Episode 27 :: Artist Willie Wong on personal branding and business in the arts
Peter talks to artist Willie Wong at his Edmonton-based gallery, Kamena Gallery. Willie is known for his beautiful watercolor art and his role as mentor and teacher. Willie talks about his early beginnings starting out as a student of agriculture and later an entrepreneur in the food industry, finally his journey takes him from his native home of Borneo to Alberta, Canada where he and his family opened Kamena. Willie’s journey of how he was able to make his life long passion into his profession is not only interesting and inspiring but he also has lessons to share and jokes to make along the way.



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October 21st, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Willie is a amazing and inspired artist and consider it a privilege to sit in and learn and laugh in his classes. thank you Willie love you.
May 17th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
i thought the interview was very insightful, got to learn a bit more about a very creative , warm, sensitive, inspirational man, was really waiting for one of his infamous jokes, maybe wrong choice of word, or should i have said famous jokes…..lol
May 17th, 2010 at 12:46 am
It’s one thing hearing all these amazing things about Willie Wong, knowing him very well myself. But its another totally different thing know that all these amazing things that are said, are said about your Dad. I love you Dad, I am so proud to be your son.
Writing to you from my computer room in Australia!
May 16th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
This was wonderful. Willie is truly an awesome teacher – very inspiring. He becomes your friend and has your best interests in mind….I love Willie and he has gotten me to where I am – happy with myself and my painting….I can learn lots more from him though – he is a tough ‘habit’ to break.
Go Willie Go – Love you!!!!
Teresa
May 16th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I loved seeing Willie talk about his art. I thought the episode was just right… a bit of background & history, some visual bits and definitely a chance to see the charming artist that he is.