Marcus Oakley
Today's Big Head's featured the illustrator, artist and textiles designer Marcus Oakley. I've found a lot of the big heads' we've had this year to be very inspirational, but Marcus in particular struck on a very personal note for me.
Hearing him discuss how line informs all of his work, and his desire to put his illustration on as many surfaces as possible was really interesting to hear and something I've also been considering and thinking a lot about recently. I found his general perky, positive vibes infectious, and his belief in working hard and drawing a lot is something I also strongly believe in.
Although it may seem a little off the point, given the recent political switch over leaving Tories with a majority in our government, I'm aware that creative opportunities in the next five years may be fewer than they've been previously, and I think that makes it even more important that people like Marcus continue to spread their cheeriness, determination and belief in young creative people. Working hard is important and being inspired, creative and measuring your own success is vital. Optimism is a weapon! Use it to have a voice!
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