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episode 37: Exploring Artistry and Success with Award-Winning Artist Rafi Perez
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Rafi Perez is an award-winning contemporary artist and the author of the Rogue Artist Survival Guide. He has a passion for creativity that started in his childhood and has been a constant in his life ever since. Rafi has created thousands of paintings, sold numerous pieces of jewelry, released music records, and written books. He believes in the power of persistence and creating art that has personal meaning.
Rafi shares his creative origin story and his journey to becoming a successful artist. He discusses how his passion for art started in his childhood and served as an escape from the world. Rafi emphasizes the importance of persistence and creating art that has personal meaning. He also talks about the challenges he faced in leaving his corporate job and pursuing his artistic career. Rafi shares his insights on the mindset and habits necessary for success as an artist.
In this dialogue, we peel back the layers on:
- The transformative role of solitude in fostering creativity, and how it can become a sanctuary from the world's chaos.
- The truth about success in art—where talent takes a backseat to the unwavering commitment and disciplined practice that truly make a difference.
- The profound concept in which external validation is secondary; the episode examines the power of creating art that resonates deeply within oneself.
- The liberating journey of overcoming the fear of loss, and how this newfound freedom can pave the way to pursuing one's passions without reservations.
- The finite nature of time and the importance of investing it wisely to cultivate happiness and satisfaction by engaging in pursuits that genuinely bring joy.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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