PODCAST · arts
Painting the Midnight Oil
by Dan Stouffer
I started this podcast to document my goal of becoming a full-time artist. I share my personal triumphs, failures, wisdom gained from both types of experiences, and an honest commentary while I pursue my dream and hopefully inspire you to pursue yours.
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S3 E11: Breathing out the Candle [January 21, 2024]
Send us Fan MailI reflect on my year of podcasting, two years of painting, and the revelations that have given me peace and will guide my future. Thanks for listening!Support the show
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S3 E10: Kickflip Phones [January 15, 2024]
Send us Fan MailI discuss my resolutions, next two collections, current piece, recent milestones, and my final podcast episode next week. Support the show
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S3 E9: Oriole Nest at Camden Yards [January 8, 2024]
Send us Fan MailI debrief Orioles Nest at Camden Yards Support the show
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S3 E8: Inbox Surprises [January 2, 2024]
Send us Fan MailI share two big surprises that were found inside that were found inside my inbox and a cardboard boxSupport the show
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S3 E7: The Results Are In...Again [December 28, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share the results of my applications to two exclusive art residency programs. Support the show
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S3 E6: Q & A with R & A [December 21, 2023]
Send us Fan MailMy two children ask me questions about Beach Trippin' to Ocean City and Regal of RockSupport the show
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S3 E5: The Karate Kid [December 15, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI reveal my timetable for the rest of the podcast, debrief Regal of Rock, my memories of Maryland, and why this place is so significant. Support the show
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S3 E4: MapQuest [December 9, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share stories from my last two road trips to North Carolina. Support the show
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S3 E3:Night at the Museum [December 3, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI talk about traveling to Pittsburgh, PA, and visiting the Andy Warhol museum. Support the show
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S3 E2: This Week on Alone [November 28, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share another health update to spread awareness about a common disease and discuss one of my favorite television shows, Alone, and how it connects to my journey. Support the show
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S3 E1: A New Realization [November 24, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI outline future episode topics and a powerful realization. Support the show
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S2 E19: Signing Season Two [October 19, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI close out season two by sharing the two biggest problems I have faced. Support the show
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S2 E18: Room of Fire [October 13, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share a major missed opportunity and some powerful realizations. Support the show
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S2 E17: Regal of Rock [October 6, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI discuss the inspiration behind the painting, Regal of Rock.Support the show
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S2 E16: Pitch and Catch [September 29, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share my experiences throwing out the first pitch at the Frederick Keys game and the similarities between baseball and painting. Support the show
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S2 E15: Doubling Down [September 22, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI discuss my future plans and a job opportunity I passed up to continue pursuing my artSupport the show
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S2 E14: Debriefin' Beach Trippin' [September 16, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI break down the motivation, approach, and thought process behind Beach Trippin' to Ocean CitySupport the show
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S2 E13: Beach Trippin' to Ocean City [September 8, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI discuss the inspiration behind Beach Trippin' to Ocean City and the values it displays. Support the show
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S2 E12: Trippin' Down Memory Lane [September 2, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI explain my inspiration for my current collection and how it evolved. Support the show
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S2E11: Through the Looking Glass [August 25, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI talk about my five trips to Baltimore, my third juried show, and how I have grown as an artist. Support the show
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S2 E10: The Results Are In [August 18, 2023]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I detail several epiphanies while waiting for my PET scan results. Support the show
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S2 E9: What is Art? [Aug, 11, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI ask you to consider this question as I critique a formal definition, articulate what art means to me and how my definition has evolved, why I consider myself an artist, and a big decision I made recently that reinforced my artistic direction. Support the show
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S2 E8: The Force [August 7, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share a series of coincidences related to "The Force," and how they impacted my perspective. Support the show
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S2 E7: Divine Inspiration [July 29, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI provide an update on my health and recall several examples of how unrelated people and circumstances came together to produce unpredictable and advantageous outcomes. Support the show
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S2 E6: Learning From Vincent [July 23, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI discuss how Vincent Van Gogh, his sister-in-law, and the author of The Secret Life of Sunflowers inspired me. Support the show
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S2 E5: Pitching a Dream [July 15, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share my background in baseball and how I achieved a lifelong dream. Support the show
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S2 E4: Showing Up [July 8, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI discuss my recent diagnosis and how people show up differently for one another. Support the show
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S2 E3: Home Sweet Home [July 3, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share my experience as a vendor at an event called Home Sweet Home. Support the show
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S2 E2: Salvation Artist Studio [June 26, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share multiple examples of serendipity and why I decided to name my podcast studio Salvation Artist Studio. Support the show
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Season 2 Episode 1: A New Chapter [June 20, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI discuss why I took a two-month sabbatical and why I ultimately decided to return to the podcast studio. Support the show
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S1 E20: The Sun Sets on Season One [April 11, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share a recent epiphany that has granted me peace of mind and encouraged me to step away from the podcast for an indefinite period of time, and new developments that I will be pursuing. Support the show
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S1 E19: Wicked Changes [April 15, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI talk about my first online sales, the journey it took to get here, challenging stereotypes of step-mothers, and why I decided to change my marketing approach. Support the show
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S1 E18: Problems of Pursuing Dreams and Some Solutions [April 7, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share two consistent problems of pursuing my dream of becoming a full-time artists and some solutions. Support the show
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S1 E17: Know When to Say No [March 31, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI discuss severla moments in my personal life and my art career when I had to say, "no." Support the show
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S1 E16: Big Surprise in the Big Apple [March 24, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI experience a big surprise in New York City. Support the show
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S1 E15: Welcome to New York [March 18, 2025]
Send us Fan MailI share the experience of my first art exhibit in New York City. Support the show
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S1 E14: Turning a Negative into a Positive [March 10, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share the goals we are going to accomplish together to spread awareness about a disease 90% of the population doesn't know they have. Support the show
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S1 E13: My Recent Diagnosis [March 4, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI share my recent diagnosis that 90% of the population doesn't realize they have. Support the show
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S1 E12: Two Firsts [February 24, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI discuss my first art sales and my first art collection. Support the show
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S1 E11: BMORE for Ukraine [February 18, 2023]
Send us Fan MailI provide an update on my biggest opportunity to date, the very first time my art was displayed in an outdoor space, and the lessons I learned from the experience. Support the show
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S1E10: From Big Break to Breaking the Law [February 11, 2023]
Send us Fan MailA person responsible for giving me my first big break is facing federal charges. Support the show
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S1 E9: Home Is Where the Art Is [February 5, 2023]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share several major milestones and explore why some locations feel like home. Support the show
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S1 E8: My Biggest Investment [January 27, 2023]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share my biggest investment of my art business. Support the show
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S1 E7: Drunk Dan Sober Dan [January 21, 2023]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share how the best-selling book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, influenced my sobriety and the best investment you can make. Support the show
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S1 E6: My First Big Break [January 14, 2023]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share my first big break as an artist. Support the show
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S1 E5: The Time I Tried to Meet Myself [January 6, 2023]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I explain the primary reason why I decided to change my name to Dan Oils and what happened when I tried to meet someone with my same legal name. Support the show
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S1 E4: The Story Behind Dan Oils [December 29, 2022]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I explain how a failed business and philanthropic venture influenced my name Dan Oils. Support the show
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S1E3: The Danger of Comparing [December 26, 2022]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share why it took over fifteen years to pursue art after my three defining moments. Support the show
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S1 E2: Three Defining Moments [December 26, 2022]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share the three defining moments when people recognized that I had a talent for art. Support the show
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Season 1 Episode 1: Allow Me to Introduce Myself [December 23, 2022]
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I formally introduce myself, briefly explain what this podcast is all about, detail how I arrived at the name, and reveal how this podcast is going to benefit you. Support the show
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I started this podcast to document my goal of becoming a full-time artist. I share my personal triumphs, failures, wisdom gained from both types of experiences, and an honest commentary while I pursue my dream and hopefully inspire you to pursue yours.
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Dan Stouffer
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