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Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists

245 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 102 ratings

The Pencil Kings Podcast interviews today’s top artists to uncover the story behind their work. These interviews are created for you - the Aspiring Artist, the Hobbyist and the Professional Artist. If you are looking for inspiring and insightful interviews from artists all over the world, you’re in the right place to learn the behind the scenes stories of how these artists got started and how they turned their passion into creative art careers.

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PK 243: Launching A Board Game on Kickstarter

June 23, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Dan Piche is the creator of Champions of Akathena a board game launching on 15 June.  He has advice for anyone who has a passion to make a board game, but no experience actually making it a reality.  In this episode: In this week’s episode we get the final chapter on designing and launching your own board game.  We had Dan on the podcast in the past to talk about the process so far in Episode 230 (https://www.pencilkings.com/daniel-piche/) and now that he’s just about to launch again her...

PK 242: Reinventing Yourself as an Artist

June 16, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

Diego Jourdan Pereira is an author of puzzle and activity books, including the Giant Book of Games and Puzzles for Smart Kids, The Big Book of Brain-Boosting Puzzles, Bible Power Puzzles, and the Astonishing Bathroom Reader. With a background in illustration, comic books, and graphic design, his clientele has ranged from Dover Publications to The Topps Company.   In this episode: In this week’s episode, Diego Jourdan Pereira walks us through how he went from a career as an illustrator ...

PK 241: How to Become a Character Designer

March 11, 2021 20:40 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take...

PK 240: Publishing Your Animated Short

March 04, 2021 01:43 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Michael Cawood is a multi-award winning British Animated Filmmaker based in Los Angeles who develops original animated projects in his free time. Having worked in animation since 1994, he's created Films, Series, Commercials, VR and Games.  His work in short films has won him numerous 'Best Short Film' and 'Best Animation' awards plus the Orson Welles Award.    In this episode: In this week’s episode, we’re speaking with Michael Cawood who had been on the podcast previously to speak ab...

PK 239: Mentorship and Education for Creative Careers

February 24, 2021 16:20 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take the...

PK 238: Testing Creative Career Ideas

February 17, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take the...

PK 237: Making Your Art Career Path Real

February 10, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take the...

PK 236: The 12 Month Art Career Goal

February 03, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take the...

PK 235: 4 Phases of a Creative Career

January 20, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take the...

PK 234: 2020: The Year of Time

January 13, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take the...

PK 233: Redefine Your Creative Career

December 23, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Terri Rodriguez-Hong is a UX/UI designer and a UX/UI Tutor at CareerFoundry. In her position as a UX/UI designer, Terri hopes to bridge the gap between products to be accessible by all users. She received her MFA from the University of Hawaii and is currently working on her master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction. Outside of her passion for UX/UI, Terri is an avid Muay Thai boxer, a volleyball fan, and the co-host of the Ramblings of a Designer podcast. In this episode… What happen...

PK 232: Sell Your Art With Social Media

December 16, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

David Emmons is the owner of Artist Marketing Formula, a company that helps artists and small specialty business owners utilize the power of the internet and social media marketing to successfully—and sustainably—sell online. Before creating Artist Marketing Formula, David spent many years selling his copper and stained glass sculptures at various art fairs. After mastering the life-changing art of selling his products online, David decided to teach others how to create sustainable and profi...

PK 231: Understanding Personal Branding

December 09, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Allan McKay is an Emmy Award-winning VFX Supervisor and Technical Director based in Los Angeles, CA. Allan has created visual effects for projects such as Game of Thrones, Avengers Endgame, Transformers 3, and many more. He has over 20 years of experience working with different studios and directors, including Blur Studio, Pixomondo, and M. Night Shyamalan. In addition to this, Allan McKay recently launched his creative industry podcast, where he interviews the leading experts, creatives, an...

PK 230: How to Make a Board Game

December 02, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Daniel Piche is a data analyst with a background in databases and data visualization. Outside of his day job, Daniel has combined his passion for bringing family and friends together and his love for board games to create a team-based game that anyone can enjoy. Daniel's unique understanding of how data and human interaction intertwines has allowed him to make a seamless game that captivates all audiences. In this episode… Do you love the excitement and collaboration of board games? Or, ...

PK 229: The Joy of Art Education

November 25, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Bruce Marion is a contemporary impressionist who specializes in creating compelling abstracted cityscapes, landscapes, and figurative and contemporary wildlife paintings. Bruce received his BFA from the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, where he studied with world-renowned artist Pat Nagel, as well as Lorser Feitelson, father of Post-Surrealism. Since then, Bruce has taught various courses and workshops to aspiring artists in the US, overseas, and online. In ...

PK 228: Evolution of Art and Self

November 18, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Michelle Sakhai is a contemporary artist based in New York. With over 20 years of experience exploring plein air painting before transitioning to the abstract, Michelle’s vision is to create transformative art that touches the soul. In addition to exhibiting her paintings across the nation and worldwide, Michelle also serves on the advisory board for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Hofstra University and teaches Transformative Art at the Harlem Hospital. In this episode… Do y...

PK 227: Exploring the Storyboard Artist Career Path

November 11, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Sergio Paez is an animation director, a successful author, and a founding member of StoryboardArt.org, a visual storytelling community. He has spent the last 20 years pushing the limits of what it means to be a story artist while working with Pixar, Lucasfilm, Sony, and many more. Sergio has also created courses that teach budding artists how to design engaging and exceptional storyboards. In this episode… The common stereotype of the “starving artist” has started to fade from the mainst...

PK 226: Asking for Help to Free Your Time

November 04, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take the...

PK 225: Artist Mindset Shifts

October 21, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Miriam Schulman is a watercolor and mixed media artist and the Founder of The Inspiration Place, a popular online art class and artist community. Before venturing into the art world, Miriam worked at a hedge fund on Wall Street until 9/11. Since then, she has followed her passion, built a successful career as an artist, and helped other creatives make their art dreams come true. Miriam is also the host of The Inspiration Place podcast, where she talks with artists, creatives, and industry ex...

PK 224: Creative Mindset Upgrade

October 14, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Mark McGuinness is a creative coach, an award-winning poet, and the Owner of Lateral Action, where he helps 21st century creatives achieve their artistic and professional ambitions. With over 20 years of experience in the coaching industry, Mark has helped countless creatives take their careers to the next level. He believes in creating a balance between our creative pursuits and our ability to become proficient as professionals in our desired field. Mark is also the author of several books ...

PK 223: The Business of Fine Art

October 07, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Jason Horejs is the Owner of Xanadu Gallery and the Publisher of RedDotBlog, an online resource that provides art marketing news and business tips for artists. He is also the author of three books that are focused on helping artists better understand the business side of art. His close relationship with the art business began at the tender age of 12 after watching his father, the nationally recognized oil painter John Horejs, establish his successful career through different art galleries.  ...

PK 222: How to Launch on Kickstarter

September 30, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Tyler James is a publisher, comics creator, and educator. His publishing company, ComixTribe, has published hundreds of thousands of books ranging from comics to graphic novels to children’s books. After achieving several successful launches on Kickstarter, Tyler decided to share his expertise with other artists, writers, and self-publishers. He is currently the host of the ComixLaunch podcast and the creator of the popular Kickstarter launching program, ComixLaunch Pro. In this episode… ...

PK 221: 100 Day Artist Challenge

September 23, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. Mitch has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take ...

PK 220: Artist Business Money

September 16, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Alexis Fedor is a performance artist, writer, and business developer living in New York City. She is the Founder of Artists In Business, a consulting company that provides online courses and group coaching for artists of all disciplines. With Artists in Business, Alexis helps artists create profitable online businesses by focusing on three major areas: clarifying their offers, identifying their ideal clients, and crafting a marketing plan that aligns with their artistic vision and mission. ...

PK 219: Artist Productivity

September 09, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Marco Bucci is an artist and illustrator with over 15 years of experience in the film, TV, game, and print industries. After deciding to pursue a career in art, Marco studied classical drawing before moving on to painting and illustration. He has worked with Walt Disney Publishing Worldwide, LEGO, LucasArts, Mattel Toys, Fisher-Price, Hasbro, and more. Marco  is also a passionate teacher and currently teaches a painting course at CGMA. In this episode… Art is a culmination of the soul on...

PK 218: Creative Authenticity & Composition

September 02, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Ian Roberts is a trained painter with over 40 years of experience; he first learned alongside his father, a landscape painter, when he was just 10 years old. Ian attended the New School of Art and the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, and he also studied figure painting in Florence, Italy. He has taught workshops on composition and art for more than 25 years and recently transitioned to teaching his lessons online. Ian is also the author of two books, Mastering Composition and Creative Auth...

PK 217: From Illustrator to Fine Artist

August 26, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

Bruce Marion is a contemporary impressionist who specializes in creating compelling abstracted cityscapes, landscapes, and figurative and contemporary wildlife paintings. Bruce received his BFA from the prestigious ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, where he studied with world-renowned artist Pat Nagel, as well as Lorser Feitelson, father of Post-Surrealism. Since then, Bruce has taught various courses and workshops to aspiring artists in the US, overseas, and online. In ...

PK 216: Defining Your Art Career Path

August 19, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Iva Mikles is the Co-founder of Art Side of Life Studios and Mikles & Co. She is an experienced illustrator, digital media artist, art instructor, and host of the Art Side of Life Podcast. Iva has worked on countless projects with companies including LEGO and Procter & Gamble. She has spent the last three years building an online community where artists can learn the tips and tricks of the trade in order to start making money doing what they love most: creating art. In this episode… Do y...

PK 215: The 4 Life Stages When People Get Serious About Their Art

August 12, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Mitch Bowler is the founder of Pencil Kings and the co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take the...

PK 214: The Critical "Switch" To Go from Dabbler to Pro

August 05, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Mitch Bowler is the founder of Pencil Kings and the co-founder of Evolve Artist. Mitch has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take ...

PK 213: Insights From a Rich Life as an Artist

July 29, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

James Gurney is an artist and author best known for his painting guide, Color and Light, and his illustrated series, Dinotopia. James is also a popular lecturer at art schools, movie studios, and game companies, where he teaches his unique painting and illustration techniques. His artwork has been exhibited at renowned venues including The Smithsonian Institution, The Norman Rockwell Museum, and The Norton Museum of Art. In this episode… Art is a process of self-realization, and with eme...

PK 212: Building Meaningful Relationships For Artists

July 22, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Tom Ross is the founder and CEO of Design Cuts, the highest rated design marketplace in the world. Design Cuts offers the best quality digital assets, including fonts, graphics, brushes, and templates, at the most affordable prices online. Tom also mentors fellow creatives about how to improve their marketing via his three podcasts: The Honest Designers Show, The Honest Entrepreneur Show, and Biz Buds. In this episode… Build it, and they will come, right? Wrong! This statement has become...

PK 211: Pinterest Promotion for Artists

July 15, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Jennifer Priest is a prominent social media strategist, educator, and the owner of Smart Creative Social, a consulting and online education company that helps bloggers and business owners create social media strategies based on analytics and data. With over 17 years of experience as a digital entrepreneur, Jennifer has a unique understanding of the challenges that creatives and artists face when running an online business. She specializes in helping her clients generate massive traffic throu...

PK 210: Finding Joy Through Art

July 08, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Tara Roskell is a freelance graphic designer and co-founder of Kick in the Creatives. She helps small businesses elevate their brands with the use of eye-catching graphics, expert logo designs, online video courses, and more. Tara has over 25 years of experience in the graphic design industry, and she has worked with both national and international clients.  Sandra Busby is a still-life artist and the co-founder of Kick in the Creatives. She has gained recognition for her work on glass and...

PK 209: Three Years Growing on Instagram & What I Learned

July 01, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Donna Adi is a mixed media illustrator and the creative director for her brand. She is well known for her unique and recognizable style of illustration, which takes its inspiration from celebrity culture and has garnered her over 190k followers on Instagram. Over the past three years, Donna has worked on a variety of creative fashion and beauty campaigns, collaborating with clients ranging from Barbie to Dior to Nike In this episode… What do you love about your art? Does it still bring y...

PK 208: Growing As An Artist By Living Abroad

June 24, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

John Wentz is a contemporary painter who was born and raised in San Francisco, California but now resides in Paris, France where he has spent the last eight years of his life exploring art and sound. His work draws inspiration from psychologist Carl Jung and several realism artists. In 2019, he was Artist in Residence at the Arthouse Holland/Project 1606 in Leiden, Netherlands. John is also the host of Lo-Fi Podcast, where he interviews artists, musicians, and actors to talk about their jour...

PK 207: Up Your Game as a Creative Parent

June 17, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Ryan Roy is an accountability coach and he is the owner of Justify or Just Do It Coaching which serves clients from all over the world. Ryan is also a speaker and he hosts the podcast, Be the Dad You Wish You Had. He has also authored a book named after his podcast, and he is committed to being a better father and helping others through parenthood. Ryan is heavily involved with his community and builds others up through action plans rather than mere words and the desire to see the next gener...

PK 206: Why You Should Make Art Every day

June 10, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Carol Marine is an artist, having painted 3000 paintings since she began her quest to paint every day. She started painting daily in 2006, creating one small painting each day and posting and auctioning them online. Her work has encouraged others to pursue art and let their creativity shine. Carol is also the author of two books, Daily Painting and 100 Small Paintings. She and her husband have created a community of daily painters with over 1500 members to date. In this episode… Art take...

PK 205: Exploring Creative Side Hustles with Scotty Russell, Perspective Collective

June 03, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Scotty Russell is a podcaster, coach, artist, designer, speaker, and pizza enthusiast. He is the Founder and Creator of Perspective Collective, a company focused on teaching others how to utilize their time and creativity to make their side hustle profitable. Scotty went from working as a graphic designer in his day job to starting his own company using the knowledge he learned as an artist and as an entrepreneur. In this episode… Having a side-hustle can be either liberating or extremel...

PK 204: Strategies for Starting an Art Career with Allan McKay

May 27, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Allan McKay is an Emmy Award winner for his outstanding work in visual effects. He is a Los Angeles-based visual effects supervisor and technical director. Allan is responsible for the visual effects in Game of Thrones, Avengers Endgame, Evil Within 2, The Equalizer, Blade, Star Trek: Into Darkness, and many more. He has over 20 years of experience working with different studios, such as Blur Studio, Whoodoo Studios, and ProMotion Studios, early on in his career. Allan McKay is a graduate ...

PK 203: Understanding Artistic Identity with Zhiwan Cheung

May 20, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Zhiwan Cheung is a Fulbright Fellow, artist, video storyteller, and freelance web developer. His passion for art and desire to create has led him to connect with artists all over the world to tell their stories and relate art to culture. His art wishes to explore perspective, signs, and the space in which we aim to coexist with each other and nature. Zhiwan is also the host of the Seeing Color Podcast, where he invites other artists to talk about how they express their vision of the world th...

PK 202: Quality Over Quantity In Your Art And Life with Liron Yanconsky, Liron Art LLC

May 13, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Liron Yanconsky is an artist, author, creator, and a watercolor painter. Liron is from Israel and he has started multiple businesses focused on art and health, and it’s his personal mission to inspire several artists to spread and improve their craft without foregoing the quality of their dedication to art. Liron is the owner and founder of Liron Art LLC and Liron Yanconsky Books, both of which are dedicated to spreading and educating people who wish to follow their passion in art. In this...

PK 201: Creative Side Hustles and Natural Light Photography with Sandra Coan, Founder of Sandra Coan Photography

May 06, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Sandra Coan is an award-winning photographer, industry educator, and the best selling author of Crafting Your Ideal Light. She specializes in studio portraiture, artificial lighting, and fine art film photography. In addition to running her busy Seattle, Washington studio, Sandra Coan Photography,  she also teaches photographers around the world how  to create a natural-looking light with strobes and flashes. She continues to inspire old and new photographers with her attention to detail a...

What I Learned from 4 Years of Interviewing Artists, with Youngman Brown, Host of Your Creative Push Podcast.

April 28, 2020 06:22 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Youngman Brown is the creator of Your Creative Push Podcast, where he interviews artists from all walks of life to tell their story and how they pursue the art they love. He has aired 350 episodes since the culmination of his project and has motivated hundreds of individuals to be creative in their own way. Youngman hopes to create an environment where artists can grow and connect with their fellow creatives. In this episode… The art we choose to pursue has a way of breaking down walls a...

PK 200: What I Learned from 4 Years of Interviewing Artists, with Youngman Brown, Host of Your Creative Push Podcast.

April 28, 2020 06:22 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Youngman Brown is the creator of Your Creative Push Podcast, where he interviews artists from all walks of life to tell their story and how they pursue the art they love. He has aired 350 episodes since the culmination of his project and has motivated hundreds of individuals to be creative in their own way. Youngman hopes to create an environment where artists can grow and connect with their fellow creatives. In this episode… The art we choose to pursue has a way of breaking down walls a...

PK 199: How to Pursue Art Wherever You Live

April 22, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Mitch Bowler is an artist and he is the founder of Pencil Kings, a company that helps artists hone their skills and develop their craft. He is also the co-founder of Evolve Artist Training, a program meant to help creatives develop their professional art skills. Mitch has worked for more than two decades with various artists and has worked behind the scenes for companies such as Pixar, Activision, Marvel, and Dungeons and Dragons. In this episode… Taking the time to hone your art skill w...

PK 198: Should You Pay for Art Education?

April 15, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Mitch Bowler is an artist and he is the founder of Pencil Kings, a company that helps artists hone their skills and develop their craft. He is also the co-founder of Evolve Artist Training, a program meant to help creatives develop their professional art skills. Mitch has worked for more than two decades with various artists and has worked behind the scenes for companies such as Pixar, Activision, Marvel, and Dungeons and Dragons. In this episode... What was the first thing you remember ...

PK 197: Breaking into Book Covers with Lauren Panepinto

March 25, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Lauren Panepinto is the Vice President & Creative Director at Orbit Books at Hachette Book Group, and in this episode, we'll deep dive into what it takes to break into the world of book illustration, and as you'll learn it's not always about being 'the best artist' in the room. There's so much info jam-packed into this that if you're looking to get into book covers I suggest that you take notes throughout the entire interview because this is your blueprint. 00:38 - What does really 'gett...

PK 196: Marketing for Artists with Cindy Hohman

March 20, 2020 02:49 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Cindy Hohman from ArtMarketingProject.com helps artists market and sell their work by showing them how to be effective and efficient with marketing and empowering them to take the reins themselves.  In addition to working with artists one on one she also teaches marketing at the university level. She works with a large range of artists from abstract artists to those working in illustration and photography. 3:30 - How does your marketing advice apply to artists in different markets? 6:4...

PK 195: Living a Fully Creative Life with Derek Rodenbeck

February 14, 2020 21:29 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

Ever since meeting Derek I've been fascinated by his lifestyle and willingness to explore, discover and continually reinvent himself. As a comic book creator, father, photographer, traveler, bodybuilder... there's just so many different interesting angles and I always love keeping up to hear what Derek has been up to recently. 6:07 - Derek catches us up on what's been going on since the last time we talked when he had just left on a road trip to 'be more one with nature' 14:10 - Travel...

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