Art & Cocktails

Building a Professional Mural Business: Taking Your Art Seriously with Tyler Kay


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In this heartwarming and empowering episode of the Create! Podcast, host Ekaterina Popova sits down with Houston-based visual artist Tyler Kay. We discuss the potential of public art, building a mural business, taking yourself and your art seriously when it comes to contracts and collaborations, and more.

Episode Highlights:

  • Tyler’s Rebirth: Rediscovering art as a therapeutic practice post a significant personal loss.
  • The Beauty in Every Moment: A deep dive into Tyler's philosophy that every moment holds beauty, a perspective she richly portrays through her floral paintings.
  • Community Engagement and Public Art: Tyler shares insights from her extensive studies focusing on public art and community engagement, spotlighting her acclaimed mural projects including her transformative journey in Skopelos Island, Greece.
  • Glitch Florals: Understanding the inspiration and process behind the iconic glitch florals Tyler has become known for.
  • Business Tips for Budding Artists: From the importance of contracts to protecting your art through copyright, Tyler shares essential tips for budding artists aspiring to step into the world of public art.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Tyler Kay’s website
  • The Skopelos Foundation for the Arts
  • Create! Magazine
  • Call for Entry
  • Public Artist

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