29 Jessica Brilli

Matt speaks with East Coast-based artist Jessica Brilli. Jessica shares her journey as a painter, detailing her transition from a graphic design career to wholeheartedly embracing her passion for art. She discusses her unique approach to drawing inspiration from vintage photographic film, sifting through countless images to find the perfect one. She also opens up about the grant she received, which paved the way for her to become a full-time artist, establish an external studio, and invest in her artistic pursuits. Despite the challenges, Jessica underscores the significance of perseverance and hard work in achieving success as an artist. Listen to the full episode now.