In this podcast, I interview artist Ryan Kim who recently graduated from the New York School of Visual Arts. As a previous student of mine at an international school in Korea, he lets passion drive his career and we discuss the common problems many high school students face, how to balance between finding your own passion and listening to advice from your seniors, how to be motivated to work hard, and to enjoy the ride towards a coming of age.  

Check out Ryan's art at hryanskim.com and follow him on social media handles @hryanskim!

Video version available on YouTube channel “Dr. Jon Tam”

00:00 - Ryan's life in highschool:  Resisting Asian peer pressure vs. Pursuing one's passion 

11:40 - Rise or sink: Facing difficulties in university 

18:30 - The art of balancing technique and creativity 

21:30 - Life as an artist: Creativity never stops 

31:25 - What was it like being a creative child in school? 

35:43 - You find happiness in the process, not in the end goal

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