Creatives in the Wild Podcast Episode with Latasha Greene
Latasha Greene (she/her) is the owner and head artist of Jitterbug Art Studio. She's originally from Baltimore and currently lives in Denver, CO as a full time outdoor artist.
Latasha creates bright and engaging imagery that celebrates diversity in the outdoors, illustrates the healing powers of nature, and showcases the importance of conservation.
Her past clients include Otterbox, Brown Girls Climb, Merrell, Range Magazine, Craghoppers, SNEWS, Access Fund, The North Face and more.
In this episode, Justine and Latasha chat about:
Why Latasha decided to move across the country to dive deeper into art and get out of her comfort zone
How she put herself in the right places for opportunities in the outdoor industry to come to her
The opportunities that came with connecting with other female artists and entrepreneurs
Latasha’s first big project: a hotel mural that spurred future work
Why Latasha doesn’t believe in imposter syndrome
Resisting gatekeeping, comparison and competition as a business owner
Benefits and challenges of building a Patreon membership
Diversifying creative work to avoid being boxed into a single form or style
Collaborating with brands for social justice causes
Breathing life into creative work when she feels burnt out or uninspired
Structuring the creative process to be more efficient and less reliant on inspiration
The importance of true rest and breaks and more!
Connect with Latasha:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/jitterbug_art
Instagram: instagram.com/jitterbug_art
Youtube: @heyjitterbug_
Website: www.jitterbugart.com
Connect with Justine:
Website: justawildthought.com
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