#058: Blood, Sweat and Paint: Making it as an Artist - Danielle Weber




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Summary: For more podcast show notes see neuralle.com/podcast Danielle Weber ( @daniellesartworkofficial ) is an incredible Australian artist based here in Melbourne, Victoria. Her passion and love for painting is highlighted by her distinct portraits and sheer quality of work. Danielle’s work has extended to include original pieces for a number of high profile clients including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It was Melbourne I Love You Founder Chris Cincotta, that first introduced me to Danielle’s work, and I thank him for the exceptional suggestion. Danielle is one of the most hard working artists I’ve come across, and one that truly has talent. She’s the type of artist that helps me appreciate the art form, by focusing on the individual beauty in each piece of work - whether a mural or portrait. I’ve often struggled at art galleries, particularly when they have interpretive modern art that honestly makes me wonder why it’s there. Danielle’s work is so innate and I think she opens up the door for many to appreciate this world. This was a great chat, in a completely new area for me - where we covered: Deadlifting and training Early interests Her mother’s encouragement Preferred discipline and process Conor McGregor The Rock Starting her business, work ethic, and anxiety Her early drawings and influences Ridiculous requests and difficult clients Mistakes myths of becoming an artist Show notes 01:03 - Introduction 04:10 - Deadlifting and training 05:14 - Early interests 08:57 - Favourite dishes 10:40 - Lessons that have stayed with her 11:59 - Her mother’s encouragement 13:03 - Preferred discipline and process 16:06 - Layers, focus and flow 18:40 - Teaching art and her method 21:52 - Her favourite brands, materials 23:17 - Conor McGregor and The Rock 28:47 - Starting her business, work ethic, and anxiety 30:56 - What her schedule looks like 33:26 - Her early drawings and influences 36:37 - Personal development 40:03 - Her partner and relationships 42:51 - Virtual assistant and her future 47:00 - Is her work still a burden at times? 48:05 - Ridiculous requests and difficult clients 51:39 - David Choe 55:02 - Mistakes myths of becoming an artist 56:45 - How she would teach people without experience 58:43 - Exercise routine and best purchase under $200 01:01:20 - What seems obvious to her but not to others 01:03:01 - If she could have a billboard anywhere Links Danielle’s website Taubmans paint Conor McGregor Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) David Choe Amy Winehouse John Legend Similar episode: Chris Cincotta Similar episode: Kim Michaelides