SketchbookHeroes
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsSketchbook Heroes is the podcast that brings you on a journey into the crazy minds of two geeky artists from Stockholm.
No matter if you are at the beginning of your
artistic journey with a few insecure sketches
or if you´re a Jedi level illustrator splashing
your paint around like its nobodys business.
Sketchbook heroes will have you covered.
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Episodes
124. Whats up in 2021?
December 27, 2020 20:01 - 2 hours - 170 MBTwo tired idiots step into the studio to talk about whats up in 2021, for us personally and for the show. 00:12:00 - Topic 00:54:15 - Tools Robert gives us one last update on the secret tattoo poster project! 01:03:36 - Retro Sleep deprived we talk Mulan and the LAST episode of the Mandalorian. Happy new year friends and sorry for everything ;D
123. The bright side of 2020
December 20, 2020 23:44 - 2 hours - 171 MBIts easy to just call 2020 a shitty year and leave it at that. But thats not how we roll! So lets dive in and find some of the highlights and be grateful for those. 00:09:00 - Topic 00:58:15 - Tools Follow up on Roberts secret tattoo project! 01:09:20 - Retro Mandalorian Spoilers and predictions. + A million other nerdy stuff from Robert! Tune in and lets continue this conversation in your ears! Talk soon.
122. Advice to our past selves
December 13, 2020 20:12 - 2 hours - 242 MBOnly a few weeks before we wrap up this crazy year. So why not travel back in time and give our young selves some well needed artistic guidance while under the influence ;D 00:14:00 - Main Topic 01:10:40 - Tools Robert gives us an update on his latest Tattoo Poster project. 1:29:10 - Retro This week we primarily talk about From Dusk till Dawn and the latest episode of the Mandalorian ;D and then for some reason we keep talking ;D So tell everyone and tune in friends!
121. Art talks - 6 Bad Artists Habits to avoid
December 06, 2020 20:18 - 3 hours - 250 MBThis week we are trying something different :) 00:13:00 - Topic We talk and discuss about the popular Youtube video "6 Bad Artists Habits to avoid" by Bobby Chiu. Do we agree/disagree? Hate/love it? We also want you to send us videos/articles you love/hate or dont undesterstand so we can discuss them on a future episode. 01:33:23 - Tools Ilias tries Carbon Ink with his parallel pen. Robert updates us on his secret poster tattoo project. 01:51:22 - Retro Mando and a lot more :D
120. Productivity
November 29, 2020 18:52 - 2 hours - 174 MBIts Mooonday friends! This week we talk productivity and how we personally deal with it. 00:17:30 - Topic 00:59:20 - Toolies Lots of art goodies on Amazon. Strathmore Sketchbooks + Second skin Tattoo project with Rob 01:20:00 - Retro - Parks and rec. Mandalorian follow up and a lot more :D Tell everyone!
119. Being stuck!
November 22, 2020 23:01 - 2 hours - 229 MBWhats up friends! This week we talk about being stuck, both in life and in your art. Covid has affected us all in some way. Motivation and the will to do things might not be at an all time high. Hopefully our experiences and reflections can inspire you to get out of your rut.
118. Storytelling by dummies
November 15, 2020 20:49 - 3 hours - 259 MBWelcome back friends. 00:12:30 - Topic, Storytelling In this episode we tackle something we both enjoy but dont know all that much about. But we share our view and how we choose to approach it in our own projects. Especially Ilias(me) who never shuts up in this episode. Sorry Rob <3 01:52:00 - Retro Mandalorian s02e02 Mortal Kombat with Christopher Lambert ;D The boys season 2 wrap up and as expected a lot more. So tune in friends!
117. Good things take time
November 08, 2020 20:34 - 2 hours - 181 MBAnd where back! Here to fumble through another subject ;D 00:13:12 - Topic A lot of us struggle and stress over what we want to become in life(Artist, Ninja turtle, Rich Playboy/Night Vigilante etc) and preferably be successful at it before we´ve even grown a full damn beard! This doesnt only go for our careers but in all things we do as creatives, drawing, writing etc. 00:58:27 - Tools: Robert Portrait process + iPhone 11-12 camera warning. 01:14:00 - Retro The Mandalorian and mo...
116. Inktover Wrap Up!
November 01, 2020 17:11 - 2 hours - 197 MBAfter a long exciting mic check we dive into todays episode! 00:06:00 - Topic Inktober is an intense month for most artists. In this episode we share our inktober journeys for 2020. The highs and lows, the learnings and what what's to come. 01:19:30 - Tools Pentel Brush Pen White + Clip Studio for the iPad 01:35:20 - Retro We nerd out about the Netlflix Docu series The Toys that made us: HE-MAN. Plus a lot more! Tell your friends & tune in! https://www.sketchbookheroes.com
115. Art of William Puekker Feat: Mattias Andersson
October 25, 2020 20:43 - 2 hours - 185 MBYo, This week we got some surprise guests for you! The awesome Fan Art Artist William Puekker sharing his thoughts and story. Also featuring Mattias Andersson the legend behind most of our animated stuff is in the studio too! 01:10:25 - Toolies Inktober follow up :D 01:29:30 - Retro Time! We dive into this weeks Home Work "The road to El dorado" :D Then we let it snow ball from there Find our guests on Instagram William Puekker Mattias Andersson
114. Drawing faster
October 18, 2020 22:30 - 2 hours - 196 MBWelcome back! After Robert ruins the intro with giving me a birthday gift we dive in to this weeks topic! 00:14:50 - Drawing Faster How do you get faster at drawing, well this text isn't gonna help you. Tune in to find out ;D 1:02:40 - Toolies Inktober follow up! 1:22:00 - Retro! Homework for this week was Sword of the stranger, and its darn damn epic! Also Robert gives us a fun retelling of the Defenders of the Earth movie from who cares when, its rubbish! Tell your friends and ...
113. Doing something with your ideas
October 11, 2020 22:12 - 2 hours - 187 MBAaand we´re back!! This week we talk ideas and how we all have them, but most of us dont do anything with them, or dont give those ideas the time they need to grow. 00:49:40 - Toolies We vent about our Inktober ;D 00:01:40 - Retro We talk last weeks Homework, the Highlander anime movie "search for vengeance" (we think). Also we talk the live Action Aladdin for some reason. and after that bag of.... We just continue talking for longer than is necessary. Tune in and enjoy!
Getting more time!
October 04, 2020 22:25 - 2 hours - 192 MBWelcome back friends! 00:08:10 - Topic This week we talk TIME! The one thing we all want but never truly appreciate when we have it. 00:47:15 - Toolies! - Inktober follow up! - Procreate 5X quick review. 01:21:20 - Retro - The Black Cauldron (Home Work) + next weeks home work! -The new Pet Cemetery - The mummy with Brendan Fraiser - Bloodshot with Vin Diesel - More Disney plus Support us by sharing and leaving us a review on whatever platform you listen on <3
112. Getting more time!
October 04, 2020 22:25 - 2 hours - 192 MBWelcome back friends! 00:08:10 - Topic This week we talk TIME! The one thing we all want but never truly appreciate when we have it. 00:47:15 - Toolies! - Inktober follow up! - Procreate 5X quick review. 01:21:20 - Retro - The Black Cauldron (Home Work) + next weeks home work! -The new Pet Cemetery - The mummy with Brendan Fraiser - Bloodshot with Vin Diesel - More Disney plus Support us by sharing and leaving us a review on whatever platform you listen on <3
111. Inktober 2020
September 27, 2020 19:50 - 1 hour - 153 MBSo its time to get ready for Inktober friends! The most stressful month of the year ;D We start off talking about the controversy that is Jake Parker. Followed by our best tips and tricks to make your experience as smooth as Inktober can be. 01:03:40 - Tools: In this segment well be sharing our tools and how we are going to approach Inktober ourselves. 1:25:35 - Retro: We talk Disney Plus! + The lack of MANDALORIAN!! Plus a lot more because we cant shut up!
110. Create Artsy Opportunities 2020
September 20, 2020 19:33 - 1 hour - 159 MBWelcome back friends! Today we talk about creating opportunities for ourselves. You CAN NOT sit around and just wait for shit to happen. We share some new ideas on growing your social media presence and making genuine connections with people out there that in turn may lead to some cool projects and future work. 00:55:30 - Toolies! Robert talks Pan Pastels! Ilias talks about his workflow. 01:13:50 - Retro - We watch the Independent movie BLOOD QUANTUM maffaakkas! Survival is in their b...
109. Artsy jobs and where to find them
September 13, 2020 19:48 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week we revisit an old topic worth talking about again. Art Jobs and where the hell to find them. Its a struggle for a lot of us and some dont even know what the hell they want to do. We also share some of our past experiences, how we view our careers today. 00:50:14 - Toolies! Ilias talks a briefly about Pan Pastel, again! 00:54:40 - Retro: We talk and try to spoil Tenet... but can you really spoil a Cristopher Nolan movie? Also the Second season of The Boys is out! WOOP!
108. Drawing with emotion
September 07, 2020 05:21 - 2 hours - 200 MBWelcome back dudes and dudettes and all ye other beautiful creatures! Today we talk creating artwork through different emotional states and how it affects our work. 1:08:00 - In this weeks episode Robert reads you a little short story he wrote so make sure you check that out and give Robert some Feedback over on our discord :D 1:37:40 - Retro Time! We talk about the Scott Pilgrim VS the world and let it derail from there ;D
107. Hating your own Art
August 30, 2020 20:53 - 2 hours - 190 MBThe podcast that doesnt make you any smarter is back! This time we talk about something we all encounter in our artistic journeys, "Hating your own art". Some use that to get better and some get discouraged. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the matter. We also have a little small Discord challenge for you all at 1:09:00 that we are super excited about. On this weeks retro we re-watch Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure! ;D is it just nostalga or is it truly an excellent adventure?
Hating your own Art
August 30, 2020 20:53 - 2 hours - 190 MBThe podcast that doesnt make you any smarter is back! This time we talk about something we all encounter in our artistic journeys, "Hating your own art". Some use that to get better and some get discouraged. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the matter. We also have a little small Discord challenge for you all at 1:09:00 that we are super excited about. On this weeks retro we re-watch Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure! ;D is it just nostalga or is it truly an excellent adventure?
106. Social on Social Media
August 23, 2020 17:42 - 2 hours - 194 MBAfter that horrible singing intro we revisit the subject "Social Media". Our frustrations with it and good things to keep in mind while using it ;D Retro: We also talk about the new Netflix movie Project Power. Plus some old but not forgotten classics So put your hard hats on and tune in!
105. Lying to yourself
August 16, 2020 17:56 - 2 hours - 200 MBYo Muchachos! This weeks topic is a masked therapy session for our heroes. We all lie to ourselves to cope with things in life. But sometimes we gotta be real with ourselves and truly do what we want and live life like we want to live it. So tune in for this weeks rant! ;D
104. Being Original
August 10, 2020 04:49 - 2 hours - 183 MBWhats up friends? Time to talk originality with a good dose of derail :D We also talk Guns Akimbo, Food Wars, Once upon a time in Hollywood + a bunch of other things!
103. Inbetween projects
August 02, 2020 19:43 - 2 hours - 166 MBThis week we talk about the void in-between projects, when you've just wrapped up a bigger project or painting. We also want to thank Paperlike for sponsoring our ramblings for a total of 3 episodes! So if you want to support the show do get their iPad cover, it comes Highly recommended http://paperlike.com/SketchbookHeroes Retro: We also nerd out on Ghost of Tshushima and Far Cry 5 and just let it derail from there :D Up up and Skaaadouche!
102. Dont limit yourself!
July 26, 2020 20:42 - 2 hours - 169 MBSo we all limit ourselves on a daily in a variety of ways. Its time to push those limits to the limit! What the hell are we talking about? Tune in to find out! :D This weeks Toolies is sponsored by Paperlike! The Screen Protector for the iPad that feels and sounds just like paper. To good to be true? Tune in to find out! Get Paperlike and support your favourite heroes at http://paperlike.com/SketchbookHeroes Snoogans!
Feedback 101
July 19, 2020 18:44 - 2 hours - 171 MBTaking and giving feedback can be quite tricky. But there's some basic things you can keep in mind to make the whole thing a smooth experience whether you're giving or receiving it. Do we cover it in this episode? Maybe ;D Toolies is back from the future and sponsored by Paperlike! The Screen Protector for the iPad that feels and sounds just like paper. To good to be true? Tune in to find out! Get Paperlike and support your favourite heroes at http://paperlike.com/SketchbookHeroes To...
100. Gratitude
July 12, 2020 23:11 - 2 hours - 231 MBThank you a hundred times over and more for listening to the hours of bullshit we have put out over the years <3 We love you all so fucking much its hard to put it into words. From us to you, Thank You(this once)! - Mighty Morphin Power Ilias & Teenage Mutant Ninja Robert <3
99. Comparing yourself to others
July 05, 2020 18:32 - 1 hour - 129 MBWe're back for the 99th time! This week we talk about comparing yourself to other people on social media. Does it motivate you or discourage you? Retro: Ilias saw Onward in Swedish and Robert saw the Manchurian Candidate and then it derails from there. Tell Everyone and tune in!
98. Stressbook Heroes
June 28, 2020 18:48 - 2 hours - 220 MBYour favourite Podcast is back! This Week the Stressbook Heroes.... Wait, what?! Stress? Yup! Tune in and maybe you'll learn from our mistakes ;D Also don't forget to join the Giveaway YO!
97. Pen 2 Paper!
June 21, 2020 19:56 - 1 hour - 138 MBHaving a hard time getting started? Staring at your paper for hours and just erase every line you put down? You are not alone. In this episode we share our experiences and how we've learned to deal with! Also we have Contest running till July 6th with some amazing prizes for you ;D A total of 3 winners + Best Swede in show ;D So check us out on Instagram! Tools: Robert tries Lino Print! Retro: Robert watched Hudson Hawk and has notes! Danger Zone Yo!
96. Artem Solop Returns and a Contest
June 15, 2020 06:06 - 2 hours - 191 MBThe Epic ARTEM SOLOP returns to the show! We talk about the creative process and dive into what inspires him and much more! Also getting closer to our 100th episode we want to celebrate that with an Awesome Contest Giveaway thingie and send you some artsy stuff to boost your creativity :D So tune in bruhs and sistuhs!
95. The Art of Mattias Andersson
June 08, 2020 05:53 - 2 hours - 246 MBThe man, the myth, the legend Mattias Andersson! The guy behind all the Sketchbook Heroes animations. Shares his story and gets your favourite Heroes drunk! So tune in for this 3 hour adventure while you create cool shit :D you can find Mattias here https://www.instagram.com/mattias_andersson_art/
94. Two tired idiots talking Workflow
May 31, 2020 22:42 - 1 hour - 163 MBIf you're looking for tips and tricks on how to improve your own workflow this episode will take you on an audible adventure that will leave you(if possible) even more confused than you were before you started listening. So I guess the one thing they got right was the title ;D On this weeks Retro however your favourite heroes talk Samurai Jack and the classic Punisher movie starring Dolph Lundgren with painted stubble and over the top violence! Rock Hard folks!
93. How tracing can improve your art!
May 24, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 162 MBHey folks! Is tracing ok? Some of you might think its cheating or wrong and not a great way of learning. What if we told you that tracing is in fact an awesome tool to boost your learning. Tune in to here our thoughts on the subject! Tools - Don't know what to draw? We got you covered with some trending art challenges on instagram. Retro: For the nerdiest of nerds we share some new shows and movies we've seen the past week :)
92. The Art of Wasting Time
May 17, 2020 20:12 - 1 hour - 142 MBTime and the art of wasting it! Join us in this amazing filler episode where we discuss around the subject of procrastinating and just other great ways of wasting your time away. In this weeks retro we also talk about the movie Fan Boys. A group of friends setting out to steal Star Wars Ep 1! Check it out if you feel like you haven't wasted enough time listening to us talk.. Choookity!
91. Working for Free
May 11, 2020 06:32 - 1 hour - 134 MBWorking for free. Should you do it? When is it ok to do and what should you keep in mind if you decide to do it? Tools: Procreate and iPad love! Retro: Robert talks passionately about the classic Flash Gordon. With an amazing soundtrack by Queen! QUEEEN!!!
90. Mindfullness Derailed
May 04, 2020 06:27 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week we get lost in the word mindfulness, (Lost is the keyword here) and what it means to us. How do we achieve mindfulness? Are we doing it without thinking about it? for this weeks retro we talk about Extraction! Or Robert does cause Ilias hasn't seen it.
89. Are you allowed to draw that?
April 27, 2020 06:07 - 2 hours - 217 MBWhat are you allowed to draw? Most of us draw within the borders of what is socially accepted. But there's people that like to express themselves through violent, pornographic and other less accepted expressions. Does that make it wrong to draw it? Also we talk about the first superhero Ben Affleck ruined. They also do their own stunts(for some reason).
88. Becoming a better Artist
April 20, 2020 06:09 - 2 hours - 175 MBHey, hope you're safe out there. Being locked up is the perfect time to become a better artist. Learn photoshop and whatever else you need in your artistic tool bag. We also talk about the home work movie for this week Dude, Where's my car? :D
87. The art of talking
April 13, 2020 06:43 - 2 hours - 191 MBWait what? You´re talking about talking? Yes! Yes we are! Dont let the ghosts in your head keep you from talking and creating opportunities for yourself. We do have hundreds and hundreds of hours of recorded material that in no way qualifies us for giving advice about anything. But maybe it´ll help one of you dudes or dudettes out there ;) thats a win for us! Also your weekly dose of retro
86. Does money ruin your art?
April 06, 2020 06:15 - 1 hour - 165 MBSo lets talk about money, again! Does money bring you joy or just added pressure when creating your work? Also on this weeks retro we bombard you with things to watch while in quarantine. So hazmat suit up and enjoy the ride!
85. The Art of Being Happy
March 30, 2020 05:39 - 3 hours - 250 MBThis week we self reflect on "happiness". What the hell is it? Can we become happier? We have no idea but we talk about it anyways ;D We also have a fun Art Challenge during these trying times! and finally we talk about our all time favourite movie growing up. That shaped us as humans(for good or bad). Directed by the man himself, Kevin Smith!
84. Finding our drawing style
March 22, 2020 10:18 - 2 hours - 218 MBA lot of us starting out worry about finding our own style, our own unique voice. In this episode we talk you through our own journey and what influenced us from the time we were kids to the 35 year old morons we are today ;) On this weeks Retro home work we talk about the Phantom from 1996! Based on the comic book The Phantom by Lee Falk from 1936. It was....Special! We also announce next weeks retro Home work!
83. Change
March 15, 2020 17:55 - 2 hours - 181 MBSometimes we feel stuck. No matter if its art, work or just life in general. Its a perfect opportunity to change shit up. On this weeks Retro Homework we talk about a movie we´ve mentioned many times. It really takes the theme of kids with super powers in a new direction and we really recommend you watch it! + next weeks home work is announced and its gonna be Epic....... or maybe not.
82. Ways to make money on your Art 2.0
March 08, 2020 16:36 - 2 hours - 202 MBTime to cash in on those drawing skills folks! So sharpen those ears and take notes. We share a lot of different ways of earning a living and the pros and cons we´ve experienced with said methods. On this weeks retro we basically just start ranting about some new and some old stuff. Its great! Also we mention next weeks Home Work! So tune in Learn to make money and get stupid both at the same time!
81. RetroSpecial Blade 1-2 and sadly 3
March 01, 2020 18:03 - 1 hour - 111 MBIts Retro time!! We promised our nr 1 fan Adam (not to be confused with prince Adam, AKA: He-Man ) to do a retro on the Blade trilogy and now well over a month late we deliver on that promise made to this young man, in a garage/office/coworking space somewhere in stockholm. So by the power of grayskull you may all listen to the episode! Note to self: Also maybe we should hire someone to write this shit cause that was just cray cray!
80. 80s Cartoons 2 Buffoons
February 24, 2020 06:02 - 1 hour - 136 MBA quick summary of the things that shaped your "beloved" Sketchbook Heroes to the iconic and heroic beings you know and love today!
79. Artblock 2.0 FinalV2FINAL3
February 16, 2020 20:21 - 2 hours - 174 MBLast weeks episode was EPIC!! Well, it could have have been if Ilias wasn´t to busy prancing around London in his brand new Batman kicks. On this weeks episode however we´re talking about every creatives worst enemy ART BLOCK! Do you find yourself staring at a white canvas for hours then getting frustrated at yourself? Well now you can still do that but also listen to us talk! On this weeks retro we talk a little more about Deadly Class, Shazam and then spiral into the nerdy abyss.
78. All Over The Place
February 01, 2020 17:35 - 2 hours - 206 MBTired but happy we reflect on our Epic Artist Meet Up. Future musing both for the event and on a personal level. After that things pretty much derail straight to hell. So tune in for your weekly dose of stupid and find out the homework for next week :D
77. Impostor Syndrome
January 26, 2020 13:20 - 1 hour - 136 MBEver felt like an impostor? Well, you´re not alone. There are times in our careers when we all feel like a fraud. Do we have the cure? Most definitely not! But maybe us talking about our experiences helps someone. In our tools segment Ilias mentions a cool little Mac OS feature called SideCar, that turns your iPad into a secondary screen. After that we dive into a Jean Claudilicious Van damned rant about the old classic movie Double Team! So hard hats on maffakkas its gonna be a bum...