Lately, I’ve been facing an existential crisis around being a writer and artist—what it means to create in a world that doesn’t seem to value art, particularly with the rise of AI. The path can feel lonely and uncertain. To explore this, I invited artist Deng Ming-Dao to offer his perspective.

In this conversation, we explore how to find your voice as an artist. Ming-Dao reminds us that art is not about sales, fame, or approval—it’s about being true to your inner voice and creating simply because your soul calls you to.

We talk about discipline and developing a commitment to your craft as an artist. We also talk about the courage it takes to stay authentic when the world may not understand your art, and how art is a sacred response to life. This episode is an invitation to trust your innermost voice, keep creating, and measure success by your integrity.

Ming-Dao’s advice is extremely helpful. If you have been struggling with the idea of pursuing a career as an artist, definetely check this episode out!. Thank you for joining us! :)

00:00 - Welcome back: Deng Ming-Dao

01:28 - Does my art have value if no one buys it?

05:27 - What if I got popular for the wrong reasons?

14:16 - How do you find your voice as an artist?

20:12 - How can I make money while maintaining my integrity?

30:16 - Who is Jade Snow Wong?

34:46 - Does prestige mean good art?

40:27 - How to reconcile your feelings as an artist

46:23 - It's not easy to make money as an artist

50:33 - Is Ming-Dao a nonconformist?

53:50 - Advice for aspiring writers to get published

56:22 - How to keep up with AI in this busy world

01:02:59 - Where do you get your ideas?

01:08:10 - Is writing joyous if it’s laborious?

01:13:45 - What is the life of an artist?

01:18:24 - What advice would you give your younger yourself?

01:22:00 - Summary of our talk

01:25:50 - Outro

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