Tight Pencils
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTight Pencils is a podcast about the creative process. Host Kevin Budnik sits down with friends, strangers, creators established and aspiring to talk about how they got where they are and where they want to go. We are all artists, storytellers, makers in our own right.
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Episodes
Episode Six: Lauren Jordan
May 26, 2016 17:59 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode we took a trip up to the Northwest corner of the city to visit artist and designer Lauren Jordan. Lauren told us about the work she does at Hey Chickadee, her own creative endeavors in the many mediums she creates with, and talks about the Indiegogo campaign for the upcoming release of the Comfort Food Zine, a collection of food-positive illustrations and comics by over 30 artists (definitely check it out and show your support by making a donation to the campagin, he...
Lauren Jordan
May 26, 2016 17:59 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode we took a trip up to the Northwest corner of the city to visit artist and designer Lauren Jordan. Lauren told us about the work she does at Hey Chickadee, her own creative endeavors in the many mediums she creates with, and talks about the Indiegogo campaign for the upcoming release of the Comfort Food Zine, a collection of food-positive illustrations and comics by over 30 artists (definitely check it out and show your support by making a donation to the campagin, he...
Episode Five: Johnny Misfit & Alex Nall at ChiPRC
May 26, 2016 04:45 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis was another special episode — we were joined by John Wawrzaszek (aka Johnny Misfit) and Alex Nall, and a group of folks who came out for the monthly Drink and Draw that Alex runs, at ChiPRC (Chicago Publisher’s Resource Center). People drew on a big roll of register tape that Alex brought in while we recorded the episode. We chatted to Johnny about ChiPRC and the many other initiatives he’s a part of, and talked to Alex about his involvement in the project as well as his experi...
Johnny Misfit & Alex Nall at ChiPRC
May 26, 2016 04:45 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis was another special episode — we were joined by John Wawrzaszek (aka Johnny Misfit) and Alex Nall, and a group of folks who came out for the monthly Drink and Draw that Alex runs, at ChiPRC (Chicago Publisher’s Resource Center). People drew on a big roll of register tape that Alex brought in while we recorded the episode. We chatted to Johnny about ChiPRC and the many other initiatives he’s a part of, and talked to Alex about his involvement in the project as well as his experi...
Episode Four: Tony Breed
May 26, 2016 02:56 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBhttp://tightpencils.com/ep4 Our February episode features Chicago cartoonist Tony Breed! In this episode, Kevin and Matt visit Tony’s studio to talk a bit about how he writes his comics. We discuss language, discovering and balancing distinct character voices, and sustaining story arcs in ongoing web comics. We also delve into the world of comic conventions like SPX, CAKE, and TCAF. Big thanks to Tony for giving us a tour of his drawing space and letting us in on his process. You...
Tony Breed
May 26, 2016 02:56 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBOur February episode features Chicago cartoonist Tony Breed! In this episode, Kevin and Matt visit Tony’s studio to talk a bit about how he writes his comics. We discuss language, discovering and balancing distinct character voices, and sustaining story arcs in ongoing web comics. We also delve into the world of comic conventions like SPX, CAKE, and TCAF. Big thanks to Tony for giving us a tour of his drawing space and letting us in on his process. You can find Tony and his work a...
Matthew Novak
December 08, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBA special LIVE EPISODE! That’s right, it’s only our second episode, but we had the chance to check the ‘ol live recording off the podcast bucket list. Matthew Novak is our guest this time. Former Linework contributor, cartoonist, and songwriter, Matthew talked to us about his approach to autobiographical songwriting and drawing. We discuss getting back to creating after falling off for a bit. Note: this episode was recorded immediately following a release for Kevin’s new book Old ...
Episode Two: Matthew Novak
December 08, 2014 00:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBhttp://tightpencils.com/ep2 A special LIVE EPISODE! That’s right, it’s only our second episode, but we had the chance to check the ‘ol live recording off the podcast bucket list. Matthew Novak is our guest this time. Former Linework contributor, cartoonist, and songwriter, Matthew talked to us about his approach to autobiographical songwriting and drawing. We discuss getting back to creating after falling off for a bit. Note: this episode was recorded immediately following a rele...
Episode One: David Alvarado
December 07, 2014 00:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBhttp://tightpencils.com/ep1 The very first (real) episode! We talked with Chicagoland native, cartoonist, and our good friend David Alvarado in Kevin's apartment. David's work has been featured in New City, The Linework Anthology, and Echo Magazine. To see David's work visit his website at http://hello-david.com, and to contact him for work or otherwise, email him at [email protected].
David Alvarado
December 07, 2014 00:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThe very first (real) episode! We talked with Chicagoland native, cartoonist, and our good friend David Alvarado in Kevin's apartment. David's work has been featured in New City, The Linework Anthology, and Echo Magazine. To see David's work visit his website at http://hello-david.com, and to contact him for work or otherwise, email him at [email protected].