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Art Funk CreativesEp 32 Procrastination and Getting Distracted from ProcrastinatingDo 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*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*Follow Abe on IG: @oddlyabe & @woodbeard76Follow Dave on IG: @theultrachung*Produced by Abe Audish and Dave ChungEdited by Abe AudishMusic produced by Abe AudishOrder your bottles of Salsa...
2021-04-211h 02Art Funk CreativesEp 31 A Good ol' Fashion...As Abe and Dave slowly get back into the groove of things, they're even slower getting to the point they're trying to make in this episode! Taking the long way, they eventually get there making some occasional stops, with discussions of fast food, innovation and NFT's. 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*Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting us hang out with you! Follow the show on social media: @Ar...
2021-03-281h 06Art Funk CreativesEp 30 Just Be CoolIn this episode, the boys discuss what sorts of stress come with ending and starting a job. Abe details his start at new job and position at a different studio, while Dave attempts to quit his current job. 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*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*Follow A...
2021-03-101h 04Art Funk CreativesEp 29 Cupid doesn't have a beard!Something is in the air for Valentine's Day and its not love! Cupid's found his mark on Abe and Dave, but who's really hunting who??? The guys try to find creativity in the holidays and see if its really worth it. 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*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
2021-02-1853 minArt Funk CreativesEp 28 Give me the credit I deserve!Abe and Dave talk about "what's in a name". They also discuss how important "credits" are to them, only to end up getting lost in Neopet nostalgia. 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*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*Follow Abe on IG: @oddlyabe & @woodbeard76Follow Dave on IG: @theultrachung
2021-02-1053 minArt Funk CreativesEp 27 Gamestop and the StonksAs artists, we usually live paycheck to paycheck, and we rarely consider trying to invest what little money we have into anything, even if there's a potential that it'll make us more money. In this episode, Abe and Dave talk about how they've become obsessed with the stock market lately. The boys also try to explain (as best to their ability) what has been happening with the Gamestop stocks you've surely been hearing about. 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...
2021-02-031h 17Art Funk CreativesEp 26 - JigglyPuff's Jiggly PuffsIn this episode, Abe and Dave answer a listener's email on the topic of dealing with parents who don't approve of their children wanting to become artists. The boys also discuss fanart, cartoon porn, and what drives you to create it. 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*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
2021-01-2053 minArt Funk CreativesEp 25 - Happy New Funk!Welcome to a new year and a whole new funk! It's official, this marks the beginning of Season 2! Abe and Dave recount what their breaks were like, and discuss their New Year's resolutions. Will they be held accountable to keep up with their resolutions? Or will they fail miserably by February 1st? 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*Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting us hang out with you! F...
2021-01-121h 01Art Funk CreativesBonus Banter - How do you feel about needles?Before the boys officially start season 2, Abe and Dave wanted to kick off the new year with a small tale of how Abe didn't think 2020 was challenging enough, so he decided to take matters into his own....hand.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*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*Follow...
2021-01-0614 minArt Funk CreativesEp 24 Wet Socks Roasting On An Open FireAbe and Dave discuss some of their favorite Christmas memories as well as their fantasy present wishlists all while Abe soaks his socks standing in a puddle of dirty carpet water for the entire episode. Also, for Dave, Christmas has come early as he presents a news story that is out of this world.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*Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting us hang out...
2020-12-231h 06Art Funk CreativesEp 23 Festive Funk Gift IdeasAbe and Dave talk about the impending holidays and stress out about what gifts to buy for friends and family. In a continuing effort to support artists and small businesses, the boys come up with some of their favorites as suggestions for you if you're having a hard time coming up with gift ideas on your own.Gift Giving Suggestions:Yetis and Friends Yetisandfriends.com IG: @yetisandfriendsNana Williams nanawilliams.com IG: @nana_porcelainMichael Slack slackart.com IG: @michael_slackartJP Neang artofjpneang.bigcartel.com IG: @jpneangSnack Addicted snackaddictedhi.com IG: @snackaddictedSalsa Valente facebook.com/misalsabrava IG: @salsavalente...
2020-12-151h 01Art Funk CreativesBonus Banter - Big Ol' Erect MonolithThe boys recently came across all the stories of the random monoliths that have been popping up all over the world and they found it to be quite exciting and inspirational as it sparked their creative juices as to where it could have come from and who put them there. It has also ignited quite the debate between Abe and Dave as to what it could be. This could potentially be the topic that breaks up their friendship, and this podcast, for good!!Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of...
2020-12-1415 minArt Funk CreativesEp 22 A Very Un-Thanksgiving FunkAbe and Dave talk about all the things that they're thankful for, but while they're at it, they also rant about some of the things that they're NOT thankful for! The boys also get into the dangers of falling into the holiday funk that quickly approaches all of us this time of year and some of the ways to avoid it.*Do you have a feel-good happy holiday story that you'd be willing to share with us? We'd love to hear it and present it on our podcast for December. Write it up in an email, and...
2020-11-1154 minArt Funk CreativesEp 21 Credits don't pay the Bills!In this episode, we try to catch Abe before he falls back into the funk after being triggered by an email asking for free work! Find out Abe and Dave's thoughts about what to do if you have that golden carrot of opportunity dangled in front of you!*Do you have a feel good, happy, holiday story that you'd be willing to share with us? We'd love to hear it and present on our podcast for December. Write it up in an email, and we'll read your story for you, or if your more comfortable, record your s...
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Art Funk CreativesEp 20 The Dark Funk: The Darkest Funk (Spooky Listener Stories)This is it! The last episode for our mini series, Art Funk Creatives: The Dark Funk. In this episode we get to finally hear spooky tales from our listeners. We have submissions of unexplained phenomenon, possible ghostly encounters and even some EVP evidence! So sit back, grab a warm beverage, try to relax, and enjoy, as we wind down to the witching hour of All Hallow's Eve...*The Wine Glass story The Klondike https://pamplinmedia.com/component/content/article?id=77072https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2009/10/spectral_sleuths_go_ghost_hunt.html
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Art Funk CreativesEp 19 The Dark Funk: Train to Heebeejeebee Town pt.2Join us for part 2 of the Train to Heebeejeebee Town and witness Abe's amusement slowly turn into fear as Dave concludes the rest of his tales of horror from his home of hauntings.*We'll return back to our regular Art Funk Creatives episodes after October, but for the remainder of this month, enjoy The Dark Funk. We hope that these stories will spark some spooky creativity in you so that you can keep creating more art!*Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art funk? Email us...
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Art Funk CreativesEp 18 The Dark Funk: Train to Heebeejeebee Town pt.1In this episode, Abe has finally pressured Dave into sharing all of the spooky things that has been happening to him since he and his wife have gotten married. Convinced that it might actually be his wife, Desiree, who's the one that's haunted and not their home(s), Dave conducts an interview with her for you, the home listener, to decide for yourselves. Meanwhile, Abe keeps score of the events that he believes to be either on Team Ghost or Team Logic. *We'll return back to our regular Art Funk Creatives episodes after October, but for the r...
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Art Funk CreativesEp 17 The Dark Funk: Let's play a game...There's a high chance that Halloween parties and Trick or Treating are canceled this year due to COVID, but that doesn't mean you can't still have a spooky good time! The boys share some fun and spooky games that Dave found on the darkweb for you AND your family to enjoy during this year's Quarantween! Hold on to your Tootsie Rolls, because this episode is gonna be a treat!*We'll return back to our regular Art Funk Creatives episodes after October, but for the remainder of this month, enjoy The Dark Funk. We hope that these stories...
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Art Funk CreativesEp 16 The Dark Funk: The Crypt PeepersIt's October! Abe and Dave's favorite time of year! Quietly follow the two ghouls on this episode as they dive into their fears, open the coffins of the supernatural, and reach into void of the unexplained! Follow the hollow footsteps of the undead and join the coven we call....THE DARK FUNK!*Do you have a spooky, paranormal, or unexplained experience that you'd be willing to share with us? Then find a quiet place, preferably a dark one, and record your tale to send to us as an audio file so that we may play it in...
2020-10-071h 15Art Funk CreativesEp 15 Clickty Clackity Quality of LifeIn 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 NeangInstagram: @jpneangwebsite: jpneang.com D...
2020-09-301h 04Art Funk CreativesEp 14 Dog Walks and Pillow TalksAbe 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*Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting us hang out with you! Follow the show on social media: @ArtFunkCreatives on...
2020-09-221h 08Art Funk CreativesEp 13 Funky Little GuysAbe 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*Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting u...
2020-09-161h 22Art Funk CreativesEp 12 Hobos To Home LifeIn 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 Shidokouhttp://www.takaoki.jp/Follow him on IG: @Shidokouhttps://www.instagram.com/shidokou/Abe's photoshop brusheshttps://www.truegrittexturesupply.com*Do you have any questions or suggestions on how you get yourself out of an art...
2020-08-261h 03Art Funk CreativesEp 11 Prepare to be Prepared for Preparation!!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_slackarthttps://www.instagram.com/michael_Slackart/
2020-08-191h 03Art Funk CreativesEp 10 The Long ConThe 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. *Artist of the Week shoutout is Nhu Diep! Give her a follow, she's an amazing illustrator/artist...
2020-08-1157 minArt Funk CreativesEp 09 Art Schools: To Go, Or Not To Go?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: @Seriouslysillykhttps://www.instagram.com/seriouslysillyk/Also check out some of the schools we mention if interested in an art career. https://www.kubertschool.eduhttps://calarts.eduDo you have any questions or suggestions on...
2020-07-301h 03Art Funk CreativesEp 08 Accountability in the Sewer with Jacqulin AudishIn 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: @modhippiehandmadeand visit her Etsy at: www.etsy.com/shop/ModHippieDo 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*...
2020-07-221h 00Art Funk CreativesEp 07 Aliens and Stepbrothers and Gigolos, Oh My!!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*Follow the show on social media: @ArtFunkCreatives on FB and IG*
2020-07-151h 17Art Funk CreativesEp 06 Distracted On The Way To MordorAbe 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*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*
2020-07-0851 minArt Funk CreativesEp 05 This Taint Your Mom's Social MediaAbe 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...
2020-06-301h 03Art Funk CreativesEp 04 Hotels, Sandwiches, and SeamenIn 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.*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*Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting us hang out in your earholes with...
2020-06-171h 10Art Funk CreativesEp 03 Your Weapon of ChoiceHey 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*Please rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen. Thanks for letting us hang out in your e...
2020-06-1059 minArt Funk CreativesEp 01 Introductions!!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 se...
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