Crafting Creativity: Hand Lettering, Gold Leaf Experiments, and the Journey of Rob Draper | Calligraphy Masters Podcast Episode #29

In this captivating episode of Calligraphy Masters Podcast, we dive into the mesmerizing world of hand lettering artist Rob Draper. Join us as we explore his unique artistic journey, where coffee cups, paper plates, bottles, canvases, cars, and more serve as his canvases for creating stunning works of art. Discover the fascinating stories behind his projects, including collaborations with prestigious brands like Rolls-Royce, Golden Globe, Range Rover, and others. Rob's art transcends traditional boundaries, and in this episode, we uncover the secrets behind his remarkable creativity and innovation.

00:00 Highlights
00:18 Intro
01:53 Who is Rob Draper?
08:50 Is Rob Draper self-thought?
10:01 Working on different surfaces
10:59 How much time goes into lettering?
12:19 When did Rob Draper discover his love for lettering?
15:25 Books and Artists who inspired him to start
16:45 Custom Lettering and Gold Leaf?
19:10 Does Rob Draper work alone or has a team?
21:36 How important is the way you present your work?
24:38 At what point start having clients?
27:04 Where does the client find you?
29:04 Working with an agency?
30:15 Which project that you worked on was most exciting?
31:56 Is it stressful to work for big brands?
32:56 Advice to people
35:07 What struggles did you have on the way of your journey?
36:10 What makes you keep moving and creating?
37:26 Most challenging project that you've worked on?
38:47 Working with Rolls Roys?
41:01 What about NFT's ?
42:29 Are there a lot of people who ask how to become like you?
43:30 Is it hard to work on all these different surfaces?
45:26 What about exhibitions?
46:41 And what about a book?
47:55 Lettering artists you like?
51:24 What gives you the thing you do?
52:17 Where do you get your inspiration?
52:58 The most time spent on a piece?
54:50 Favourite piece of art of yours?
59:25 What others do you do other than lettering?
61:50 Keep Writing