Persistence Prevails: Todd Beats on Finding Your True Style & Never Giving Up
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Show Notes
Join James in the Nerdy Mewzings Podcast studio as he sits down once again with comic artist Todd Beats for an inspiring, no-filter conversation about persistence, artistic evolution, and staying true to your creative voice! Fresh off conventions and exciting new cover projects (including The Maxx, a Darkness variant for Marc Silvestri, and VeeFriends for Gary Vee), Todd opens up about:
-Why daily practice and feeding your “truest self” matters more than chasing trends
-How he’s evolving his inking and rendering style in real time
-The mindset shift from perfectionism to joyful expression
-Closing commissions to make room for sequential storytelling in 2025
-Advice for aspiring artists: just show up, put in the reps, and let your unique voice emerge
If you’re an artist grinding toward your breakthrough or just love honest talks about the creative journey, this episode is pure motivation!
Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddbeats
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToddBeatsART
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toddbeats.art
Website & newsletter: https://toddbeats.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
01:09 Weather Talk and Regional Differences
02:35 Convention Experiences and Social Media Impact
04:29 Artistic Evolution and Inspirations
06:34 Persistence and Artistic Advice
10:19 Finding Your True Self Through Art
16:38 Influences and Developing a Unique Style
28:29 Live Streaming and Community Engagement
31:44 Fan Encounter and Artistic Journey
33:44 The Importance of Humility and Continuous Learning
35:34 Future Plans and Evolving Skills
38:26 Balancing Commissions and Personal Growth
42:32 Exciting Projects and Collaborations
49:53 Reflecting on Success and Future Goals
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