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Silhouette Artist: My Dream Job You've NEVER Heard Of?!

Silhouette Artist: My Dream Job You've NEVER Heard Of?!

Author: Time We Discuss August 23, 2026 Duration: 25:59
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Ever wondered what it’s like creating silhouette portraits as a silhouette artist?

In this episode of Time We Discuss, we hear from Alison Russell, a talented live event artist who brings smiles to weddings, corporate events, and festivals with her creative and lightning-fast silhouette portraits.

Alison shares her inspiring journey from drawing as a kid to becoming one of the most in-demand silhouette artists in the industry. She explains what it’s really like working live at events, how she balances the creative and business sides of her work, and why live art still captivates audiences all over the world.

Topics we discuss:

  • What it’s like being a silhouette artist at weddings and corporate events
  • How Alison got started in live silhouette art
  • A LIVE demonstration of how silhouette art is created
  • Tips for becoming a professional silhouette artist
  • Repurposing silhouette art across different products
  • How Alison manages her thriving art business using modern tools

If you love learning about creative careers and real-world artistic journeys, this episode is for you.

Discover the art, skill, and emotion behind every live silhouette.

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Typical day like for a silhouette artist
3:27 - What it's like to be on the job creating live art
5:36 - The crowd will gather, wedding entertainment
7:20 - How to get started as a silhouette artist
11:12 - Other opportunities/products for silhouette artists
12:59 - Silhouette Art live demonstration
16:14 - Silhouette Art Reaction
16:51 - Starting a business as a silhouette artist
19:18 - Small jobs leading to bigger jobs or corporate events
21:51 - Alison Russell, Silhouette Artist has the floor
23:39 - Silhouette Artist highlights
25:02 - Silhouette Artist Salary
25:52 - Outro

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Alison Russell

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Figuring out what you want to do for a living is one of life's biggest puzzles, and Time We Discuss tackles it by bringing real voices into the conversation. Instead of abstract advice, each episode sits down with people who are actually doing the jobs you might be curious about. You'll hear the unvarnished details of their daily routines, the challenges they didn't see coming, and the moments that make their work worthwhile. This podcast moves beyond glossy job descriptions to explore the practical realities of different paths, from traditional professions to less conventional roles. Whether you're a student weighing college against direct entry into the workforce, someone considering a complete pivot, or simply fascinated by how other people spend their working hours, these discussions offer grounded insights. The focus is on career discovery through honest storytelling, providing a resource that feels more like a series of candid conversations than a formal guide. By listening, you gather the nuanced, firsthand information needed to make more informed decisions about your own professional journey.
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