Digital Pen Pals
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsI interview artists and creative people to understand how they got into making things and how they became successful doing art as a career. My hope is to help others learn how to make art a career!
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Episodes
Opening Up about Freelancing and Commissions || Ep. 34
October 22, 2023 02:17 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBI started Freelancing and Artwork Commissions recently. Here's how it's going... Photography Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/zachmomentos/ My Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3G_Jl7UAbmMH4RZsxiIv1Q
Artist Mind Rot || Ep. 33
August 05, 2023 22:45 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIn today's episode, we explore artist mind rot, as I call it. The toxic negativity that affects us from reaching our full potential. What creates artblock for you and how do you overcome it? -Check out my other content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #digitalpenpals #digitalart #artpodcast
Are You a Professional Artist? The Starving Artist || Ep. 32
April 17, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWhat makes you a professional artist? Does it matter if you make money from your craft and what does it all mean to you? Let's explore that and more! -My links: https://www.flowcode.com/page/zachshurtz -Subscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvTEu6kg9Gkpc14a1nMXn_w #digitalpenpals #digitalart #artpodcast
Ep. 31 || Unlocking Your Artistic and Creative Self
February 27, 2023 07:28 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBJust a bit random this episode, but I felt like sharing what I learned from my time off and my hopes for the next few years. Let me know your thoughts! -Check out my content: https://www.flowcode.com/page/zachshurtz #digitalpenpals #digitalart #artpodcast
Ep. 30 || The Comeback Story (I lost my dream job)
October 29, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBI'm back! This is the story of how I lost my dream job, but I am pursuing a much bigger dream of being full-time on my own YouTube Channel! Sorry for the long hiatus, but I am so glad to be chatting with you all again, and hope to hear how you all have been doing since the unplanned podcast break! Thanks, guys! -Link to Everything I do: https://www.flowcode.com/page/zachshurtz #digitalpenpals #digitalart #artpodcast
Ep. 29 || Artistic Passions vs. Reality ft. Elimikoart
December 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBElisa is an amazing artist with an interest in fantasy illustrations. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about pursuing artistic passions and the reality of trying to work on projects and commissions. -Check out Elisa's Artwork: https://www.instagram.com/elimikoart/ https://twitter.com/elisamikoart https://www.patreon.com/elimikoart -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #digitalpenpals #digitalart #artpodcast
Ep. 27 || How Nodnin Studios Made a Video Game
November 30, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBI had the chance to sit down and chat with Nodnin Studios, made up of a large team of passionate video game developers and artists building a world of their very own. It was great to learn about how video games are developed and the number of hours and passions that go into them! Go support them on Kickstarter and if that ends check out their Patreon! Check out and support NODNIN STUDIOS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nihmory/nihmory https://www.patreon.com/nodninstudios https://w...
Ep. 26 || Being Creative Has No Limits!
November 12, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBBeing creative has no limits and as artists, we can do whatever we can imagine and make it into reality! I hope you guys feel motivated to keep going and know that you will always succeed as long as you never quit! Podcast Mentioned: https://youtu.be/vwtRRdmZSYw -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #digitalpenpals #digitalart #artpodcast
Ep 25 || How to Get Over Art Block and Creative Block
August 02, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHow to get over art block and creative block, in this episode I ask you some hard questions about being creative and how to overcome art block. Having art block and creative block is hard but in this episode, we'll explore how to get over it and feel better! My inspirational Artist: https://www.instagram.com/randybishopart/ -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #artblock #creativeblock #artpodcast
Ep. 24 || Marazki- Use Social Media to Promote Your Art
July 26, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIn today's episode, I got to talk with Marazki on how to use social media to promote your art! Marazki is an amazing artist with experience on tiktok as an artist and he uses social media to promote his artwork! -Check out Marazki- https://linktr.ee/marazki/ -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #arttiktok #socialmedia #artpodcast
Ep. 23 || Slanedausy- Make Art For the Joy of it
July 19, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBIn this episode with Slanedausy, we discuss how we should make art for the joy of it and how you can make art no matter your circumstances! Making art should be for the joy of it and not always for the views or likes. Check Out Her Work! Order some prints! https://www.instagram.com/slanedausy/ https://www.deviantart.com/daisy7 https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/dausy/ -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #slanedausy #watercolor #traditionalart
Ep. 22 || Matt Price - A Conversation About Creativity & Tacos
July 12, 2021 17:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBMatt Price is a creative comedian and magician who became viral for his taco videos on TikTok and other social media platforms. We got into a deep conversation about creativity and tacos that I feel sums up the creative rollercoaster we can go through as artists, in any field. Go check out his comedy and videos down below! -Matt's Stuff: https://www.instagram.com/onemattprice/ https://www.tiktok.com/@onemattprice?lang=en -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_s...
Ep. 21 || RadicallyMaxton - Making Art a Career
July 02, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this episode of the Digital Pen Pals Podcast, I had the privilege to sit down and have a conversation with Matt (aka RadicallyMaxton) about his journey in making art a career. He is a very talented and skilled artist and he explains how his choices have brought him both success and trials in life. Please check him out in the links below and consider showing him some love! CHECK OUT RADICALLYMAXTON! https://www.instagram.com/radicallymaxton/ https://twitter.com/radicallymaxton https:/...
Ep. 12 || Back from Break- It's Just Me Now
June 25, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBI am back from break and it's just me now on the podcast. A lot has changed and this break helped me a lot and now the podcast will be run by me. Thank you guys for being patient with these changes and especially during our long break. Thank you for the support, love you guys! -Check out Tux's Content: https://www.twitch.tv/tuxbowdie https://instagram.com/TuxPins https://youtube.com/TuxBowDie https://tiktok.com/@tuxdraws -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz...
How John DePianto "Johndrawing" Became an Illustrator | Digital Pen Pals Podcast episode 19
April 19, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. In this week's episode, we sit down and talk with the amazing illustrator and artist, John DePianto! He talks to us about his journey to becoming a professional artist and of the inspiration that led to his incredible illustrations. CHECK OUT JOHN'S WORK! https://linktr.ee/john...
How to CHALLENGE yourself as an ARTIST with David Ketcherside | Digital Pen Pals Podcast episode 17
April 05, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode, we talk with David Ketcherside, an illustrator about how to challenge yourself as an artist to improve and how living your life pursuing art can realistically work! Just two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. -CHECK OUT DAVID KETCHERSIDE!!! https://linktr.ee/David_Ketcherside_art https://www.tiktok.com/...
What it takes to be an ART DIRECTOR at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS | Digital Pen Pals Podcast episode 15
March 22, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. In this week's episode, we get to chat with Dave Cobb, an Art Director who has worked on some amazing ride experiences at theme parks, such as "Men In Black: Alien Attack" and much more! Learn what it takes to become an art director and what the daily stresses and work is like in...
Dealing with failure as an artist | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 14
March 15, 2021 14:42 - 38 minutes - 35 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. -Check out Tux's Content: https://www.twitch.tv/tuxbowdie https://instagram.com/TuxPins https://youtube.com/TuxBowDie https://tiktok.com/@tuxdraws -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz
How to Find Happiness Doing Art with Jetstreamjo | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 13
March 08, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. Today we chat it up with Joey McGrellis (Jetstreamjo) and get into some deeper conversation about what it means for us to make art and how we find happiness in pursuing it! Check out his stuff below! -Check out JETSTREAMJO https://twitter.com/jetstreamjo https://www.instagram...
Suitor armor and making a Webtoon with Purpah | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 12
March 01, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. Check out Purpah! https://linktr.ee/Purpah Read suitor armor TODAY FOR FREE! https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/suitor-armor/list?title_no=2159
What Really Matters as an Artist with Andrew Peña | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 11
February 22, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. In this week's episode, we sit down with Andrew Peña and talk about his experiences in art school, becoming a background designer for Warner Brothers, painting Plein air, and how to use your art as a form of meditation! -Check out Andrew! Prints, Classes & More! http://dasdrew.c...
Be a trouble-shooting artist | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 10
February 08, 2021 09:13 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB-Check out Tux's Content: https://www.twitch.tv/tuxbowdie https://instagram.com/TuxPins https://youtube.com/TuxBowDie https://tiktok.com/@tuxdraws -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz
PATIENCE and the Road to Success | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 9
February 01, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. In today's episode...........patience...........what is it and how do we achieve being content with our achievements even when we fall short of our dreams? We discuss how to be more patient and how it can get you through rough times as an artist or a creative! -Check out Tux's C...
Collaboration | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 6
January 25, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. -Check out Tux's Content: https://www.twitch.tv/tuxbowdie https://instagram.com/TuxPins https://youtube.com/TuxBowDie https://tiktok.com/@tuxbowdie -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz
Pointillism & Being a Full-Time Artist with Mitchell | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 7
January 18, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. In today's episode, we sat down with Mitchell from Atron Studios to understand what it's like to work as a full-time artist! We loved the discussion and hope you all can take something from this conversation to influence your decision to become a full-time artist as well! -Check...
How to explore new Mediums and 3D Printing | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 6
January 11, 2021 12:11 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. -Check out Tux's Content: https://www.twitch.tv/tuxbowdie https://instagram.com/TuxPins https://youtube.com/TuxBowDie https://tiktok.com/@tuxbowdie -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz
How to Set Art Goals & Stay Positive 2021 | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 5
January 04, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. In today's episode, we discuss not only why setting goals are important but how to set them. Setting goals can be challenging and motivation to complete them can dwindle, but with these simple steps, you can set goals for your artwork and be positive! -Check out Tux's Content:...
Art Tik Tok with FAUVE | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 4
December 28, 2020 11:22 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBToday we are joined by our first guest! Merry christmas everyone! Just two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. -Check out FAUVE! https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJGafsSj/ https://www.instagram.com/fauviedraws/?igshid=vpstntau48em -Check out Tux's: https://www.twitch.tv/tuxbowdie https://instagram.com/TuxPins https://youtube.com/T...
How Artists Manage Time | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 3
December 21, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. In today's episode, we talk about how artists manage their time and learn by creating their own projects and work for small amounts of time each day to grow. We hope this podcast helps artists to keep pursuing their dreams! -Check out Tux's Content: https://www.twitch.tv/tuxb...
Ep 2 Hopes Dreams and Struggles
December 14, 2020 09:32 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. Episode 2 Hopes, Dreams and Struggles -Check out Tux's Content: https://www.twitch.tv/tuxbowdie https://instagram.com/TuxPins https://youtube.com/TuxBowDie https://tiktok.com/@tuxdraws -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #digitalpenpals #digitalart #ar...
Ep. 1 Art Podcast Origin Story
December 06, 2020 05:57 - 47 minutes - 86.2 MBJust two artists trying to make a living doing art and sharing their experiences and learning from other artists. We hope to bring to light some of the secrets to being successful as an artist in this modern day. -Check out Tux's Content: https://www.twitch.tv/tuxbowdie https://instagram.com/TuxPins https://youtube.com/TuxBowDie https://tiktok.com/@tuxdraws -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz