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RHP#135. Darryn Eggleton, Worldclass Wildlife Artist

The Ridiculously Human Podcast
The Ridiculously Human Podcast
Episode • Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 18m

Sometimes you have to step back in admiration at what your friends have achieved. There is nothing better than feeling proud of a friend who is literally worldclass at their chosen art.

Darryn Eggleton, is an old school friend of mine, who draws and paints the most magnificent life-like wildlife art.

His story of becoming a fine artist is one of pure hard work and believing in himself and his amazing talent. Littered with plenty of ups and down, self-doubt, but also life-changing moments. 

It’s an honour to sit down with Darryn and hear about his story and how he became the master he is.

Discussion Topics: What you will discover from listening to this Podcast:

  • Reminiscing our High School years
  • How he became an artist
  • How he honed his artistic skills
  • Why he spends most of his time painting an animals eyes
  • Rebelliousness
  • How art helps define and shape society
  • Why our systems destroy creativity
  • Treating your talent as a daily commitment
  • His first commissioned painting
  • What gave him his self belief
  • A life changing trajectory moment
  • The primitiveness of the African bush
  • Dealing with rejection
  • Working hard to define your ambition
  • Using feedback to define your style
  • His painting process
  • Dealing with distractions
  • The flow state of painting
  • Dealing with isolation
  • Making a living as a full-time artist
  • Understanding colour is the essence of fine art

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Your fellow being

Gareth

 

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