"I was one of those kids who really struggled at school... creativity was my saviour."

Jake Paul White is a British painter whose earthy, soulful work explores the space between the natural world and the emotional self. Using handmade pigments, natural materials, and a deep inner process, his paintings feel more like memories than objects. In this conversation, Jake opens up about his winding path from design and yoga to full-time artist—reflecting on purpose, perfectionism, healing, and the tension between artistic purity and playing the game of success.

Whether you’re a creative trying to find your voice or someone yearning for deeper meaning in your work, this episode is a heartfelt invitation to slow down and reconnect with what’s real.

What we covered:

• How school systems disconnect us from creativity (and how to unlearn that)
• The emotional truth behind working with natural pigments
• The obsession with originality—and why “unique” doesn’t have to be forced
• Creating from intuition vs. creating for success
• The sacred role of boredom, slowness, and space in making art
• How to hold purity and professionalism in one hand
• The difference between making art that’s true and art that performs
• Why voice isn’t found—it’s remembered

Find Jake's work on his platforms:

Website: www.jakepaulwhite.com
Instagram: @jake_paul_white

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