Creators spend years trying to define “their style,” but what if it’s already there, just not fully formed yet? This minisode pulls together honest moments from Cyn, Alyssa Vilardi, and Lauren Hull with Olga Muzician, tracing the real path of finding your style: evolving through client work, pushing through the “ugly phase,” and slowly recognizing the patterns that make your work yours. It’s less about discovering something new and more about noticing what’s been building all along, and having the confidence to follow it.


In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Why your art style is already forming (even if you can’t see it yet)
  • How pushing through the “ugly phase” leads to your best work
  • What experimenting across projects teaches you about your style faster than waiting
  • How recurring elements and influences make your work recognizable over time
  • Why sharing the messy, behind-the-scenes process builds a stronger audience connection
  • How confidence with clients helps protect and refine your creative voice


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Welcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. 

Brush & Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of Zibra; Annie Bolding, Founder of It’s a Disco Day Designs; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio.

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