The Ridiculously Human Podcast RHP#135. Darryn Eggleton, Worldclass Wildlife Artist
Sometimes you have to step back in admiration at what your friends have achieved. There is nothing better than feeling proud of a friend who is literally worldclass at their chosen art.
Darryn Eggleton, is an old school friend of mine, who draws and paints the most magnificent life-like wildlife art.
His story of becoming a fine artist is one of pure hard work and believing in himself and his amazing talent. Littered with plenty of ups and down, self-doubt, but also life-changing moments.
It’s an honour to sit down with Darryn and hear about his story and how he became the master he is.
Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast:
- Reminiscing our High School years
- How he became an artist
- How he honed his artistic skills
- Why he spends most of his time painting an animals eyes
- Rebelliousness
- How art helps define and shape society
- Why our systems destroy creativity
- Treating your talent as a daily commitment
- His first commissioned painting
- What gave him his self belief
- A life changing trajectory moment
- The primitiveness of the African bush
- Dealing with rejection
- Working hard to define your ambition
- Using feedback to define your style
- His painting process
- Dealing with distractions
- The flow state of painting
- Dealing with isolation
- Making a living as a full-time artist
- Understanding colour is the essence of fine art
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Your fellow being
Gareth
SHOW NOTES
Background, Context & Reference
Discussion Links
- National Gallery, London
- Nature in Art Museum, Gloucester
- Leopard Creek Golf Estate
- Clarendon Fine Art
- Steal Like An Artist, Austin Kleon
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