177. Jackson Alves: From Graphic Designer to Global Calligraphy Artist

In this episode of Open Studio, I sit down with Jackson Alves ⁨@letterjack⁩ , a Brazilian calligraphy artist, lettering designer, and educator based in Florida. With over 25 years of experience, Jackson has worked with major brands like Apple, Montblanc, and Coca-Cola. He shares his journey from graphic designer to internationally recognized calligraphy artist, offering insights on confidence, career growth, and creative evolution.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🎨 How Jackson transitioned from graphic design to calligraphy💡 The power of believing in yourself & overcoming self-doubt📢 How social media helped launch his career🚀 Behind the scenes: His high-profile project for Apple✍️ His approach to teaching calligraphy and sharing knowledge📥 Jackson Youtube Channel: ⁨@letterjack⁩ 📷 Follow Jackson Alves on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letterjack🎨 Want to learn lettering from Jackson?Jackson is part of the Lettering Seminar 2025, a signature program to master the art and business of lettering! Sign up for the waiting list at https://theletteringseminar.com.

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In this show, Martina Flor reveals all of her lettering and art business strategies to help you build a career as a commercial artist. You’ll learn about mastering a skill, finding your voice as an artist, going from amateur to pro, how the illustration market works, marketing yourself, social media, client outreach, and productivity tips so that you can thrive with your art and make a living doing what you love. It’s a mix of interviews with notable lettering artists and illustrators, special co-hosts, and solo shows from Martina that you’re not going to want to miss.