How to Become a Professional Artist

<h5><b>Nurturing Creativity, Education, and Community in Harvey</b></h5><p>How do young artists start by selling drawings to classmates and elevate to getting work commissioned by celebrities to create album covers, murals, and more! The Wright family of artists discuss how art, family, and community can shape the next generation's love of learning and creativity. This episode features artist siblings Malachi Wright and Amoz Wright and their mother Marguerite Wright, sharing their inspiring journeys and community projects, including a powerful mural for Harvey, their home town in Illinois, that symbolizes hope and healing.</p><h6><b>Key Topics</b></h6><ul><li>The process and significance behind the Harvey mural project titled "The Wall of Therapy"</li><li>Stories of young artists selling, getting commissions, and reaching celebrities</li><li>Balancing formal education and professional careers in art and design</li><li>The impact of art as a form of healing, therapy, and positive community reinforcement</li></ul><h6><b>Episode Highlights</b></h6><p>00:00 - Introduction to the podcast’s focus on education, resources, and family stories</p><p>00:45 - The origin of the Harvey mural and community collaboration</p><p>01:42 - Welcoming the Wright family, emphasizing the significance of art careers vs. traditional beliefs</p><p>06:02 - Malachi shares his journey into becoming an artist and his inspirations</p><p>09:00 - Marguerite’s experience as a graphic designer and her artistic journey</p><p>09:45 - The importance of supporting children’s passions and families’ roles in nurturing talent</p><p>11:26 - Selling art work as a child and how friendships and social media helped</p><p>12:45 - Early celebrity commissions and interactions with major artists and entertainers</p><p>13:49 - The significance of social media in building art careers and professional relationships</p><p>17:09 - Amoz’s journey through sports, scholarships, and choosing to study abroad and in college</p><p>18:02 - Upcoming projects, including murals, graphic novels, and a museum centered on motherhood and children’s health</p><p>19:58 - Details about the Harvey mural project and community involvement</p><p>25:19 - A future of ongoing creative collaborations, media projects, and inspiring youth voices</p><p></p><p><b>Visit Malachi’s website</b></p><p><b> </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.thewrightart.net/" target="_blank">https://www.thewrightart.net/</a></p><p><br /></p>