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What’s the best way to learn anything? To teach it! It’s also not bad for picking up a little extra money. Teaching art is a great way to stay in the game and still hone your skills. There are several ways to go about and many different levels. This week the guys explore a few options. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books or drop us a line [...] The post Articulate Episode 41 – Teaching Art appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
What’s the best way to learn anything? To teach it! It’s also not bad for picking up a little extra money. Teaching art is a great way to stay in the game and still hone your skills. There are several ways to go about and many different levels. This week the guys explore a few options. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books or drop us a line [...] The post Articulate Episode 41 – Teaching Art appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Product photography is one of the most rewarding around. But some might not call it art. There is tons of prep work and time that goes into a shoot. Listen in as Kevin talks about his adventures into the realm. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave us a review on iTunes [...] The post Articulate Episode 40 – Product Photography appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Product photography is one of the most rewarding around. But some might not call it art. There is tons of prep work and time that goes into a shoot. Listen in as Kevin talks about his adventures into the realm. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave us a review on iTunes [...] The post Articulate Episode 40 – Product Photography appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Meeting with clients, It can be one of the most nerve racking parts of any business. This week the guys talk about how to not get taken advantage of when talking to clients and they recall some of their best stories from the trenches. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://www.theshawno.com – Books or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave [...] The post Articulate Episode 39 – Meeting with Clients appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Meeting with clients, It can be one of the most nerve racking parts of any business. This week the guys talk about how to not get taken advantage of when talking to clients and they recall some of their best stories from the trenches. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://www.theshawno.com – Books or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave [...] The post Articulate Episode 39 – Meeting with Clients appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
The surfaces changes everything about your images. Whether you are painting, drawing, sketching or just doodling the surface you work on can make it either really easy to work on or your worse nightmare. – Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us online at http://articulatepodcast.com or drop us a line at : suggestions@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave us a review on [...] The post Articulate Episode 38 Weird Surfaces appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
The surfaces changes everything about your images. Whether you are painting, drawing, sketching or just doodling the surface you work on can make it either really easy to work on or your worse nightmare. – Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us online at http://articulatepodcast.com or drop us a line at : suggestions@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave us a review on [...] The post Articulate Episode 38 Weird Surfaces appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Movies poster, band posters album covers and any other illustrations you think of all have the same thing in common. They are a form of artwork. Some are definitely more engaging than others and for good reason. Check out this weeks episode as the guys talk about why poster art is slowly dying. – Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ – Links Drew Struzan – http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/ Roger Castell – http://www.rogerkastel.com Rob Jones – http://www.animalrummy.com [...] The post ARticulate Episode 37 – Movie Poster Art appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Movies poster, band posters album covers and any other illustrations you think of all have the same thing in common. They are a form of artwork. Some are definitely more engaging than others and for good reason. Check out this weeks episode as the guys talk about why poster art is slowly dying. – Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ – Links Drew Struzan – http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/ Roger Castell – http://www.rogerkastel.com Rob Jones – http://www.animalrummy.com [...] The post ARticulate Episode 37 – Movie Poster Art appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Oh religion how you influence thee. Let me count the ways. Religion has played a huge role in the different types of art that are created, who can make it and why they can make it. It not all pretty either. This week the guys talk about the mother of all art influencers : Religion. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books or drop us [...] The post ARTIculate Episode 36 – Religion’s Role in Art appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Oh religion how you influence thee. Let me count the ways. Religion has played a huge role in the different types of art that are created, who can make it and why they can make it. It not all pretty either. This week the guys talk about the mother of all art influencers : Religion. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books or drop us [...] The post ARTIculate Episode 36 – Religion’s Role in Art appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
So you say want to be a famous artist and draw children’s books? You got the LLC,bought the inventory, got all the websites done and they are flying off the shelved on Amazon right? Wrong. Being an artist also comes with that other side that artist often forget- the business side. Listen in this week as Shawn goes over his book FAIL after setting it and forgetting it on Amazon. [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 35 – Shawn’s Book FAIL appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
So you say want to be a famous artist and draw children’s books? You got the LLC,bought the inventory, got all the websites done and they are flying off the shelved on Amazon right? Wrong. Being an artist also comes with that other side that artist often forget- the business side. Listen in this week as Shawn goes over his book FAIL after setting it and forgetting it on Amazon. [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 35 – Shawn’s Book FAIL appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
The artist is the person with the golden touch. The one who can create and do what others can not. But what if he has assistants? At what point do they stop becoming the artist and just become a team working on a project?Can an artist be manufactured? That is tough question and in this weeks episode the guys explore what that means and how to define what really makes [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 34 – Who is the Artist? appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
The artist is the person with the golden touch. The one who can create and do what others can not. But what if he has assistants? At what point do they stop becoming the artist and just become a team working on a project?Can an artist be manufactured? That is tough question and in this weeks episode the guys explore what that means and how to define what really makes [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 34 – Who is the Artist? appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Flat design is exploding everywhere. Its online, in your products and even at the stores. Where did this explosion come from? Is it new? Maybe not as new as you might think. Sit in while Kevin and Shawn discuss why and where it came from. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave [...] The post Articulate Episode 33 – Flat Design appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Flat design is exploding everywhere. Its online, in your products and even at the stores. Where did this explosion come from? Is it new? Maybe not as new as you might think. Sit in while Kevin and Shawn discuss why and where it came from. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave [...] The post Articulate Episode 33 – Flat Design appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
This week the guys take on furniture. Can furniture be art? At what points does it stop? Can you just make a chair and call it art? The guys discuss who inspired this week’s topic and go into their two favorites (the furniture brand name Kevin talks about is Herman Miller not Eames..sorry) – Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ Mentioned on the Show: Flovorwire – http://bit.ly/1p9EuTb Eames – http://bit.ly/1hzmOgW Herman Miller – http://bit.ly/1gF6YDw For [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 32 – Furniture As Art appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
This week the guys take on furniture. Can furniture be art? At what points does it stop? Can you just make a chair and call it art? The guys discuss who inspired this week’s topic and go into their two favorites (the furniture brand name Kevin talks about is Herman Miller not Eames..sorry) – Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ Mentioned on the Show: Flovorwire – http://bit.ly/1p9EuTb Eames – http://bit.ly/1hzmOgW Herman Miller – http://bit.ly/1gF6YDw For [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 32 – Furniture As Art appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
This week the guys explore the influence drugs have had on art. Kevin reveals some interesting insights about his adventures with them. – Books Be Here Now : http://amzn.to/1bZpVRV Turn On Your Mind : http://amzn.to/1hmvebM More: http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us online at http://articulatepodcast.com or drop us a line at : suggestions@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave us a review on [...] The post Articulate Episode 31 – “Drugs and Art” appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
At what point does something become literature or a film as apposed to a book or movie? This week the guys explore high art vs low art and what it take to transfer from one to the other. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave us a review on iTunes or a [...] The post Articulate Episode 30 – “Low Art vs High Art” appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
The words out that you got the skills and now everyone wants a piece. How do you politely tell the people you love no and not hurt any feelings? Today the guys discuss how to set appropriate boundaries to keep your sanity and value your time. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave us [...] The post Articulate Episode 29 – “Everybody Wants A Piece” appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGa-08MCFA0] Ever wanted to create a sweet comic of your own? In this season finale the guys break down the 5 key components you need to get started creating your very own comics either digitally or traditionally. http://drawing-and-coloring.com Links & Resources – Sites http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com http://blick.com/ – Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us online at http://articulatepodcast.com or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 23 – The 5 Steps to Drawing Comics appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4eO4HaOwIY&w=560&h=315] By popular demand the guys tackle the subject of graphic design. They dive deeper into the process, the software and how they implement their own traditional methods and style into the dominately digital realm. Links & Resources – Sites http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us online at http://articulatepodcast.com or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 21 – Graphic Design appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDUzA2ymtW0] The guys talk about the life and influences of one the more prolific artists in history – Dali. From Freud, to a facination with Hitler’s back to money and selling out. Love him or hate him but you can’t ignore him. Links & Resources – Sites http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Dal%C3%AD http://www.naderlibrary.com/DALITOC130.htm http://thedali.org/home.php http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Persistence_of_Memory http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605783/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast – Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us online at [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 20 – Artist Profile: Dali appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7R5R1eNV7s&w=560&h=315] This week Kevin interviews the Grammy award-winning artist Rob Jones, Jack White’s go to guy for the White Stripes, Dead Weather and Raconteurs’ most iconic posters and packaging. Rob provides insights into his process, influences and how to utilize the Lord of Rings to get things done. Image credits: Rob Jones Links & Resources – Sites http://www.animalrummy.com http://www.gigposters.com/designer/26757_Rob_Jones.html http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com For more information about Kevin and Shawn , [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 19 – Artist Interview: Rob Jones appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBr3q-qxkMU] This week the guys talk about finding and using good resource material and discuss the best uses for each type. They cover the internet, books, photos and which is the best. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us online at http://articulatepodcast.com or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing ,please leave us [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 18 – Source Material appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWV9OEEXrvw] If you’ve ever heard the words “you got talent kid” then you definitely need to listen as the guys tear down the myths about talent and what is really means. Do you need talent or can anyone be the best at what they do? Can practice really get you where you want to be? Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com – Books For more information about Kevin [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 17 – Got Talent? appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk9-XBKUFFE] This week the guys take on drawing and painting flesh tones and choosing your palette of colors. They also cover the top things that trip most artists up when trying to create realistic skin tones and how to avoid them. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com -Books http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us online at http://articulatepodcast.com or drop us a line at [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 16 – Building Flesh Tones appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJC_rbNxUGA] This week the guys talk about the touchy subject of propaganda art. Why is it so effective and how can you apply some of the art of psychology to your own work…for the good of mankind of course. Links & Resources – Sites http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com http://articulatepodcast.com/articulate-episode-14-art-vs-advertising/ – Books Creative Illustration – Andrew Loomis (found in the recommended readings) For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 15 – Art in Propaganda appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSOcxfG344g&w=560&h=315] This week the guy pick sides on the argument of is Advertising really art, Should it belong in the Smithsonian and does the intent of the image mean it is art or not? Links & Resources – Sites http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising/advertising-art-52908 http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com For more information about Kevin and Shawn , visit us online at http://articulatepodcast.com or drop us a line at : info@articulatepodcast.com If you like why we’re doing [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 14 – Art vs Advertising appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
This week the guys go over the top art museums they want to visit. From the Louvre to The Vatican to The Met to the Dallas museum of art they’ve found some art accessible to everyone. The guys also share a few tips of museum etiquette to avoid getting kicked out of them and Shawn remembers the surprising lack of it by a tour guide while visiting a Louisiana plantation. [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 13 – Top 10 Art Museums to Visit appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
This week the guys discuss why less is more and what it really means in your artwork and anything that you do. Links & Resources Chuck Close – Robert Storr, Chuck Close, Kirk Varnedoe, Deborah Wye http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Less_is_more http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com The post ARTiculate Episode 12 – Less is More appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
This week Kevin sits down with the very talented artist Jonathan Palmisano and picks his brain on creativity ,influences and the source of his tentacle like art pieces. Links & Resources http://lunchboxdoodles.tumblr.com http://jonathanpalmisano.tumblr.com http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com The post ARTiculate Episode 11- Artist Interveiw with Jonathan Palmisano appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
In this weeks episode the guys talk about the 3 rules of Oil painting that can NEVER be broken. After some tongue tied attempts they finally get it out but in case you are still unsure you can check them out below as well. The 3 rules of oil painting: 1.Fat over lean 2. Thick over thin 3. Slow drying over fast drying Which turns out can be simplified [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 10 – The 3 Rules of Oil Painting appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
This weeks episode features an interview with Cindy Debold, artist and creator of Compose It Grids. Cindy talks about her beginnings as an artist and how she created the proportional grids due to her own struggles with drawing en plein air. Links & Resources http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com http://www.cindydebold.com/ http://www.compose-it-grids.com Blick Art Materials’ Current Promo Code Compose It Grids with Value FinderSolve any composition or perspective problem instantly! Using a [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 09 – Interview with Cindy Debold of Compose It Grids appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
This week the guys take a look at the some of the essential and not so essential tools needed to get your drawings on the right foot. They also confront the use of french curves for drawing curved lines and propose a challenge and gift for anyone to display a valid use for them. Links & Resources http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencil http://www.drawing-and-coloring.com/artist-supplies.html The post ARTiculate Episode 08 – The Only Tools You Need for Drawing appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
In this week’s episode Kevin and Shawn sort thru the pros and cons of working for yourself and creating your own artistic vision versus working for a more established design company and potentially losing your soul to pay the bills. Links & Resources http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com Donors to ArtBusiness.com – Donations – Sponsors Jobs in the Art Industry | eHow.com Art Jobs – Art Career – Art Employment – [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 07 – Freelance vs Industry appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
This week the guys tackle marketing yourself effectively and get your name out there in your local and online communities. They also touch on the controversial topic of pricing your work. Links & Resources http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com The Artist Guide The post ARTiculate Episode 06 – How To Price & Market Your Art appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
Kevin and Shawn discuss the finer points of digital art, touching on its beginnings, why you need to a part of the digital art scene and why it is awesome and not so awesome. Links & Resources http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com Wiki pedia http://digitalartempire.com/2010/11/history-digital-art/ http://library.thinkquest.org/26242/full/ap/ap18.html http://kovowolf.deviantart.com/journal/Digital-Art-vs-Traditional-Art-331998873 http://octaviaslady.hubpages.com/hub/Digital-Vs-Traditional-Artists http://graphicssoft.about.com/u/ua/designandcreate/Digital-Art-Versus-Traditional.htm http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/blog/digart-10-reasons-why-digital-art-doesnt-need-the-traditional-art-market The post ARTiculate Episode 05 – Digital Art: Pros & Cons appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
In this episode the guys define what style is and how you can define your own by stealing from other? This one is full of anecdotes and examples of how other artists and the guys found their way on the great winding road that is defining YOUR style. Links & Resources http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com Wikipedia-artistic style Lawrence Technology university Michigan “Living with Art” – Rita Gilbert http:psd.tutsplus.com/articles/7-steps-to-developing-originality-in-your-design-and-illustration-work/7steps todevelopingyourownstyle [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 04 – Style: Where, What and How appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
From Norman Rockwell to Annie Lennox, this episode is sure to entertain and help you avoid falling into the horrible arena of “Selling out”. The guys tackle choosing your subject and explore how to stay inspired with your work while making a living and keeping your sanity. Links and Resources http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/243325.Annie_Lennox The post ARTiculate Episode 03 – Choosing Your Own Subject vs Selling Out appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.
In their second show the team addresses setting up your studio. Whether you have a big budget or just a corner of the couch, they cover the essentials for a setting up your studio in the digital age as well as the tools of the trade for staying safe in your traditional setup. LINKS AND RESOURCES http://articulatepodcast.com/recommended-readings/ http://drawing-and-coloring.com http://drawing-and-coloring-blog.com Norman Rockwell: Illustrator Complete Studio Tips Art Desk Alvin And [...] The post ARTiculate Episode 02 – Setting up Your Studio appeared first on ARTiculate Podcast.