Digital Pen Pals

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  #d...

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_sh...

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://...

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...

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

In 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:...

Matt 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/&nb...

In 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 RADICALLYMAX...

I 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 http...

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.   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 i...

In 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. ...

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.   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...

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 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: h...

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.   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 o...

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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. 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 y...

-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

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.  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...

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 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://stre...

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.  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 someth...