Dan Stouffer

Painting the Midnight Oil

Arts EN ↓ 50 episodes

I started this podcast to document my goal of becoming a full-time artist. I share my personal triumphs, failures, wisdom gained from both types of experiences, and an honest commentary while I pursue my dream and hopefully inspire you to pursue yours.

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Dan Stouffer

Episodes

S3 E1: A New Realization [November 24, 2023] 27.02.2026 33:51

Send us Fan Mail I outline future episode topics and a powerful realization. Support the show

S3 E2: This Week on Alone [November 28, 2023] 27.02.2026 44:22

Send us Fan Mail I share another health update to spread awareness about a common disease and discuss one of my favorite television shows, Alone, and how it connects to my journey. Support the show

S3 E3:Night at the Museum [December 3, 2023] 27.02.2026 37:51

Send us Fan Mail I talk about traveling to Pittsburgh, PA, and visiting the Andy Warhol museum. Support the show

S3 E4: MapQuest [December 9, 2023] 27.02.2026 46:03

Send us Fan Mail I share stories from my last two road trips to North Carolina. Support the show

S3 E5: The Karate Kid [December 15, 2023] 27.02.2026 43:46

Send us Fan Mail I reveal my timetable for the rest of the podcast, debrief Regal of Rock, my memories of Maryland, and why this place is so significant. Support the show

S3 E6: Q & A with R & A [December 21, 2023] 27.02.2026 31:18

Send us Fan Mail My two children ask me questions about Beach Trippin' to Ocean City and Regal of Rock Support the show

S3 E7: The Results Are In...Again [December 28, 2023] 27.02.2026 32:30

Send us Fan Mail I share the results of my applications to two exclusive art residency programs. Support the show

S3 E8: Inbox Surprises [January 2, 2024] 27.02.2026 37:13

Send us Fan Mail I share two big surprises that were found inside that were found inside my inbox and a cardboard box Support the show

S3 E9: Oriole Nest at Camden Yards [January 8, 2024] 27.02.2026 42:25

Send us Fan Mail I debrief Orioles Nest at Camden Yards Support the show

S3 E10: Kickflip Phones [January 15, 2024] 27.02.2026 41:23

Send us Fan Mail I discuss my resolutions, next two collections, current piece, recent milestones, and my final podcast episode next week. Support the show

S3 E11: Breathing out the Candle [January 21, 2024] 27.02.2026 45:02

Send us Fan Mail I reflect on my year of podcasting, two years of painting, and the revelations that have given me peace and will guide my future. Thanks for listening! Support the show

S2 E13: Beach Trippin' to Ocean City [September 8, 2023] 15.02.2026 35:07

Send us Fan Mail I discuss the inspiration behind Beach Trippin' to Ocean City and the values it displays. Support the show

S2 E14: Debriefin' Beach Trippin' [September 16, 2023] 15.02.2026 41:03

Send us Fan Mail I break down the motivation, approach, and thought process behind Beach Trippin' to Ocean City Support the show

S2 E15: Doubling Down [September 22, 2023] 15.02.2026 36:10

Send us Fan Mail I discuss my future plans and a job opportunity I passed up to continue pursuing my art Support the show

S2 E16: Pitch and Catch [September 29, 2023] 15.02.2026 40:35

Send us Fan Mail I share my experiences throwing out the first pitch at the Frederick Keys game and the similarities between baseball and painting. Support the show

S2 E17: Regal of Rock [October 6, 2023] 15.02.2026 38:41

Send us Fan Mail I discuss the inspiration behind the painting, Regal of Rock. Support the show

S2 E18: Room of Fire [October 13, 2023] 15.02.2026 44:08

Send us Fan Mail I share a major missed opportunity and some powerful realizations. Support the show

S2 E19: Signing Season Two [October 19, 2023] 15.02.2026 26:38

Send us Fan Mail I close out season two by sharing the two biggest problems I have faced. Support the show

S2E11: Through the Looking Glass [August 25, 2023] 28.01.2026 43:42

Send us Fan Mail I talk about my five trips to Baltimore, my third juried show, and how I have grown as an artist. Support the show

S2 E12: Trippin' Down Memory Lane [September 2, 2023] 28.01.2026 28:14

Send us Fan Mail I explain my inspiration for my current collection and how it evolved. Support the show

S2 E8: The Force [August 7, 2023] 26.01.2026 33:00

Send us Fan Mail I share a series of coincidences related to "The Force," and how they impacted my perspective. Support the show

S2 E9: What is Art? [Aug, 11, 2023] 26.01.2026 34:45

Send us Fan Mail I ask you to consider this question as I critique a formal definition, articulate what art means to me and how my definition has evolved, why I consider myself an artist, and a big decision I made recently that reinforced my artistic direction. Support the show

S2 E10: The Results Are In [August 18, 2023] 26.01.2026 44:41

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I detail several epiphanies while waiting for my PET scan results. Support the show

S2 E6: Learning From Vincent [July 23, 2023] 01.01.2026 38:51

Send us Fan Mail I discuss how Vincent Van Gogh, his sister-in-law, and the author of The Secret Life of Sunflowers inspired me. Support the show

S2 E7: Divine Inspiration [July 29, 2023] 01.01.2026 46:02

Send us Fan Mail I provide an update on my health and recall several examples of how unrelated people and circumstances came together to produce unpredictable and advantageous outcomes. Support the show