Ep. 31 || Unlocking Your Artistic and Creative Self

I 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

In 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

What 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

Just 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

I'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

Elisa 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

I 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://www.twitch.tv/everlastingfae https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhxpTI45ZJEfITjGz83NmQ https://twitter.com/NodninStudios https://twitter.com/Everlasting_Fae https://www.tiktok.com/@everlastingfae? -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #digitalpenpals #digitalart #artpodcast

Being 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

How 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

In 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