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 Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastqu... Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmx...  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-...  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-pr... ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com