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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 50 MIN

109. Raising Confident Kids Through Art with Kevin Murphy

from Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous · host Kami Wanous - The Freedom Scholar

Confidence grows when we realize we can learn what we need, when we need it—and Kevin Murphy’s approach to teaching art is a powerful example of that.In this inspiring episode, master illustrator and educator Kevin Murphy shares how he helps students shift from relying on talent to mastering skills, and how that transformation builds deep confidence they can carry into every part of life.Through art, Kevin shows kids (and adults!) that they can create incredible, realistic work—even beyond what professional artists achieve. And when they see what’s possible with skills and practice, they begin to believe they can learn any skill they set their mind to.If you want your kids to pursue their art passion while growing the kind of confidence that spills into every part of their learning and leadership, this episode is for you!About Kevin Murphy: Kevin is a master illustrator, portrait artist, and educator with over 30 years of experience. Since 1993, he’s completed nearly 600 commissions for clients like National Geographic, LucasArts, and the Rolling Stones.In 2001, he shifted to portraiture and later founded the Art Academy, which led to the creation of Evolve Artist, an online program studied in 70+ countries. Kevin’s fundamentals-first method teaches realistic painting like a science, helping students of all ages consistently outperform art school grads.*Jump start your family’s learning fun and curiosity with the Love of Learning Launch Pad! Know your starting point and next steps in this free quiz! https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0CONNECT WITH KEVIN:*Watch Kevin’s Art Masterclass Free here: https://evolveartist.com/hsWebsite: https://evolveartist.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolveartistFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvolveArtistTrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/EvolveArtist/CONNECT WITH KAMI:Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami:https://link.thefreedomscholar.org/widget/bookings/fn“Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PST:  https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/live-with-kamiSee our main website for homeschool help and resources: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/Join our Facebook homeschooling community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar

Confidence grows when we realize we can learn what we need, when we need it—and Kevin Murphy’s approach to teaching art is a powerful example of that.In this inspiring episode, master illustrator and educator Kevin Murphy shares how he helps students shift from relying on talent to mastering skills, and how that transformation builds deep confidence they can carry into every part of life.Through art, Kevin shows kids (and adults!) that they can create incredible, realistic work—even beyond what professional artists achieve. And when they see what’s possible with skills and practice, they begin to believe they can learn any skill they set their mind to.If you want your kids to pursue their art passion while growing the kind of confidence that spills into every part of their learning and leadership, this episode is for you!About Kevin Murphy: Kevin is a master illustrator, portrait artist, and educator with over 30 years of experience. Since 1993, he’s completed nearly 600 commissions for clients like National Geographic, LucasArts, and the Rolling Stones.In 2001, he shifted to portraiture and later founded the Art Academy, which led to the creation of Evolve Artist, an online program studied in 70+ countries. Kevin’s fundamentals-first method teaches realistic painting like a science, helping students of all ages consistently outperform art school grads.*Jump start your family’s learning fun and curiosity with the Love of Learning Launch Pad! Know your starting point and next steps in this free quiz! https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0CONNECT WITH KEVIN:*Watch Kevin’s Art Masterclass Free here: https://evolveartist.com/hsWebsite: https://evolveartist.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolveartistFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvolveArtistTrainingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/EvolveArtist/CONNECT WITH KAMI:Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami:https://link.thefreedomscholar.org/widget/bookings/fn“Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous” live in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PST:  https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/live-with-kamiSee our main website for homeschool help and resources: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/Join our Facebook homeschooling community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar

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