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In this episode, Mike Sass speaks with a panel of artists all from a multitude of art related industries on the virtue and pitfalls on the social networked world.If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

As an extra bit of Bonus content from Illuxcon 2013, we bring to you the PACT panel from the show. http://www.artpact.com/If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

In Part 2 of the Illuxcon wrap-up, Mike Sass partakes in some off the cuff conversations with show attendees.  Also, Mark Harchar, Jason Cheeseman-Meyer and Allen Douglas share their experience of the new venue.If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

So what happens when hundreds of awesome artists take over a small city in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley?  Illuxcon 2013, that's what.  In this supersized episode, Marc Scheff speaks with Pat Wilshire about this year's Illuxcon that occurred a couple weeks ago in Allentown.  Also, Mike Sass nailed down some informal interviews with visit artists and supporters of the industry.  So sit back, grab your mulled cider and this October episode of DTP.If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

This episode of the DrawnToday Podcast features an interview with Patrick Wilshire, co-founder of the Illuxcon Fantastic Art Symposium and avid art collector.  Sit back and listen to Mike Sass and Aaron Miller discuss with Patrick all manner of topics relating to the original art market and the next Illuxcon in Allentown Pa.If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

This episode of the DrawnToday Podcast features Mike Sass, Mark Harchar and Allen Douglas discussing their experiences with art school as it relates to the business and has some valuable thoughts for graduating art students.  If you just graduated or are new to the illustration art field, or are just enthralled by the sound of our voices, you won't want to miss this episode!If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

This episode of the DrawnToday Podcast features Mike Sass and Aaron Miller along with illustrators such as Jim Pavelec and Todd Lockwood during a panel discussion at this year's Illuxcon symposium.  In a discussion that has a direct bearing on each and every working illustrator and illustration student, the panel member's discuss payment rates, online client review ideas and plan to create an online resource for uniting illustrators to help increase reasonable working rates and to create the best possible product for clients.  Don't miss this episode!If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

This episode of the DrawnToday Podcast features Mike Sass and Aaron Miller along with illustrators such as Jim Pavelec and Todd Lockwood during a panel discussion at this year's Illuxcon symposium.  In a discussion that has a direct bearing on each and every working illustrator and illustration student, the panel member's discuss payment rates, online client review ideas and plan to create an online resource for uniting illustrators to help increase reasonable working rates and to create the best possible product for clients.  Don't miss this episode!If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

Join Mike Sass for some topical and energetic discussions with artists William Stout and Zack Howard at the Edmonton Expo.Also, listen for a discussion with Bioware on how to get a job in the gaming industry.  Put on your mucklucks and get ready for this episode straight from the great white north!If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

So Illuxcon has come and gone, but the audio lives!  Join us for a fascinating lecture event from Petar Meseldzija where Petar discusses infusing emotion into your work.  Also join Mark Harchar, Aaron Miller and Jason Cheeseman-Meyer in discussions preceding and following the lecture where we discuss Petar ideas and how Aaron Miller loves to draw disembowelments.If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

So GenCon has just past and each of you are wondering, "What is that green stuff in my sushi roll?"  Ok, maybe not, but maybe how did illustrators do at the con this year and what to expect for next year and should you even go?  Aaron Miller just got back from Indianapolis and fills the crew in on all things GenCon (from his objective opinion of course).Join Mike Sass, Mark Harchar, Allen Douglas and a brief appearance from Marc Scheff as we grill Aaron into a puddle of indifference.(...and it's wassabi, in case you cared...)If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

Whether you live in a big city or in a small bodunk town, there is always some sort of local art scene.  In part 2 of the podcast, join Mark Harchar, Jason Cheeseman-Meyer and Mike Sass as they further discuss their experiences with their own local art scenes.  You all need to listen to this one because we know you live somewhere.If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

Whether you live in a big city or in a small bodunk town, there is always some sort of local art scene.  In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Mark Harchar sits down with three local artists in the city of Orlando FL and discusses topics that can potentially have an effect on every artist.  What to paint, types of places to show your work, local shows versus conventions, this episode has a bit for everyone.  In part 2, join some podcast regulars to further discuss their experiences with their own local art scenes.If you have any questions or want to recommend podcast topics after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

We have some new voices on this episode of the Drawn Today Podcast.  Clark Huggins and Jeff Lee Johnson join Allen Douglas, Marc Scheff and Aaron Miller in a discussion about your art career "sweet spot".  Find out what Clark's 40 year art career plan is.  Listen to Jeff finally figure out how Skype works. (Sorry Jeff, just a little dig there).  Hear how Marc and Aaron learn they are the same person (or something like that).  And Allen (as usual) makes comments that are likely to offend everyone who listens.Disclaimer: Nothing in the above description is accurate or relevent, but listen to podcast anyway.If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

Have you ever had an original piece of artwork that you had no idea how to price?  Well during the 2011 Illuxcon, art agent Jane Frank conducted a lecture on just that.  In this bonus episode of the DrawnToday podcast, we bring to you the lecture in its entirety.  Choosing your art market, pricing art and how to sell your art are just a few topics covered in this lecture.  We hope you find it as informative as we did.If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

Vader and the force are cool and all, but bad things can happen when you hit the artist conventions around the country.  Join Mark Harchar, Jason Cheeseman-Meyer, Grant Cooley and Mike Sass as we discuss our experiences with different conventions and try to help those not familiar with the scene from turning to "THE DARKSIDE OF CONS". Moohahahaha....If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

Episode 35; we discuss our love for Wordpress. We talk about some great templates that are best for an illustration portfolio that keeps the Art Directors happy. We tell you our favorite host to run that site as well too. Joining in on the conversation was Aaron Miller, Marc Scheff, Madeline Matz, and special guest Tim Piotrowski.If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feedMore Links!!Panel:Aaron MillerMarc ScheffMadeline MatzTim PiotrowskiWordpress:WorpressHosts:Dream HostTemplates:ViewportFree Photo GalleryPhotoblogBloccoAutofocusFiltered

Ever been to DragonCon?  It is 4 days of geekdom debauchery to the max.  8 foot wookies, and half naked slave Leias.  But the art show talent is a top notch.  Today we present a panel discussion from DragonCon featuring Don Maitz, William Stout, Todd Lockwood and Larry Elmore where they discussed with the group the concepts of intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, Mark Twain, sculpted figures and oragami!  Join us, won't you?  (And stop thinking about the slave Leias, we're starting to blush).If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

Been away for a while here at the podcast.  It's summer, we are toasting marshmellows, swimming in pools and painting away for the summer cons.  But on episode 31, Mike Sass, Grant Cooley and Mark Harchar talk about using 3D modeling in the production of art, what some of the downfalls of physical and digital modeling can be, what the strengths are and where you can buy a slightly used B-52 model...I mean B-25.If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

In the 30th podcast, Mike Sass, Jason Cheeseman-Meyer and Mark Harchar discuss other marketing opportunities for illustrators including gallery art. We also discuss the concept of an "art personality" and as with all good stereotypes, you will need a beret.  Oh yeah, we'll tell you where to find one of those too.  Join us for a ride on the spaceship we call the DrawnToday podcast.If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feed

In the 29th podcast, in the first week of our second year podcasting, we dig deep into what it means to be an artist, to give yourself and your work to the world. We are joined by the talented and thoughtful Adam Paquette. If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feedSpeakersAdam PaquetteAaron MillerMarc Scheff

We're happy to release Drawn Today Podcast Episode 28. This podcast happens to be our 1 year anniversary podcast.In this podcast we have guest to the show, Cynthia Sheppard discussing illustrating on a part time basis with DT members Marc Scheff, Christina Hess, and Mark Harchar. If you're thinking about going full time or wondering how to make a go at it with other obligations these illustrators have a few tips for you. So, please have a listen.If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feedHere are a few links to some of the topics we discussed:SpeakersCyhthia SheppardMarc ScheffChristina HessMark Harchar

In this special interview episode, Aaron Miller and Mark Harchar sit down with Serbian illustrator Petar Meseldzija and discuss holographic art museums, working for the Medicis, working methods and halushki (ok, the halushki discussion didn't make the cut, but email Miller and he will give you some recommendations).  And as always, if you have comments on what you hear, email us because we have recently trained a monkey to check our inbox.Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feedHere are a few links we promised:Websites:Mark Harchar:WebsiteAaron Miller:Website   Petar MeseldzijaWebsiteBlogBooks:The Legend of Steel BashawBron Van Verbeelding - Sketches - From California (includes middleman costs)Bron Van Verbeelding - Sketches - From Netherlands (may require phone call)Halushki Recipe:Cabbage and NoodlesConversions:1 kilo = 2.2 pounds105 kilos = 231 pounds

Our 26th podcast. Mark Harchar, Mike Sass, and Allen Douglas discuss other fields of illustration, what your portfolio should contain, and surviving the winter blahs. If you have any questions after listening email us!Listen to the podcast here! Subscribe to Drawn Today in iTunes Subscribe to Drawn Today's main RSS feedHere are a few links to some of the topics we discussed:Illustration resourcesTheIspotHireanillustratorMark Harchar;WebsiteMike Sass;WebsiteBlogAllen Douglas;Website