For this debut episode of The Artist's Why, a deeply personal conversation with painter and illustrator María Sin Vergüenza (real name María Vázquez), who shares her transformative journey from advertising executive to interior design influencer to visual artist. María opens up about the fears and self-doubt that held her back from embracing her identity as an artist, the burnout that led her to Bali for a life-changing retreat, and the moment she finally gave herself permission to create freely. This episode explores the courage it takes to step away from a successful career, the importance of expressing joy through art, and why creativity is an essential part of being human.

María on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariasinverguenza/

María's website: https://mariasinverguenza.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadCy1jhz4164hssGjf4QgdsiWCZII2g56XmvSi-eIuzXEOJBgVARK13QZVr6A_aem_mCcyiOIhfVkXgx8nRLUD3g

Séraphine de Senlis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9raphine_Louis

Yayoi Kusama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yayoi_Kusama

Dogon people: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogon_people

Dogon art: https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/art-and-culture-of-dogon-people/

Emily Kam Kngwarry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Kam_Kngwarray

https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/emily-kam-kngwarray

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