Born to Be An Artist with James Victore

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, artist and designer James Victore shares his personal journey, what’s required to succeed in a creative career, and uncovering the defining ethos of our lives. HIGHLIGHTS: Staying on the creative path throughout our livesWhy the “weirdness” gets taught out of us The tiny spark that we’re born with that lights a creative fireWhy our “useless” jobs actually play a big role in our journeyWhy real life experience and failure is essential for a successful creative career Our cultural emphasis on safe and guaranteed paths The problem with an acceptable level of creativity The importance of mentors when you’re creative Why we can’t do our work for the reward Learning to develop your own artistic style Paying attention to the things people respond to in our workThe power of making work that makes you happyBalancing on the edge of vulnerability and going too far Why teaching is often a fantastic way to learn Why the defining ethos of our lives reveals itself  Treating your work as if you’re giving a gift  Using periods of introspection to find tiny sparks QuotesIf you do the work, the reward will find you In the particular lies the universal We are not for everybody, we’re just for the sexy peoplePeople want someone out there to tell the truth. People will follow on authentic voice.James Victore runs an independent design studio hell-bent on world domination. He is an author, designer, filmmaker and firestarter. James has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is represented in the permanent collections of museums around the globe. He is the host of Burning Questions.. He also hosts a dinner series that consists four days and nights chock-full of creation, communion, deep thought, and play. It’s an intense and intimate mastery program for conscious creatives who are ready to see and be seen. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.