Dapo Adeola (The Write Stuff - CMC 2024)
A deep dive into illustrator and writer mindsets with Dapo Adeola
Dapo’s journey from working as a salesman in a gym to becoming an award winning illustrator is a fascinating tale of determination and self-taught lessons learned. But Jen Wakefield’s interview with Dapo Adeola is more than an exploration of how he found his way into the disciplines which have brought him enormous success - it's also an honest explanation of what it takes to stay at the top of your game, stay focused, navigate the highs and lows, and keep the creative impulse alive.
Dapo reveals the upside and downside of the publishing industry and how he maintains his independence and personal voice. He is also searingly honest about how to overcome obstacles, sometimes presented by yourself, sometimes by those around you. And above all how to maintain your own well-being by ensuring the fun is still there along with the hard work, obligations and success.
Discover how staying true to your stylistic impulses is a great way to start, what working with the perfect publisher feels like, how to avoid burn-out, and when to say no… in this deeply insightful creative interview.
