Origin Stories welcomes Matt Szczur to discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 01:58 - What is your origin story? 12:05 - Collaborating with Micah Johnson on Nifty Gateway 14:12 - Beginning his solo digital art career 19:36 - Origin of his painting 26:43 - Tapping the rock every day 33:13 - His genesis artwork on SuperRare 35:32 - Skulls, skeletons, and the deeper meaning of saving lives 41:14 - Setting and iterating personal goals 43:42 - How do you use art in your own life? 46:18 - "Fighting my demons" 52:00 - The Lightning Round 57:46 - How would you tell your story in one painting? 1:02:00 - Comfortable being uncomfortable Episode mentions: Micah Johnson, Anthony Rizzo, Tommy Wilson, SuperRare Zack, Fewocious, Kris Bryant, Mark McGwire, Tyson Ross, Victor Mosquera, Hackatao, Max Stealth, Kobe Bryant, Darren Rovell, Planttdaddii, Odious, Beeple Matt Szczur Website: MattSzczurArt.com Foundation: SzcztheDay.com SuperRare: SuperRare.co/superSZCZ4 Twitter: /superSZCZ4 Instagram: /superSZCZ4