Painting by Instinct | Jason Edmiston on Creative Obsession & Owning Your Style

Jason Edmiston returns to AID for one of his most open and revealing conversations yet. From early burnout at a 9-to-5 design job to becoming a full-time artist known for his expressive brushwork and instantly recognizable “Eyes Without a Face” series, Jason walks us through the highs and lows of building a career that stays true to your instincts.

We talk about fighting through burnout, embracing creative obsessions, navigating the convention circuit, and finding your voice when everyone wants a piece of it. With zero pretense and total honesty, Jason shares what it’s really like behind the paintbrush.