413 "Love+Live+Life" Podcast - Demarcus McGaughey - International Visual Artist

In this Episode I invited Demarcus McGaughey. He's an International Visual Artist, Graphic Designer and a Brand Coach.

We talked about...

• Create Your life; The power of Choosing
  
• Listening to the inner voice
  
• Being a thriving artist; Focusing on Strength over Weakness

Guest Bio

HANDSOME ART

With more than 20 years of experience, Demarcus McGaughey is a skilled creative director, international visual artist and certified life coach specializing in brand coaching. His design expertise ranges from print design to corporate identity to interactive media development and beyond.

A 14-year resident of Brooklyn, New York, Mr. McGaughey hails from Dallas, Texas, where he launched In House Media Group, a full-service design agency specializing in brand development and the parent company of In House Magazine. Eager to expand his reach and skill set, Mr.McGaughey in 2006 closed the magazine and relocated In House Media Group’s offices to Brooklyn, where he continues to grow his portfolio.

As an artist, he has captivated the hearts of art lovers with his unique style with a combination of painting and graphic design. Demarcus continues to explore the many techniques and styles of art in each of his paintings where he uses many color combinations to express the mood and moods of his subject matters.

Having worked with such organizations and brands as Beyoncé Knowles’ Survivor Foundation, T.D. Jakes’ Potter House Church, and beverage giant Dr Pepper, Mr. McGaughey was spotlighted in Adweek Magazine, The Bklyner Magazine, Voyage Magazine and has seen his artwork featured in several New York galleries and Barcelona, Spain.

When not designing, Mr. McGaughey, who holds an advertising art degree from Prairie View University, spends his time brand coaching, giving motivational speeches and travelings.

www.demarcusmcgaughey.com

facebook and instagram: @demarcusmcg

Show note

01:34 What is a fun fact that most people don’t know about you?

04:00 Tell me about your creative journey, especially before moving to NY.

11:15 Listening to the Inner Voice & Manifesting

13:35 What was the first thing that you manifested?

15:50 “Create Your life”, what does that mean to you?

16:40 *Quote* “Create your life” is the power of choosing.

18:35 *Quote* It’s your responsibility to use your gift to impact the world

19:00 Did you ever feel like you don’t know what you want for your life?

21:15 Being a thriving artist and not struggling artist.

27:50 What are some lessons that you learned as an artist over the years?

28:15 *Quote* There’s no playbook to read. In this Art field, you’re creating your own journey.

30:05 Learning from and being around different communities.

32:35 Treating your Art as Business

35:15 How has your process of creating art developed?

38:15 What is next for DeMarcus?

40:10 How can people follow your work?!

Call To Action

Dare to do it. It’s your responsibility to make this world a better place. Create your life.

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