This is a conversation with Mike McLean, a black belt out of Torquay, Victoria, Australia. Mike is an artist who focuses mostly on painting on reclaimed materials. He has painted hundreds of thousands of Wagtails that have made it around the world. He’s also an art teacher and a poet.
Episode Links:
* Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/@mikemcleanartist
* Will the Wagtail Instagram: https://instagram.com/@willythewagtail
* World Wide Wag Tails: https://instagram.com/@worldwidewagtails
* Mike’s Poetry: https://instagram.com/@mikemcleanpoet
* YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MikeMcleanArtist
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Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Journey to Black Belt
03:28 Training for Longevity
08:29 Reflections on Life and Jiu Jitsu
14:25 Getting Into Jiujitsu
16:53 Balancing BJJ, Family, and Relationships
19:51 Family Road Trip
24:52 Artistic Journey and Career
36:11 Getting Into Art
45:23 Artistic Materials and Economic Choices
50:35 The Wagtail Phenomenon
59:02 An Emotional Painting for Jamie
01:02:40 Immersive Activities
01:04:55 Getting Into Poetry
01:11:32 Living a Life of Happiness
01:15:53 Outro
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