Silhouette Artist: My Dream Job You've NEVER Heard Of?!

Ever wondered what it’s like creating silhouette portraits as a silhouette artist?In this episode of Time We Discuss, we hear from Alison Russell, a talented live event artist who brings smiles to weddings, corporate events, and festivals with her creative and lightning-fast silhouette portraits.Alison shares her inspiring journey from drawing as a kid to becoming one of the most in-demand silhouette artists in the industry. She explains what it’s really like working live at events, how she balances the creative and business sides of her work, and why live art still captivates audiences all over the world.Topics we discuss:What it’s like being a silhouette artist at weddings and corporate eventsHow Alison got started in live silhouette artA LIVE demonstration of how silhouette art is createdTips for becoming a professional silhouette artistRepurposing silhouette art across different productsHow Alison manages her thriving art business using modern toolsIf you love learning about creative careers and real-world artistic journeys, this episode is for you.Discover the art, skill, and emotion behind every live silhouette.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:37 - Typical day like for a silhouette artist3:27 - What it's like to be on the job creating live art5:36 - The crowd will gather, wedding entertainment7:20 - How to get started as a silhouette artist11:12 - Other opportunities/products for silhouette artists12:59 - Silhouette Art live demonstration16:14 - Silhouette Art Reaction16:51 - Starting a business as a silhouette artist19:18 - Small jobs leading to bigger jobs or corporate events21:51 - Alison Russell, Silhouette Artist has the floor23:39 - Silhouette Artist highlights25:02 - Silhouette Artist Salary25:52 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Alison RussellWebsite: Alison Russell Silhouette ArtistAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Become a Silhouette Portait or Caricature Artist (Emily Byrne)Become a Talent Manager or Agent=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads