Hooray for Hollywood - The One With Jacqui's Origin Story

In this episode of The Art Confidential, Andreina turns the tables and interviews co-host Jacqui Fehl about the winding path that led her from childhood trips to the Art Institute of Chicago to Hollywood sets, voiceover work, and eventually to becoming a working artist and gallery owner in Asheville’s River Arts District.Jacqui shares how an early love of drawing, a painful childhood art class experience, and years spent pursuing acting in Los Angeles all shaped the artist she would later become. Her story is not linear - and that’s exactly what makes it so compelling.We talk about:Drawing “princesses” inspired by Picasso and Monet as a childHow one painful art class experience pushed her away from art for yearsMoving to Los Angeles young, broke, and determined to work in entertainmentWorking behind the scenes in Hollywood and on sets like Boy Meets WorldHow voiceover work became both a career and a creative training groundReturning to painting later in life and slowly building confidence as an artistFinding her way into the River Arts District and eventually opening her own galleryPlus: childhood princess drawings, sitcom stories, bold career leaps, and why waiting for permission can keep you stuck.If you’ve ever taken the long way around creatively - or wondered whether it’s too late to begin again - this episode is for you.Mentioned in this episode:https://jacquifehl.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jacquifehlAbout The Art ConfidentialThe Art Confidential is a podcast about how the art world really works. Hosts Jacqui Fehl and Andreina Bates sit down with artists, gallery owners, consultants, and other insiders for candid conversations about building a creative life—from studio practice to sales, exhibitions, and the realities behind the scenes.Follow the show so you never miss an episode exploring the ideas, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s art world.Connect with usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartconfidentialWebsite: https://theartconfidential.com