In this interview, I interview Jon Renzella, an American artist now living in Taichung, Taiwan.

Listen to this episode to find out:

- What brought Jon to Taiwan in the first place

- Why he wanted to live in a place that didn't speak English

- How he began learning Chinese without any formal classes

- His current approach to learning how to read Chinese

- How he uses technology to help with learning how to read

- How he transitioned into being a full time artist in Taiwan

- His experience joining the local art community

- His advice for fellow expats looking to follow their interests and passions

- How he overcame the language barrier to joining the local community

- How he started a gallery for foreign artists to showcase their work with the local community

- Some of the differences in local art culture from what he's experienced in the west