Best Loish Podcasts (2024)

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An Important Update 8:44

3+ y ago8:44

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This is very difficult for me, but today I give a brief message for you all as to why I decided to slow down the pace of the podcast in a major way.

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#63 Illustrator Iris Compiet: You're Never Done Learning 1:43:36

3+ y ago1:43:36

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On today's show, award-winning illustrator Iris Compiet stops by to talk all things creativity. She shares her story and wisdom she's learned along the way. Don't forget to follow her amazing social accounts and support her on Patreon!Iris' Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iriscompietWeb shop: https://www.iriscompiet.art/featured-products…

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367: Your Art and The Beholder's Share (w/ Yana Zorina) 50:59

3+ y ago50:59

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Yana Zorina, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist with a lifelong passion for the arts. In her scientific career, Yana has always been attracted to microscopy as a means to take a closer look at the beautiful structures that compose the mammalian brain. In her microscopy-inspired artwork, she uses her neuroscientist training to accurately recreate scientific …

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366: The Pyramid, The Pool & Artists (w/ Martha Beck) 54:23

3+ y ago54:23

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Martha Beck is an American sociologist, life coach, best-selling author, and speaker who specializes in helping individuals and groups achieve personal and professional goals. Her books include Expecting Adam, Leaving the Saints, Finding Your own North Star, The Joy Diet, and Diana, Herself: An Allegory of Awakening. She has also been a columnist f…

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365: Transparency and being true to your art (w/ Carla Grace) 1:00:49

3+ y ago1:00:49

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Carla Grace is a self taught artist with a love for wildlife and beautiful, high quality art work. Born in South Africa, Carla has immigrated 5 times and currently lives in Australia. With a childhood that was dominantly based in Africa, she was able to experience wildlife in a way that has become the foundation of her vision: Where wildlife breath…

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364: Be a deliberate amateur artist (w/ Jonny Bloozit) 56:05

3+ y ago56:05

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Jonny Bloozit is a post-apocalyptic landscape cartoonist who believes in the value of being a deliberate amateur so that you don’t lose the joy of making art. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/364 In this episode, Jonny discusses: -How he lost his joy for music. -What brought him back to drawing. -His opinion that you don’t have to be a p…

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Fear Stretching (Best of YCP: Stephen) 33:42

3+ y ago33:42

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Stephen is a singer/songwriter who has just released his first album, “Sincerely.” In his own words: “My album is a story of triumph, of letting go of all the uncertainty in my head and learning to walk the path of my own heart. “Sincerely” is about realizing how much better this world would be if we all loved ourselves, if we weren’t afraid of bei…

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#62 Jenny Robins (Killing Eve, Fleabag, Run): The Non-Linear Path to Creative Fulfillment 53:52

4y ago53:52

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Jenny Robins, Wells Street’s head of television and film, is no stranger to the art of storytelling. She's embraced her non-linear path in the television industry and has always come back to what she loves most: story. These days she's focused on the future of Wells Street, the production company set up by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. On today's episode s…

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363: Don't be satisfied with the world that's offered to you (w/ Will Terry) 1:15:49

4y ago1:15:49

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Will Terry is a freelance illustrator and children’s book illustrator who shares his 23 years of experience on his YouTube channel and his blog. He also co-owns SVS Learn and co-hosts the 3 Points Perspective Podcast with Jake Parker and Lee White. Will has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund his new book, What They Don't Teach In Art School: A…

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362: Would YOU follow you? (w/ Mike Janda & Tom Ross) 1:08:15

4y ago1:08:15

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Mike Janda and Tom Ross are successful creative entrepreneurs who have come together to create the Biz Buds Podcast. Biz Buds is value-packed weekly discussion where Tom and Mike share their journeys from struggling freelancers to both running multi 7-figure businesses, and the lessons picked up along the way. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepus…

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361: Sneaky Hacks to Get Engagement (w/ Xabio Arts) 55:11

4y ago55:11

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Xabio Arts aka Andrew Bosch is a drawing YouTuber that makes funny and helpful videos. Along with his drawing tutorials and speed paintings, he also offers a candid look into the life of an artist and how he navigates resistance. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/xabioarts In this episode, Xabio Arts discusses: -His early influence by Mar…

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360: Do it for YOU, not Tommy from Oklahoma (w/ Talia Jackson) 1:02:54

4y ago1:02:54

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Talia Jackson is an actress, model and singer. She is a series regular on Netflix's Family Reunion (which won an NAACP Award for “Children’s Program”) and ABC's Station 19. With productions all on hold, she's focusing on her music career and is producing / release music directly from home. Her first two songs, "Complicated" and "5Five" are availabl…

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359: If you don’t DO YOU, who will? (w/ Kasey Golden) 48:11

4y ago48:11

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Kasey Golden is an illustrator and YouTuber with the dream of illustrating children's books. She shares her illustrations, challenges and process as an artist on her YouTube channel where she has over a million subscribers following her journey. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/kaseygolden In this episode, Kasey discusses: -How her YouTu…

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358: Rejectomancy, Resolutions & Random Number Generators (w/ Mur Lafferty) 54:05

4y ago54:05

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Mur Lafferty is the author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Hugo and Nebula nominated novel Six Wakes, The Shambling Guides series, and several self pubbed novels and novellas, including the award winning Afterlife series. She is also the host of the Hugo-winning podcast Ditch Diggers, and the long-running I Should Be Writing. She is the recipien…

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357: A Student’s Take on Evolve Artist (w/ Michael Ray) 48:02

4y ago48:02

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Michael Ray was one of the very first students to go through the Evolve Artist Program curriculum. Throughout his education and work with Evolve, Michael has been an inspiration for how to get work done and get it done well. Michael has a family, a full-time job and many other responsibilities but was still able to thrive with Evolve, and is now lo…

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356: Don't go to art school. Evolve instead (w/ Kevin Murphy) 1:21:40

4y ago1:21:40

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Kevin Murphy is an internationally recognized award-winning portrait painter and illustrator. Since 1993, he’s delivered nearly 600 commissioned works within the fields of Illustration and Portraiture. Kevin is also the cofounder of The Evolve Artist Program, where he teaches all traditional classes. The Art Academy, from which the Evolve program w…

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355: Let someone walk you to your artistic dreams (w/ Piper Talladay) 44:40

4y ago44:40

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Piper Talladay is a contemporary realist painter currently residing in Tacoma, Washington, but working with clients across the United States. Her work is centered around equine portraiture, rendered in oil. In addition to her own work, Piper is head instructor at Evolve Artist, an online academy that trains students around the world in traditional …

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#61 Beatrice Blue: Sculpting Yourself Into Your Art 1:13:11

4y ago1:13:11

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On today's episode, author, illustrator and creative director Beatrice Blue talks about her background, her creative philosophy and so much more. Beatrice is the author of “Once Upon a Dragon’s fire”; “Wonder, the art and practice of Beatrice Blue”; and the critically acclaimed “Once Upon a Unicorn Horn”. She's worked with Dreamworks TV, Hasbro, Pr…

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354: The Evolve Artist Program Review (w/ Mitch Bowler) 55:27

4y ago55:27

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Mitch Bowler is the founder of Pencil Kings and cofounder of The Evolve Artist Program. He is an expert in remote art production, having spent a decade building AAA Art Studios in Shanghai, China. Through Evolve, he is realizing his dream to make serious art education accessible and affordable worldwide. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/…

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#60 Jenna Andrews: Collaboration and Versatility are Key 31:14

4y ago31:14

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On today's show, artist/songwriter/producer extraordinaire Jenna Andrews shares her story and philosophy of creativity. Driven by an innate passion for music and her belief in the medium’s incredible universal capability to unite and inspire, creative powerhouse Jenna Andrews has spent the large part of her outstanding career bringing out the best …

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353: How to stream your art on Twitch (w/ Mioree) 1:03:37

4y ago1:03:37

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Mioree is a digital artist and illustrator who specializes in stylized character illustrations. She is also a partnered Twitch streamer who livestreams her art while explaining her methods and thought process to inspire and interact with her growing community. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/mioree In this episode, Mioree discusses: -Ho…

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352: Gain momentum in your creative playground (w/ Dan Ekis) 59:22

4y ago59:22

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Dan Ekis is an American comic artist and writer best known for creating the series Odyssey, Inc. and Soul of the World on Webtoons. He frequently interviews other artists and creators on his YouTube Channel and he currently works as a freelance illustrator doing commissions for various clients from his studio in Pittsburgh. His Kickstarter, Odyssey…

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351: Make your 5-year goal then GO CRAZY (w/ Ashleigh Izienicki) 59:03

4y ago59:03

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Ashleigh Izienicki aka Miss Upacey is a Colorado born illustrator and tattoo artist who works in both digital and traditional mediums. She graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design and now resides in Califonia. Her work often features dark and macabre themes with a cute and feminine touch. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/351 In th…

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350: Make the impossible inevitable (w/ James Gurney) 1:00:46

4y ago1:00:46

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James Gurney is the artist and author best known for his illustrated book series Dinotopia. He specializes in painting realistic images of scenes that can’t be photographed, from dinosaurs to ancient civilizations. He is also a dedicated plein air painter and sketcher, believing that making studies directly from observation fuels his imagination. F…

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#59 Loish: Mental Health for Artists in Times of Uncertainty 1:38:55

4y ago1:38:55

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Loish (Lois Van Baarle) has always been interested in creating art, but the path forward hasn't always been clear or easy. Art school wasn't a p[particularly happy experience for her. Something many fans of hers may not know is that she is also an incredibly knowledge mental health advocate. On today's show Loish and I have some fun and also talk a…

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#58 Artist Kayla Coombs (Sleeping Beauty Proposal, What Can We Be): Flattening the Curve 1:23:48

4y ago1:23:48

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That's right! It's Kayla Coombs: The Sequel! But this sequel isn't a box office bomb - it's full of goodness. On today's episode (Eek! Our very first sequel interview!) artist and illustrator Kayla Coombs shares what she's been up to. We also break down her learning process, the ins and outs of freelancing and how to select a good creative partner …

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349: The world needs your creativity (w/ Suzanne Santo) 53:08

4y ago53:08

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Suzanne Santo is an American singer/songwriter and actress. Before branching out on a solo musical career, she spent a decade as the fiddle-playing frontwoman of HoneyHoney. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/349 In this episode, Suzanne discusses: -The power of podcasts, especially Joe Rogan and Duncan Trussell. -Feeling like an imposter …

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348: Navigating changes in the world and ourselves (w/ Alatar) 1:42:04

4y ago1:42:04

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Alatar is a nonbinary artist and mystic weirdo from Nashville, Tennessee. They enjoy drawing figurative erotic art, and see their artistic practice as one facet of a spiritual practice which draws them ever closer to their authentic self. Their mission is to enchant and inspire the world with every breath. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.co…

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347: The Art (and Mattress Tag) Police (w/ Djamila Knopf) 1:09:06

4y ago1:09:06

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Djamila Knopf is an independent artist and Schoolism instructor based in Leipzig, Germany. She creates illustrations that evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia, and primarily focuses on personal projects. She believes that art is a unique accumulation of experiences, beliefs and aesthetics. That's why, when you look at her work, you might catch a g…

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346: Breathe in, breathe out (w/ Adam Paquette) 1:05:52

4y ago1:05:52

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Adam Paquette is a painter from Australia, currently living in Berlin. He has been creating artwork for Magic: the Gathering since 2009 and in that time has illustrated over 250 cards. He also works with Sterling Hundley for Legendeer, which aims to be the connection between a life well-lived and the creative process. Full shownotes: http://yourcre…

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345: Something new, THOUSANDS of days in a row (w/ Piper Thibodeau) 40:01

4y ago40:01

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Piper Thibodeau a former full-time character designer for DreamWorks TV and a freelance designer. Her clients include DreamWorks TV, Nickelodeon, Intel, Sesame Street and GameLoft. In a self-imposed challenge, she has created a new painting every day before midnight since 2012. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/345 In this episode, Piper …

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344: Just tell the f*ing story! (w/ Daniel José Older) 1:06:23

4y ago1:06:23

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Daniel José Older is the New York Times bestselling author of the Middle Grade historical fantasy series Dactyl Hill Squad, the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series, Star Wars: Last Shot, and the award winning Young Adult series the Shadowshaper Cypher, which won the International Latino Book Award and was shortlisted for the Kirkus Prize in Youn…

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#57 Jim Demonakos (Founder Emerald City Comic Con, Lightbox Expo): Just Do It 1:27:21

4y ago1:27:21

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By HF Brownfield

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343: What art school doesn't teach you (w/ Emilija Angelovska) 57:22

4y ago57:22

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Emilija Angelovska (born in Macedonia, living in the Netherlands) is an artist, educator, and change agent. She is fascinated with the popularity of community art projects and does a deep dive into creative communities in her Back to the Drawing Board podcast. Emilija has shown her work in galleries in Amsterdam, Calgary and Edmonton, Alongside her…

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342: If it exists, then you've done it right (w/ Dan Berry) 1:19:59

4y ago1:19:59

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Dan Berry is a cartoonist, illustrator, podcaster and educator based in the town of Shrewsbury, UK. He is a frequent collaborator with the author David Gaffney and is currently working on the follow-up to The Three Rooms in Valerie’s Head; a book called Rivers. Since 2012 he has produced the podcast Make It Then Tell Everybody in which he has spoke…

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#56 Artist Tim Kaminski: The Unlikely Road to Creative Success 59:29

4y ago59:29

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By HF Brownfield

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341: Inspiration can take a back seat (w/ Danielle Clough) 1:09:41

4y ago1:09:41

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Danielle Clough is a multi-disciplinary artist from Cape Town, South Africa who specializes in the mediums of embroidery, photography, graphic design and video art. She has been profiled by Instagram, Colossal, CNN, Vogue and The New York Times and had her work and in various exhibitions in South Africa, The USA and Russia. Her new Skillshare class…

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340: How to design your CREATIVE SPACE (w/ Donald Rattner) 58:04

4y ago58:04

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Donald M. Rattner is an award-winning residential architect and educator. As a consultant he draws on scientific research to help individuals and organizations maximize occupant creativity in workplace, residential, wellness, hospitality and retail environments. In his new book, My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spar…

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#55 - 12 Creatives Share How Their Small Habits = Big Gains 35:20

4+ y ago35:20

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By HF Brownfield

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Ep.210: Interview with community members - Donovan, Visi and Keshna (YouTube 20k subs giveaway) 51:37

4+ y ago51:37

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Hey, guys! This is another special episode with the winners of the Art Side of Life YouTube 20k giveaway. I chat with Donovan (Fantasy & Mythology illustrator from Texas), Visi (Freelance illustrator from Colorado) and Keshna (Illustrator from New Jersey) about their artistic journey and tips for the artistic community. Enjoy!! Special offer for Ar…

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Ep.209: Interview with community members - Alex and Petar (YouTube 20k subs giveaway) 40:05

4+ y ago40:05

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Hey, guys! This is another special episode with the winners of the Art Side of Life YouTube 20k giveaway. I chat with Alex (graphic designer from Poland) and Petar (3D artist from North Macedonia) about their artistic journey and tips for the artistic community. Enjoy!! Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners ⭐️ Free 14 Days of Skillshare Prem…

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Ep.208: Interview with community members - María and Manuel (YouTube 20k subs giveaway) 52:59

4+ y ago52:59

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Hey, guys! This is a special episode with the winners of the Art Side of Life YouTube 20k giveaway. I chat with Manuel (concept designer from Argentina) and Maria (comics designer from Mexico) about their artistic journey and tips for the artistic community. Enjoy!! Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners ⭐️ Free 14 Days of Skillshare Premium …

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339: Do you even create, bro? (w/ David Cheifetz) 1:04:52

4+ y ago1:04:52

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David is an internationally acclaimed and collected artist who continues to push the limits of contemporary realist oil painting. David and his family live in Olympia, WA. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/davidcheifetz In this episode, David discusses: -His early interest and later pursuit of architecture. -His experience at the Schuler …

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Ep.207: On being a Creative Director, Illustrator and Educator with Greg Gunn 50:26

4+ y ago50:26

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Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Greg Gunn. He is a creative director, illustrator, and animator from Los Angeles. He helps passionate people communicate their big ideas. We talk about his path as an artist and about teaching online. Enjoy!! Show notes: https://artsideoflife.com/greg-gunn Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners ⭐…

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Ep.206: Beatrice "Bea" Blue on the importance of enjoying the journey 41:59

4+ y ago41:59

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Hey, guys! In this episode, I am catching up with Beatrice "Bea" Blue. We chat about what she has been up to since we talked last time - her time in Montreal, her new books and much more. Enjoy!! Show notes: https://artsideoflife.com/beatrice-blue-2 Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners ⭐️ Free 14 Days of Skillshare Premium - thousands of cr…

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Ep.205: Art licensing tips with Bonnie Christine 47:25

4+ y ago47:25

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Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Bonnie Christine, an artist and pattern & textile designer living in North Carolina. She is most known for her rich, flowery designs, making artworks for companies & products around the world. She also run a program called Flourish, where she shares tools, resources and trade secrets for designers to l…

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Ep.204: Illustration for Motion Design with Sarah Beth Morgan 50:22

4+ y ago50:22

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Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Sarah Beth Morgan, a freelance art director, motion designer & illustrator based in Portland, Oregon. She is most known for her work with studios such as Gentleman Scholar and Oddfellows. Enjoy!! Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Jarom Vogel, who is an illustrator and programmer. He is wel…

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#54 Peter Mohrbacher: The Process Leads the Product 57:43

4+ y ago57:43

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On today's show, artist and illustrator Peter Mohrbacher talks about his journey in the biz and how his drive to succeed has taken him down a non-linear road to artistic independence. More about Peter:Instagram: @petermohrbacherWebsite: https://www.vandalhigh.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/angelariumFind Hannah:hannahcamacho.com…

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Ep.203: On getting clients with Jarom Vogel 49:00

4+ y ago49:00

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Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Jarom Vogel, who is an illustrator and programmer. He is well known for his colorful illustrations and has worked with clients such as Apple, Disney, Procreate, Spotify, Pepsi, Adobe, Nobrow, HarperCollins, Skillshare, and others. Enjoy!! Show notes: https://artsideoflife.com Special offer for Art Side…

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Ep.202: Choosing the right art education with Daniel Folta (Evolve Artist) 41:05

4+ y ago41:05

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Hey, guys! In this episode, I am chatting with Daniel Folta, the student of classical oil painting at The Art Academy and Evolve Artist program. He apprenticed under master portrait-painter Kevin Murphy, our guest in episode 197. He talks about his experiences of choosing the right art education, being an apprentice under Kevin, and becoming a full…

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