked with over 100 brands and continues to create art that brings joy.

Meg talks abut spontaneity vs. structure, and how to create a productivity and lifestyle that works best for you. She also discusses how to give clients something unexpected and push their world view.

This episode is part of a series of interviews with "Co-Loop, an artist-forward agency built on the foundation of collaboration, community & diverse creative content." We will be...