EP 14: The Artful Entrepreneur, A Masterclass in Creative Commerce with Kiel Tillman

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Join us as we step into the colourful world of creativity and business acumen with the incredible Kiel Tillman! In this captivating conversation, we'll uncover the secrets to Kiel's artistic journey, his passion for various creative mediums, and his entrepreneurial insights. Who is Kiel Tillman, and what makes his work stand out? Find out as he shares his artistic odyssey. How did Kiel venture into the world of art? Did formal education play a role? Kiel's first client—what was that moment like? What advice would he give to a younger version of himself? From brand identity to murals, Kiel does it all! Discover his favourite creative outlets and the ones he wishes he could explore even more. Dive into the world of murals with Kiel. How does he kickstart the creative process, and what are the challenges he faces? Finally, we'll get a peek into Kiel's current favourites—favourite artist, music, books, gratitude, and what keeps him inspired.

About Kiel:
As partner and creative director of Pennybridge, Kiel's curious brain never really switches off — bit like a humming little human hard drive. Renowned for his energetically-graphic, signature Tillman style, Kiel’s skill and passion to create original work has seen him partner with international juggernauts including the likes of Oakley, Corona, General Pants, Disney and Wu Tang Clan.

When it comes to his creative career, he’s had a wild and memorable ride. Early days in a local print shop, moving up the ranks in Billabong garments and diving into start-up mode at Potato Press — every twist and turn along the way has provided valuable professional lessons peppered with some epic times to be had. 

Kiel gives back to the Australian creative community by presenting national industry talks alongside hosting hands-on workshops in his local area. He continues to be actively involved in the Australian art scene exhibiting work in well-known galleries across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

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Website
Facebook
LinkedIn

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Intro and outro song credit to "With Draco On The Phone".