Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsThe 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 044: Want to know how to break into the entertainment industry?
June 24, 2015 07:30 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBWant to know how to break into the entertainment industry? Byron Slaybaugh shares his story of what it took to land gigs on some of the biggest comic based movies in recent memory.
PK 043: Want to become a childrens book artist? Erin McGuire tells her story of how she got into the industry.
June 17, 2015 07:30 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MBWant to become a childrens book artist? Erin McGuire tells her story of how she got into the industry, what her days are like and how she's consistently getting work.
PK 042: Want to get your first art job? Elise Hatheway tells you exactly what it takes to get noticed.
June 10, 2015 07:30 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBWant to get your first art job? Elise Hatheway peels back the curtain on applying to Disney, how to make an impression, artist confidence and how to tell stories with your art - you don't want to miss this one!
PK 041: Looking to get your art seen? Try picking up the pace as Justin Harder explains exactly what that means.
June 03, 2015 07:30 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MBLooking to get your art seen? Try picking up the pace, doing more, and working smarter. Justin Harder talks about his amazing career from his first year out of school barely getting by to now working on hollywood films.
PK 040: From illustrator to gallery artist, Dave Calver shares his story spanning over 40 years as an artist
May 27, 2015 07:30 - 26 minutes - 22 MBFrom illustrator to gallery artist, to graphic novelist and movie maker - Dave Calver shares his story spanning over 40 years as an artist in the illustration industry.
PK 039: Ever struggled with your art? It's time to dive deep into the mindset of successful artists with Cory Huff.
May 20, 2015 07:30 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBEver struggled with your art? It's time to dive deep into the mindset of what separates the successful artists from the rest with Cory Huff - and the good news? Anyone can do this.
PK 038: Want to create with an IPad or Tablet? Portrait artist Roz Hall explains how he uses technology to smash the barriers to being creative.
May 13, 2015 07:30 - 28 minutes - 23.5 MBWant to create with an IPad or Tablet? Portrait artist Roz Hall explains how he uses technology to smash the barriers to being creative and making art despite having a busy schedule.
PK 037: Thinking of starting a creative business? Comic artist Derek Rodenbeck walks us through the mental game of starting a t-shirt company.
April 15, 2015 07:30 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBThinking of starting a creative business? Listen to the first steps that comic book artist Derek Rodenbeck is taking to get his t-shirt company off the ground.
PK 036: Combining all different resources and tools to become a multimedia artist with Simon Dyjas
April 08, 2015 18:39 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBAre you dealing with artist overwhelm and not sure how to put all of the tools and technology together into something meaningful? Simon Dyjas talks about his journey as a multimedia artists and how he has incorporated the different tools into his workflow.
PK 035: Want a career as an artist but don't know where to start? This podcast with Allan McKay will show you how.
March 04, 2015 08:30 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MBWant a career as an artist? Vetran FX artist Allan McKay goes through the exact steps that led him from Australia to breaking into Hollywood.
PK 034: Learn how to create a children's book, where to publish it and how to overcome any problems you will have along the way.
February 25, 2015 08:30 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBLearn how to create a children's book, where to publish it and how to overcome any problems you will have along the way with Chandler Bolt.
PK 033: UI Designer for Bioware's Dragon age Inquisition Tyler Lee talks about what life is like in the studio and how he became a UI Designer.
December 24, 2014 08:30 - 23 minutes - 19.6 MBUI Designer for Bioware's Dragon age Inquisition Tyler Lee talks about what life is like in the studio and how he became a UI Designer.
PK 032: Learn to sell your tshirts online as Jeff Sheldon tells the story of how he created the Ugmonk design & clothing company
December 17, 2014 08:30 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MBLearn to sell your tshirts online as Jeff Sheldon tells the story of how he created Ugmonk and explains how artists can get started designing tshirts.
PK 031: How to get noticed by studios and get your foot in the door for your first art job with Joe Spadaford.
December 10, 2014 08:30 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBHow to get noticed by an art director, and how to get you first job as an artist. Joe Spadaford let's us know his experience and how he became an art director.
PK 030: Kevin Kramer explains how to draw portraits that are photo realistic.
December 03, 2014 08:30 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBKevin Kramer talks about his four pencil method and the secret he uses to create great looking portraits.
PK 029: Arturo Aguirre talks about how to make your own comic book.
November 26, 2014 08:30 - 23 minutes - 19.7 MBArturo Aguirre talks about how to create a comic book and the struggles and determination that compels him to keep producing art and moving forward with his passion project.
PK 028: Cyrus Smith talks about what life is like as a fine artists living and working in a foreign country.
November 19, 2014 08:30 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MBCyrus Smith talks about what life is like as a fine artists living and working in a foreign country and how he started to make a name for himself while still in art school.
PK 027: Dustin D'Arnault talks about setting your goals and creating a proper portfolio.
November 12, 2014 08:30 - 29 minutes - 24.2 MBDustin D'Arnault talks about setting your goals and creating a portfolio that's going to get you the art job that you really want.
PK 026: Yamile Yemoonyah talks about how artists can make more money by selling their artwork through different channels.
October 08, 2014 07:30 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBYamile Yemoonyah talks about all of the opportunities that artists have to monetize their work and how she's working with artists to increase their profitability.
PK 025: Cat Lavery talks about how selling prints online and success on kickstarter.
October 01, 2014 10:12 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBCat Lavery talks about how she started selling prints online and is now enjoying major success on kickstarter.
PK 024: Dwayne Vance talks about what happens when depression hits, how it affects your ability to be an artist, and what the road to recovery looks like.
September 24, 2014 07:30 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBDwayne talks about what happens when depression hits, how it affects your ability to be an artist, and what the road to recovery looks like.
PK 023: Judy tells the story of how she changed from being a writer to a professional 'doodler'
September 17, 2014 07:30 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MBJudy tells the story of how she changed from being a writer to a 'doodler' and how she was able to start selling her work online and making a name for herself.
PK 022: Jared Fiorino talks about how he became an established artist in the brand name clothing industry.
September 10, 2014 07:30 - 25 minutes - 21 MBJared Fiorino talks about how he became an established artist in the brand name clothing industry.
PK 021: Adam Volker talks about what it's like to be the creative director at Moonbot Studios.
September 03, 2014 07:30 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBAdam Volker talks about how he got started at Moonbot Studios and the work that he does there as the creative director.
PK 020: Oliver Dominguez talks about becoming a freelance artist right out of school.
August 27, 2014 07:30 - 23 minutes - 19.3 MBOliver Dominguez talks about becoming a freelance artist right out of school, illustrating books for children, and how he's managed to make a name for himself with historical art.
PK 019: Daniel Davis aka Steam Crow tells the story of how he went from being a graphic designer to being a successful mainstay on the comic art circuit.
August 20, 2014 07:30 - 27 minutes - 22.7 MBDaniel Davis aka Steam Crow tells the story of how he went from being a graphic designer to being a successful mainstay on the comic art circuit.
PK 018: Mitch Bowler on how Pencil Kings came to be and what we're doing to help artists worldwide
August 13, 2014 07:30 - 29 minutes - 55.4 MBMitch Bowler tells the story of his own artistic journey and how Pencil Kings was created and how the site is working to help artists worldwide.
PK 017: Will Terrell talks about overcoming emotional issues for artists, building communities and his journey to find himself as an artist.
August 06, 2014 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBWill Terrell talks about his journey as an artist and how it's taken him from a comic book artist, to a community leader and now onto a storyboard artist. He also reveals some of the common emotional hurdles that artists face and how to overcome them.
PK 016: Mechanical Apple Mechanical Apple Artists Ari Gibson and Jason Pamment talk about the steps they took to create their boutique animation studio.
July 30, 2014 07:00 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MBMechanical Apple Artists Ari Gibson and Jason Pamment talk about the steps they took to create their boutique animation studio, what makes them different and how they continue to bring in interesting work and stay inspired.
PK 015: Francis Vallejo talks about the life of a freelance artist.
July 23, 2014 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBFrancis Vallejo talks about the life of a freelance artist and what he does to keep his skills sharp and his art fresh and inspired.
PK 014: Jennifer Llewellyn on the path from animator, to freelance to app creator.
July 16, 2014 07:00 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBJennifer Llewellyn talks about her path going from an animator, to freelance artist and now what she is doing as an app designer and creator.
PK 013: Derek Rodenbeck on setting a direction for your life and your art.
July 09, 2014 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBDerek Rodenbeck talks about setting a direction for your life and your art to focus and achieve whatever you want.
PK 012: Mike Grills on finding bliss as an artist, hustle, and how he discovered his art style.
July 02, 2014 07:00 - 29 minutes - 24.5 MBMichael Grills talks about finding bliss as an artist and how he discovered his fresh new art style.
PK 011: Ken Wong talks Monument Valley and how creates his art.
June 25, 2014 07:00 - 27 minutes - 23.2 MBKen Wong talks about his new game Monument Valley and how he uses art to give his own perspective on the world.
PK 010: Shane Madden talks about his various artist experiences and gives advice to those looking for work.
June 18, 2014 12:00 - 27 minutes - 44.3 MBShane's had a number of unique experiences as an artist and let's us know what his journey hjas looked like from student, to graduate to teacher and now a cover artist.
PK 009: Sourav Dhar on what it takes to be a matte painter and how to get your work discovered online.
June 11, 2014 07:00 - 27 minutes - 44.4 MBSourav talks about how he got his matte paintings recognized online and how he became an artist.
PK 008: Andrew Sides on what it takes to be an artist and how he's using 3D Printing
June 04, 2014 07:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBAndrew Sides has been exploring taking his art to a whole new audience with the help of 3D printing.
PK 007: Darren Yeow talks about his successful kickstarter to create the ultimate bag for artists
May 28, 2014 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBDarren Yeow talks about his successful Kickstarter launch where he created a new kind of shoulder bag built specifically for artists.
PK 006: Lazaro Ruiz on how to create toys
May 21, 2014 07:00 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBLazaro Ruiz enlightens us on what it's like to be a toy designer and the steps you should take if you want to create your own toys.
PK 005: Sergio Peaz on how being a successful storyboard artist
May 14, 2014 07:00 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MBSergio Paez helps us understand what a day in the life of a storyboard artist looks like as well as tips on getting into the biggest studios in the world like Pixar and Lucas Film.
PK 004: Chris Kirkland on selling your artwork online
May 07, 2014 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBChris Kirkland tells us what kinds of artwork are easiest to sell online, how much you should charge and how you can get your art up online and selling fast.
PK 003: Kan Muftic tells the story of how he spent 12 months to become a concept artist
April 28, 2014 21:00 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBKan Muftic tells us how he dropped a promising career to spend the next 12 months becoming a concept artist.
PK 002: Satchel Winn on how she gets commissions from online communities
April 28, 2014 20:30 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBSatchell Winn goes deep on the topic of getting private art commissions from online communities and forums.
PK 001: Sycra Yasin on how he created his own style
April 28, 2014 20:24 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBSycra Yasin interview about how he got started as an artist and how he created his own personal style.
PK 000: Intro to the Podcast
April 28, 2014 16:59 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MBIntro to the Pencil Kings Podcast! Explore the previews and highlights from the upcoming episodes with Sycra Yasin, Satchel Winn, Kan Muftic, Chris Kirkland, Sergio Paez, Lazaro Ruiz, Darren Yao and Andrew Sides.