Black White Grey!

Tommy and Micah talk about the ways we shape artistic process, and the ways it shapes us in return.

All good stories have a sequel, but that story doesn't always get told. Tommy and Micah talk through everything that comes up after you "become an illustrator."

Illustrator Miranda Meeks joins us for an in-depth discussion about mental and emotional approaches to working conditions, the power of impulse, and the importance of the self in art.

Concept artist and illustrator Jeff Simpson joins us for a deep dive into flexibility, artistic motivations, and finding beauty in chaos.

Special guest Greg Ruth joins us for an in-depth talk on drawing, finding joy in art, navigating the realities of illustration, and how the work we do shapes the artists we become.

Master storyteller Brian Stelfreeze joins us for a talk about instinct and intuition, the science of interacting with art, and finding that illusive "spark."

Tommy and Micah catch up over concepts orbiting opportunity cost: happiness, non-resistance, and the natural dichotomies in painting and perception.

In a special sneak peek into our monthly patron-only content, the team answers Patron questions about our favorite paintings, restarting a piece, the idea of 'style', and much, much more. Join us for an evening of finely-distilled honesty in the inaugural Drunken Q&A!

Tommy and Micah unpack a few quotes from the great basketball coach John Wooden, looking at them through the lenses of art and illustration.

The team gets real and takes a close look at doubt in art, life, and sometimes podcasting.

Tommy and Micah go back to the basics and take a closer look at value--Black, White, and Grey.

Painter Hilary Clarcq joins us for a roundtable discussion, taking a closer look at the relationship between art, fear, and discovery.

Micah and Tommy geek out on the documentary AlphaGo, mining the film for insights on art and life.

When an injury forces Tommy to start learning from square one, it leads to some powerful realizations about training, habits, and the mindsets we bring to both.

Why bother doing this? Tommy and Micah accidentally come to some realizations about the source of power and meaning in art.

It's finally time to sit down and paint! Tommy and Micah talk process, common pitfalls, concentration, and mental models in painting. Art Process Mini-Series: Part 5 of 5.

What do you do when the spark fades? Tommy and Micah talk strategies to delve deep and rekindle a love of art, along with some of the exciting discoveries made along the way.

The name says it all. Micah and Tommy talk techniques, pitfalls, and mental frameworks for creating successful drawings.

Tommy and Micah talk truth and lies: what it takes to fool the viewer and what it takes to fool ourselves. Note: This episode involves discussion of specific images, which are included in the main episode post for reference.

Micah and Tommy talk photo-reference: how to create it, how to use it, and why. Art Process Mini-Series : Part 3 of 5.

Tommy and Micah talk about the intersection between "art" and "craft": what they are, where we focus, how we change, and why.

Tommy and Micah dive into the challenges of sketches, visual harmonies, and the psychology of picture-making. Art Process Mini-Series : Part 2 of 5.

Micah and Tommy talk victory, complacency, sleeper agent code-words, and what it really means to “try.” Artists Mentioned: Brian Stelfreeze | twitter.com/StelfreezeSam Weber | sampaints.comPhil Hale | philhalestudio.com   Other Resources: Artist Decoded podcast | artistdecoded.comPhil Hale “Juxtaposition” | artistdecoded.com/podcast/philhale?rq=phil%20hale Alla Prima (II) by Richard Schmid | https://amzn.to/2X7YdQ1 Your Dreams My Nightmares | yourdreamsmynightmares.com The Art Spirit, Robert Henri | https://amzn.to/2Y9ulza Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise, Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool | https://amzn.to/2X8QXDq Music by Dylan Roth | https://www.dylanrothmusic.com/ Subscribe | https://www.bwgcast.com/p/subscribe.html RSS | https://bwgcast.libsyn.com/rss

Tommy and Micah talk about the types of painting that happen before one ever sets pen to paper. Art Process Mini-Series : Part 1 of 5. Artists Mentioned:Kim Jung Gi | https://www.kimjunggius.com/ Alex Kanevsky | http://www.somepaintings.net/Alex.html Other Resources: Artist Decoded podcast | http://www.artistdecoded.com/Phil Hale “Juxtaposition” | http://www.artistdecoded.com/podcast/philhale?rq=phil%20hale Music by Dylan Roth | https://www.dylanrothmusic.com/ Subscribe | https://www.bwgcast.com/p/subscribe.html RSS | https://bwgcast.libsyn.com/rss

In this inaugural episode, Tommy and Micah discuss skill, improvement, and the myth of talent. Artists Mentioned: Greg Manchess | https://www.manchess.com/ Sam Weber | http://sampaints.com/ Dave Rapoza | https://daverapoza.carbonmade.com/ Brian Stelfreeze | https://twitter.com/Stelfreeze Other Resources: Your Dreams My Nightmares | https://yourdreamsmynightmares.com/ Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin | https://amzn.to/2FuFHqc Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool | https://amzn.to/2X8QXDq Music by Dylan Roth | https://www.dylanrothmusic.com/ Subscribe | https://www.bwgcast.com/p/subscribe.html RSS | https://bwgcast.libsyn.com/rss