Gigi Chen, a New York-based artist, has always known that art was her life’s true purpose. But one day, everything shifted—she lost the motivation to even get up in the morning. That all changed when she discovered a new passion. It didn’t replace art, but instead reignited her creativity and elevated her work to a whole new level.

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Music Credit: Intro music by A Kid Named Red, other music by CUE Shop, and Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis

Colete Martin is a free spirit who set out to find herself and her place in the world. From growing up in a self-described hellhole to living on a compound, nothing could stop her from making art.

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Music Credit: Theme music by 'A Kid Named Red', Additional music by CUE Shop, and Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis

Victoria V. Nunley, an artist raised in New Jersey, has always felt a deep need to create. Her mind overflowed with ideas that demanded to be brought to life on paper. For years, she struggled to finish a single painting—until she turned inward and began channeling her own emotions onto the canvas. The work that followed changed everything.

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Music Credits: Intro music by A Kid Named Red, other music by CUE shop, and Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis

Artist Nikolina Petolas grew up in Croatia during a time of war, making it difficult to pursue any creative passions. So she followed a more practical path—earning a good degree and settling into a stable job. But no matter how secure things looked on paper, something always felt like it was missing.

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Music Credit: CUE Shop, Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis

Paul Reid is an artist who fearlessly embraces change and trusts his instincts. In this episode, hear his journey—from a childhood passion for art to building a thriving career that has lasted over 20 years.

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Music Credit: CUE shop, Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis

Eric Pause tells his story of growing up, discovering art, and all the puzzle pieces in between that make up his unique painting style.

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Music Credits: CUE Shop, Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis

When artist Jay Kaes's brother returned to Spain from a trip to the United States, he brought back fragments of American culture. Among these treasures was the world of graffiti, which immediately captivated a young Jay and set him on a path that would change his life forever.

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Music Credits: CUE Shop, Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis, Podington Bear

Ben Frost grew up working in his parents' gift shop. Much like how they produced gifts to be displayed and sold, Frost does the same, only with paintings. His style is bold, in-your-face, and instantly recognizable, but to find that style, Ben had to branch out from his home in Australia and see the world.

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Music Credits: CUE Shop, Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis, Podington Bear - Starling,

Javier Mayoral (aka Pulpbrother) says that art is in his blood. Even when a professional art career seemed like a pipe dream he never put down his paintbrush. Then one day he got an unexpected phone call from a collector and everything began to change.

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Music Credit: CUE Shop, Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis, Podington Bear - Starling

Katie Gamb, a shy kid with a love for nature and fantasy worlds, became captivated by books and their illustrations. This passion grew until she began creating her own works of art, which quickly became an easier way for her to communicate beyond her shyness.

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Music Credit: CUE Shop, Xylo-Ziko - Osmosis, Podington Bear - Starling, Daniel Birch - Dawn Of The Modern World, Podington Bear - Black Eyed Susan,