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Making Art Work: David Oku on Valuing Your Craft

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"As a Black creative, I’ve had to work ten times harder to be taken seriously – that’s why my work speaks for itself." - David Oku

In this episode of Creative Like Us, Ange speaks with London-based freelance illustrator and animator, David Oku. David shares his journey from a childhood passion for drawing to establishing himself as a professional artist. He discusses the impact of early encouragement, the challenges of navigating the creative industry as a person of colour, and the importance of valuing your work.

David also reflects on his experiences in retail, his transition into freelance work, and how perseverance and skill development have shaped his career. He offers insight into balancing personal projects with commercial work, the significance of creative collaboration, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're an aspiring creative or an established professional, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical advice.

Where to Find David Oku:

Instagram: @DOKUart

Website: www.davidoku.com

Links & Mentions:

Big Fat Minimalist - Anirudh Mehta

UAL - University of the Arts London

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Chapters

1. Making Art Work: David Oku on Valuing Your Craft (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Background (00:01:35)

3. Early Career & Education (00:03:15)

4. Challenges & Growth (00:07:17)

5. Freelance Work & Finding Value (00:18:03)

6. Experiences & Representation (00:31:36)

7. Major Career Moments (00:51:19)

8. The Future & Teaching (00:58:30)

9. Rapid-Fire Questions (01:05:09)

10 episodes

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"As a Black creative, I’ve had to work ten times harder to be taken seriously – that’s why my work speaks for itself." - David Oku

In this episode of Creative Like Us, Ange speaks with London-based freelance illustrator and animator, David Oku. David shares his journey from a childhood passion for drawing to establishing himself as a professional artist. He discusses the impact of early encouragement, the challenges of navigating the creative industry as a person of colour, and the importance of valuing your work.

David also reflects on his experiences in retail, his transition into freelance work, and how perseverance and skill development have shaped his career. He offers insight into balancing personal projects with commercial work, the significance of creative collaboration, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're an aspiring creative or an established professional, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical advice.

Where to Find David Oku:

Instagram: @DOKUart

Website: www.davidoku.com

Links & Mentions:

Big Fat Minimalist - Anirudh Mehta

UAL - University of the Arts London

Leave a review.

Support the show

Contact Information
This podcast is hosted by Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative.
If you have any questions or suggestions or would like to be featured on this podcast, please email [email protected]
You can follow and connect here:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Podcast website
Instagram - Creatives Like Us Podcast
Join the mailing list
Produced by award-winning media and marketing specialist Heather Pownall of Heather's Media Hub
Connect with Heather on LinkedIn
The opinions of our host and guests are their own.
If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe with the podcast provider of your choice or leave us a Google Review
here. Thanks!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Making Art Work: David Oku on Valuing Your Craft (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Background (00:01:35)

3. Early Career & Education (00:03:15)

4. Challenges & Growth (00:07:17)

5. Freelance Work & Finding Value (00:18:03)

6. Experiences & Representation (00:31:36)

7. Major Career Moments (00:51:19)

8. The Future & Teaching (00:58:30)

9. Rapid-Fire Questions (01:05:09)

10 episodes

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