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Clean Break - Episode 93 - Jimi of Secret Walls

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Jan 27, 2020

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Jimi is creative director at Secret Walls - the worldwide Black and White illustration Battle. Jimi speaks about Secret Walls' growth and gives advice to artists about getting involved in the commercial art world and their local art scene. IG: @jimi.zendrix @SecretWalls

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Jan 27, 2020

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