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
76. The Art of Freelancing 2020
January 19, 2020 12:43 - 2 hours - 183 MBOn this episode of the Sketchbook Heroes Podcast we have gathered some of the best tips to help you out with your freelancing in 2020. Tools: Ilias praises Adobe After Effects because AWESOME! And to top it all off with the nerdiest part of our little podcast we talk about Code8, Deadly Class and then derail down the rabbit hole of our minds. And last but not least we announce next weeks homework! So tune in to find out what ;)
75. Rant Olympics 2020
January 12, 2020 20:01 - 1 hour - 110 MBHi friends! Thanks for tuning in to another adventure of the Sketchbook Heroes Podcast. On this derailed episode we talk about all the craziness around the "Inktober outrage. Australia fires and are alcohol markers good for commissions", to name a few things. We are currently experimenting a lot with our format and appreciate your patience as we air out our thoughts.
74. Retro Derail - The Lost Boys
January 06, 2020 11:27 - 1 hour - 128 MBFirst episode of the year and what a cluster fuck of an episode ;D Retro all the way baby! So tune in and listen to your favorite nerds talk all nerdy in your ears.
73. Social Media for artists 2.0
December 30, 2019 10:50 - 2 hours - 171 MBLast episode of the year and we start it off with an epic tribute to everyones favorite 90s artist Enrique Iglesias quickly followed by the wrong episode number. But once we clumsily get over this hurdle we share some great tips on how to up your social media superpowers in 2020! We also talk about the Netflix documentary The toys that made us, specifically the one about the Ninja Turtles. Because you can never talk enough about the ninja turtles. Cowabunga and happy new year folks!
72. Portfolio tips 2.0
December 23, 2019 17:02 - 2 hours - 241 MBWith what can only be described as the worst Sketchbook Heroes intro to date we bring you some great tips on how to improve your portfolio game. Also we discuss this weeks Retro Homework: Monster Squad, where Dracula calls a 5 year old girl "bitch"! So tune in and let us keep your ears warm through Xmas holidays!
71. Urban sketching with Cina Tornqvist
December 16, 2019 09:53 - 2 hours - 225 MBOn this weeks episode we get to interrogate fellow nerd Cina Tornqvist! She's a Swedish comic book editor by day and awesome world traveling Urban Sketcher at night sharing her journey with us. So tune in and let us talk your ears off!
70. Art and Depression
December 08, 2019 23:46 - 2 hours - 239 MBAfter a flawless intro the Sketchbook Heroes dive into this weeks topic! A light hearted dive into art and depression, so welcome to therapy! We´ve all been there in some way or form. Wether its after some type of positive high, Seasonal depression, death/loss, abuse, illness. Lets just say "its complicated". This episode probably wont help you, but know that you are not alone in this struggle. For this weeks Retro we talk 3 Ninjas and from here things basically derail to hell! St...
69. Art & Life with Lothlenan
December 01, 2019 23:15 - 2 hours - 174 MBWe welcome our friend, globetrotter and awesome artist Andrea Tamme A.K.A Lothlenan to the show. Famous for her EPIC recreations of classical paintings with a pop cultural twist. Also a savvy freelancer living entirely on her art! Also we talk about last weeks Retro home work :D The terrible movie known as Cool World! So tune in and check out Andrea at https://www.instagram.com/lothlenan/
68. Chasing the dream 2.0
November 25, 2019 07:39 - 2 hours - 200 MBReaching the end of 2019 and its the "perfect" time to start thinking about where you are in life. Are you satisfied with where you're at or Are you living your life through other peoples expectations of you? Well its time to kick that bag of dicks in the dick and start living the life you want to live ;) Also introducing Retro Home Work! I chance for you to check whatever movie/series/comic or game we are talking about. So for next week we are watching the movie Cool World! Much enjoy!
67. Art school VS Not school 2.0
November 18, 2019 05:01 - 1 hour - 143 MBTime to revisit an old classic. Is Art school right for you? Is it worth getting indebted for a half assed education? Tune in and listen to us rant about it while you draw ;D Sketchbookheroes.com
66. working as a Game Artist
November 11, 2019 07:34 - 2 hours - 246 MBLets get personal in this confused retelling of what its like to work as a game artist according to your favorite Sketchbook heroes host Ilias. Who also may or may not be writing the description of this here text... Sketchbook Heroes - Keeping you company while you draw! So pick up that pencil and tune in ;) find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
65. How to Tattoo - A ranting Robert Special
November 04, 2019 07:21 - 2 hours - 208 MBJoin us as we dive into the world of tattoos! Robert walks us through his life as a tattoo artist. His early days as a nervous apprentice to becoming a fully fledged tattoo artist. Aaand sometimes Ilias gets to talk a little too.. https://www.sketchbookheroes.com
64. A rant about styles!
October 28, 2019 12:56 - 1 hour - 116 MBJoin us as we revisit and rant about style. Should you be obsessing over it? Tune in and find out! https://www.sketchbookheroes.com
63. The Art of failing!
October 21, 2019 05:44 - 1 hour - 143 MBStep out of your comfort zone and into the DANGER ZONE! The Sketchbook Heroes are back! A little rusty but just as charming as you remember them. Tackling failure by totally failing both the intro and subject matter. So tune in and learn from our mistakes! Visit us at Sketchbookheroes.com
62. Game Over
April 03, 2018 23:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBHi guys, Sketchbook Heroes is taking an indefinite break. This past year has been a hell of a ride. But the reality is that we can´t keep producing the show and keep the quality and time we always wanted to put in to give you an excellent audible experience. So put your hard hats on for a last journey into the minds of the Sketchbook Heroes. Thank you for your love and support! - The Sketchbook Heroes
61. The Feedback Experiment
March 28, 2018 19:12 - 1 hour - 123 MBWe draw over your art and give feedback! To get the full experience of this Episode visit our youtube channel to see us do the live paintovers. Youtube.com/SketchbookHeroes Retro starts at 1.14h and we talk about the new Sci-fi movie Annihilation starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac. Be warned SPOILERS! Reach out on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
60. Drawing From Reference
March 21, 2018 21:53 - 1 hour - 121 MBAfter struggling with the intro your favorite heroes take the round about way to get to the topic of the day. Reference, should you use it? How should you use it? Do you need to mention the creator of said reference? That and much more in this weeks episode! We love to hear your thoughts on reference leave us a comment at find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
59. Something something Art
March 14, 2018 19:23 - 1 hour - 121 MBIf you´re struggling with your art right now then this episode is for you. This is the much needed audible kick in the ass you´ve been waiting for. find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
58. Art and Social Media 2018
March 07, 2018 19:15 - 1 hour - 134 MBHello Heroes! On this episode we discuss the new social media app Vero. Should you download it or not? We also talk in length about instagram, engagement and algorithms. Its hard to know whats fact and whats not, so let us confuse you even more! In the same nerdy packaging as always. Step out of your comfort zone and into the Danger Zone! find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
57. Guest: Andi Dominus Negoita
March 01, 2018 00:57 - 1 hour - 127 MBHi friends! Back again with another awesome episode and the worst introduction to an episode ever! Join us as we talk to fellow Concept Artist Andi Negoita about his personal project Scavenger and the struggles in creating it. We also talk a little about the new social network VERO and spoil Black Panther. So there´s absolutely no reason to not listen ;) Find Andi on Twitter Instagram Scavenger find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
56. Artistic Mishmash and a drinking game
February 14, 2018 22:14 - 1 hour - 136 MBThe Sketchbook Heroes are reunited and ready to talk your ears off! In this episode we talk about losing ones drive, art stuff and trailers. Also unintentionally turns into a drinking game. So hard hats on, this is going to be a bumpy one ;) find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
55. Keep chasing the dream!
February 07, 2018 18:35 - 1 hour - 103 MBSometimes you need a creative kick in the ass to reach your goals. This episode is a blunt reminder to keep chasing your dream. Whats holding you back? find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
54. The Star Wars Rant Special
January 30, 2018 19:05 - 2 hours - 155 MBWelcome to the episode where we spoil the hell out of Star Wars the last jedi. Robert loving it and Ilias being a semi hater on this almost brand new episode. This episode is almost as long as the movie ;) So sharpen those pencils people and get to work! find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
53. The Social Media rant!
January 24, 2018 21:40 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBOn this episode we rant about stuff we´ve observed on social media. While also doing Arnold Schwatzenegger impressions and Ilias confusing the IRS with the IRA, two totally different things. So sharpen your pencils and let the Sketchbook Heroes keep you company while you draw. find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
52. Learning Digital Art
January 17, 2018 21:53 - 1 hour - 105 MBGoing from traditional to digital art can be pretty scary but its a bridge worth crossing. Not only do you open yourself to a whole new medium with endless possibilites, but you also open yourself up to new gigs and clients. Digital art also has positive effects on your traditional work. So tune in and listen to us ramble about it already ;) find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
51. What do draw?
January 03, 2018 22:12 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBDo you find yourself staring at a white piece of paper for hours. Well you´re not alone in this. A lot of us artist struggle with this. Tune in to find out how we tackle it :) find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
50. Art Goals and Contest Winners!
December 27, 2017 21:49 - 1 hour - 102 MB50 episodes! On this episode we talk about some of our goals for 2018 and also anounce the winners of the Fairytale Character Redesign Challenge :D See you all next year and thanks for an awesome first year! find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
49. Sort of kind of like XMAS
December 20, 2017 23:25 - 2 hours - 176 MBJoin the blabber and derail party that is the 49th episode of the sketchbook heroes podcast here to keep you company while you suffer through XMAS ;D find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
48. Artsy XMAS Derail
December 13, 2017 21:16 - 1 hour - 140 MBOn this episode we gradually lose our shit and derail but before that happens we manage to give some tips on what art supplies to get yourself or a loved one for XMAS! We also discuss what movies we are most excited about in the coming year ;D find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
47. Sort of, kind of personal!
December 06, 2017 20:19 - 2 hours - 158 MBOn this weeks episode we are playing a little game. We have both added questions to a list that the other person hasn´t seen and we are going to see and answer them for the first time on the podcast :) Also the Justice League movie still sucks! Tune in and learn stuff about us you never needed to know! ;) find us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
46. Fucked up clients and a Contest!
November 29, 2017 23:28 - 2 hours - 158 MBHey! On this episode we announce a CONTEST! Also share some "Clients from hell stories" + some of our own experiences and share some tips how to avoid getting into these situations. Is the client really the problem or are you? Ilias buys a PS4 and laughs like Snarf! Robert stomps on the JLA movie, so if you have plans on seeing it you should listen to this first, cause it can only get better after this massacre. This episode will make you both smarter and dumber, so hard hats on befo...
45. Fairytale Challenge and spoilers
November 22, 2017 19:13 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn the 45th Episode we we talk a little about our Fairytale Redesign Challenge. We are really happy that so many of you decided to join and we want you to really benefit from this challenge and not have it be a one off. Also we spoil the f#ck out of Thor: Ragnarok :D Much enjoy! Find us here Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
44. Artistic Ramblings
November 15, 2017 22:21 - 1 hour - 128 MBWelcome to the 44th episode of this Ramble Fest! On this episode we want you to join us on a Redesign Fairytail Character Challenge. Robert talks about an exhibition that inspired him to try some new stuff. We also talk spending to much money on art supplies, holiday tips, art theft and the Japanese love industry. So unfasten your seatbelts while we drive this buss straight into the wall ;)
43. Sketchbook Confessional
November 08, 2017 21:49 - 1 hour - 112 MBWelcome to the 43rd episode of the Sketchbook Heroes Art Podcast. We are trying out a new format this time and just talking about art and life and whatever else pops up in our heads. Also Ilias appears to be battling a MAN-COLD. So excuse any strange noises heard throughout the podcast. That being said we´d love to hear your feedback on this episode. So reach out to us on your prefered Social Media client :) Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
42. How to handle rejection
November 01, 2017 22:16 - 1 hour - 133 MBBeing an artist is never easy. Expect rejection, wanted and unwanted feedback and the occassional A-hole! Being in the business of giving and recieving feedback the Sketchbook Heroes share some of their experiences! Also Ilias spends way to much money on art supplies! So get your sketchbooks out, tune in and enjoy your favorite blabbermouths :) Find us and talk to us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
41. Taking a break
October 25, 2017 21:38 - 1 hour - 121 MBTwo tired heroes step into the studio feeling a little overwhelmed by life and work this week. When you´re lucky enough to do the things you love everyday its easy to take on to much, which brings us to this weeks topic. We always say you need to work hard, do studies. Do freelance and take care of your social media pressence. Go to events and so on but sometimes you just need to STOP and disconnect from it all. Take some time off and just refuel. So just STOP, take a deep breath and t...
40. Even Mehl Amundsen
October 18, 2017 19:59 - 2 hours - 149 MBWe are back for the 40th installement of the Podcast, Yay! We start off with a little catch up on Inktober and the status and health of my fridge. This week Concept Artist and illustrator Even Mehl Amundsen joins the the Sketchbook Heroes. Even has worked for some big names in the industry and does several workshops a year with Schoolism Live around the world. He also just successfully crowdfunded his own book TEGN with 800%, insane! Be that as it may this humble artist shares his jo...
39. Successful Freelancing for Artists
October 11, 2017 21:34 - 1 hour - 137 MBAside from Ilias broken refridgerator we also dive back into Freelancing as an artist and sharing some of our best tips to date + some new ones to help you out. If you struggle with promoting yourself and finding jobs? Having problems with getting paid on time? Or just a hard time pricing your work? then this episode is for you! Also listen to 6. The Portfolio Rant 9. The Art of freelance with Noukah 12. The art of getting Paid 23. How to earn money on your art 32. Cr...
38. Style and Identity
October 04, 2017 19:40 - 1 hour - 110 MBBack for another one are you? After a short cut off intro and some light hearted banter and singing we dive into the subject of style and identity which seems to be on a lot of peoples mind and a frequent worry when asking artist what they struggle with. So we decided to tackle it. What is style? Do you have it? Do you need it? Tune in and find out! Find us and talk to us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
37. Art of Inktober
September 27, 2017 21:45 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBINKTOBER is upon us, again!! Jake Parker created INKTOBER back in 2009. the rules are simple. Draw 31 ink drawings created over the 31 days of October. This year we have prepped a lot of useful tips and tricks to help you survive the challenge. We also share our pens and Sketchbooks of choice. So listen up and prep yourselves for an intense month of creativity! Find us and talk to us on Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
36. Spideypool Does Comic Con
September 20, 2017 21:16 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn the 36th installment of the Sketchbook Heroes Podcast we talk and brag about how awesome we were at Comic Con Nordics ;) Me and Robert Cosplayed Spider-Man & Deadpool for 3 days. Both of us starting out pretty nervous wearing skin tight spandex in public, but after a fantastic reception by all of you lovely people our insecurities vanished and total HUBRIS ensued! We also talk about what we expected going in to the event and what we did there + a little retrospective to what we learne...
35. What type of artist are you?
September 13, 2017 19:55 - 1 hour - 77 MBYour favorite heroes are back and they even dress the part! As they bravely try to tackle the topic the equipment goes bananas and the heat from the suit fries their brains and it all goes straight to hell in the most derailed episode to date! So bring out your sketchbooks and draw while you listen too the Delirious Heroes Podcast :D Find us on Social Media: Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
34. Creativity Through Music
September 06, 2017 21:21 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThis time we talk about how we use music to boost our creativity. We derail alot but leave you with a nugget of gold at the end :D So tune in and enjoy! Find us on Social Media: Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
33. The Art of Working Out!
August 30, 2017 22:17 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBWe all know that physical activity has a positive impact on the body and mind. But did you know you could use your workout to boost your art? Tune in and listen to us take the round about route to the actual point. Derail fest at its best ;) Find us on Social Media: Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
32. Creating Artsy Opportunities
August 23, 2017 21:23 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this episode we talk about creating opportunities using Social Media, conventions, workshops and whatever else you can attend. So tune in and listen to us blabber on about our experiences and other silly stuff in that Sketchbook Heroes manner you´ve come to love :D Find us on Social Media: Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
31. What art tools are right for you?
August 16, 2017 16:20 - 1 hour - 92 MBBack from vacation the Sketchbook Heroes are more tired than ever :D Sharing some advice on what to think about when choosing art tools. When should you buy the cheap stuff and when should you invest in more costly art supplies. Find us on Social Media: Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
30. Tough Artistic Love
August 09, 2017 22:12 - 54 minutes - 65.3 MBAre you struggling with getting your work seen and getting new followers on Social Media? Having a hard time selling your artwork? After reading through 400+ comments we found out that you are not alone. This peaked our curiosity so we started checking out a lot of profiles that struggled with these things. Is the world being cruel to poor struggling artist or are artist approaching this art thing backwards? Tune in to find out in this most confusing and derailed summer episode ;D ...
29. Streamline your drawing process
August 02, 2017 22:28 - 38 minutes - 46.2 MBHey folks Hope vacation has been treating you well ;) On this episode we talk about how analysing your drawing process can speed up your workflow and save you tons of time. Find us on Social Media: Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
28. WTF is TALENT and do you need it?
July 26, 2017 21:15 - 39 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode we discuss around the word "talent". Talent is often used as a compliment, but can devaluate all the hard work we as artist put into perfecting our craft So can anyone be an artist? Can you succeed as an artist without the being born with the "talent"? Tune in and find out! No talent required ;) Find us on Social Media: Website Youtube Instagram Facebook
27. Artists problems, part 2
July 18, 2017 15:56 - 40 minutes - 49.4 MBAfter a few minutes of derailing we dive back into Episode 27 and start discussing your artistic problems and struggles. Trying to inspire you to approach your problems in a different way :) All artist face adversity and it can feel pretty hopeless at times. But changing your outlook can sometimes be the key to solving it. So when life gives you lemons you throw it back in its face, deliver a well placed one-liner and go make awesome stuff while listening to the Sketchbook Heroes Podcast...