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.

Author

Dan Stouffer

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Feb 27, 2026

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Episodes

S2 E4: Showing Up [July 8, 2023] 26.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I discuss my recent diagnosis and how people show up differently for one another.  Support the show

S2 E5: Pitching a Dream [July 15, 2023] 26.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I share my background in baseball and how I achieved a lifelong dream.  Support the show

S2 E3: Home Sweet Home [July 3, 2023] 25.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I share my experience as a vendor at an event called Home Sweet Home.    Support the show

Season 2 Episode 1: A New Chapter [June 20, 2023] 25.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I discuss why I took a two-month sabbatical and why I ultimately decided to return to the podcast studio.   Support the show

S2 E2: Salvation Artist Studio [June 26, 2023] 25.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I share multiple examples of serendipity and why I decided to name my podcast studio Salvation Artist Studio.  Support the show

S1 E16: Big Surprise in the Big Apple [March 24, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I experience a big surprise in New York City.   Support the show

S1 E17: Know When to Say No [March 31, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I discuss severla moments in my personal life and my art career when I had to say, "no."  Support the show

S1 E18: Problems of Pursuing Dreams and Some Solutions [April 7, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I share two consistent problems of pursuing my dream of becoming a full-time artists and some solutions.  Support the show

S1 E19: Wicked Changes [April 15, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I talk about my first online sales, the journey it took to get here, challenging stereotypes of step-mothers, and why I decided to change my marketing approach.  Support the show

S1 E20: The Sun Sets on Season One [April 11, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I share a recent epiphany that has granted me peace of mind and encouraged me to step away from the podcast for an indefinite period of time, and new developments that I will be pursuing. Support the show

S1 E11: BMORE for Ukraine [February 18, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I provide an update on my biggest opportunity to date, the very first time my art was displayed in an outdoor space, and the lessons I learned from the experience.  Support the show

S1 E12: Two Firsts [February 24, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I discuss my first art sales and my first art collection.  Support the show

S1 E13: My Recent Diagnosis [March 4, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I share my recent diagnosis that 90% of the population doesn't realize they have.  Support the show

S1 E14: Turning a Negative into a Positive [March 10, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I share the goals we are going to accomplish together to spread awareness about a disease 90% of the population doesn't know they have.  Support the show

S1 E15: Welcome to New York [March 18, 2025] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail I share the experience of my first art exhibit in New York City.  Support the show

S1 E8: My Biggest Investment [January 27, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my biggest investment of my art business.  Support the show

S1 E9: Home Is Where the Art Is [February 5, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share several major milestones and explore why some locations feel like home.   Support the show

S1E10: From Big Break to Breaking the Law [February 11, 2023] 24.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail A person responsible for giving me my first big break is facing federal charges.  Support the show

S1 E4: The Story Behind Dan Oils [December 29, 2022] 23.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explain how a failed business and philanthropic venture influenced my name Dan Oils.  Support the show

S1 E5: The Time I Tried to Meet Myself [January 6, 2023] 23.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explain the primary reason why I decided to change my name to Dan Oils and what happened when I tried to meet someone with my same legal name.  Support the show

S1 E6: My First Big Break [January 14, 2023] 23.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my first big break as an artist.  Support the show

S1 E7: Drunk Dan Sober Dan [January 21, 2023] 23.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share how the best-selling book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, influenced my sobriety and the best investment you can make.  Support the show

S1 E2: Three Defining Moments [December 26, 2022] 23.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share the three defining moments when people recognized that I had a talent for art.  Support the show

S1E3: The Danger of Comparing [December 26, 2022] 23.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share why it took over fifteen years to pursue art after my three defining moments.  Support the show

Season 1 Episode 1: Allow Me to Introduce Myself [December 23, 2022] 21.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I formally introduce myself, briefly explain what this podcast is all about, detail how I arrived at the name, and reveal how this podcast is going to benefit you.  Support the show

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