The DeviantArt Podcast

Concept illustrator for a research lab by day, fan art illustrator by night – Eric Proctor (aka TsaoShin) is a multifaceted artist. With a serious day job, TsaoShin prefers to embrace cuteness and joy with his art… and maybe freak people out with pieces like the infamous “Long Furby” along the way.

Arvalis (RJ Palmer) drops in to chat about dinosaurs, swords, and how his passion for zoology and anatomy earned him a job as a concept artist on Detective Pikachu. We delve into the pros and cons of studio work, and harnessing the power of a niche audience that you love.

From playing with his dog to "Color Dodge," Ross Tran (RossDraws) gives his tips on growing an online audience, and staying true to your passion.

When Bobby Chiu first started out, it seemed the universe was against him. Find out how he became an Emmy-winning illustrator who helped other artists along the way.

DaveRapoza shares how it’s important for artists to fail along their creative journeys, as well as plenty of tales that will have you laughing out loud.

TamberElla (Devin Elle Kurtz), explains how she balances her desk job—working as the lead background painter on Netflix’s Disenchantment—with her own business selling her artwork online and at conventions.

REIQ, aka Reinaldo Quintero, shares how he went from a kid in Venezuela drawing his own X-Men posters to a working artist who has traveled the world, making friends and building an art community along the way.

Singer, songwriter, former WWE Host, and Executive Producer & Host of "Chasing Glory" Lilian Garcia visits the DeviantArt Podcast to chat about her unique journey through creative fields. She reveals how being authentic and not backing down from a challenge can help anyone accomplish their creative goals and find their own exciting path through life.

DeviantArt CCO Justin Maller interviews Head of Social Matt Buchholtz to learn more about his journey, time at DeviantArt, and his dog.

DeviantArt CCO Justin Maller sits down to chat about recent happenings at DA, and the new Stats and Insights feature.