In this insightful episode, I sit down with Tom Adair, an artist known for his bold techniques and evocative works, to explore both his creative journey and the changing landscape of the art world. Tom opens up about his inspirations, first art sales, and dream projects. We also dive deeper into the realities of today’s art market: navigating digital platforms, understanding collectors’ evolving tastes, and finding strategies that help artists thrive long-term. Whether you’re an artist navigating the market or an art lover curious about the intersection of creativity and commerce, this episode is full of inspiration and practical wisdom. ------ KEY TAKEAWAYS: - Tom's First Art Sale: A multimedia mirror piece that launched his career - Balancing Art & Life: Intuition, family, and sustainable creativity - Dream Projects: Immersive installations & a future museum retrospective - Inspirations: Artists including Howard Arthur & Darren Sylvester - Art Market Insights: Valuation, trends, and the role of innovation in shaping the future of art commerce - What’s Next: From becoming a dad to launching a kids’ wear brand ------ HOST: Tom Gerrard ✦ IG | @artcareeracademy and @tom_gerrard_ ✦ Watch on Youtube | / @artcareeracademy ✦ Website | artcareeracademy.com GUEST: Tom Adair ✦ Website | https://www.tomadair.com.au/ ✦ Instagram | @tomadair_ ✦Thought Forms Gallery - https://www.thoughtformsgallery.com.au/ ✦ Imagine(Cowboys) Book - https://www.thoughtformsgallery.com.au/shop/p/imaginecowboys-tomadair Loved this episode? Hit subscribe and give us a 5 star review. This means so much, thank you! ------- WANT MORE? 👉 Join the next round of Going Pro LIVE — our signature program for visual artists. Earlybird pricing until 26th Aug, we begin on Sept 1st. Limited spots available. http://artcareeracademy.com/going-art-pro-course-live-aug25 👉Download free cheatsheet to boost your creative cashflow: https://www.artcareeracademy.com/creative-cashflow-guide
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