Ep. 19 - The Artists Life: Nomadic, Independent, & Smart Marketing with Sculptor, Austin Casson

Ep. 19 - Artist & Sculptor, Austin Casson

Website: https://austincasson.com/

 

Welcome to Ascent Life LIVE, I’m your host, R. Brandon Long, here with the mission to inspire 1 million people a day to live their best lives, and be the best version of themselves. 

 

That is living an Ascent Life. 

 

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Our guest today is artist, sculptor, friend, Austin Casson - In the past 32 years, Austin's career has successfully crossed a wide range of mediums. His works in bronze, steel, stone and ceramics have been recognized throughout the country including an early bronze that went to President George H.W. Bush.

 

Austin has works on permanent display at the World Golf Hall of Fame and the California Thoroughbred Hall of Fame. The Fallen Heroes Memorial in Temecula, California is also among his works. 

 

Welcome to the Ascent Life podcast...

 

Interview:

 

* Farm raised, Austin's parents were an accomplished craftsman and a gifted artist.  "I got my dads hands and my mothers eye.”

* How did you get started in the arts? Did you go to school for the arts? 

* What is your most meaningful piece to you that you have created so far?

* This is your retirement?

* Your touring now, so if people would like to see your work, where can they find you in person

* What is your Definite Major Purpose (Napoleon Hill) / Meaningful Mission (Lewis Howes) / Life’s Task (Robert Greene) - Mine: Help 1 Million People a Day Become the Best Version of Themselves by Living an Ascent Life

* How would you define living your best life?

* How do you want to be remembered?

 

WISDOM FROM THE PAGES: “Be satisfied if you can live the rest of your life, however short, as your nature demands. Focus on that, and don’t let anything distract you.” - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations