Talia Zoref: How to Become a Celebrity Fashion Illustrator

Talia Zoref is an artist and illustrator who creates live art at fashion show events around the world. She’s sketched Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gigi and Bella Hadid, and Naomi Campbell… to name a few! Talia has made the Forbes’ ‘30 under 30 List’ AND she’s also kind of a big deal in the world of NFTs.

In this episode of Cast of Creators, Talia shares her infectious enthusiasm for art, fashion, and grabbing opportunity when it presents itself. From cold-calling major fashion brands and asking if she can live sketch the runway, to giving strangers her art, it’s all helped to open doors. Talia is a bright shining light of generosity, creativity, and talent!

She’s also taken her unique drawing style and transferred it into the world of NFTs and Web3. She shares her tricks, learnings, insights, and her ‘joie de vivre’ in this wonderfully inspiring episode of Cast of Creators.

It always pays off to be nice and follow your passion and sketch and share your art.
Talia Zoref

In This Episode:

Where did it all start for Talia?
Learning about blogs in 2012
Combining her two dreams of working in fashion and illustrating
Studying fashion design in Canada
The magical early Instagram days
Sketching fashion brands that lead to commissions
Commissions lead to press and attention!
Getting invited to fashion shows with mega-celebrities
What method does Talia use when sketching live?
The time Talia sketched Anna Wintour
Making your own good luck by sharing your art
How long does it take to sketch a celebrity live?
Picking up on the essence of someone when you draw
Capturing people through your intuition
How we grow by facing our fear of rejection
Using different paint mediums
Talia’s move into the world of NFTs
The career trajectory of an artist in a pre-digital world versus NOW
Understanding generative art
Talia’s plans to bring fashion to Web 3.0
The beauty of artists getting royalties for their creations

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