50.How to creatively express yourself with Emmanuel Phillips

In this episode of Black Creative Handbook, we have Emanuel Phillips. Emanuel Phillips is a Digital Artist that was born and raised in Germany and his parents are Nigerian. He lives in Germany since he was 14 years old and left in the summer and to study in London. Emanuel loves art and poetry, and he used to do traditional art but got enticed by digital art and it fascinated him in the past. “ Poetry and Art are two of my favourite elements of expressing myself in words and in colours. It sends a message of what my eyes project and what my mind throws at the audience. “ 01:26 Tell us about what you do? 03:05 The idea behind his painting. 04:03 Why did you choose Jellyfish? 05:36 Tube or Bus? 06:55 Red or Yellow? 11:32 What is your favourite meal? Breakfast or Dinner? 12:51 What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self? 13:58 What is the difference between being an Illustrator and a Digital Artist? 17:50 How did you hone your craft? What are the steps? 24:35 What part of Germany did you grow up in? 25:08 How was the transition coming in as an adolescent coming to the UK? 38:57 How does your art, poetry or your drawings help you with the loneliness of the transition on coming to the UK? 48:34 How do you embody everything and goes into your art? 52:43 What are the type of tools you use to perfect your crafts? 54:27 What is the best testimonial someone said about your artwork? 1:02:45 How can we find you and your artwork? Follow Emanuel on his Social Media accounts: Website: http://www.philldrips.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philldrips Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maniidrips Thank you for listening!