Toni Taylor has taken many different paths as an artist. 
Her art spans mixed media wire sculptures, scenic painting, and Afro futuristic illustrations. Toni wants to touch people with her art; heal, inspire, and bring wonder. Her work travels through the visionary realms of fantasy, mysticism, and imaginative realism. 
With no formal training, Toni considers herself life taught. She began her career in 1985, with a cover for Heavy Metal Magazine, of which she was an avid collector. Since then, she has been commissioned as a cover Illustrator for Marvel Comics along with various book and album covers. 
With these wins, also came many challenges. 
Toni has reinvented her career several times, starting over, and finding a new path. Passion and determination keeps her going in hard times. In this episode we talk about why it's so important to understand your “why” and how creatives can push through difficult moments. 
Toni shares in this episode:
The story of the wrong phone number that turned into an hour long conversation, and led to new possibilities and new gigs. 
Toni’s message to creatives on how to be authentic with yourself, and carve out that time for you.
How Toni got over her doubts, comparing herself to other artists, and imposter syndrome. And the mindset shift she used to be the best she can be.
Toni’s experience as a scenic painter at Disney, and her big turning point when she realized that she couldn't give up, even if she wanted to. 

Links in this episode:
Star Child Art
Star Child Art Instagram
Star Child Art Facebook
Kindred Creatives Collective

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