Cracking Creativity Podcast With Kevin Chung

Dave Conrey‘s path to becoming a full-time artist is not a simple one. Growing up, he wasn’t that passionate about art, but over time, and after a series of jobs and ventures, he has finally dedicated himself to the idea. After going to school for art and graphic design, Dave had two separate stints as an art director, but was laid off both times. He also spent time as a author, podcaster, and creator of Fresh Rag, which helped artists sell their work. After years of feeling unfulfilled, Dave finally decided to put everything else on hiatus to pursue his art full-time. In this episode, Dave talks about the importance of connecting with others, some of his keys to building a creative business, and getting started. Here are three things you can learn from Dave: The Importance of Connecting with Others One of the most important things we can do as artists and creatives is building a strong connection with other people. When Dave hosted the Fresh Rag show, people listened to it because his conversations felt deep