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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.

Zach & Tux


    • Oct 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Opening Up about Freelancing and Commissions || Ep. 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 26:59


    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

    Artist Mind Rot || Ep. 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 29:01


    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

    Are You a Professional Artist? The Starving Artist || Ep. 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 29:51


    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

    Ep. 31 || Unlocking Your Artistic and Creative Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 33:36


    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

    Ep. 30 || The Comeback Story (I lost my dream job)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 33:36


    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

    Ep. 29 || Artistic Passions vs. Reality ft. Elimikoart

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 91:02


    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

    Ep. 27 || How Nodnin Studios Made a Video Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 72:50


    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

    Ep. 26 || Being Creative Has No Limits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 30:12


    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

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    Ep 25 || How to Get Over Art Block and Creative Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 42:32


    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

    Ep. 24 || Marazki- Use Social Media to Promote Your Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 94:31


    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

    Ep. 23 || Slanedausy- Make Art For the Joy of it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 78:28


    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://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #slanedausy #watercolor #traditionalart

    Ep. 22 || Matt Price - A Conversation About Creativity & Tacos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 135:25


    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/ https://www.tiktok.com/@onemattprice?lang=en -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #conversation #creativity #creatives

    Ep. 21 || RadicallyMaxton - Making Art a Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 98:18


    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 RADICALLYMAXTON! https://www.instagram.com/radicallymaxton/ https://twitter.com/radicallymaxton https://www.patreon.com/radicallymaxton Zach's Links: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz

    Ep. 12 || Back from Break- It's Just Me Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 31:03


    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 https://tiktok.com/@tuxdraws -Check out Zach's Content: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz #arthelp #digitalart #artpodcast

    How John DePianto "Johndrawing" Became an Illustrator | Digital Pen Pals Podcast episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 47:54


    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 inspiration that led to his incredible illustrations. CHECK OUT JOHN'S WORK! https://linktr.ee/johndrawing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndrawing/ -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​ #watercolor​ #illlustration​ #traditionalart

    How to CHALLENGE yourself as an ARTIST with David Ketcherside | Digital Pen Pals Podcast episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 50:32


    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. -CHECK OUT DAVID KETCHERSIDE!!! https://linktr.ee/David_Ketcherside_art https://www.tiktok.com/@david_ketcherside_art?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/david_ketcherside_art/ -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 #artpodcast #digitalart #creative

    What it takes to be an ART DIRECTOR at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS | Digital Pen Pals Podcast episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 53:21


    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 more! Learn what it takes to become an art director and what the daily stresses and work is like in the career! CHECK OUT DAVE COBB! -https://linktr.ee/davecobb -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​ #artpodcast​

    Dealing with failure as an artist | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 38:11


    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: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz

    How to Find Happiness Doing Art with Jetstreamjo | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 59:21


    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 out his stuff below! -Check out JETSTREAMJO https://twitter.com/jetstreamjo https://www.instagram.com/jetstreamjo/ https://www.joeymcgrellis.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jetstreamjo?lang=en -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 #suitorarmor #artpodcast

    Suitor armor and making a Webtoon with Purpah | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 50:15


    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 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 45:49


    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 your art as a form of meditation! -Check out Andrew! Prints, Classes & More! http://dasdrew.ctcin.bio/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dasdrew_/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dasdrew?lang=en -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 #artpodcast

    Be a trouble-shooting artist | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 37:35


    -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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 36:05


    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 patient and how it can get you through rough times as an artist or a creative! -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 #artisttips #patience #howtobepatient

    Collaboration | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 39:07


    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://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz

    Pointillism & Being a Full-Time Artist with Mitchell | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 44:04


    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 something from this conversation to influence your decision to become a full-time artist as well! -Check out Mitchell's Art! https://www.tiktok.com/@atron.studios https://www.instagram.com/atron.studios https://www.etsy.com/shop/ATRONStudios (Search "Atron.studios" anywhere else!) -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 #fulltimeartist #artpodcast #pointillism

    How to explore new Mediums and 3D Printing | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 44:40


    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://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz

    How to Set Art Goals & Stay Positive 2021 | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 41:10


    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 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: 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 #artpodcast

    Art Tik Tok with FAUVE | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 46:03


    Today 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/TuxBowDie https://tiktok.com/@tuxdraws -Check out Zach's: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz

    How Artists Manage Time | Digital Pen Pals Podcast Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 40:19


    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 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/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 #artpodcast

    Ep 2 Hopes Dreams and Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 45:28


    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. 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 #artpodcast

    Ep. 1 Art Podcast Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 47:03


    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: https://streamerlinks.com/zach_shurtz

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