
Kevin Murphy
Internationally recognized artist, illustrator, and founder of Art Academy Schools and the online education platform Evolve Artist. He is known for his work with top brands and his commitment to mentoring the next generation of artists.
Top 3 podcasts with Kevin Murphy
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Aug 2, 2025 • 1h 28min
Kevin Murphy / Artist Entrepreneur
Kevin Murphy, an internationally recognized artist, transitioned from a construction job to painting iconic album covers, like the Rolling Stones'. He discusses how grit outweighs talent and shares insights on building a scalable art business. With a commitment to mentoring, Kevin critiques traditional art education and emphasizes mastering foundational skills. His journey from financial struggles to success offers inspiration for artists and dreamers alike, reminding them to embrace their potential and burn their plan B.

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Nov 22, 2018 • 1h
PK 180: Consistently creating award winning art students with Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy, an accomplished commercial illustrator with 250 published works, shares his insights on nurturing beginner artists to achieve success. He discusses empowering students through self-critique and personalized education. The conversation reveals transformative stories of students winning awards despite starting with no prior experience. Kevin highlights the Evolve program, emphasizing mastery of realism as a pathway to opportunities. His journey from the Bronx to building an art academy showcases the blend of perseverance, mentorship, and accessible art education.

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Sep 22, 2025 • 25min
Ep446: From National Geographic to Global Art Educator – Kevin Murphy on Demystifying Talent and Teaching Art Like a Science
Kevin Murphy, a master illustrator and founder of Evolve Artist, discusses his transformative journey from construction worker to a leading art educator. He reveals how he demystifies talent through a fundamentals-first training approach, believing anyone can master realistic painting. Kevin shares insights on the initial skepticism he faced while bringing art education online, and highlights inspiring stories of students achieving financial success in their art later in life. He emphasizes the importance of continually reinventing one's work and offers valuable resources for aspiring artists.