Sofia Pusa chats with Wilfrid Wood, an artist celebrated for his quirky and insightful portraits, created using everything from plasticine to watercolor. In this episode, Wilfrid offers an unfiltered look at the realities of carving your path as an artist: from battling self-doubt and the pressure of time to the pivotal choices that shaped his distinctive artistic voice. From his early days at Spitting Image to forging his own path, Wilfrid's story is refreshingly honest and deeply inspiring.

Key takeaways

• How to find your artistic voice

• Using anxiety and self-doubt as unexpected creative fuel

• Balancing commercial pressure with personal expression

• The impact of beauty and Instagram on artistic work

Wilfrid Wood is an artist living and working in Hackney. He mainly depicts people who message him on Instagram. Plus the occasional tree. The most important thing is that he gets as much character into the portrait as possible, be it animal or vegetable.

Sofia Pusa is a creative director, brand consultant, and illustrator. She created (In)Decisive Moments to explore the pivotal decisions and defining moments that shape who we are. She's passionate about sharing stories of how people find their creative voice and carve out a path that feels honest and true.

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