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DON’T Give Up on Your Art Dreams with Patrick Williams
Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Patrick Williams shares his journey from self-taught artist to award-winning artist, TEDx speaker, and author. Known for his evocative and historical portraits, Patrick discusses the evolution of his career and the impact of art on his life and the lives of others.
About Patrick Williams:
Patrick Williams is an award-winning artist, TEDx speaker, and author. He began drawing at the age of 10 and taught himself to paint by 15. He graduated from art school and pursued a diverse range of jobs before becoming a full-time artist. Patrick and his wife have also run a nonprofit for the past 24 years, dedicated to supporting the arts.
In this episode, Thomas and Patrick discuss:
- The Journey to Becoming an Artist: Patrick shares his background, starting from his childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, to teaching himself to draw and paint, and eventually attending art school.
- The Decision to Pursue Art Full-Time: Patrick emphasizes the moments and stages that solidified his commitment to becoming an artist, despite the challenges and uncertainties.
- Impact and Inspiration: Patrick discusses the impact of his art, his favorite pieces, including a recent full-figure historical portrait of General George Washington, and the inspirations behind his work.
Key Takeaways:
- Pursue Your Passion
Understanding that following one's passion, even in the face of skepticism and challenges, can lead to a fulfilling and impactful career.
- Self-Teaching and Continuous Learning
Emphasizing the value of self-teaching and continuous learning in mastering a craft and evolving as an artist.
- Art as a Powerful Medium
Recognizing the power of art to evoke emotions, tell stories, and connect with people on a deep level.
"This is it. I'm not turning back. Nobody else around me is doing anything like this, so it seems special." — Patrick Williams
CONNECT WITH PATRICK WILLIAMS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-michael-williams/
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromoted
Website: https://www.neverbeenpromoted.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbeenpromoted/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverbeenpromoted
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
Email: [email protected]
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#Art #Entrepreneurship #SelfTaughtArtist #HistoricalPortraits #PassionInArt
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By Thomas HelfrichNever Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Patrick Williams shares his journey from self-taught artist to award-winning artist, TEDx speaker, and author. Known for his evocative and historical portraits, Patrick discusses the evolution of his career and the impact of art on his life and the lives of others.
About Patrick Williams:
Patrick Williams is an award-winning artist, TEDx speaker, and author. He began drawing at the age of 10 and taught himself to paint by 15. He graduated from art school and pursued a diverse range of jobs before becoming a full-time artist. Patrick and his wife have also run a nonprofit for the past 24 years, dedicated to supporting the arts.
In this episode, Thomas and Patrick discuss:
- The Journey to Becoming an Artist: Patrick shares his background, starting from his childhood in Omaha, Nebraska, to teaching himself to draw and paint, and eventually attending art school.
- The Decision to Pursue Art Full-Time: Patrick emphasizes the moments and stages that solidified his commitment to becoming an artist, despite the challenges and uncertainties.
- Impact and Inspiration: Patrick discusses the impact of his art, his favorite pieces, including a recent full-figure historical portrait of General George Washington, and the inspirations behind his work.
Key Takeaways:
- Pursue Your Passion
Understanding that following one's passion, even in the face of skepticism and challenges, can lead to a fulfilling and impactful career.
- Self-Teaching and Continuous Learning
Emphasizing the value of self-teaching and continuous learning in mastering a craft and evolving as an artist.
- Art as a Powerful Medium
Recognizing the power of art to evoke emotions, tell stories, and connect with people on a deep level.
"This is it. I'm not turning back. Nobody else around me is doing anything like this, so it seems special." — Patrick Williams
CONNECT WITH PATRICK WILLIAMS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-michael-williams/
CONNECT WITH THOMAS:
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/thelfrich | https://twitter.com/nevbeenpromoted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hovienko | https://www.facebook.com/neverbeenpromoted
Website: https://www.neverbeenpromoted.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverbeenpromoted/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverbeenpromoted
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/
Email: [email protected]
InstantlyRelevant.com
#Art #Entrepreneurship #SelfTaughtArtist #HistoricalPortraits #PassionInArt
Serious about LinkedIn Lead Generation? Stop Guessing what to do on LinkedIn and ignite revenue from relevance with Instantly Relevant Lead System