Episode 3 Turning your passion into Business. Maeveann in conversation with local artist and illustrator Rhea Hanlon.

Mimi by the Sea

Listen to tips from a 'true' creative who has developed her work organically over time starting out to help 'escapism' to now selling in shops throughout Northern Ireland.

Rhea enjoys building narratives through her lost lines range and creating her work through strong imagination and building energy.

Her creations come from personal experience and the feelings of enjoyment evoked by her nature, environment and experiences.

Whilst she is private in her creative process and her work is personal she gets into a place of deep work and flow and loves film music for atmosphere.

Maeve-ann and Rhea talk about their work with lost lines and Wild Atlantic Surf Company, where Rhea uses characters and builds fun narratives in her commission work. Rhea has clear business direction and has created a lot in the last 18 months.

Her key takeaways are 'Don't put yourself in a box' and 'Use your creativity to be an outlet for your own expression and freedom.'