The gap between our dreams and reality can sometimes feel impossible to close. Especially when our dream means pursuing a field that’s less traditionally “easy” to make a career from like art.
In today’s episode we sit down with two full-time artists to discuss how Buddhism helped them become full-time artists without compromising their vision. Our guests are sculptor Brian Enright, of Oakland, and animator and director Leo Matsuda, of LA. We dig into their journey and the many ways Buddhism informs their work.
Cheat Sheet
02:07 How Brian became a sculptor
06:50 Leo’s path to animation and film making
12:04 Romanticizing the starving artist
23:26 Closing the gap between dreams and reality
27:36 Victory require prayer and action
32:09 How can I positively impact American society?
40:21 Expanding myself and making the most of my time
49:07 Oneness of self and environment
58:42 Advice for struggling artists
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