<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In this conversation, Kevin Murphy recounts his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing in the Bronx to building a thriving career as an illustrator and entrepreneur. He highlights how hard work, confidence, and taking risks are essential to success in the arts. Kevin discusses the crucial role of education and mentorship in honing artistic skills, questioning the idea that talent alone determines achievement. Alongside Ryan Roghaar, he explores themes such as talent versus training, the impact of mentorship, and the importance of experience in artistic growth. Together, they emphasize that success—whether in art or any field—is less about innate talent and more about dedication, effort, and guidance. The conversation also underscores the value of mastering fundamentals and facing the fear of failure, showing how these elements lead to personal growth and empowerment through creative expression.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Kevin grew up poor and faced many challenges.</li><li>He struggled academically but found a passion for reading and art.</li><li>Kevin transitioned from construction work to illustration without knowing the odds.</li><li>He emphasizes hard work over talent in achieving success.</li><li>Kevin founded Evolve Artist to provide accessible art education.</li><li>Confidence is built through taking risks and proving oneself.</li><li>The importance of mentorship and learning from others in the field.</li><li>Art can be a metaphor for risk-taking in life.</li><li>The program at Evolve Artist is designed for all skill levels.</li><li>Success in art comes from dedication and the right education. Choosing the right mentor can significantly impact your success.</li><li>Talent is often a result of training and effort, not just innate ability.</li><li>Understanding the fundamentals is crucial for artistic development.</li><li>Experience plays a vital role in skill acquisition and mastery.</li><li>Mindset and overcoming fear of failure are essential for growth.</li><li>Art can be a means of personal enrichment and expression.</li><li>Investing time in practice can lead to significant improvement.</li><li>The journey of learning art is about the process, not just the outcome.</li><li>Everyone has the potential to create and express themselves artistically.</li><li>Commitment to your craft can lead to unexpected opportunities and fulfillment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 From Humble Beginnings to Artistic Success</p><p>10:04 Building a Business: The Evolve Artist Journey</p><p>20:05 The Importance of Confidence and Risk-Taking in Art</p><p>29:58 Talent vs. Hard Work: The Real Path to Mastery</p><p>33:35 The Importance of Choosing the Right Mentor</p><p>36:10 Talent vs. Training: The Real Path to Success</p><p>39:04 Understanding the Fundamentals of Art</p><p>43:53 The Role of Experience in Skill Development</p><p>50:13 Mindset and Overcoming Fear of Failure</p><p>57:10 Empowerment Through Art and Personal Growth</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Check out Evolve Artist and get a special deal. Learn more here: </strong><a href="https://evolveartist.com/eggs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>https://evolveartist.com/eggs</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Hosted by Ryan Roghaar and Michael Smith</p><p>Produced by Ryan Roghaar</p><p>Theme music: &quot;Perfect Day&quot; by OPM </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:</strong></p><p>bit.ly/eggstunes</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Plugs:</strong></p><p>The Show: eggscast.com</p><p>@eggshow on X and Instagram</p><p><br></p><p>On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn</p><p>Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher</p><p>Also available on Google Play Music!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mike &quot;DJ Ontic&quot;: </strong></p><p>Shows and info: <a href="http://www.djontic.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠djontic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>@djontic on twitter</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ryan Roghaar:</strong></p><p><a href="http://rogha.ar/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rogha.ar</a></p>