Send us a textMelbourne-based artist Lukas Kasper shares his journey from skateboarding graffiti artist to internationally recognized muralist working across Australia, North America and Southeast Asia. His evolution from painting monsters to creating works exploring mental health, environmental awareness and our relationship with animals reveals how creative practices change and grow over time.• Beginning his art career through graffiti and skateboarding culture while finding community and validation• Taking initiative by approaching cafes and bars to host art shows when formal gallery access wasn't available• Adapting artistic style to different contexts while maintaining integrity across commercial work• Balancing commissioned projects with personal vision when working with councils and brands• Starting teaching at 17 and continuing community engagement through school workshops and YouTube tutorials• Creating a YouTube channel to share spray paint techniques and document artistic journey• Participating in international residencies including recent work in Mongolia and China• Experiencing a pivotal six-month residency in Wodonga that transformed his career trajectory• Finding motivation and building networks as keys to sustainable artistic practice• Managing the mental and financial challenges of being a full-time working artistWelcome to Amra’s Armchair Anecdotes! I’m Amra Pajalić—writer, teacher, and storyteller. Pull up a chair, and let’s dive into stories about writing, life, and lessons learned—sharing wisdom from my armchair to yours.Episodes are posted every second Monday. You can subscribe on your favourite podcast app including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodcastIndex, YouTube, or RSS, all directories Episode show notes are transcripts at https://www.amrapajalic.com/podcast.html

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