In this episode Mat talks to Russell Morland (aka LurkLovesYou)
In this honest conversation Russ shares his artistic journey to where he is now - from being a loner kid, battling self sabotage and addiction, getting stuck in a style and so much more. We also talk about the benefits of microdosing and how to get out of a rut.
Topics covered in this episode:
Skateboarding
Loner
Art kid
Bad grades
North of England
Art training
Tattooing
Apprenticeship
Art school
Training
Autodidact
Self-taught artist
Traditionalist
Conceptual art
Fine art
Damien Hirst
Video art
Life drawing
Drawing from imagination
Freedom in the work and style
Warhammer
Making a living
Financial pressure
Getting stuck in a style
Multiple streams of income
Paying dues
Video game industry
Self sabotage
Self doubt
Addiction
Getting sober
Partying
Art shows
Burn out
Exercise
Daily routine
Eating healthy
Selfcare
Not having a plan
Channeling
Long term plans
Expressing yourself at 70
Instagram
Algorithm
Community
Gary V
Perfectionism
Being positive
Chris Dogt
Defenders of good times
Staying sane
Anxiety
Depression
Socialise
Microdosing magic mushrooms
Neuro science
Trauma
Reprogramming the subconscious
PTSD
Resentments
Therapy
Haters
Feminism
Taking offence
Coming out of your shell
Alcoholism
Riots not diets
Objectifying ourselves
Masculinity
Links:
Find Russ
www.instagram.com/lurklovesyou
Lurk Loves You Podcast
www.lurkarmy.com
Find Mat:
https://www.instagram.com/matildedigmann
https://matildedigmann.dk
Find the podcast
https://www.instagram.com/shadowwork_podcast
https://matildedigmann.dk/shadow-work-podcast
Music
Madness is everywhere by Lobo Loco
