What Does It Mean to Be an Artist? | Episode 6: Justin "Kaiser"

The Art of Being: Overcoming Burnout and Redefining Success

What does it truly mean to be a creator in the age of algorithms and AI? Host JustJonavin sits down with video editor, graphic designer, and co-owner of Black Clover Studios, Justin aka "Kaiser", for a candid conversation on the realities of the creative journey.

Justin shares his powerful perspective on drawing inspiration not from other artists, but from life experiences—from sketching on napkins to finding beauty in the everyday. This episode is an essential listen for any artist struggling with the demands of their craft.

Key Takeaways You'll Discover:
Beating Burnout: Learn the key mindset shift—our studio mantra, "We’ll figure it out"—that helps Justin manage the "crunch time" demands of the industry without sacrificing his personal creative passion (like streaming and drawing).

Managing Expectations: Justin reveals how lowering self-expectations and accepting the reality of daily priorities allows him to find more personal time and achieve consistent progress over time.

The 2026 Goal: Beyond his own artistic growth, Justin's main goal is to lean into the teaching role and help others—especially young creatives—to clearly define and achieve their version of success.

The Creator's Purpose: A profound definition of artistry: We are made as vessels to create. If someone sees "something" from the "nothing" you made, you've done your job as an artist.

Art That Inspires: Hear about the powerful impact of media, from the Jalen Hurts "Love Hurts" commercial to the unexpected life lessons found in the anime Solo Leveling, and how they spark renewed drive.

Tune in for the wisdom and patience required to turn it up again and maintain momentum as a long-term creative.