{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6571a7ea6765f2001148e380/6a3e840a3fba7ccd9cbff2b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Local Wrexham Illustrator and Muralist- Liam Stokes-Massey","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6571a7ea6765f2001148e380/1782481749199-0c6c1bf3-911f-4c54-8442-473cdf5336db.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>From sketching portraits in his spare time to creating some of Wrexham's most recognisable murals, Liam Stokes-Massey's journey is a brilliant example of turning passion into purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><p>🖌️ How a simple drawing commission led to a full-time creative career</p><p>⚽ The Gareth Bale artwork that changed everything</p><p>🎨 The stories behind Wrexham's iconic murals and the Love Wrexham Public Art Trail</p><p>💷 The challenge of pricing creative work and making a living as an artist</p><p>📱 Why social media has become essential for creatives</p><p>❤️ What it means to leave a lasting mark on your hometown</p><p><br></p><p>Liam also shares honest advice for anyone thinking about starting their own business, proving that consistency, passion and backing yourself can take you further than you ever imagined.</p><p><br></p><p>If you've admired the murals around Wrexham but never knew the story behind them, this is an episode you won't want to miss.</p><p>👍 Like, comment and subscribe for more conversations with the people behind Wrexham's thriving business community.</p><p><br></p><p>#Wrexham #WrexhamBusinessSpotlight #LiamStokesMassey #ThePencilCraftsman #PublicArt #Murals #WelshArt #SmallBusiness #CreativeBusiness #Entrepreneur #WrexhamAFC #NorthWales #BusinessPodcast</p>","author_name":"Adrian Bryan"}