RICH SAMUEL: watercolorist + football player / trust your work ethic

What can an artist learn inside a football huddle? A lot, if you are former professional football player turned watercolorist RICH SAMUEL.A relentless work ethic, persistence and teamwork are just a few of the qualities football instilled in Rich —or “Sweet Feet” as he was known in the day—that have allowed him to create a booming art practice and studio that has grown into an East Austin community hot spot. With effusive positive energy, Rich juggles his own painting and clothing line with hosting community events featuring local jazz performers, comedians and painting classes.Rich shares how the weight and responsibility of being the only Black-owned gallery in Austin gives him a sense of purpose that energizes his own art practice. Rich also reveals how he uses TikTok to fuel his art sales.Find Rich:Website:  www.richesart.comInstagram:   @richesartFacebook:  www.facebook.com/richesart TikTok:  @richesart  Mentioned:Lian Quan Zhen, Rich’s teacher & watercolor artist (see) Football highlight videos, Hudl (watch) Music, Comedy & Classes at Richesart Gallery (explore) Also fun:Youtube Interview with Eli Samuel (no relation) (watch) Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  kristybattaniart Facebook:  kristybattaniart Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please take a moment to leave a rating and a comment: https://lovethepodcast.com/artishplunge   Music:"Surf Guitar Madness," Alexis Messier, Licensed by PremiumBeat.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)Support the Show.