Studio Bridge, presented by Visual Arts Passage

This ep of Drawing Hive features a strong panel of illustrators and painters including Scott Anderson, Adam Gustavson, John English, and Raymond Bonilla. We make art inspired by the movie Sinners, and take a look back at the career and work of illustrator Brad Holland.Visual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doing what you love.Start Your Journey Today: www.visualartspassage.com/programWhy Choose Visual Arts Passage?

In ep 248 of Drawing Hive, John English, Scott Anderson, and Raymond Bonilla reflected on the late great, Brad Holland. A phenomenal artist and illustrator, Brad inspired generations of artists during his career. This was not an in-depth retrospective, but just a bunch of artists showing their love for one of the great. Rest in peace Brad ❤️Brad Holland 1943–2025See more of Brad Holland's work and learn about his career: https://www.bradholland.net/NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/arts/brad-holland-dead.htmlAbout Us:Visual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doing what you love.Start Your Journey Today: www.visualartspassage.com/programWhy Choose Visual Arts Passage?

We've got a tight crew for this episode. John English takes his one day off of the year for a 75th high school reunion. Cassandra Kim and Timmy Trabon chop it up discussing painting techniques, career and life balance, Timmy's hobby editing for comedians, processing negative feedback along with the positive feedback. Timmy tells the only clean street joke he knows, and Scott Anderson joins at the last minute to save the day and talk about illustration and painting.

In this episode, the Drawing Hive welcomes guest Joe Vaux, a longtime director and artist on Family Guy, American Dad, and The Cleveland Show. Joe shares insights into his animation career, his personal painting practice, and how his artwork inspired the mysterious "Goliath" character in Resident Alien. He also talks about his involvement in a gallery exhibition that featured large-scale versions of his work. The episode blends behind-the-scenes stories with a look at how fine art and animation intersect in Joe's creative world.Check out work by Joe Vaux here: https://www.joevaux.com/More About UsVisual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doing what you love.Start Your Art Career Today: www.visualartspassage.com/programWhy Choose Visual Arts Passage?

This episode of Drawing Hive features one of our all time favorites, Kai Lun Qu. Kai is an exceptionally talented oil painter. During the ep we discuss process, art education, getting better despite frustrations and more. Learn more about Visual Arts Passage, responsible for hosting Drawing Hive, here: www.visualartspassage.com

In this episode of Drawing Hive, features accomplished alla prima oil painter Kai Lun Qu as our guest, and panelists Adam Gustavson, , Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, and John English. The discussion explores Alla Prima painting, oil painting, and acrylic painting techniques, with a special focus on the legacy of J.C. Leyendecker (Leindecker).Key Highlights:Kai Lun Qu, a skilled oil painter, shares insights into his artistic process, technique, and inspirations.The panel discusses the influence of illustrators like Leyendecker on contemporary fine art.A comparison of oil painting vs. acrylic painting for achieving depth, texture, and expressiveness.The role of mentorship and continued education in professional artistic development.This episode is packed with expert advice and inspiration for painters looking to refine their craft and understand historical influences on modern artistry.MORE ABOUT VISUAL ARTS PASSAGE: www.visualartspassage.comVisual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doing what you love.Start Your Journey Today: www.visualartspassage.com/programWhy Choose Visual Arts Passage?

We got weird this week with the eccentric, beloved, and despised, Nicolas Cage. During the ep, we discuss caricature art, drawing the figure, facial expressions, shape control for illustrators, and more. This episode features Raymond Bonilla, Adam Gustavson, and John English. Turn Your Art Dream into an Art CareerVisual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doing what you love.Start Your Journey Today: www.visualartspassage.com/programWhy Choose Visual Arts Passage?

In this episode of Drawing Hive, the community dives into the art of portraiture, exploring different techniques and materials used by artists worldwide. The discussion touches on the Loomis method, the importance of structure in drawing, and various personal approaches to capturing realistic features. Artists from all backgrounds share insights, from using graphite and charcoal to working digitally, creating a dynamic and supportive conversation. Plus, a special tribute is given to Fred Otnes, highlighting his impact on the art world and his influence on contemporary creators.Turn Your Art Dream into an Art CareerReady to take your art career to the next level? Visual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, designed by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doing what you love.Start Your Journey Today: www.visualartspassage.com/programWhy Choose Visual Arts Passage?

In this episode of Drawing Hive, we're joined by an all star team of artists, including illustrators and painters such as Scott Anderson, Adam Gustavson, Dale Stephanos, John English, and Cassandra Kim. Draw along and tune in for some fun, educational chatter on illustration and painting.EarlyBird enrollment is now open! Save on any and all of out art mentorships with discount code SPRING200 at checkout. www.visualartspassage.com

In this episode of Drawing Hive, we're joined by Fine Artist and gallery painters, Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, John English and more. Draw along and tune in for some fun, educational chatter on illustration and painting.

In this episode of our podcast, Drawing Hive, we're joined by guest artist Nikki Smetters, who is an active instructor at CCAD and has studied under some of our favorite US illustrators and painters. We were also accompanied by illustrators and painters Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English.

This episode of Drawing Hive features illustrators and painters, Raymond Bonilla, John English, Adam Gustavson, and Cassandra Kim. As we draw these whimsical creatures we discuss the ins-and-outs of the industry, drawing and painting a silhoutte, fitting your figure on the page and more. Want to keep learning? Check out Visual Arts Passage's intensive workshops for illustrators and painters here: www.visualartspassage.com

This episode of Drawing Hive is joined by illustrator and painters Raymond Bonilla, John English, and Cassandra Kim. During the ep, we discuss art news, techniques, the viability of a career in illustration, fine arts, and more. Drawing Hive is sponsored by the Fine Arts and Illustration courses at Visual Arts Passage. Courses are currently enrolling and you can learn more about our classes here: https://visualartspassage.com/program/

This is the holiday episode of Drawing Hive, blending 2 very different holiday movie themes: Die Hard & Krampus. During the episode, we are joined by editorial illustrator Scott Anderson, gallery painter Raymond Bonilla, gallery painter Cassandra Kim, and illustrator and painter John English. We discuss drawing techniques, tools, painting materials and process, and so much more. Turn Your Art Skills Into a CareerLearn painting, drawing, illustration, character design, and visual development with hands-on mentorship from pro artists. Our online courses focus on real-world projects, personalized feedback, and building a portfolio that gets noticed.Explore Our Programs & Course:

Join hosts John English, Timmy Trabon, and Cassandra Kim, along with special guests Raymond Bonilla and Adam Gustavson, for an engaging session of Drawing Hive. This episode features live drawing sessions inspired by iconic cinematic imagery, including striking reference shots from Nosferatu. The group discusses everything from the creative process and artistic techniques to behind-the-scenes film history, like the fascinating copyright battle surrounding the original Nosferatu film. Viewers are encouraged to participate, share their own artwork, and connect with the Visual Arts Passage community. Don't miss this inspiring mix of art, history, and live creativity!

Welcome to Drawing Hive, the drawing podcast for artists looking to deepen their craft and professional knowledge. In this episode, hosts John English, Cassandra Kim, and Adam Gustavson cover fundamentals, live drawing, and the inspiration behind iconic works. John English leads a special segment on Mary Blair, exploring her influence on color, shape, and storytelling, and what today's artists can learn from her approach. From brushwork techniques to industry insights, this podcast for artists brings together seasoned illustrators for discussions that benefit both beginners and professionals. Tune in weekly to explore illustration, painting techniques, and career-building advice in an accessible, engaging format. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. Our biggest sale of the year is now. You can save $400 with code CYBER400 at checkout here: https://visualartspassage.com/program/

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dustin d'Arnault, a Los Angeles-based character designer and visual development artist whose work spans print, television, and film. Dustin shares his experiences working on high-profile projects like The Book of Life, Samurai Jack, Maya & the Three, and Nickelodeon's upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature. We also explored the craft of illustration, discussed traditional drawing and painting techniques, and got his insights on breaking into the visual development, concept art, and character design fields.Kickstart Your Art Career with Visual Arts Passage | Online Art ClassesAre you ready to turn your passion for art into a thriving career? Visual Arts Passage offers top-tier online art classes in Illustration and Fine Arts, designed to help you master the skills you need to succeed in the competitive world of art and design. Our courses are taught by world-renowned mentors who have worked with industry leaders in publishing, entertainment, and fine art.

We kicked off our month of spooky drawing themes with Stephen King characters. In this episode we were joined by illustrators and painters, John English, Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and Adam Gustavson. We talked about favorite movies, art trends over time, handling anxiety as an artist, finding community, and more.

In this ep, we made art inspired by our favorite antiheroes alongside an incredible painter, Reynier Llanes. Reynier shares a ton about his personal journey as an artist, his process, inspiration and more. We had an absolute blast learning about his inspiring work and journey that led to his career today. This is part 1 of many more guest appearances by Reynier we hope!Check out Reynier's work here: https://reynierllanes.com/ Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear? Visual Arts Passage offers the best online art classes for Illustration and fine arts. Our courses are taught by world-renowned professionals, who will help you pursue a career doing what you love in the arts. View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks

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We made art this week inspired by the latest installment of the Beetlejuice franchise alongside artists and painters Cassandra Kim, John English, Raymond Bonilla, and Dale Stephanos.

We were joined by guest acrylic and oil painter Katie Koenig. Katie is an incredibly talented artist who creates fantastical paintings in the realm of magical realism. In this episode we talk about staying focused, managing your time for work, and more.

We made fan art inspired by the Merc with the Mouth's latest flick. We were joined by illustrator, Scott Anderson, where we nerded out on comics, discussed the illustration industry, and took a deep dive into process. EarlyBird Enrollment ends Aug. 23 and it's $200 off any course with code CHIRP

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In this episode, we are joined by Eisner nominated cartoonist, Keith Knight. You may know Keith as your favorite syndicated cartoonist or executive producer of the series 'Woke'. Keith has led an incredible career, using comedy and satire in his imagery to press boundaries and shed light on cultural and societal issues. Support Keith's latest projects: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keefermadness/keefer-madness Learn more about Visual Arts Passage: https://visualartspassage.com/program/

Nate Sweitzer is a rising star in the illustration industry and has quickly become one of our new favorite artists to follow. Nate's career includes working with some of the biggest names in the editorial and publishing industry such as MONDO, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated and more. Nate was joined by Cassandra Kim, Timmy Trabon, and John English. Nate Sweitzer's portfolio: https://natesweitzer.com/ Visual Arts Passage online art courses now enrolling: https://visualartspassage.com/program/

During episode 208 we made fan art inspired by the latest installment of the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon. John English and Adam Gustavson discuss topics ranging from composition to capturing great photo reference for your art. John delivers a detailed history class on artist Hans Holbein the Younger.

This episode of Drawing Hive features a crew of wildly talented artists, John English, Adam Gustavson, Cassandra Kim, and special guest, animator, home movie-maker and illustrator, TONY RODRIGUEZ! Check out Tony's latest project here: https://www.tonyrodriguezillustration.com/video-forever-2

Wow. It's been 200 episodes of drawing with all of you. Big shoutout to all the artists who have supported the show over the years. This episode was a blast, featuring Dan Billen (the creator of our theme song), the return of world-renowned photographer, Matthew Salacuse, Christopher Fiorello (The Model), and our regular hosts: John English, Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, Adam Gustavson, and Dale Stephanos. Support our guests: Dan Billen, co-owner of Primary Colors Music: https://primarycolormusic.com/ Matt Salacuse, Director, Photographer and founder of the Negative Collection: https://www.salacuse.com/https://negativecollection.com/ Christopher Fiorello's Big Walk: https://christopherfiorello.com/

This week we were joined by fine artists Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. We drew images inspired by some of the biggest highlights from the 2024 Grammys, such as Killer Mike, Joni Mitchell, Miley Cyrus, and more. You can view the photo reference here under Feb. 2024, listed as episode 189: https://visualartspassage.com/drawing...

This week we were joined by fine artists Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. We drew images from the latest HBO series 'The Regime' and John English delivers an informative lecture on value control for illustrators and painters.

From Jason Kelce to Taylor Swift, we drew our hearts out this week. We drew the winning team, the Chiefs, from this year's Super Bowl, which happened to be the most watched televised event in history. Join artists John English, Cassandra Loomis Kim, and Adam Gustavson as they talk about art, history, inspirational painters, and more.

Enjoy an insightful and fun chat between two good art buds. John English chats with children's book illustrator, artist, and educator, Adam Gustavson. Adam's paintings and drawings have appeared in over thirty highly praised and award winning books for children, as well as magazines, educational materials, advertising campaigns and galleries. He holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York, and a BFA from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. His career in art education has led him to serve on the faculty of Seton Hall University and Philadelphia's University of the Arts

Episode 188 features illustrator and children's book artist, Adam Gustavson, gallery painter, Cassandra Kim, and illustrator and fine artist, John English. During the episode we talk about artist burnout, historical painters like Mary Cassatt and their profound impact on the art world, and more. Draw along with us. You can find our reference here under February, 2024: https://visualartspassage.com/drawing-hive/archive/

Raymond Bonilla chats with Leo Avero, art director and concept artist at One Pixel Brush. Leo has worked as a concept artist on projects such as Blue Beetle, Back 4 Blood, Project Quantum and more. He's also art directed works for Megan Thee Stallion and more. You can view Leo's work and career here: https://leoavero.artstation.com/ Other resources from Leo Avero: Store: https://leoavero.artstation.com/store Gumroad Store: https://leoavero.gumroad.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artofavero/posts

This episode of Drawing Hive features the core group of award-winning illustrators and painters, such as John English, Cassandra Kim, and Raymond Bonilla. We drew reference inspired by individuals we consider to be 'Genius', or who have altered the trajectory of science, art, and technology. You can grab our photo reference here: https://visualartspassage.com/drawing-hive/archive/

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This might be our cutest life drawing episode to date. Draw along with us as we discuss illustration, painting techniques, and career development in the arts. This episode features gallery painters, John English and Cassandra Loomis Kim as well as children's book illustrator Adam Gustavson. You can find the photo reference for episode 184 on our archive page, under the tab January 2024. Share your work with us on Instagram and tag #drawinghive and @visualartspassage so we can see and share your art!

In this episode of Studio Bridge, Raymond Bonilla sits down with fine artist and gallery painter, Amy Erickson. Erickson is an award-winning observational painter currently residing in Seattle, Washington. During this chat, Raymond and Amy discuss a variety of techniques, process, and the journey towards a thriving career in art. Visual Arts Passage Art Mentorships are currently a MAJOR sale. Use code HOWDY at checkout and get our biggest discount EVER for new students. Learn more about each mentorship track here: https://visualartspassage.com/program/

Join Raymond Bonilla for an incredible chat with fine artist, painter, and educator, Claudia Rilling. Subscribe to our channel to get updates on our latest episodes of Studio Bridge and more!

Join Raymond Bonilla in this captivating chat with digital modeler, sculptor, and educator, Glen Southern. Glen runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design, which creates assets for TV and film. Clients include SKY, Wacom and Oculus Medium and the studio has an impressive project list that features 3D models for Game of Thrones' house sigils. He's been using and training ZBrush for over 15 years and is a Wacom Ambassador for the UK and Ireland. Subscribe to our channel to get updates on our latest episodes of Studio Bridge and more!

Dustin d'Arnault is a Character Designer and Visual Development Artist based out of Los Angeles, California. He has worked on various projects that span a variety of media, including print, television, and film. The most notable of these projects include “The Book of Life”, the final season of “Samurai Jack”, “Maya & the Three” and Nickelodeon's upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film. Studio List: Netflix Animation / Disney TV / Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network Studio / Nickelodeon Animation Studio / Sony Pictures Animation / Reel FX Creative Studio / Six Point Harness / Framestore / Carbon VFX Publications: Spectrum 22 / A Hero's Journey (The Book of Life)

Join renowned illustrator and painter, John English, as he dives deep into a captivating chat with the incredibly talented Bill Carman. Bill's artistry reflects the chaotic beauty within his mind. From scribbles and jumps to meticulous illustrations, discover the journey of an artist. Whether it's his dynamic career spanning universities, ad agencies, and exhibitions or his intriguing new book, “Imagery From the Bird's Home”, this episode offers a sneak peek into the world of Bill Carman.

We assembled the VAP Fine Arts Program (Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Loomis Kim, and John English) for a roundtable discussion on industry navigation. This episode is a deep dive into what it takes to thrive in fine arts. Check out Cassandra Kim's bootcamp for skill and style as a fine art painter This course is designed to help you outline your professional goals and explore genres that align with your unique style and interests. View the course here: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Under the guidance of a mentor, you will refine your skills, elevate your technique, and cultivate a distinctive artistic voice. Set yourself apart in the gallery art world. View the Fine Arts Mentorship Program here: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ About Studio Bridge, presented by Visual Arts Passage We post new episodes of this art and illustration-centric podcast every Monday night. These long-form interviews range from chats with groundbreaking artists to detailed retrospectives on people who paved the way for modern artists.