#16 Temi Danso: Creating Multiple Income Streams as a Full-Time Artist
Podcast Summary:
In this episode, Victor speaks to Temi about her journey from completing a master's in mechanical engineering to becoming a full-time artist. Temi discusses how she builds multiple streams of income from creating fine art, courses and content. As well as how she grew her Youtube Channel to 400K+ subscribers.
Guest Bio:
Temi Danso is an Engineer and Artist specialising in fine art, especially realistic portraits. Temi has been drawing portraits for 10+ years and her favourite medium is colour pencils. She has grown her Youtube Art Channel @Temi Danso Art to 400K+ subscribers. Temi also holds a Masters's degree in Mechanical Engineering (MEng).
Timestamps:
(00:52) - Zencastr Sponsor Ad
(02:04) - Journey to specialising in fine art and realistic portraits
(06:14) - Making the Creator Class of 2022 for the Youtube Black Voices Fund
(09:27) - Completing a Masters in Mechanical Engineering (MEng)
(11:40) - Taking the plunge decision to leave engineering job to go full-time
(14:39) - Building multiple streams of income as an artist
(18:05) - The cost of being an artist
(22:51) - Mastering your craft with 10,000 hours of practice
(30:28) - Creating art for the sale of NFTs
(33:35) - Growing a Youtube Channel to 400K+ subscribers
(37:53) - Not rushing the process
(41:41) - People who inspire Temi
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