Finding Fulfillment in Art w/ Shutabug | THAT Call From Disney & Balmain | Hungry Creative Ep 19

Share your thoughts 🖤In this episode of The Hungry Creative Podcast, Mo' sits down with Mayowa Alabi, widely known as Shutabug, to unpack the story behind the art. From the early days of doodling in class to creating illustrations that have caught the attention of Disney, Balmain, and the global creative community, Mayowa shares the truth about his evolution as an artist.We talk about self-doubt, the pressure of creating for social media, navigating dual identities growing up, and how time offline helped him return to creating from a place of joy and authenticity.Whether you're a designer, illustrator, or creative entrepreneur trying to find your voice, this episode reminds you that your story matters and that persistence, curiosity, and staying grounded can carry your work far.🎧 What You’ll Learn:How Mayowa’s creative style evolved over the yearsWhy stepping away from social media helped him rediscover his love for artThe backstory behind major collaborations with Disney and BalmainWhat it means to embrace your identity through storytellingHow duality shaped his creative lensThe power of consistency and creative disciplineDealing with self-doubt and keeping the hunger alive🕒 Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Creative Origins03:08 – Growing Up Between Two Worlds08:48 – First Steps into Digital Illustration15:16 – Finding a Personal Voice in Art23:09 – Going Silent: The 6-Month Hiatus27:07 – Disney & Balmain Collab Reflections35:57 – Transitioning Art into Fashion43:04 – Overcoming Self-Doubt52:00 – Practicing the Craft & Building Discipline1:02:47 – Accepting Self & Evolving as a CreativeCheck out more inspiring episodes: Working at Pentagram & Closing Dá Design - Seyi Olusanya - https://youtu.be/_FgvpPlCO0UThe Art of Collaboration - Niyi Okeowo’s Secrets to Creative Success - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu5YeaqBfiA&t=1884sFrom Physiotherapy to Design, Finding Purpose - Tunji Ogunoye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiY0hOIy8iE&t=56sStreet Church Was A Quest To Know God | Tunde TNT - https://youtu.be/QsOVkPCi6sgSubscribe and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts.#TheHungryCreativePodcast #Shutabug #MayowaAlabi #CreativeJourney #StorytellingThroughArt #IllustrationPodcast #NigerianCreatives #DigitalArt #CreativeProcess #DesignDiscipline #Balmain #DisneyCollaborationSupport the showYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA_DofcF9Ck&t=53s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungrycreativepod/