141 Mark Shasha — Truth, Love, Beauty, & Freedom

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:https://register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrushLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!https://www.boldbrushshow.com/Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:https://www.FASO.com/podcast/---On today's episode, we sat down with Mark Shasha, a vibrant, passionate artist whose life embodies the true spirit of creative pursuit, weaving together illustration, painting, and storytelling with an infectious joy and unwavering commitment to artistic truth. Mark shares insights from his artistic journey, emphasizing the importance of pursuing passion and staying true to oneself as an artist. He offers valuable advice about the creative process, highlighting the need for artists to be critical of their own work and continuously seek personal growth and connection. Mark emphasizes how creativity is not just about technical skill, but about capturing the essence of life through his Bohemian philosophy of pursuing truth, beauty, freedom, and love. Throughout the conversation, Mark shares his experiences of navigating the art world, from being a starving artist to becoming a successful painter and illustrator, demonstrating that persistence and genuine passion are key to artistic success. His approach encourages artists to focus on connecting with others through their work, viewing art as a means of expressing deeper truths and human experiences. Finally, Mark tells us about his upcoming participation in the Cape Ann Plein Air event in October and his plans for studio work in the summer and fall.Mark's FASO site:https://www.markshasha.com/Mark's Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/mark_shasha_arts/Mark's Book "Night of the Moonjellies":https://www.markshasha.com/book/3026/night-of-the-moonjellies