Award-winning portrait artist Vincent Fantauzzo gained recognition when his striking portrait of friend Heath Ledger won at the Archibald Prize. He became one of Australia’s most acclaimed portraitists, painting Hugh Jackman, Julia Gillard, and Asher Keddie; whom he unexpectedly fell in love with while painting her portrait. In this episode, Vince shares how he overcame poverty, violence, and abuse, revealing for the first time his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and the shame and fear he carried. He also opens up about the moment he met Asher Keddie, unaware of who she was, and how that chance encounter led to love. Content Warning: This conversation touches on suicide and abuse, and if this brings up anything for you, help is available by contacting Lifeline 13 11 14 or 1800Respect for a safe place to talk day and night. Know someone who'd enjoy this episode? Why not share it with them by tapping the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and passing it on LINKS: Buy Vincents remarkable memoir 'Unveiled' here If you loved this chat with Vincent we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Harry Garside here If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify CREDITS:Host: Jessica RoweGuest: Vincent Fantauzzo Executive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Nat Marshall Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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