Art Funk Creatives

In this episode, Abe and Dave discuss whether or not the types of investments we make to help improve our quality of work-life are worth it. Do they really help make us more productive and inspired? Find out how much money Dave spent on his new keyboard and the reasons he's grasping at for justifying his purchase. And Abe is finally going to get himself a standing desk, but will he be able to keep it for himself?

Artist of the Week: JP Neang
Instagram: @jpneang
website: jpneang.com 

Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Abe Audish
Music produced by Abe Audish

Abe and Dave discuss what it takes to keep themselves healthy, both mentally and physically. Dave discusses his hardcore training regiment using a homemade dumbbell while Abe hands out tips on how to help someone achieve that deep sleep with some solid pillow advice.

Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Abe Audish
Music produced by Abe Audish

Abe has fallen into a deep funk this week and works on pulling himself out of it, while Dave fights his Swedish fish addiction....and loses. Also, don't forget to stick around and listen to our new favorite "Artist of the Week"!

Artist of the Week: Kelsey from @Kekecreates 
https://www.instagram.com/kekacreates/

Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung
Music produced by Abe Audish

In this episode Abe and Dave discuss how your studio set up at home could potentially be contributing to your Art Funk. Abe receives some listener advice in sculpting out his funk and Dave can't stop eating candy while recording.

Artist of the Week shoutout is wood sculptor, Takaoki Tajima aka Shidokou
http://www.takaoki.jp/
Follow him on IG: @Shidokou
https://www.instagram.com/shidokou/

Abe's photoshop brushes
https://www.truegrittexturesupply.com
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Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Follow Dave on IG: @theultrachung
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung
Music produced by Abe Audish

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In this episode the boys talk about how not being prepared can launch you into an Art Funk. But...are there some benefits to not being prepared as well? Also in this episode Dave brings up an old memory of a childhood friend who once shared a severed body part that he kept in the bottom of the bathroom sink, and Abe cheats on his Enneagram test!

Artist of the Week shoutout is children's book illustrator, Michael Slack!
https://www.slackart.com/
Follow him on IG: @michael_slackart
https://www.instagram.com/michael_Slackart/
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Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung
Music produced by Abe Audish

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The San Diego Comic Con would have been last month had it not been for the COVID! Left with nothing but their bitter memories, Abe and Dave talk about all the cons they used to attend and work at. As the boys reminisce over the way things used to be, their hopes for the day that conventions will one day return remain high. They share some of the lessons they learned while doing conventions in a world before the pandemic.
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Artist of the Week shoutout is Nhu Diep! Give her a follow, she's an amazing illustrator/artist and one of our closest friends.
http://www.nhuqdiep.com
Follow her on IG: @TheSprinkledDonut
https://www.instagram.com/thesprinkleddonut/
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Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting us hang out with you! Follow the show on social media: @ArtFunkCreatives on FB and IG
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Follow Abe on IG: @oddlyabe & @woodbeard76
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung
Music produced by Abe Audish

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In this episode, Abe and Dave discuss their take on whether or not going to art school is worth your time and money.

Also, our very first Artist of the Week shoutout is Kathleen Voigt AKA Seriously Silly K. Give her a follow, she's one of the coolest artists!
Follow her on IG: @Seriouslysillyk
https://www.instagram.com/seriouslysillyk/

Also check out some of the schools we mention if interested in an art career.
https://www.kubertschool.edu
https://calarts.edu

Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Follow Abe on IG: @oddlyabe & @woodbeard76
Follow Dave on IG: @theultrachung
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung
Music produced by Abe Audish


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In this episode, we have our very first guest, Jacqulin Audish! She joins the boys and brings up some concerns she has with accountability. Abe and Dave do their best to provide some advice to Jackie while Abe is still recovering from being infected by the dreaded Funk himself.

Follow Jackie's work on Instagram: @modhippiehandmade
and visit her Etsy at: www.etsy.com/shop/ModHippie

Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting us hang out with you! Follow the show on social media: @ArtFunkCreatives on FB and IG
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Follow Abe on IG: @oddlyabe & @woodbeard76
Follow Dave on IG: @theultrachung
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung
Music produced by Abe Audish


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Due to our previous episode's distractions, we compiled a list of our favorite movies that we enjoy watching while we work, and have helped define our creative personalities. Take a listen to see if you agree or disagree, maybe there are even a few movies in here that you haven't seen or heard of.

Send us an email if you have any suggestions for movies that we didn't list but should check out! Send all questions, comments, and suggestions to: ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung
Music produced by Abe Audish


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Abe and Dave discuss how to stay focused when distractions are looming everywhere. Abe asks whether or not distractions can actually be a good thing, and Dave attempts to give a movie summary for the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Follow Abe on IG: @oddlyabe & @woodbeard76
Follow Dave on IG: @theultrachung
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung
Music produced by Abe Audish


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Abe and Dave want to share some really valuable tips that could really help boost your social media game. The only problem is, the boys don't necessarily understand these tips themselves. Join them in this episode as they try to decipher these secrets that could potentially increase your followers and likes...maybe.

links to the sites referenced in this episode:
https://sproutsocial.com/insights/building-social-media-presence/
https://later.com/blog/get-more-instagram-followers/

Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting us hang out with you! Follow the show on social media: @ArtFunkCreatives on FB and IG
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Follow Abe on IG: @oddlyabe & @woodbeard76
Follow Dave on IG: @theultrachung
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung
Music produced by Abe Audish


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In this episode, Abe and Dave talk about how their first jobs shaped and lead to where they are today. Dave tells the tale about what he walked into on his first day of a job, and Abe reveals why he was surrounded by seaman for 6 years of his life.
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Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Follow Abe on IG: @oddlyabe & @woodbeard76
Follow Dave on IG: @theultrachung
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Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung 
Music produced by Abe Audish

Hey Funkoids!! In this episode, Abe and Dave want to know what your favorite medium of choice is and whether or not it even matters. Also in this episode, Dave brings up how his painting career benefited from stalking pets and Abe talks about how he gave Dave wood on his birthday.
 
Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us! we'd love to hear it! ArtFunkCreatives@gmail.com
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Follow Abe on IG: @oddlyabe & @woodbeard76
Follow Dave on IG: @theultrachung

Produced by Abe Audish and Dave Chung
Edited by Dave Chung 
Music produced by Abe Audish

Abe and Dave discuss their own personal art goals and dream jobs, their own failures and successes from the past and present, then give a simple solution in breaking out of a funk so you can get started on your own goals. 
email: artfunkcreatives@gmail.com 
IG: @ArtFunkCreatives

Welcome to our very first episode! This is the podcast for the creative who might find themselves stuck in an artistic funk every now and then.  With a combined +25 years of working in the animation industry and creative field, join your creative hosts, Abe Audish and Dave Chung, as they share personal tales of working in the profession that will hopefully inspire and motivate you to get out of your Art Funk. 
Be sure to stick around til the very end to hear your creative prompt and be sure to #ArtFunkCreatives on IG and FB so we can see what you all are doing!