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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...

So, I heard back from Disney. No, I didn’t get the first few jobs I applied for — Senior Image Creator, Internship, Executive Assistant… and honestly, I get it. Those roles require qualifications I just don’t have yet. But here's the twist: instead of a cold rejection, they nudged me in another direction. They actually suggested I apply elsewhere within the Disney family — which feels a lot less like a door slamming and more like someone cracking a window open. Today, I took the hint and applied for a job as a Storyboard Artist. If you don’t know what...