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Fruitful Life

Ashwin Chacko

Arts

Frequency: 1 episode/35d. Total Eps: 28

The fruitful life podcast is hosted by Ashwin Chacko a positively playful author, illustrator, and speaker. Ashwin chats with creators, illustrators, designer about their journey and how they turned their passions into a business, exploring themes of failure, passion, and success.

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02/12/2025
#65
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01/10/2025
#69
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#92
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08/08/2025
#61
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15/07/2025
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#64
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13/07/2025
#32
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11/07/2025
#61
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10/07/2025
#31
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07/07/2025
#61

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Dave Bain: A Foundation of Community

Season 2 · Episode 1

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Duration 55:28

Dave Bain is a Bristol based Illustrator and Muralist. His work spans across the editorial and advertising world. His approach is distinctively colourful, expressive and inspired by screenprinting, jazz and electronic music. Check out his work here: https://davebain.com

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Maser Slow your Hustle

Season 1 · Episode 20

Monday, December 11, 2023 • Duration 01:03:39

Maser, truly embodies the centric spirit of contemporary visual art in Ireland today. Creating artwork since 1995, over the last 25 years Maser has generated a large and dedicated following both in Ireland and Internationally, through his seamlessly imaginative and unique graphic style.
Having exhibited at the National Gallery of Ireland, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Sotheby's and National Print Museum, Maser is now one of Ireland's most collectable contemporary artists.
Al aka Maser is a prolific Irish Artist. Maser's unique artistic style draws upon numerous influences including optical and mid-century art, using bold colours, pattern and text to complement his paintings. Through his use of contrasting colours and flowing patterns, Maser's work offers the viewer an opportunity to become fully immersed in an almost hypnotic state. As an artist, Maser is clearly ambitious and unafraid to experiment with any artistic format.

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Sarah Boris Art & Activism

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, July 10, 2023 • Duration 42:05

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity.

Sarah Boris is an artist and designer based in London.
After working for over ten years for world renown arts and publishing institutions such as Phaidon, ICA, the Barbican, she set up her art and design studio in 2015, with a focus on public art commissions and creating new artworks in the form of screenprinted editions, sculpture, paintings, letterpress, books and more.

My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review.

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Jason Naylor: Consistency is Key

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 • Duration 50:53

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity.

Jason is an award-winning artist, designer, and creative director based in Brooklyn. After earning a BFA in graphic design from Brigham Young University, he moved to NYC to immerse himself into the life, color and magic of New York. He began his professional career working in the Creative Department of M·A·C Cosmetics, where he learned about the business of art and design, and developed his taste for spreading life and color into any and every project he could get his hands on. Six years later, Jason set out to start spreading his own message into the world. Check out his work here: https://jasonnaylor.nyc/

My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review.

Whacko Art Shop: https://whackochacko.com/shop

Newsletter: https://ashwinchacko.substack.com/subscribe

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If you would like to support with a cup of coffee visit https://ko-fi.com/whackochacko

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Michael Emberley: Don't Do It For The Fame

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 • Duration 48:32

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity.

Michael Emberley has been an author and award winning illustrator of children's books for over 40 years. He is known for his humorous and sensitive picture books, such as Ruby, Welcome Back Sun, and I Did It!, as well as works of non fiction such as, The Message, The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Text Message, and It's Perfetly Normal (w Robie Harris).

Michael is well known for highly successful collaborating with well known authors such as former US children's poet laureate, Mary Ann Hoberman, on a series of innovative reading books, with Barbara Bottner on such titles as Miss Brooks Loves Books, as well as partnering with author Robie Harris on the series of ground breaking and now classic books on the facts of life. Check out his work here:https://www.michaelemberleybooks.com/

My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review.

Whacko Art Shop: https://whackochacko.com/shop

Newsletter: https://ashwinchacko.substack.com/subscribe

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If you would like to support with a cup of coffee visit https://ko-fi.com/whackochacko

Rob Lowe: Supermundane

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, May 22, 2023 • Duration 01:08:55

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity.

Rob Lowe AKA illustrator Supermundane is an artist, graphic designer, typographer, illustrator and writer with over 20 years experience in the creative industry. His signature mesmeric drawings have been published and exhibited worldwide. He has been responsible for designing some of the most groundbreaking independent magazines of the last decade including the alternative children’s magazine Anorak and the award-winning food quarterly Fire Knives His practice is defined by a distinctive use of colour, line and simplicity which can be seen through all his different disciplines from typeface design to his personal works. He lives and works in London. Check out his work here: https://supermundane.com/

My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review.

Whacko Art Shop: https://whackochacko.com/shop

Newsletter: https://ashwinchacko.substack.com/subscribe

Follow me on Social Media

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Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@whackochacko

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If you would like to support with a cup of coffee visit https://ko-fi.com/whackochacko

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Kathi Burke : Start with Play

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, May 8, 2023 • Duration 45:07

I speak with Kathi Burke aka Fatti Burke an award-winning illustrator from Co. Waterford, Ireland. She has been working as a freelance illustrator since graduating from the National College of Art and Design in 2012. Her work revolves around the things she loves – food, home, jokes, colours and tradition. We dig into here process the of balance between design and illustration, building a practice of play and dealing with failure. Check out more of Kathy Burke's work here: http://www.fattiburke.com If you like this video and want to vibe out more please leave a comment/like/subscribe. This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I’ll receive a small commission. Whacko Art Shop: https://whackochacko.com/shop Whacko Apparel Shop: https://www.hairybaby.com/collaborations/whacko-chacko Follow me on Social Media Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whackochacko/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@whackochacko Twitter : https://twitter.com/whackochacko Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/whackochacko if you would like to support with a cup of coffee visit https://ko-fi.com/whackochacko Music: https://share.epidemicsound.com/ty8qm8

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Tim Easley: Nerodivergent Thinking

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 • Duration 56:42

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity.

"Award-winning London-based designer Tim Easley is best known for his bright palette and bold lines, imaginatively fusing playful characters and hand-drawn type. Influenced by urban kitsch, nature and neon signage, Tim creates work both personally and commercially in a variety of mediums, including hand-drawn skateboards, canvases, plasticine sculptures, painted basketballs and digital pieces." He shares his story and delves into what its like be a neurodivergent illustrator. Sharing top tips on time management, portfolios and getting clients. Check out Tim's work: https://timeasley.com/

My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review.

Whacko Art Shop: https://whackochacko.com/shop

Newsletter: https://ashwinchacko.substack.com/subscribe

Follow me on Social Media

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whackochacko/

Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@whackochacko

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Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/whackochacko

If you would like to support with a cup of coffee visit https://ko-fi.com/whackochacko

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Charlotte Barker: The Strategic Designer

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 • Duration 49:11

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. Charlotte Barker is the CEO of the Irish Design Institute. She shares her story and delves into what it means to be a strategic designer, sharing tips on communication, leadership, and design. My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review.

Whacko Art Shop: https://whackochacko.com/shop

Newsletter: https://ashwinchacko.substack.com/subscribe

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Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/whackochacko

If you would like to support with a cup of coffee visit https://ko-fi.com/whackochacko

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Ben Courtice: Just Do It

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 • Duration 51:43

Welcome to the Fruitful Life where we discuss the business of creativity. Ben Courtice is a Toronto-based creative type, specializing in graphic design, branding, and illustration. Armed with 10+ years of experience, and a positive attitude he develops designs for clients under his personal studio Boring Friends. See more of Ben's work here: https://boringfriendsdesign.com

My name is Ashwin Chacko I am an author, illustrator, and host of the Fruitful life. If you like this episode please consider subscribing and leaving a review.

Whacko Art Shop: https://whackochacko.com/shop

Newsletter: https://ashwinchacko.substack.com/subscribe

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Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/whackochacko/

Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@whackochacko

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If you would like to support with a cup of coffee visit https://ko-fi.com/whackochacko

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