Why are personal projects important for artists? How do you create a personal art project? What does it mean to work on something you love with no expectation for it to ever make money? How do you plan a project and stay focused when there are no deadlines or external obligations? How do you find time for personal projects?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrFor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to Jay AxerJays first appearance on Art Condition - https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition/2021/2/27/episode-25-being-honest-about-what-you-love-w-jay-axerJay is currently working as a senior artist at blizzard on the Hearthstone team. Prior to working for Blizzard Jay worked in games development for over 11 years ranging from AAA to indie to mobile, as well as 15 years in freelance work. Jay’s primary focus is 2d concept design and illustration.Twitter - https://twitter.com/JayAxerArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/jayaxerTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayaxerother points of interest from our conversation:Game Makers Toolkit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqJ-Xo29CKyLTjn6z2XwYAwroguelite - https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rogue-literoguelike - https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/roguelike