Warrnambool artist Jimmi Buscombe's story uncovered in latest podcast

Thanks to a five-minute video, Buscombe's career as a pet portrait and mural artist exploded almost overnight.

In the latest episode of 'Voices Worth Listening To' listen to Buscombe shares his journey from growing up on Melbourne's eastern suburbs, his career as a chef, to picking up the paint brush again in Warrnambool.

And, of course, he tells the story of how 'Gutsy the Wombat' came to be a major attraction of Warrnambool.

Meet the lovable artist who's risk-taking, self-belief and massive support unit has enabled him to become his authentic self.

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