Join us in this episode with Gustavo Ferrari, a renowned fileteador and sign painter from Buenos Aires.Gustavo shares his journey from a history student to a master of the traditional Argentine art of fileteado, discussing how this vibrant craft has shaped his life and career. We explore the cultural significance of fileteado, the challenges of maintaining tradition in a modern world, and the unique blend of art and history that defines his work. Gustavo also opens up about his teaching experiences and the importance of preserving cultural heritage through art.✨ Connect with me on social media🎨 Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/martinaflor🎥 TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@martinaflorstudio 📬 Join my newsletter ➤ martinaflor.com/letteringtips ✨ Connect with Gustavo: http://ferrarifileteados.com/🎁 Free Resources➤ Lettering Success Secrets Guide – My step-by-step guide to grow your lettering skills and creative business:👉 https://www.martinaflor.com/guide➤ Lettering Quiz – Find out how much you really know about lettering:👉 https://www.martinaflor.com/quiz➤ Portfolio Checklist – Learn what to include (and what to leave out) to attract better lettering clients:👉 https://www.martinaflor.com/portfolio-checklist📚 My Best-Selling Books➤ The Golden Secrets of Lettering – A must-have book for anyone who wants to learn to draw letters👉 https://amzn.to/4nctRmM➤ Make It – My latest book on turning your creative skills into a business👉 https://amzn.to/46U1aEl🎧 Listen to the Podcast✦ Martina Flor’s Open Studio – Real talk about lettering, creative business, and design🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hhkmGa0KjtS4UGmDT9ybl🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/martina-flors-open-studio/id1568159369🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0kAYzBnTi5e_8muoeQQUfZlgdeScB4TKTimestamps:00:00 - Intro03:08 - How did you get into art?07:40 - What is Fileteado Porteño?11:44 - Is Fileteado Porteño used as art nowadays?16:00 - Working with something you love doing24:30 - Transition from selling art to building a business50:00 - Finding balance56:00 - How do you explain the value of your work?01:03:00 - Scaling business01:17:00 - What excites you about fileteado porteño?💼 Want to learn with me?➤ The Lettering Seminar – My signature program to master the craft and business of lettering👉 https://theletteringseminar.com/ ➤ The Big Leap – My 12-week mentorship program to help you grow your freelance business and get consistent clients👉 https://martinaflor.com/coach🧑‍🎨 About MeI'm Martina Flor — lettering artist, author, and educator. I help designers and illustrators master the art and business of lettering so they can build a creative career they love.On this channel, I share tutorials, insights, critiques, and business tips for creative professionals — whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow.#letteringartist #handlettering #typedesign #creativebusiness #martinaflor #letteringtips #typography #designcareer #theletteringseminar