Living Creatively with Cartoonist Demetre Durham

Ocu-Pasión

Capítulo 74: On this episode of Ocu-Pasión, we speak with artist, performer, and influencer, Demetre Durham. Listen in as Demetre shares insights into his passion for drawing and how it shaped his creative path. We discuss the significant role dance played in his life and career, as well as the inspiration behind his cartoon project, Titan Up.
Demetre's journey has been one of continuous evolution and artistic exploration. His passion for drawing since childhood laid the foundation for a diverse career filled with creativity and expression. Dance became a pivotal aspect of his life, introducing him to new forms of artistic expression and paving the way for opportunities beyond his imagination. Through his cartoon project, Titan Up, Demetre ventured into the realm of animation, bringing his imaginative ideas to life. In recent years, Demetre has expanded his repertoire to include acting, embracing the challenge of yet another artistic medium. As a 'CURLfluencer' on social media, he shares his natural hair journey, intertwining it with his identity and artistic expression. Demetre's pin business, @ItsPinMagic, showcases his design skills, while his food blogging project, Good Food Gurus, reflects his passion for culinary creativity. Through it all, Demetre finds balance in his various pursuits, recognizing the importance of collaboration in fueling his artistic endeavors.
Follow Demetre:
https://www.demetredurham.com/
https://www.instagram.com/titanupcomics/
https://www.instagram.com/your.royal.freshness/

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