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I’m being considered for several positions on the Disney job board. With my education, my website, and my portfolio—as well as a strong craft resume showcasing years of creative dedication—it’s only a matter of time until I hear from them. I’ve put in the work. Now it’s about patience, perseverance, and letting the magic unfold. All of these opportunities are in Los Angeles, and to be honest, I love LA. It’s the birth and death of me. A place where I’ve lost myself and found myself again. The culture, the chaos, the characters—it’s a city of extremes. It’s wild, it’s...

By Dan Joyce This morning I got the news I was hoping for — the lump in my neck isn’t cancer. It’s a fluid-filled cyst, not a solid tumor. That means one thing: I still have time. Time to chase my dream. Time to put all my creative energy into something bigger. Time to give life everything I’ve got. They’ll still do a biopsy just to be sure, but for now, I’m in the clear — and that’s a green light I’m not wasting. After everything I’ve been through — the diagnoses, the hospitalizations, the streets, the stigma, the slow...

Dan Joyce, an Orange County-based artist, has cultivated a unique artistic voice that resonates deeply with themes of mental health, spirituality, and social justice. In his video, "Introduction to DAN JOYCE art," he offers a glimpse into his creative journey, sharing insights into his diverse body of work.YouTube A Journey Rooted in Resilience Dan's artistic path began in 1996 when, facing financial hardship, he started selling his art on street corners in Pasadena.This humble beginning marked the start of a prolific career that now spans over two decades. His work has been showcased in numerous galleries and museums across Southern...

I’m still actively applying for various positions that make up what I call my Disney Dream Jobs. I never realized just how many opportunities there are within a single company—dozens of positions, departments, and creative roles, all waiting for the right fit. The magic of Disney isn’t just on screen; it’s in the limitless doors they open for storytellers and artists like me. My journey here has been anything but conventional. I sold my first painting in a bar. I’ve drawn portraits on the streets of Los Angeles while homeless. I became a local figure in the Fullerton Art Walk,...

  When I was younger, fresh out of college, I was ready to chase dreams. But my family didn’t let me drive. I couldn’t borrow a car, couldn’t get rides to interviews, most of which were in Los Angeles. So I stayed put. I got rooted in the local art scene in Fullerton, sold my work in galleries, and picked up part-time jobs. That chapter had its own kind of magic, but I always knew the bigger dream still waited—like a castle at the end of a long, winding path. Now here I am, older, wiser, and somehow braver. The...