Art Condition

How do you learn to make art? Can You teach yourself art? What should a beginner artist learn first? Can self-taught artists get hired in competitive industries? How do you learn to make art enjoyable? How do you keep the passion alive and keep having fun when it starts to get hard? How can we work to meet certain quality standards without feeling inadequate? How do we get over the fear of making something “bad”? How do we move past the expectation that “one day we will be good”?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrFor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to Jay AxerJays Previous appearances on Art Condition - https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition/2021/2/27/episode-25-being-honest-about-what-you-love-w-jay-axerhttps://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition/2021/5/31/episode-37-the-invaluable-lessons-from-personal-projects-w-jay-axerWatch past episodes on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVZVjEU-izI&list=PLreFe9iP3VeeEzmT0U0uX29HyAyjPYuykJay is currently working as a senior artist at blizzard on the Hearthstone team. Prior to working for Blizzard Jay worked in games development for over 11 years ranging from AAA to indie to mobile, as well as 15 years in freelance work. Jay's primary focus is 2d concept design and illustration.Twitter - https://twitter.com/JayAxerArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/jayaxerTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayaxerother points of interest from our conversation:ColdBurgerArt Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/coldburgerartNen Change Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/killernenGDC Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvEbDzg6EhQElicia Donze - https://eliciadonze.com/"People hate their own art because it looks like they made it. They think if they get better, it will stop looking like they made it. A better person made it. But theres no level of skill beyond which you stop being you. You hate the most valuable thing about your art." -Elicia Donze

How do you transition from fan art into new professions? How hard is it to move into more personal or original content after gaining a large following that expects fan art? What are the legal ramifications surrounding fan art? How do you brand as an artist? Why is branding important to artists? How can we learn about marketing and branding without having to go to business school? How do artists get noticed?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to Lauren WalshLauren is a professional freelance illustrator based in Philadelphia. She has worked with Critical Role and Darrington Press as the Lead Character Illustrator on Tal'Dorei Reborn, published two puzzles with Critical Role, has done work for Wizards of the Coast, Bioware, and Hitpoint Press, and covers for Dynamite (Sonjaversal), and IDW (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Jennika). In the Fall and Spring, she teaches Business for Freelance Artists at Moore College of Art & Design in the Illustration and Animation & Game Arts Departments. In her freetime, she is a GM for her own D&D home game, streams a weekly game with fellow artists on Going Critical, and bikes around the city, but she's still not convinced that “freetime” actually exists.Website - https://www.laurenwalshart.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/LaurenWalshArtIG - https://www.instagram.com/laurenwalshart/Other points of interest from our conversation:Great YouTube channel about marketing and branding for creatives - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocksGraphic Artists Guild Handbook, 16th Edition: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines - https://amzn.to/3jUm5Pz

How do you find success in a variety of art careers? Are there skills and knowledge that overlap between widely different art careers? What was it like in freelance commercial illustration before the resources of the internet? What tools from that era can artists use today? When is it beneficial to hire an agent? How do you transition from illustration to fine art? How do you transition from fine art to tattooing? How does being a successful independent artist translate into owning a brick and mortar businessIf you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to Shawn Barber“I've been documenting tattoo culture and contemporary tattoo history with a series of paintings, The Tattooed Portraits Series.I started painting tattooed artists in 2005, obsessively documenting the men and women that have pioneered the genre of contemporary tattoo art and the history of modern tattooing. My dedication and enthusiasm for the art form gradually opened doors for me to learn the craft from some of the greatest tattoo artists in the world. My life is consumed with tattooing, the art of tattoo and documentation of tattooing through painting works on this subject. Presently, over four hundred works have been made in this series. “———————————————————————————Shawn earned his B.F.A from Ringling College of Art in 1999 and A.A.S. from Cazenovia College in 1997. His paintings are held in private collections throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and Australia. His paintings have been exhibited in diverse solo and group venues including: Somerset House Museum, London, UK; Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, CA; Halle Saint Pierre Museum, Paris; Pinnacles Gallery, Queensland, Australia; Mesa Contemporary Arts Center, Mesa, AZ; Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, CA; Artspace, Shreveport, LA; Joshua Liner Gallery, NYC, NY; Southern Illinois University Museum, Carbondale, IL; and the University of Houston, Houston, TX.Among his extensive achievements, he has taught drawing, painting and the business of art for 20 years at various art schools throughout the country. After years of documenting the art of tattoo, it was a logical progression to pick up the tattoo machine and add tattooist to his resume.In 2009, Shawn and his girlfriend Kim Saigh, opened Memoir Tattoo in Los Angeles, CA. His most recent fine art book, 'Memoir : The Tattooed Portraits Series' a 256 page hardcover visual tome, published by Last Gasp Books, was released in July 2012.website - http://www.sdbarber.comtattoo shop - https://www.memoirtattoo.comIG - http://www.instagram.com/shawndbarberTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/shawndbarberhttp://www.memoircollective.comOther points of interest from our conversation:The book that Shawn credits with having the greatest positive influence on his effort to develop a healthy balance in his professional life:https://amzn.to/3fL5UCWresources:https://altpick.com/https://www.theispot.com/https://graphicartistsguild.org/A must-have resource for pricing and ethical guidelines for artists:https://amzn.to/3lLy6cM

Is Instagram worth it to artists? Is Instagram on the decline? How should artists be using Instagram these days? What alternatives are there? What does it mean to gain a massive following on Instagram? What are healthy ways you can manage your use of social media? If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrDave CaveDave is a comic artist and burgeoning indie animator on YouTube. He is perhaps best know for his Instagram account which has managed to break the 100k follower mark and continues to rise. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davecavedraws/YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/yycvq7duTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/davecavedrawsWebtoon (SuperNeigboors) - https://tinyurl.com/yymyaaueTwitter - https://twitter.com/DaveCaveDraws

What is it like in the world of NSFW art? How do you find work doing wild and risky adult content? Can adult themes in your art affect future careers in more conservative, mainstream positions? How can you avoid the stigmas attached to adult content art? Are there special legal concerns? How can you keep yourself safe mentally and physically when doing private commissions for adult content? Where can I share NSFW work to get commissions?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrFor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking toKami VeichtKami is a senior concept artist in the gaming industry with many years of experience designing adult content art for private clients.Find Kami's work athttps://www.artstation.com/kamiveichthttps://twitter.com/KamiVeichthttps://www.twitch.tv/kami_veicht/abouthttps://www.deviantart.com/kamicheetahOther points of interest from the conversation:Charging for your art - https://twitter.com/MooCheese/status/1381635299604901893Tijuana Bibles - https://medium.com/fan-fare/rule-34-before-the-internet-the-story-of-the-tijuana-bible-52a76f52df8fOnlyfans for artists - https://blog.onlyfans.com/how-artists-can-use-onlyfans/

What is it like in the world of indie comics? How do you find work as a freelance artist in indie comics? What are the advantages of using new platforms like webtoons? How has self-publishing changed the comics industry? How much do indie comic creators make?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to ‘Skooba' Steve Myers'Skooba' Steve Myers is a professional comic and freelance artist. His work in the industry includes being the penciller for the Battle for Ozellberg mini-series, currently the line artist for the Zaidura Chronicles webtoons series, as well as guest artist on comics like Bardok The Wanderer. He's done various freelance projects, specializing in DnD character designs and working on various indie game projects, as well as teaching art on Youtube and Twitch.https://www.instagram.com/skoobasart https://www.twitter.com/skoobasart https://www.artstation.com/skoobasart https://www.twitch.tv/skoobasarthttps://www.https://www.youtube.com/c/SkoobasArt/videoshttps://www.redbubble.com/people/skoobasart/shophttps://skoobasart.storenvy.com/products/24752313-battle-for-ozellberg-graphic-novel-collected-edition

How do you become a tattoo artist? WHY would you want to be a tattoo artist? How has the tattoo industry changed in recent years? What is it like to transition from tattooing to fine art? What are the peculiarities of the iconography genre? This week we are talking to Shayne SwensonShayne Swenson is a Russian Orthodox icon painter, oil painter and tattoo artist living in Washington State. When he is not painting or tattooing, he is spending time with his children or reading. Tattooing IG - www.Instagram.com/shayneswensonPainting IG - www.Instagram.com/shayneswensonicons

How do you get into the concept art world? What is the future of game design? What are the biggest differences between freelance and studio work? Why might someone prefer one over the other? Is it better to have an art career that focuses on one skill set or is it better to have a wide variety of career experiences? Can you work in concept art AND illustration?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to Flo Young"Toronto-based artist loves snacks. Worked in animation, games, film, and theme parks. Currently, art directing a mobile game."ArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/fyoInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/flodapop/Website - https://floyoung.carbonmade.com/Other points of interest from our conversation:The Virtual Animation group links - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/virtual.animation/Discord - https://bit.ly/3cGRMabYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQaCGamrtAB0m56Vg28YYQ

This week we are talking to Larry ElmoreFrom Larry's about page:“I have been creating fantasy and science fiction art for over 40 years. After receiving a BFA degree from Western Kentucky, I married Betty Clemons and was drafted into the army almost at the same time. After two years in the service, I got a job at Fort Knox, Kentucky as an illustrator. In addition, I started freelancing at home and was published in a few magazines, including Heavy Metal and National Lampoon. During this time I produced my best work with my wife, our two children, Jennifer and Jeremy.Eventually, I was contacted by TSR Inc., the company that produced the role playing game Dungeons & Dragons, and I went to work there from 1981 to 1987. While at TSR, I helped set the standards of gaming art in the role-playing genre. Besides creating covers for Dungeons & Dragons, AD&D, Star Frontiers and other gaming books, I created SnarfQuest Tales for the company's Dragon Magazine. I may be best known for my work with the world of Dragonlance, exemplified by the covers of the DRAGONLANCE book series.Since 1987, I've been working as a freelance illustrator, creating covers for comics, computer games, magazines, fantasy and science fiction books and many other projects. I have worked for other publishers such as BAEN books, Bantam, Warner Books, ACE/Berkley, Doubleday, and Del Rey. I am also the co-author of Runes of Autumn and creator of the Sovereign Stone series. In the gaming and comic industries, I have freelanced for TSR, Inc, FASA, Mayfair Games, Game Designer's Workshop, White Wolf, Iron Crown Enterprises, Dragon Magazine, Amazing Magazine, Wizard Press, D. C. Comics, First Comics, Eclipse Comics and Frank Frazetta's Fantasy Illustrated. Miscellaneous credits include LJN Toys, Mattel, Lucas Films, Tonka, Monogram Models, Western Publishing, Sony Entertainment's EverQuest, and various computer game covers.”https://larryelmore.com/about/

What does failure mean for an artist? Is there such a thing? How can artists avoid over-working and burning out? How can artists recover from work-related injuries? If you want to do many things how do you choose amongst them? How do you decide which to do first? How do you overcome and move past the worry that you chose wrong? Is there such a thing as the wrong choice? How can disappointment motivate us?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to Blake DavisBlake is the creator of OmenShard, an ever-growing medieval sword-and-sorcery universe inspired by nitty-gritty, classic fantasy black and white imageryThe Kickstarter he crated for the Omenshard illustrated playing card deck featuring characters from the Omenshard universe, fully funded in 9 hours! Website - https://www.blakedart.com/Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/artofblakeTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/artofblakeGumroad - https://gumroad.com/l/omISKISkillshare - https://www.skillshare.com/site/join?sku=340216438&t=Beginners-Unorthodox-Guide-to-Drawing-Characters-Part-1&teacherRef=569976&utm_campaign=teacher-referral&utm_medium=teacher-referral&utm_source=ShortUrl&via=teacher-referralInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/artofblake/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcqRDy3pRKre4-UQUne2_w/featuredArtStation - http://www.artstation.com/blakedavis

How does a business experiment work? How can constant experimentation lead to success? How do you build a successful art business? How do you utilize social media effectively to grow your presence and market your art? What are the new social media platforms that are most helpful for artists? Our guest this week isTrisha HallTrisha Hall is a Seattle-based traditional artist, content creator, and business owner. Taking to art full-stride in 2015 after taking her first painting course at Central Washington University, she graduated in 2018 with a BFA in Fine Arts with a focus in oil painting and photography. Trisha took the plunge to pursue art full-time and stream on Twitch in August 2020. Without any role models to look up to living the creative life she wanted for herself, she set to forge her own path rooted in mindfulness, acceptance, self-discovery, and personal growth to build a business from her art and inspire others.Links: https://trishahall.com/links Website - https://www.trishahall.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/artbytrishahall Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/artbytrishahall TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@artbytrishahall Twitter - https://twitter.com/artbytrishahall YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSknuLE3NvxSkPNChRMSubQOther points of interest from our conversation:Lavendaire - https://www.lavendaire.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ga3onzHSJFAGsIebtVeBg Printful - https://www.printful.com/ Mpix - https://www.mpix.com/ Stickerapp - https://stickerapp.com/ Stickermule - https://www.stickermule.com/

Why are personal projects important for artists? How do you create a personal art project? What does it mean to work on something you love with no expectation for it to ever make money? How do you plan a project and stay focused when there are no deadlines or external obligations? How do you find time for personal projects?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrFor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to Jay AxerJays first appearance on Art Condition - https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition/2021/2/27/episode-25-being-honest-about-what-you-love-w-jay-axerJay is currently working as a senior artist at blizzard on the Hearthstone team. Prior to working for Blizzard Jay worked in games development for over 11 years ranging from AAA to indie to mobile, as well as 15 years in freelance work. Jay's primary focus is 2d concept design and illustration.Twitter - https://twitter.com/JayAxerArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/jayaxerTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayaxerother points of interest from our conversation:Game Makers Toolkit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqJ-Xo29CKyLTjn6z2XwYAwroguelite - https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rogue-literoguelike - https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/roguelike

How do you get into the movie industry as an artist? What was it like working on the Lord of the Rings production? What is it like to be employed as an art streamer for Adobe? Can a career be lots of different things instead of one thing? Can you make a career out of being a Jack-of-all-trades?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrFor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrOur guest this week isWade AcuffWade is a freelance illustrator, concept artist, character designer and animator obsessed with creating original scifi and fantasy artWebsite - https://wadeacuff.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wadeacuff/Adobe channels on Behance - https://www.behance.net/wadeacuffTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/wadeacuffOther points of interest from the conversation:Wades first appearance on Art Condition - https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition/2020/9/27/episode-3-leslie-sarah-and-wade-1Collaborative streams with Sam Petersen on Tuesdays and Thursdays - https://www.twitch.tv/sampetersonart

How do you start a career as an illustrator? What will really make you happy as an artist? If you want to freelance, how do you find clients and commissions? How do you stay creative when you have to earn money with your art? How does mentoring others make you a better artist? What makes a good mentor? IS there a link between creativity and depression? How can we find help and guidance to heal trauma?Allie is a freelance fantasy artist located in the North East coast of the US. Growing up in a small wooded kingdom between the great cranberry dunes and the deep thorny swamps, the wonder of adventure and the magic of the every day discovery replaced the blood in her veins. The seeds planted in those young years grew into the heroes and dragons that are created today. Her journey followed an academic path, shortly pursuing a graphic design career in college till the call for whimsy pulled her back, graduating with a BFA in illustration. Continuing along a conventional corporate route, she entered unrelated fields of work for five years. Her art hibernated. At the end of 2017, that all changed. The beast was woken from it's slumber, and the path of freelance illustration began. Since then she has traversed a different road; brushing of rust, attuning, discovering, relearning, and unapologetically telling nerdy and fantastical stories.Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/alliebriggsartInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/alliebriggsart/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5IU0l5XeX5o0r1FKGPErxATwitter - https://twitter.com/AllieBriggsArtPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/alliebriggsartOther points of interest from our conversation:Graphic Artists Guild Handbook

How do you become a working fine artist? Do you have to be Picasso to be successful? How do you break into the gallery world? How do you create revenue streams to supplement gallery sales? NFTs are all the rage now but can traditional art be connected to an NFT? How can traditional artists use NFTs? Will NFTs benefit traditional artists or hurt the art world?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to Spencer GordonSpencer is an accomplished gallery landscape painter with a unique world view developed by jumping continents for a lifetime. Adventurous and multi-faceted, he uses his broad knowledge base and quirky personality to face and reflect the world in many mediums.website - https://www.asapfineart.com/Gallery representation - https://www.fountainheadgallery.com/spencer-gordonIG - instagram.com/asapfineart Twitch - twitch.tv/josephkyselakPlease also visit the links for my co-host this week,Leeahd GoldbergComplete link collection - https://www.leeahd.com/linksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/leeahdg/

How can we use social media effectively without going crazy? How can artists use advertising that actually converts into sales? How do we identify our competition and learn from their mistakes and successes? How should we optimize our personal websites to generate traffic? How can we find new ways to promote our work and establish our expertise?This week we are talking to Daria AksenovaDaria has been an independent artist since 2016 and has a massive amount of information for artists on running a business. From Daria:“My name is Daria Aksenova and I'm a visual narrative artist known for my suspended paper, shadowbox-like ink work based on mythology and folklore. Each piece tells an elaborate story about interpersonal human behaviors rooted in the human condition, such as growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality. I use traditional mediums with a preference for black and white.For my linework, I use a mix of Sakura Microns, Rotring Rapidographs, and inking nibs. Dozens of ink washes layered on top of each other create the shading gradient. Once finished, the illustrated layers are precisely hand-cut with a mix of scalpels and Excel blades and suspended against each other to create an illusion of movement and depth.”Our first talk with Daria:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD9jqKri2LU Audio - https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition/2021/3/6/episode-26-marketing-for-artists-w-daria-aksenova-round-1Website - https://dariaaksenova.com/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/dariaaksenovaartPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/DariaAksenovaTwitter - https://twitter.com/AksenovaArtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dariaaksenovaart/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dariaaksenovaart?Other points of interest from our conversation:Jarvis the copywriting A.I. - https://www.conversion.ai/Society of Illustrators - https://societyillustrators.org/become-a-member/Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles - https://www.si-la.org/Networking Database for the Creative Industry - https://yodelist.com/Smarter Art School/Rusty Skill-It Podcast - https://www.smarterartschool.com/rusty-skill-it-podcast.htmlInternational Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA) - https://www.iapma.info/Places to submit art/articleshttps://mondoshop.com/https://blackwing602.com/https://mymodernmet.com/submit-content/https://www.boredpanda.com/https://beautifulbizarre.net/submit/https://www.americanartcollector.com/https://www.creativebloq.com/imaginefx

Is it worth it to go to art school? What makes a great teacher? What makes a great student? How do you teach creativity? why is art important in schools? How can teachers play the most effective role in the progress of young artists? This week we are talking to Beth JohnsonBeth is a fantasy illustrator that works with traditional and digital media. She has been interested in the imagery of all things fantastical since she was a young girl and seeks to invoke visions of other worlds and their inhabitants through her illustrations. Beth believes that every single person has the potential to develop the skills to create if they have the desire to learn. She is currently working toward her BFA with a teaching certification so that she can help her students foster a deep love and appreciation of art.Website - http://www.daydreamsanddragonwings.com/ Twitch - http://www.twitch.tv/daydragon Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/daydreams_n_dragonwings Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/bethjartDuring this episode we talk to Beth about her choice to take the path of teacher and mentor. We talk to her about her passion to nurture young minds and help keep the creative spirit alive during a time when young people will feel powerful external forces pressing on them: Highschool.We discuss the relationship between students and teachers and what each can do to maximize the positive outcomes in the relationship. Having been in each role at various times in her life, Beth brings a valuable insight for anyone who finds themselves in either.Lastly, we talk about the temptations that teaching can have for the ego and how to avoid becoming over-zealous when given the opportunity to shape impressionable minds.This episode is more philosophical than hard business. Its a great episode to reflect on our mindset and worldview and I think you will find it to be a warm light of encouragement.

How does Kickstarter work from beginning to end? How do you prepare and plan for a Kickstarter campaign BEFORE it starts? How can you optimize it for success? How much should your funding goal be? What happens once your Kickstarter campaign is over? Can Kickstarter make you rich? Can you lose money on a Kickstarter campaign?This week we are talking to Ethan S. BrewertonFrom Ethan:“I grew up in Connecticut spending much of my time creating, whether with Legos, clay, sticks, paper, or whatever else I could get my hands on. The drive to create has followed me all through my life. Occasionally this creative passion would lead me to engineering, inventing, and architecture. All the while marveling over Monsters, Superheros, Dinosaurs, and Dragons. ​Now as a Freelance Illustrator, I smash all of that together into highly detailed images, comics, and graphics! Whether it's Science Fiction, Cyberpunk, Fantasy, or anything else, all of those childhood interests get stirred up and put onto the page... or screen.”Website - https://www.ethansbrewerton.com/blank-mpvleInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ethansbrewerton/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EthanSBrewertonArtstation - https://www.artstation.com/ethansbrewertonTwitch -https://www.twitch.tv/ethansbrewertonKickstarter- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ethansbrewerton/cyberwild-augmentations-5e-magic-item-compendium/descriptionOther points of interest from our conversation:Kicktraq - https://www.kicktraq.com/The Illustrati Discord Server - https://discord.gg/ybXfgH7yQbBackerkit - https://www.backerkit.com/

How do you manage a huge collaborative project without having it fall apart? How can we manage a pathway to the highest parts of the illustration industry without a clear pathway?This week we are talking to Leesha HanniganFrom Leesha’s About Me page:“I am a freelance Illustrator and Concept Artist. My experience lies in fantasy illustration, with a personal focus on creature art.If you are interested in knowing more about me, my work, or commissions, please send me an email at Leesha.hannigan@gmail.comLeesha’s list of past clients includes:Wizards of the Coast - Dungeons & DragonsHumblewood - Art Direction and IllustrationValveRiotWild Blue StudiosPenguin Random HousePaizo - PathfinderHi-Rez Studios - PaladinsRed Hook StudiosImagineFX MagazineUpper DeckOne Hit Killhttps://leeshahannigan.com/https://twitter.com/LeeshaHanniganhttps://www.artstation.com/leeshahanniganhttps://www.instagram.com/leeshahannigan

How do you build a personal project into a highly successful I.P.? How do you protect yourself and your business when partnering with large investors and studios who want to license your work? How do you handle the transition when your deeply personal work becomes a cultural icon?This week we are talking to David Petersen, creator of the comic MousegaurdDavid Petersen was born and raised in Flint, Michigan where he climbed trees, built forts, and made up stories in his mind and on paper. Later he graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a BFA in Printmaking. David's New York Times Bestselling and award-winning Graphic Novel series Mouse Guard is published in 15 languages and has a popular Role-Playing Game based on the comics. He's done comic covers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Usagi Yojimbo, The Dark Crystal, The Locke & Key, and The Muppets. David and his wife Julia reside in Michigan with their Anatolian Shepherds “Bronwyn” and "Coco".Website - http://mouseguard.net/Store: mouseguard.bigcartel.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/mouseguard Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mouseguard/Twitch: http://twitch.tv/davidpetersenPlotmasters - https://www.theplotmasters.com/

Can you get work as an artist on Twitch? How much should you charge for custom Twitch emotes? How do you build a successful business model around freelance graphic design? What makes a professional artist? How do you stay healthy mentally and physically while working long hours?This week we are talking toLance, aka Yung KhanKhan is the owner and operator of Khan Art, LLC. As Designer/Artist Khan specializes in emote design, eSports mascots, logo, branding, & motion Gfx.https://khanartist.org/https://www.twitch.tv/yungkhanhttps://www.patreon.com/YungKhanhttps://twitter.com/Yung_Khan_https://www.instagram.com/YungKhan/

What are NFT’s and how are artists using them? Are NFT’s a good investment or just bad for the environment? Are there different types of NFT’s that are better than others? NFT’s have become a huge debate in the past few weeks. We hope to shed some light on a lot of the misunderstanding surrounding them while having an honest conversation about the impact of NFT’s on the environment and on the art worldThis week we are talking to two previous guests of the Art Condition podcastAutumn Turkel Autumn is the co-director of illustration at BOND.https://linktr.ee/arturkelChristopher CantChristopher has been a fully independent artist for many years and he has constantly searched for innovative ways to create revenue streams for his business.Blog - https://www.selfemployedartist.com/Makers Place Shop - https://makersplace.com/christophercant/SkillShare - https://www.skillshare.com/profile/Christopher-Cant/2264546Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ChristopherCantTwitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisCantArtArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/christophercantDiscord - https://discord.gg/gyqWB75MHrOther points of interest from the interview:The article in question: https://everestpipkin.medium.com/but-the-environmental-issues-with-cryptoart-1128ef72e6a3NFT markets that are better alternatives to the Ethereum chains.https://ghostmarket.io/https://wax.atomichub.io/https://paras.id/If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrFor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorr

As artists how can we most effectively strategize and implement a marketing plan that works? How do you identify your target audience? How do we identify our competition and learn from their mistakes and successes?This week we will be talking to Daria AksenovaDaria has been an independent artist since 2016 and has a massive amount of information for artists on running a business. This first meeting with Daria will center around marketing while future episodes willdive into website design, social media, advertising and moreFrom Daria:“My name is Daria Aksenova and I'm a visual narrative artist known for my suspended paper, shadowbox-like ink work based on mythology and folklore. Each piece tells an elaborate story about interpersonal human behaviors rooted in the human condition, such as growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality. I use traditional mediums with a preference for black and white.For my linework, I use a mix of Sakura Microns, Rotring Rapidographs, and inking nibs. Dozens of ink washes layered on top of each other create the shading gradient. Once finished, the illustrated layers are precisely hand-cut with a mix of scalpels and Excel blades and suspended against each other to create an illusion of movement and depth.”Website - https://dariaaksenova.com/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/dariaaksenovaartPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/DariaAksenovaTwitter - https://twitter.com/AksenovaArtInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dariaaksenovaart/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dariaaksenovaart?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorr

What does it really mean to “do what you love”? If you choose to leave a career of freelance for studio employment what are you sacrificing and what are you gaining? Whether you work for yourself or for a large studio, How can you equip yourself to negotiate confidently and be fairly compensated for your art? This week we are talking to Jay AxerJay is currently working as a senior artist at blizzard on the Hearthstone team. Prior to working for Blizzard Jay worked in games development for over 11 years ranging from AAA to indie to mobile, as well as 15 years in freelance work. Jay’s primary focus is 2d concept design and illustration.Twitter - https://twitter.com/JayAxerArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/jayaxerTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jayaxer

How do you build a bomb-proof support network for yourself as you get ready to go freelance? What sorts of revenue streams fit well into a career as a freelance illustrator? How can we build resiliency and diversity into our careers so we don’t have to depend on one thing to pay all the bills?Our guest this week is LiAfter about a decade working at a mid-sized PC gaming studio as a 2D digital artist, Li quit his nine-to-five office job at the end of 2019 to pursue a freelance and merch business.While streaming was never meant to be the main income source for his business, he has made Twitch a good portion of his focus and developed a community that he is extremely proud of, along with wonderful, enduring friendships.Personal site - https://www.artofli.com/ArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/jueliTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/art_of_li Coming soon: lorgepanda.comIf you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorr

History and art, The story of All StoriesWhat is the relationship between history and art and how important is that relationship? As artists, what are the ways we can gain insight and new ideas from history? What is history and how does history help us understand the present?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrOur guest this week is Shane McInnis, a history professor and Twitch streamer.Form Shane:"I was born in 1983 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and grew up in the home of a Teller of Tales and a Teacher. I like to think that a bit of both of my parents made me turn out the way that I did. My friends and I have always had overactive imaginations and voracious appetites for learning. I attended William Carey University where I received a Bachelor Degree in History.I got married just after and taught high school for six years. That's when I decided that I needed to go back to school and get my Master in Ancient Imperial History from William Carey, which I completed in 2015.Since then, I have been teaching in one capacity or another, and in 2018 I got a full-time job teaching History at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.I still have an overactive imagination and have been lucky enough to have several works of historical fiction published. I still read just about everything I can grab. And I love to travel.Overall, I have a passion for history and a love of teaching!"Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/somehistoryguyTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/shanemcinnisDiscord - https://discord.gg/nzeV4c5BShother points of interest from the interviewGeorge Mcdonald - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacDonaldGeorge Mcdonald books and qoutes - http://www.worksofmacdonald.com/History of Persia - https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-middle-east/persian-empirehttps://historyofpersiapodcast.com/The Mughal Empire - https://knowindia.gov.in/culture-and-heritage/medieval-history/the-mughal-empire.phpChinese dynasties - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasties_in_Chinese_historyOttoman Empire - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottoman_EmpireChina, The war of the Three Kingdoms - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_KingdomsAmazon affiliate links:Ceasar's Roman war Stories - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B002RI9MTS&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_0R65DQN7S4HEAMPBDAF4&tag=jobydorr-20Bulfinch's Mythology - https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00UBC3D4C&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9G2Z3VM2MJ0V8HFNKEYW&tag=jobydorr-20

How can Blockchain be used by artists to make money? Wait… What is blockchain? and blogging? Can you make money blogging? How is Pinterest useful for an artist besides finding reference? What are the business ventures for independent artist that we are overlooking? What new and innovative technologies or software or creating new opportunities for artists? We are going to discuss all of that on this episode!If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrFor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrOur guest this week isChristopher Cant Christopher has been a fully independent artist for many years and he has constantly searched for innovative ways to create revenue streams for his business.This has led him to embrace a range of new technologies and online platforms that offer cutting edge opportunities for artists. He has also (re)discovered the power of an old tool that many of us have shunned and dismissed as played out and depleted: the blog.Blog - https://www.selfemployedartist.com/Makers Place Shop - https://makersplace.com/christophercant/SkillShare - https://www.skillshare.com/profile/Christopher-Cant/2264546Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ChristopherCantTwitter - https://twitter.com/ChrisCantArtArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/christophercantInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/christophercantartDiscord - https://discord.gg/gyqWB75MHrOther points of interest from the interview:Income School YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytOqtKYpACcWMD14UjhSeQ?app=desktopAnastasia Blogger - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTDWG_-W5MPJXQkpZsTxVg?app=desktopRhett/Mankind - https://www.youtube.com/user/rhettdashwood?app=desktopPlatforms for Cryptoarthttps://ghostmarket.io/https://wax.atomichub.io/https://paras.id/

What are the options for fine artists outside of galleries? How can traditional artists find their niche and create self sustaining revenue streams? When we have a full schedule how do we balance family time and avoid burnout?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrThis week we are talking to Justin DonaldsonJustin Donaldson creates beautifully lush landscapes in gouache from his homebase in Clemson, SC. His inspiration is built on the need for peace and tranquility. In the hunt for these qualities he traverses forests, fields and rivers and takes his paints to the far reaches of nature. Justin explores nature and his materials with students and other artists, finding joy and a deeper understanding of his work through his teaching.Justin’s work is created primarily with gouache, poster color and open acrylics within the confines of his many sketchbooks.Website - https://www.justindonaldsonart.com/ Gumroad - https://gumroad.com/justindonaldson Twitter - https://twitter.com/JDonaldson_art Skillshare - https://www.skillshare.com/profile/Justin-Donaldson/9602612 Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/user/justin-donaldson-5/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justin_donaldson_art

How do you find your calling and how can you stay passionate for your work? How do we enhance and deepen our creativity? How does teaching others play a role in our long term sense of satisfaction? And what are the deeper levels of teaching art that go beyond raw technical skill or constructive critique?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrKickstarter is live January 31 st! https://www.jobydorr.com for more info. Sign the newsletter for updates!Our guest this week is Paul RichardsPaul has worked in the gaming industry for many many years. With a variety of triple A titles under his belt like Darksiders, Halo and currently Fortnite, Paul has a wealth of information to offer. He also has a charismatic and engaging manner of teaching others to find their own way. The teaching material he has collected in various locations around the internet have become sacred text for those seeking knowledge about the philosophy and techniques of design.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/paul.richards.921Autodestruct.com - http://www.autodestruct.com/Autodestruct Blog - https://autodestructdigital.blogspot.com/ArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/autodestructBabelab - https://babelab.blogspot.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/PaulaRockhardOther points of interest from the conversationKonstantin Stanislovsky - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konstantin_StanislavskiJim Woodring - https://www.jimwoodring.com/John Cleese lecture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb5oIIPO62gSCP Foundation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_FoundationWhang! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3jdnIP2u5hCJpVZ-TuDrCg

For an independent artist there isn’t one way to make money and there SHOULDN’T be. What are the multiple avenues available to artists for generating revenue and how do you find them? How should they be designed so they can survive the long game?our guest this week is KiriAward winning Illustrator, Artist and Creator Kiri Østergaard Leonard happily shares her experiences making a living as an artist and pursuing a creative life. She grew up in a tiny village in Denmark, left her country behind to pursue art in the bustle of New York City and now resides in the delightful weirdness of Austin, Texas with her husband and three cats.Personal site - https://kirileonard.com/Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/kirileonardYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/KiriLeonard/featuredTwitter - https://twitter.com/kirileonardInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/kirileonardArtstation - https://www.artstation.com/kirileonard

What are some good passive income options for artists with an interest in fantasy and sci-fi genres How do you get them started? What’s involved in creating you own game systems and how do you get them funded and marketed? How can you do all of this while working at a full time job in a busy studio? Our guest this week is Forrest ImelFreelance Artist for Magic: The Gathering, Riot, Valve, Blizzard. Currently working for Wild Blue Studio, Creating his own games and tutorials.Twitter - https://twitter.com/forrestimelTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/forrestimelArtstation - https://www.artstation.com/forrestimelDistraction Makers podcast on YouTube - Distraction MakersUnity Store - https://assetstore.unity.com/publishers/15710Gumroad - https://gumroad.com/forrestimelGame Makers Discord - https://discord.gg/YdgEuyqjtm

How a career as an art director and concept artist led to the creation of a new studio, developing an ambitious IP and the desire to mentor others toward success.If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrKickstarter is live January 31 st! https://www.jobydorr.com for more info. Sign the newsletter for updates!Our guest this week is Paul Scott CanavanPaul is an Art Director and concept artist with a wide variety of high profile titles under his beltFrom Paul:“Hello! I am a Bafta award winning artist from Edinburgh, Scotland. Over the course of my 12 year career I have worked as an illustrator and concept artist for clients including Wizards of the Coast (Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons), Valve and Games Workshop, and as Art Director at Axis Animation creating AAA cinematics for studios like Bungie, Blizzard Entertainment, Riot Games, Skybound and ArenaNet. I recently started my own studio, Grimoire, to develop my first game; a TTRPG called Pale Tides.I am lucky enough to have had my work featured in Spectrum Fantastic Art and a bunch of other great publications, and I was honoured to be featured in Develop's esteemed '30 Under 30' spotlight. I illustrated a Dark Souls book one time, and sometimes give talks/workshops at events including Industry Workshops, IFCC, THU Berlin and IAMAG.I am super passionate about my work and always happy to chat - please feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions or would like to work with me. Thanks!”Personal site - http://paulscottcanavan.com/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/paulcanavanArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/paulscottcanavanWebstore - https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/abigbatTwitter - https://twitter.com/abigbatInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/abigbat

How much should I be charging for my art?? Who should I be talking to to get accurate information about commissions and freelance work? Where should I find commissions? What are the best and worst ways to deal with clients?This week we are asking hard questions about soft skills for artistsOur guest is Sam FraserSamuel Fraser is an Australian based freelance artist who works primarily in digital art and projection art. Samuel focuses on fostering safe and inclusive spaces in his online and local communities. He also works as an Art education facilitator in youth groups and schools, developing positive art practices that are accessible for a wide range of young people.Twitter - https://twitter.com/SamJFraserArttwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/samjfraser

There is a HUGE variety of niches an artist can fall into in the world of visual development, promotional art and commercial illustration. How wide is the field? What are the broad categories that an artist can start exploring to find the right fit for themselves? What can help you decide on what field to go after? If you choose a path to follow how hard is it to change course?If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visit https://www.jobydorr.com/artcondition See episodes live every Sunday at 2pm PST at https://www.twitch.tv/joby_dorrKickstarter is live January 31 st! https://www.jobydorr.com for more info. Sign the newsletter for updates!Our guests this week areAutumn TurkelAutumn Rain Turkel was born in the midwest and raised on the Big Island of Hawai’i. Between junior college in Santa Barbara and a four year program at Art Center College of Design, he spent too many years in school. After college he took on work with Nickelodeon in their virtual worlds division. For four years, his day to day existence was character design and illustration for the much loved Neopets and other Nickelodeon IPs. When the opportunity arose for him to shift into another sector of art, he took it. Before even ending his work for Nickelodeon, he was freelance sketching for multiple advertising agencies across the greater Los Angeles area, while simultaneously taking on work for clients like Wizards of the Coast, and Disney publishing. Ten years later, he is the co-director of illustration with Daniel Landerman at BOND. He streams weekly to continue his personal progress in art. That art has a wide breadth of styles and approaches which leave him room to express in many ways and allow him to work on a variety of projects from whimsical and fun, to spooky, serious realism and figurative portraiture.All the links - https://linktr.ee/arturkelDaniel LandermanDaniel loves to sketch. He always has. Whether it’s in ink, pencil, watercolor, oil paints or digital, sketching is near and dear to him. Down a meandering trail from computer animation at DigiPen Institute of Technology to concept art and painting at Art Center College of Design that led to a successful career in advertising as a sketch artist and illustrator, his love for sketching never failed. Along that road he worked on storyboards and concept designs for Power Rangers, illustrations for Dungeons and Dragons, comics for League of Legends and he helped visualize key art for… a lot of properties: Dark Siders, Elder Scrolls, Monster Hunter, Star Craft 2, Diablo 3, World of Warcraft, Simpsons, Jurassic World, Borderlands 2, 2.5 & 3, Justice League, Outlander, Vikings, Borderlands, Avengers: Endgame, Joker, Star Wars Squadrons… to name but a few. And what does he do for all these projects? He sketches. Sometimes he illustrates, but mostly he sketches. And outside of work? He likes to do sketches to unwind.All the places - https://linktr.ee/daniel_landermanOther points of interest:Example sketch provided by Daniel - https://www.artstation.com/artwork/bDAldMike Butkus - https://www.mikebutkus.pro/Aeron Chair - https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/office-chairs/aeron-chairs/

What is it like to transition from a comfy, secure job at a reliable company to full time independent freelance? What inspires that kind fo change? How do you balance your personal life with that much work in front of you?Our guest this week will be Stephen Sitton, someone who did just that, all while streaming full time on Twitch!From Stephen:Hey there! I am Stephen Sitton, known online as Stumpyfongo or just Stumpy. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in illustration in 2012. As part of my graduate program I interned at Picture Plane Imaging, a creative studio providing visual assets for leading brands with studios located in both CA and TX. I was immediately hired after graduating and continued working with the studio for 8 years creating artwork for all sorts of intellectual properties including: Video Games, Toys, Movies, and more. Some the clients I have worked with include Disney, Ubisoft, Activision, EA Games, Sega, Lucas Arts, Hasbro, Mattel, and many more. In the summer of 2020, I made the tough decision to transition to full-time freelance and have been having a blast streaming, building up my personal portfolio, and creating awesome images ever since! For NDA and overly vague legal reasons I am not permitted to post any of the studio work I’ve done on my personal sites. But you can check out the studio’s website at: http://pictureplaneimaging.com/ However you can find all of my personal artwork/socials here: Artstation - https://www.artstation.com/stumpyfongo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stumpyfongo Twitter - https://twitter.com/stumpyfongo And watch my live streams here: https://www.twitch.tv/stumpyfongoOther points of interest:https://nomadlist.com/If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the efforthttps://www.patreon.com/jobydorr

How do you find the best Social Media platform for your content? What works for one persona may not work for another. Even when two people are putting out similar content, they may find their respective markets in completely different places. What influences the decisions artists make in sharing their content? Our guests this week are Dave CaveDave is a comic artist and burgeoning indie animator on YouTube. He is perhaps best know for his Instagram account which has managed to break the 100k follower mark and continues to rise. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davecavedraws/YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/yycvq7duTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/davecavedrawsWebtoon (SuperNeigboors) - https://tinyurl.com/yymyaaueTwitter - https://twitter.com/DaveCaveDrawsMegan PhonesavanhMegan is a professional Character Designer and Visual Development Artist for animated television. Currently she is developing content for Cartoon Network Studios and She recently achieved partner status with twitch.tv, a very impressive feat for an art streamer!Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/meganimationInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meganimation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/meganimationBehance - https://www.behance.net/meganimationsavanconcepts.com Other points of interest:Anatomy of a Story - https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Story-Becoming-Master-Storyteller/dp/0865479933RedLetterMedia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs13fJuP0F4 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAlnLnxeIOI The Dan Harmon Story Circle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtk-XBauqro , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XGUVkOmPTA , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG4WcRAgm7Y

What has it been like trying to make it through 2020 as an artist? How do you compensate when so much of you livelihood is connected to large social events like conventionsOur guest this week is CaveGeekThe man known best as Cave Geek Art (aka Kfir Mendel) is a former primitive skills instructor turned artist. He produces fantasy maps that are not just art, but artifacts. Using a unique combination of ancient materials and techniques that create authentic feeling maps in actual 3D relief. CaveGeek.com - https://www.cavegeekart.com/Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/FlavorTextAdventureTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/cavegeekartInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cavegeekart/If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the efforthttps://www.patreon.com/jobydorr

What does it take to launch a successful Kickstarter? What research should you do before hand? How can you budget and plan for expenses so you don’t come up short? We are going to talk about these questions and more! If you enjoy this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the efforthttps://www.patreon.com/jobydorrfor more information about the podcast and future guests please visithttps://www.jobydorr.com/artconditionVisit YouTube channel for past episodes and please subscribe!https://tinyurl.com/yxtebcqkOur guests this week are Gavin and BlakeGavin Gray ValentineGavin is an illustrator and game designer, he has released “Bullets and Teeth” and is working on its sequel.“A casual zombie card game for 3-5 players where you don't have to outrun the dead if you can outrun the living.”Website - https://www.ggvart.com/Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lastditchgames/bullets-and-teethPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/gavin_gray_valentineInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gavin_gray_valentine/Deviant Art - https://www.deviantart.com/gavin-valentineYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1hPhyO9y9dH8UTutNfpgwDiscord - https://discord.gg/jPqxsam3yKBlake DavisBlake is the creator of OmenShard, an ever-growing medieval sword-and-sorcery universe inspired by nitty-gritty, classic fantasy black and white imageryThe Kickstarter he crated for the Omenshard illustrated playing card deck featuring characters from the Omenshard universe, fully funded in 9 hours! Blakedart.com - https://www.blakedart.com/Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/artofblakeTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/artofblakeGumroad - https://gumroad.com/l/omISKISkillShare - https://www.skillshare.com/site/join?sku=340216438&t=Beginners-Unorthodox-Guide-to-Drawing-Characters-Part-1&teacherRef=569976&utm_campaign=teacher-referral&utm_medium=teacher-referral&utm_source=ShortUrl&via=teacher-referralInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/artofblake/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcqRDy3pRKre4-UQUne2_w/featuredArtstation - http://www.artstation.com/blakedavis

What is it like to be an artist in the publishing industry? How do you get into that field? How do you balance personal projects with client and contract work?Our guest on this episode is Rengin TumerRengin is a fantasy & YA illustrator from the Netherlands, known for her rich storytelling, vibrant colors and intricate lighting. She has over a decade of experience with all kinds of clients, from multi-million dollar foundations to small start-ups and private commissioners. Recent clients include Tor Books, Monte Cook Games and #1 NYT Bestselling Author V.E. Schwab. Meanwhile, she’s also working on her own IP called Netherrealms, and bringing it to life through illustrations. Portfolio: rengintumer.com Twitter: twitter.com/artofrengin Instagram: instagram.com/artofrengin Patreon: patreon.com/renginOther points of interest we discussedChris Oatley DearArtDirector TmblrStrong female peer group: Daria, Spectrafea, Brittany Art Condition streams live every Sunday at 2pm PST at Twitch.tv/joby_dorrIf you enjoy this content please join me on Patreon

This is it. Your crash course in Marketing as it relates to your art.This week our guest is FarlyFarly is a freelance traditional artist with a background in marketing and sales. With almost a decade’s worth of experience in the aviation industry, she decided in March 2019 to pursue her dreams and become a self-sustainable artist. Farly strives to be completely honest with her communities about her journey and isn’t shy to talk about the stumbles, share the resources she has acquired along the way, and celebrate the triumphs! Creatives are all in this together and with advice, mentoring, and our own determination, we can focus on the “why” of marketing and learn what will work best for our own individual needs.https://www.twitch.tv/farlycreates/abouthttps://www.etsy.com/shop/farlycreatesYoutubehttps://www.instagram.com/farlycreates/You can also hire Farly as a consultant to help guide through the nebulous realms of marketing through her Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/FarlyCreatesIf you enjoy this content please consider joining us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/jobydorr

Patreon 101 with Heather HitchmanEverything you need to know for getting Patreon up and running while setting yourself up for maximum long term successOur guest on this episode will be:Heather R. HitchmanHeather is an independent artist working in Florida; but she originally hails from the United Kingdom. She is a solely independent creator, currently world building the art and short stories of "The World of Terratoff", a paranormal fairy tale realm where magic is the essence of all life, but "The Rott" threatens to tear the world apart! She is a founding member of the "Changeling Artist Collective", a "Jerrys Artarama" artist, an "Ungulate Enthusiast", and has had her original work featured in publications such as "Colored Pencil Magazine" and "ImagineFX". Heather hopes to inspire up and coming artists, future world builders, and art collectors to "believe in the magic" through her unique performative style of sharing her art as a public event vendor and online personality.You can see her work at www.patreon.com/terratoffor follow her on instagram @heatherhitchmanhttps://www.youtube.com/user/heath1313Other points of interest we discussed:Heathers wife Tad: https://www.instagram.com/tadlambertart/Exposing viral videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfpjlxgJMMc

A dozen different projects and don’t know which one you should focus on? How do you do them all? Can being a “jack of all trades” be more fulfilling than being a “master of one”?Our guest this week isSal “The DarkCloak”From Sal’s website, https://www.thedarkcloak.com/about ”A Chicago-born multi-disciplined audio-visual renaissance artist with over 18 years of professional experience. He works on local and international film, game, print and theater projects. He is a co-founder & creator of the Anvil Art Forge group, which has been dedicated to the development and cultivation of not only craft, skill and technique, but of self, mind, and approach to the creative arts.Sal has also been working with creatives (from starting emerging artists to established professional veterans) directly under his Artist DOING/BEING Mentorship over the last three years, now available on Patreon.Additionally, because of Sals wide breadth of experiences, he brings a unique set of skills to any and every project and pipeline he works on. Storytelling and creative problem solving are essential values at the core of what Sal is passionate about and integral to his approach as well as teaching.Before pursuing art full time, Sal worked in software and advertising for a decade where he designed, project managed as well as deployed several web-based platforms (using SaaS Agile methodologies), and was regularly contracted to develop new advertising media concepts and campaigns.”TwitchTwitterInstagramArtStationthedarkcloak.comYouTubeThere where references made to a few of Sal’s partners as well as some inspirations we have linked belowJessica Fonghttps://www.twitch.tv/anirealhttps://twitter.com/anirealInteresting artists, videos, concepts and booksWalter PeregoyPaul BonnerNoriyoshi OhraiA Century of SelfSick SystemsConformity Waiting RoomThe Making of Terminator 2

This week we are talking to the creators of Flavor Text Adventures, the greatest Dungeons and Dragons supplement material on the web.I might be a little bit biased since I am one of the contributors….but I stand by itFlavor Text Adventures is a monster-cookbook, recounting the adventures and recipes of renowned halfling chef - Alton Green. A fun resource for the dinner table as well as the gaming table, each chapters details an encounter Alton had with that monster, a full step-by-step recipe with photographs for you to confidently cook that monster (or a substitute) at home for your gaming group, and gaming D&D 5e content to allow you to bring the adventure and recipe into your game.http://www.patreon.com/flavortextadventureshttp://www.instagram.com/flavortextadventuresKICKSTARTER COMING SOONOur guests this week areKfirKfir Mendel of Cave Geek Art is a former primitive skills instructor turned artist. He produces fantasy maps that are not just art, but artifacts. Using a unique combination of ancient materials and techniques that create authentic feeling maps in actual 3D relief.http://www.cavegeekart.comhttp://www.twitch.tv/cavegeekarthttp://www.instagram.com/cavegeekartMikeMike Ficara is co-director of Flavor Text Adventures, taking on the culinary side of things and making sure that the art, gaming, story and food all blend perfectly together. He also handles our layout design, and has contributed to stories and artwork as needed. A professional illustrator and graphic designer, Mike has worked as a freelance creative professional for more than five years, creating logos, children's book illustrations, fantasy and gaming works, as book design and layout for dozens of authors. He is the Art Director for Courser's Folly Entertainment, and did all artwork for its flagship book The World of Tele'Thala, and one-half of the wood-and-resin home goods workship Artifex Craftworks.https://www.mikemakesstuff.comhttps://www.facebook.com/mikemakesstuffhttps://www.twitter.com/mikemakesstuffhttps://www.instagram.com/mikemakesstuff_1https://www.artifexcraftworks.comhttps://www.facebook.com/artifexcraftworkshttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/283002/The-World-of-TeleThalaTim“Things I believe in... Art is meant to be seen, and I cannot call my self an artist if I'm not making art. I'm currently tattooing full time and a member of the art team of "Flavor Text". “linktr.eeWe had intended for the lead writer of flavor text to be part of the show as well but they where unexpectedly called away. Please visit the links for Alex below to find out more about him!AlexAlex has lived in Alaska for most of his life. Those long childhood winters were perfect for reading comics, painting miniatures, and playing RPG’s. Now that he’s grown, those long winters are perfect for writing comics, making miniatures, and creating content for tabletop RPG’s!https://twitter.com/alxbateshttps://www.instagram.com/forgeofice/https://www.facebook.com/ForgeOfIce/

This week we are digging into the world of marketing, how it works for artists and how we can use it to our best advantage without feeling like a greasy, slime-ball, salesman whos just out for a quick buck.Our guest is Brian Perry, the director of marketing for Dungeons and Dragons at Wizards of the Coast.https://twitter.com/BrianfulDuring the conversation we referred to a talk Brian gave to a small group of artists regarding his top 10 marketing concepts for artists. We delve into a few of them but you can find the full talk here:https://www.twitch.tv/videos/400255760If you enjoy this content please considering joining me on Patreon. Your support helps this content stay active,https://www.patreon.com/jobydorr

What is it like in the world of concept art? How do you get started and/or advance your career? We will talk to Mike, a senior artist in the Game dev industry and Peter a junior freelance artist trying to build his careerOur guests this week will beMike MayMike May is an artist/illustrator who has contributed artwork to many printed media, including D&D magazines & books, & since 1996, has worked on 16 published video games, where he has worked as modeler, texture artist, animator, figure artist, UI artist, and is currently a concept artist on The Elder Scrolls Online, where he has worked for the past 13 years. Mike was the Keynote speaker for the Art Institute graduating ceremony in 2013, and recently did a live art demo for Quake Con At Home (Aug 2020).http://www.mikemayart.com/https://www.twitch.tv/mikemayarthttps://www.instagram.com/mikemayart/https://www.artstation.com/thefeebhttps://twitter.com/mr_feebPater LinPeter is currently freelancing concept art, illustration, character design, creature design as well as building a new personal iphttps://www.artstation.com/peterlindesignhttps://www.instagram.com/peterlindesignhttps://www.twitter.com/peterlindesignOther artists mentioned in the show:https://www.artstation.com/natalia_stolarzhttps://www.artstation.com/nimlotIf you enjoyed this content please consider visiting my Patreon page to help support the effort https://www.patreon.com/jobydorr

What is the future of art conventions in the age of COVID? how have they been going so far? What needs to improve? How have artists had to adapt their careers to the new normal?Our guests this week will beLeslie CasilliLeslie Casilli is a Fantasy artist who uses both traditional and digital mediums to bring her creations to life. Currently she is working on a Tarot card deck as well the series Draco Avis.https://www.lesliecasilli.com/https://www.instagram.com/lesliecasilli/https://www.facebook.com/LeslieCasilliIllustrationhttps://www.twitch.tv/mightymaeSarah DahlingerSarah is a freelance illustrator and 3d sculptor specializing in scientifically accurate creatures and animals. She is a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators.https://www.sarahdahlinger.com/abouthttps://www.facebook.com/SarahDahlingerArt/https://twitter.com/SDahlingerArthttps://www.instagram.com/sarahdahlingerart/https://www.zerodragmurdermouth.com/https://www.twitch.tv/sarahdahlingerWade AcuffWade is a freelance illustrator, concept artist, character designer and animator obsessed with creating original scifi and fantasy arthttps://wadeacuff.com/https://www.instagram.com/wadeacuff/https://www.behance.net/wadeacuffhttps://www.twitch.tv/wadeacuffPlease consider join me on Patreon to help support this contenthttp://www.patreon.com/jobydorrExtra special thanks to patrons:D. JamesJ. RathburnA. FarrellC. MansonL. ClarkN. Chomsky

A discussion of the creation, publication and marketing of table top games and their peripheralsOur guests on this episode will beAndreas WaltersAndreas is the founder of Metal Weave Games, having created and published smash hits like Baby Bestiary and the soon to be released Hyper Light Drifter along with 15 successful kickstarters!https://metalweave.games/about-us/JB aka Drop the DieJB is a Dungeons and Dragons guru having created and published dozens of officially licensed supplement material for DnD 5th edition.https://dropthedie.com/about

The first episode!This will be an introduction to the podcast and a discussion surrounding the importance for artists to find their community and the new tools we have available to do that. We will be talking to two artists who have found incredible support and inspiration from large communities that have grown around each artists respective Twitch streams. We will talk about the experience of being a live art streamer, what community looks and feels like in a medium like live broadcasting from the internet.Our guests on this episode:PinkyPinkeyepoxy traveled the world and went to school to become an artist. Now she streams her paintings on Twitch with a close knit community of fans and friends. ...At least when her puppies permit her to.https://www.twitch.tv/pinkeyepoxyhttps://www.instagram.com/pinkeyepoxy/https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/pinkeyepoxy/Kirk ShannonFrom his Patreon page: “I'm a traditional and digital artist from Canada. I've been drawing for as long as I can remember. From dinosaurs in elementary, to dragons and maidens in high-school, to pinups and horror pieces in college and beyond.I went to college for Virtual Reality which as you might imagine in the late 90's was a bit of a rough field to make a living off of. I did however slide into video game work having been a 3D modeler and animator at the time. I ended up in a few start up game companies that unfortunately didn't go anywhere but I did learn more about 3D, animation and started to dabble in Photoshop with texture painting and then eventually digital painting which led me into graphic design. I've been a full time graphic designer since 2001 and I really only doodled about in art until about 2012 when I decided to actively try and get better at art with a 365 Day Challenge where I drew every day for a year. It was a turning point for me in my art and it helped create a "habit" of drawing most every day. My main love is ink and I really admire old school ink masters like Franklin Booth, Bernie Wrightson, Sergio Toppi and Moebius.”https://www.twitch.tv/kirkshannonhttps://www.instagram.com/kirkshannonart/https://www.patreon.com/kirkshannonIf you would like to help support this podcast please check out https://www.patreon.com/jobydorrOr just like, subscribe or share with a friend!