Myartisreal Podcast

Every artist wrestles with compromise. In this episode, Eddy Stevens shares his story story which challenges us to ask: what’s worth sacrificing for, and what does it take to build a life around the …

Stefan Große Halbuer (aka Plastic Pen) grew up in a small town with no art scene, but he never let that stop him. Stefan found a way forward, no matter the roadblocks. In this episode, we talk about …

Lee Ellis didn’t know how to become an artist—he just knew he had to try. In this episode, he shares how he faced his fears, pushed through doubt, and followed the pull of creativity. It’s a story ab…

Gigi Chen, a New York-based artist, has always known that art was her life’s true purpose. But one day, everything shifted—she lost the motivation to even get up in the morning. That all changed when…

Colete Martin is a free spirit who set out to find herself and her place in the world. From growing up in a self-described hellhole to living on a compound, nothing could stop her from making art.

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Victoria V. Nunley, an artist raised in New Jersey, has always felt a deep need to create. Her mind overflowed with ideas that demanded to be brought to life on paper. For years, she struggled to fin…

Artist Nikolina Petolas grew up in Croatia during a time of war, making it difficult to pursue any creative passions. So she followed a more practical path—earning a good degree and settling into a s…

Paul Reid is an artist who fearlessly embraces change and trusts his instincts. In this episode, hear his journey—from a childhood passion for art to building a thriving career that has lasted over 2…

Eric Pause tells his story of growing up, discovering art, and all the puzzle pieces in between that make up his unique painting style.

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When artist Jay Kaes's brother returned to Spain from a trip to the United States, he brought back fragments of American culture. Among these treasures was the world of graffiti, which immediately ca…

Ben Frost grew up working in his parents' gift shop. Much like how they produced gifts to be displayed and sold, Frost does the same, only with paintings. His style is bold, in-your-face, and instant…

Javier Mayoral (aka Pulpbrother) says that art is in his blood. Even when a professional art career seemed like a pipe dream he never put down his paintbrush. Then one day he got an unexpected phone …

Katie Gamb, a shy kid with a love for nature and fantasy worlds, became captivated by books and their illustrations. This passion grew until she began creating her own works of art, which quickly bec…

In this episode, we sit down with renowned digital collage artist Ted Chin, also known as Teds Little Dream. From his roots in Taiwan to his flourishing career in San Francisco, Ted shares how he's m…

A young Miles Johnston found solace in drawing in search of something to make the future feel less daunting. Immersing himself in online art forums, he discovered a passion he could nurture and impro…

Ed Fairburn uses the roads on old maps to create intricate portrait drawings. Similarly, in his life, he has followed the paths and signs laid out before him, leading him to the art career he enjoys …

Rachael Pease grew up in Indiana, surrounded by forests and farmland, where her imagination was the most captivating thing around. Following her heart, she attended art school and traveled from coast…

For French-born artist Pascal Blanché, creating art has always been the anchor of his life—the one thing that made sense to him as a child. Many years later, in college, he discovered digital art and…

Sean Mundy is a photographer and digital artist who is unafraid to adapt to change and learn new techniques to help bring his concepts to life. He has just reached his first year as a full-time artis…

Alex Kuno is an artist and illustrator who has created a world through surreal, fantasy-esque works of art. His journey was long and hard, traveling across lands unknown in hopes of achieving the ult…