Season 3, Episode 9 : Interview with Symi Jackson, from Rosemary & Co
In this episode, Peter travelled to sunny Skipton in Yorkshire to speak to Symi Jackson, the Sales and Marketing Director for Rosemary & Co brushes. Symi is Rosemary’s daughter and has inherited her Mother’s love of painting and working with Artists. She has been working with her Mum, helping to run the company, for the past 9 years. Her day-to-day role is incredibly varied and, as a result of her role, she has worked with some of the world’s best artists and creatives. She is therefore uniquely placed to offer advice and guidance about what it takes to be a professional, working Artist.
The episode starts with Symi sharing what she loves about working with Artists and what, in her opinion, makes Artists just that little bit special and unique.
After the break, her and Peter discuss the do’s and don’t’s of being a professional Artist. The main points discussed and to take away from this episode, can be boiled down to:
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Be Consistent
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Be Yourself
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Be Honest
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Be Professional
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Be Present
Symi shares the following examples of Artists, who, in her own words, are “crushing it” and who you should definitely take a look at:
Daniel Keys: danieljkeys.com
Mark Maggiori: markmaggiori.com
Andrew Tischler: andrewtischler.com
The Paint Coach (Chris Fornataro): paintwithpaintcoach.com
Haidee-Jo Summers: haideejo.com
This week’s takeaway… Symi concludes by enthusing about her latest project “Workshops in Yorkshire”: bringing some of the best Artists from across the world, to England, to Yorkshire to lead professional, art workshops. If you would like to know more, take a look at:
This Podcast is sponsored by Michael Harding Colours. For more information about Michael’s colour range or to find a retailer near you, please visit www.michaelharding.co.uk
