In this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, we sit down with Gemma, a talented mural artist who turned a lockdown hobby into a thriving creative business. From painting small canvases at home to creating large-scale murals for salons, gyms, and commercial spaces, Gemma shares her inspiring journey of how art transformed her life. She opens up about the story behind her first viral TikTok mural that gained millions of views and the online abuse that almost made her quit social media, while also discussing the challenges of pricing custom murals, handling unusual client requests, and staying creative while running a business. Throughout the conversation, Gemma gives valuable advice for aspiring artists who want to follow their passion, build a career in the arts, and use social media to grow their audience.

👉 Topics covered in this episode:

• Discovering a passion for art during lockdown

• Going viral when celebrities shared her paintings

• Building a social media presence from scratch

• Making the leap from leisure & tourism to self-employment

• Turning mural painting into a full-time career