Jenell B Stewart Podcast

Without a doubt, a hobby can become a career, and who better to prove this than someone who has lived it as a reality?Meet today's guest, Simone Agoussoye, a Visual Artist, Graphics Designer, Mentor, and Teacher. In this episode, Simone describes her experience as a budding artist, offering insights into common challenges artists face, her passion for art, and key points from her success in the art world. Episode Highlights:[[01:21] How Simone and I met for the first time - she wasn’t too happy with me by the way.[04:10] About our guest, Simone Agoussoye.[06:48] Simone's art career started right from childhood when she did a portrait of herself and knew that she wanted to be an artist.[10:54] The most difficult part about being an artist is pricing your artwork; it was a huge surprise for Simone as she realized how much people would pay for her art! [12:58] About Commissions: This involves being paid to create a painting for someone based on what they want and how they want it. It can constrain crea