Episode 6: Roy Tyson of Roy’s People
Go behind the scenes with Roy Tyson, the contemporary artist known for his miniature figures interacting with iconic works of art. In this creative podcast episode, he shares how he evolved from tiny photography scenes to highly detailed shadow box installations featuring miniature people painting, erasing, and transforming famous art references — including his Damien Hirst–inspired dot series.
We also dive into his commercial collaborations with major brands, how corporate commissions expanded his visibility, and how he founded and ran an artist-led art fair to create more supportive opportunities for emerging artists. Roy opens up about building gallery relationships, growing on Instagram, navigating the art market, and protecting creative time while traveling internationally.
A must-listen for miniature artists, contemporary art lovers, creative entrepreneurs, and anyone building an art business with momentum.
00:00 – Intro + early creativity
05:00 – Career before art (mechanic → pharmaceutical sales)
10:00 – Discovering miniature photography
15:00 – Starting Instagram + selling prints
20:00 – Pitching galleries + early exhibitions
25:00 – Launching an artist-led art fair
30:00 – COVID impact + creative reset
35:00 – Developing the shadow box / dot series
40:00 – Commercial commissions + brand work
45:00 – Traveling as an artist + finding inspiration
48:00 – Social media growth + advice for artists https://www.royspeople.com/ https://www.instagram.com/royspeople/ https://www.tiktok.com/@royspeopleoffici
