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Fork in the Road between starving and thriving artist

Discover what’s at the Fork in the Road between starving and thriving artist.

I’m Andy, and I’m a kids book illustrator obsessed with the concept of how you can change course from that of the starving artist to the path of the thriving artist.

I believe all the answers are out there right in front of us in the artists we know and love. Because as they say success leaves clues, so I’m becoming part detective and part guinea pig. As each week I’ll be interviewing artists that are making money, surviving and thriving. Then I'll be implementing what I learn in my own creative practice.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
16 minutes
Episodes
131
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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From Corporate Job to Full-Time Musician | TortureTwinn’s Andrew Devin

From Corporate Job to Full-Time Musician | TortureTwinn’s Andrew Devin

I sit down with Andrew Devin, the creative force behind TortureTwinn, for a raw and inspiring conversation about music, film, social media, and choosing passion over comfort.


We talk about:

🎶 Wearing y…

00:35:55  |   Mon 15 Sep 2025
How Aoife O’Dwyer Found Freedom as a Full-Time NFT Artist

How Aoife O’Dwyer Found Freedom as a Full-Time NFT Artist

I sit down with full-time NFT artist Aoife O’Dwyer, whose work explores the gaps in human perception — not just in her art, but also in how she showcases it in the world of Web3.


We dig into:

What it r…

00:35:30  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Sculpting Surreal Beauty and Darkness: Chris Choi’s Artistic Journey

Sculpting Surreal Beauty and Darkness: Chris Choi’s Artistic Journey

In this episode of Fork in the Road, I chat with Chris Choi, the artist behind Mecha Panda, about his incredible return to art after a decade-long break—and how he taught himself to sculpt.


We talk ho…

00:35:24  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
How Drained Eye Built a Full-Time Art Career

How Drained Eye Built a Full-Time Art Career

Want to become a full-time, financially thriving artist? In this episode of the Fork in the Road art podcast, we chat with Jason Sanders (aka Drained Eye) about how he turned his passion for art into…

00:35:46  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Thriving as a Kids Book Illustrator with Chelsea Wade

Thriving as a Kids Book Illustrator with Chelsea Wade

I sit down with Chelsea Wade — a kids' book illustrator known for her love of animals, unique South African wildlife patterns, and vibrant visual storytelling. Chelsea shares her journey from art sch…

00:33:13  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
Mastering Hyper-Realism & Creative Content with Alexander Notarangelo

Mastering Hyper-Realism & Creative Content with Alexander Notarangelo

Alexander Notarangelo is a self-taught hyper-realistic oil painter whose mind-blowing attention to detail brings canvas to life. Alexander shares how he juggles his art practice with full-time work a…

00:37:39  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Raheem Nelson on Artists Personal Brand & Creative Collaborations

Raheem Nelson on Artists Personal Brand & Creative Collaborations

In this episode of the Fork in the Road podcast, host Andy Marshall speaks with artist Raheem Nelson, who is known for his work in graphic recording, digital and traditional art, and personal brandin…

00:33:40  |   Mon 19 May 2025
From Branding to Brushstrokes – Ali Sabet on Creative Freedom & Expression

From Branding to Brushstrokes – Ali Sabet on Creative Freedom & Expression

I sit down with Ali Sabet—a globally recognised artist known for his Japanese brushwork, expressive style, and breakthrough success in the NFT art world.


We explore his journey from a successful brand…

00:35:49  |   Mon 05 May 2025
How Tortor Smith Made an Award-Winning Stop Motion Film at Aardman Studios

How Tortor Smith Made an Award-Winning Stop Motion Film at Aardman Studios

Discover how stop motion animator Tortor Smith created an award-winning short film at the legendary Aardman Studios (home of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Chicken Run). In this episode of th…

00:32:38  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
From DIY Horror to Fine Art: The Dual Life of Sue Brown (aka Ursula Dabrowsky)

From DIY Horror to Fine Art: The Dual Life of Sue Brown (aka Ursula Dabrowsky)

we sit down with the incredible Sue Brown—known in the horror world as Ursula Dabrowsky and in the art scene as Zanne Brown. 🎥🎨


From making gritty, crowdfunded Australian horror films to crafting bold…

00:34:36  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
Fashion Designer Wildy Martinez on AI Art, NFTs & Authenticity in Web3

Fashion Designer Wildy Martinez on AI Art, NFTs & Authenticity in Web3

On this episode of the Fork in the Road Podcast, I sit down with artist and fashion designer Wildy Martinez—aka Wildflower Fields—to explore how she bridges the worlds of traditional art, AI, and NFT…

00:31:50  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
Frank Garcia (Artemorbid) on Art, Music, and Building a Creative YouTube Career

Frank Garcia (Artemorbid) on Art, Music, and Building a Creative YouTube Career

In this episode of the Fork in the Road Podcast, I sit down with Frank Garcia, also known online as Artemorbid, to unpack his journey as a multi-disciplinary artist navigating the worlds of visual ar…

00:35:37  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
S.R. Chappell on Poetry, Digital Art & NFTs

S.R. Chappell on Poetry, Digital Art & NFTs

Can artists truly thrive in the digital age? In this episode of The Fork in the Road Between Starving and Thriving Artist podcast, we dive deep with S.R. Chappell—a poet, digital artist, and NFT crea…

00:32:49  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
Mastering Murals & The Art Business w/ Cat Dean

Mastering Murals & The Art Business w/ Cat Dean

How do you turn mural painting into a thriving art business? 🎨 In this episode of Fork in the Road Podcast, host Andy Marshall sits down with mural artist Cat Dean to discuss her journey as a full-ti…

00:32:22  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
Relentless Creativity: How Diego ‘Robot’ Martinez Built A Thriving Art Career

Relentless Creativity: How Diego ‘Robot’ Martinez Built A Thriving Art Career

El Paso artist Diego ‘Robot’ Martinez doesn’t just make art—he lives it. In this episode of the Fork in the Road podcast, Diego reveals the relentless work ethic, creative hustle, and strategic minds…

00:34:30  |   Mon 17 Mar 2025
The Healing Power of Art: Synesthesia, Dreams & NFT’s with James Lee

The Healing Power of Art: Synesthesia, Dreams & NFT’s with James Lee

In this episode of the Fork in the Road podcast, Andy Marshall talks with artist and musician James Lee about the transformative power of art, creativity, and mental health. James shares his journey—…

00:34:31  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
From Political Cartoons to Abstract Art | Lissy Elliott on Breaking Into Painting & Selling Art

From Political Cartoons to Abstract Art | Lissy Elliott on Breaking Into Painting & Selling Art

How do you break into painting without formal training? Artist Lissy Elliott shares her journey from political cartoons to abstract art, landing her first exhibition, and making her first sales. We d…

00:36:36  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
Independent & Unstoppable: Jason Sweeney’s 35-Year Music Career

Independent & Unstoppable: Jason Sweeney’s 35-Year Music Career

How do you thrive as a musician in today’s changing industry? In this episode of Fork in the Road, host Andy Marshall reconnects with past collaborator Jason Sweeney—a prolific composer and musician …

00:35:47  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
The best job in the world

The best job in the world

What’s a job you’d like to do for just one day?
00:08:45  |   Sun 05 May 2024
The quote I live by for creative motivation

The quote I live by for creative motivation

The one quote that has stuck with me, and driven me as a creator throughout my life.
00:07:14  |   Tue 30 Apr 2024
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