Hearth Tales - Jun 11 2025 ep09 - Ewan McDougall - Painter

In this episode of HeARTh Tales, host Rich McCoy talks with celebrated Dunedin painter Ewan McDougall about his wild journey from law school dropout and rock musician to a self-taught, full-time artist. Ewan shares how a near-fatal accident and a mural painted in rehab sparked his creative rebirth, leading to his bold, raw, and joyfully chaotic style. With humour and honesty, he reflects on artistic freedom, refusing to sell out, and why painting remains a vital, necessary act of expression.

Hearth Tales invites you to bask in the warm glow of creativity. Join Rich McCoy as he listens to the tales of artists, makers, creative souls and those that love them. These luminaries share their wisdom, illuminating the path. Through their stories, we discover the power of passion, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative nature of art and creativity.

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