It is hard to make it as an illustrator today? Can you really make it your job? Earn a living with doing something you love? Today I talk with illustrator Mattias Adolfsson. Adolfsson talks about how he got started. Why he left his previous job to pursuit a career in art. What inspired him and why following his heart was actually the best choice. But nothing happened by accident.

In the end, looking back it's all logical.

Listening to his story made me realize we all have different choices we have to make, everyday. When you start making those choices deliberate, things change.

Right now Adolfsson is working with large brands, doing what he loves best, everyday.

What do you do when your previous career keeps pulling. Do you go back? Lisa Irving of Vintage Quine did just that. Going back to your dream. Yes please!

There is something to be said about following your dream life... but most of us fail to do it because it's scary, chaotic and not to mention the financial side. Lisa managed it all and is now living her creative life. the way she feels is most aligned with her...

Hear how her choices changed her life, her joy and more...

You can find Lisa's store in Falkland, Scotland or online at:

https://vintagequine.com/

Somewhere down the line, we are all creative beings. But due to life's circumstances, jobs, relationships, family, responsibilities, and more, we get sidetracked. Creativity lands on the back burner. This happens to many people, and trying to get back to your creative soul is a quest in itself. Simon Pipkin, jumped at the chance to get back to creating. Pipkin is an illustrator and lives in Cornwall. The heart of a creative community and loves to draw nature. With no formal training, his work is shown in exhibitions. In this episode Pipkin shares his journey with us, the hardship and "just doing the work".