Becoming an Urban Landscape Specialist | Podcast with Las Vegas Graffiti Legend TikiJayOne 🎨🔥

What does it take to turn a passion for art into becoming an "Urban Landscape Specialist"? In this episode, we sit down with decorated Las Vegas muralist TikiJayOne to explore his incredible journey in the world of street art.

🎨: @tikijayone
🎥: @shawnmaguire

Topics Covered:
✔️ The journey from Otis College to jobs with Guess, Disney, The Arts Institute, and more
✔️ Challenges and rewards of being a full-time artist
✔️ Turning your hobby into a full time profession
✔️ The Tiki-Head journey

Join us for an inspiring and unfiltered conversation about art, education, and adding your own elements into the urban landscape. Don’t miss the stories and insights from one of Las Vegas’s most respected graffiti legends!

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_____Contents of this Video_____
0:00 intro
0:07 Daniel Maloney Intro
0:36 Anika Intro
1:00 TikiJay Introduction
1:40 How it all started
2:30 Day Job to Becoming an Artist Fulltime
3:40 3D Modelling World
5:00 Taking the Cut
6:04 Bringing more than a portfolio
7:30 Intern with Disney
8:00 Getting a Masters Degree
9:00 Taking Time Offs
9:35 Education vs Passion
10:40 Building Network
11:40 Creative Process from Start to Finish
12:40 Learning Balance
13:30 Hobby vs Profession
14:00 Breakthrough of Becoming a Professional Artist
15:00 TikiJay Art Style
15:38 Urban Landscape Specialist
16:10 Casting Concretes
17:00 Tiki Heads
18:00 Freedom of Speech
18:35 300 pounds Concrete Tiki Heads
20:20 Street Art to Success
21:00 Evolution of TikiJay
22:25 Balancing Passion and Career
22:20 Designing w/ Intent
24:50 Taking Risks

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