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Jesse Mangerson: From Cartoons to Canvases The Painter's Journey - Tom Ray's Art Podcast

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to pivot from one artistic discipline to another? 

On the latest episode of the art podcast, I meet painter Jesse Mangerson.

Jesse's story begins with aspirations of becoming an illustrator, a dream that took him all the way to an internship at the prestigious New Yorker magazine and into the world of children's book illustration. But as they delved deeper into his craft, Jesse encountered a profound realization: their true passion was not in illustration but in the act of painting itself.

Jesse shares how their experiences in illustration ultimately led to the embrace of fine art painting, revealing the meditative joy Jesse finds in direct observational work and the rich textures of oil paint.

Jesse discusses the nuances of commissioned paintings, the balance between artistic integrity and client expectations, and the unpredictable path of selling artwork through galleries.

Links

Jesse Mangerson's Website: https://jessemangerson.wixsite.com/jessemangerson

Jesse Mangerson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesse.mangerson

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