#35: Creating a Niche in the Digital Art World w/ Ergo Josh

In this podcast, we talk to Ergo Josh, a Digital Artist on YouTube where he teaches his audience illustration. We discuss the exploration of creating art piece and the technicalities behind being a content creator.

Ergo’s Links:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ergojosh

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ergo.josh/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ergo_josh

Website: https://www.ergojosh.com/

Links discussed in podcast:

Meds Map: https://medsmap.mykajabi.com/landing-...

Analytical FigureDrawing: https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/cours...

Will Weston Classes: https://drawingamerica.com/weston/

Ilya Kuvshinov: https://www.artstation.com/kuvshinov_...

Robot Pencil: https://www.robotpencil.net/robotpenc...

Signup to Poliigon: https://www.poliigon.com/?utm_campaig...

  

Chapter Markers:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:25 - Podcast Start

00:07:13 - Artists that inspire Ergo

00:09:05 - Anime culture and its influence on art

00:13:46 - Benefits of going to conventions

00:19:38 - Ergo's background in art

00:23:43 - Making income as a Digital Artist

00:34:17 - Why it's important to use reference

00:51:49 - Poliigon Ad

00:52:42 - Essential lessons to learn in 2D Illustration 

01:03:41 - Courses and Mentorships for 2D art

01:17:15 -  Loish and learning new skills

01:24:48 - Using new platforms to connect to an audience

01:26:31 - Is the Instagram bubble going to pop & video replacing photo

01:31:54 - How video and A.I. changes the value of art

01:35:02 - Dealing with social media controversy in the art world

01:45:34 - Ethics of emerging technology

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