Podcasts about illuxcon

Illustration Conventions Episode 25: November 2, 2024 April Solomon joins me to discuss IlluxCon and her journey to become a professional illustrator. April was one of the winners of Illustrators of the Future, Volume 39. She is a traditional fantasy illustrator and specializes in Dragons. Echo recently hired her to collaborate on a fantasy game project they can't talk about yet, but April's career is just starting to take off. April Solomon Links: https://linktr.ee/aprilsolomonart Echo Chernik Links: Website: https://www.EchoChernik.com Illustration: https://www.echo-x.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoxartist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echochernik Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thexcaliberproject Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/echox/created

Travis interviews Lauren Panepinto, Creative Director of Orbit Books, about book design and more. Lauren and Travis discuss how a book cover gets made, how fonts and color theory attract a reader's eye, and the origin of the cloaked figure on so many fantasy covers. Want your message featured on the podcast? Find out more here. About Lauren Panepinto: After 15 years designing and art directing book covers, Lauren Panepinto has worked in every publishing genre and collaborated with artists of all disciplines. As the Creative Director of the Orbit Books division of the Hachette Book Group, she has been developing covers for commercial fiction, genre fiction, and graphic novels, as well as overseeing the advertising and promotion visuals of the imprint brands overall. She has designed bestselling covers for Iain Banks, Mira Grant, James S. A. Corey, Brent Weeks, and Gail Carriger, among many others.   Not content to just design covers, Lauren has written about science fiction and fantasy art for ImagineFX magazine, io9.com, Orbitbooks.net, and as a columnist at Muddy Colors. Lauren has been very active in the role of art business education, not only at a panelist, presenter, and portfolio reviewer at San Diego ComicCon, New York ComicCon, Spectrum, and Illuxcon, but also as an adjunct professor in the graduate level Center for Publishing at NYU, as well as a frequent guest lecturer at numerous art schools. Lauren has curated gallery shows for the Society of Illustrators in New York City and Krab Jab in Seattle. She is a frequent art competition judge, most recently for the Society of Illustrators in New York and Los Angeles, Infected by Art, and ImagineFX's Rising Stars issue.   Lauren graduated from The School of Visual Arts with a degree in Graphic Design and Advertising. She has worked in fashion (Perry Ellis), television (MTV), and for boutique design firms, but found her true calling in book publishing. She has worked at three of the "Big Five" publishing companies: St. Martin's Press/Picador Books, then Doubleday/Random House, and now Hachette Book Group. Things Mentioned: Brian McClellan's Page Break podcast Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy Us a Coffee Music: Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no This episode of The Fantasy Inn podcast was recorded in the unceded territory of the S'atsoyaha (Yuchi) and ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Eastern Cherokee Band) peoples. Some of the links included in these show notes are affiliate links and support the podcast at no additional cost to you. If it's an option for you, we encourage you to support your local bookstores! The blog post accompanying this episode can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com, along with fantasy book reviews, author interviews, and more fantasy content.

An interview with famous comic book artist Dave Dorman at Illuxcon 2017. http://media.blubrry.com/sfasf/content.blubrry.com/sfasf/Episode_20_SFASF-Dave_Dorman_interview.mp3

An interview with artist Laurie Lee Brom at Illuxcon 2017. http://media.blubrry.com/sfasf/content.blubrry.com/sfasf/Episode_19_SFASF-Laurie_Lee_Brom_interview.mp3  

An interview with artist David Palumbo at Illuxcon 2017. http://media.blubrry.com/sfasf/content.blubrry.com/sfasf/Episode_18_SFASF-David_Palumbo_interview.mp3  

An interview with artist Don Maitz at Illuxcon 2017. http://media.blubrry.com/sfasf/content.blubrry.com/sfasf/Episode_17_SFASF-Don_Maitz_interview.mp3  

An interview with artist Jody Fallon at Illuxcon 2017. http://media.blubrry.com/sfasf/content.blubrry.com/sfasf/Episode_16_SFASF-Jody_Fallon_interview.mp3  

An interview with fantasy and myth artist Jon Sideriadis at Illuxcon 2017. http://media.blubrry.com/sfasf/content.blubrry.com/sfasf/Episode_15_SFASF-Jon_Sideriadis_interview.mp3  

An interview with world famous fantasy and sci-fi artist Boris Vallejo at Illuxcon 2017. http://media.blubrry.com/sfasf/content.blubrry.com/sfasf/Episode_14_SFASF-Boris_Vallejo_interview.mp3  

Noah Bradley is an American artist, known best for his work on Magic: The Gathering cards, as well as his The Sin of Man project. He is also well-known as the guy who told everyone "don't go to art school.  As a supplement to that advice, he founded Art Camp to help art students all over the world learn to make better art. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/noahbradley In this episode, Noah discusses: -The list that he made of things he wanted to do with his life, and why he chose “artist.” -His experience at RISD and VCU. -How he decided to become a landscape and environment artist. -The confusion, disappointment, and excitement that he felt when people started responding to his landscape work. -Being plagued with the desire to move onto another piece as opposed to finishing the one he is working on. -His experience working for Wizards of the Coast and doing art for Magic: The Gathering. -Why he gave away free prints at Illuxcon and what that did for his art career. -The difficulty he has in scheduling his life and knowing where he is going to be the next day. -Why he believes that people should not pay for art school. -His advice for people who have difficulty keeping self-imposed deadlines and holding themselves accountable. -The importance of making your creative passion a habit (especially in the morning) so that you can take the decision-making process out of it. -Finding an external source to hold you accountable. -Quitting social media and what has happened since. -His personal project, “The Sin of Man.” Noah's Final Push will make you realize that as long as you put the time and hard work in, you can reach your creative goals too!   Quotes: “For my own happiness, I can’t just sit around and not make something.  If at the end of the day I don’t have something tangible in my hands or on a screen that I made, I don’t feel happy about how productive I was that day.” “Just go for it.  Whatever happens to click for you is the thing that you should be pursuing.  And it’s often not the thing that you originally set out to do.” “Find ways to make it a habit rather than a decision.” Links mentioned: How I Became an Artist by Noah Bradley Don't Go To Art School by Noah Bradley Art Camp The Sin of Man Connect with Noah: Website / Art Camp On the next episode: Shawny Sheldon : Instagram Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

Full show notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast-home/ “There are so many moments in your daily life when you can actually draw! Lunch break is half an hour, you’ve finished your sandwiches in 20. 10 minutes left...what do you do? Do you go and check your Facebook status, or do you draw? If you want to be a better artist, you draw.” ~ Iris Compiet. Want to know how to have a successful art career and build your audience? In this week’s interview, fantasy artist and illustrator, Iris Compiet, reveals how concentrating on her creative career and sketching and posting daily enabled her to quit her day job as a graphic designer and become a full-time illustrator.  This inspiring interview contains the blueprint for anyone wanting to build an art career on their own terms, from how to balance your day job with your creative passion, to posting daily, finding what resonates with the audience you're building, making connections and so much more. Iris really is a shining example of what's possible when you finally make the decision to make the jump and stop making excuses for yourself. It takes time and hard work, but the steps are easy to understand and available to anyone… Interview Chapters [00:37-03:11] Introduction and Overview Your host. Mitch Bowler, introduces today’s guest, Iris Compiet, a fantasy artist and illustrator from the Netherlands. She’s about to launch her book, Faeries of The Faultlines, thanks to a Kickstarter campaign which has already raised more than 88,000 Euros! So, how did she get started and end up actually living her dream of becoming a full-time artist? [03:12-05:43] Was Quitting Her Day Job a Difficult Decision? Iris always dreamed of becoming an illustrator, but actually ended up working as a graphic designer for 16 years. So what made her decide to take the plunge...and did she have an action plan? [06:17-08:21] How Did Iris Become an Illustrator? Iris didn’t suddenly wake up one day and decide to become an illustrator. Instead, she juggled her day job as a graphic designer with improving her art skills...and, eventually, she was able to concentrate on making art full time. But how did she manage to make time for all this? [05:56-09:34] Where Can You Find Out More About Faeries of The Faultlines? When Iris had the idea for her book, Faeries of The Faultlines, she had a clear end product in mind - a beautifully illustrated and printed book which she hopes will inspire generations. But how did she go about bringing this product to life and raising enough money on Kickstarter to make it happen? [09:53-13:18] How Did Iris Get Serious About Becoming an Artist? Iris made the decision to become a full-time fantasy artist five years before she quit her day job as a graphic designer. So what did she do to start working towards her dream? In this chapter, you’ll hear how she got her priorities straight, invested in her future, and focused completely on where she wanted to be... [13:42-19:12] How Did Iris Build a Successful Brand as an Artist? After having made the decision to become an artist, Iris also worked hard on developing her brand and getting her work seen. In this chapter, you’ll find out exactly how she did this, and why sketching daily and posting your work can lead on to bigger things than you might think... [20:28-22:44] How Can You Make Time For Art in Your Life? Finding the time to actually make art can be a real issue for many people. So how did Iris manage to fit daily sketching into her daily routine? In this chapter, you’ll hear how to manage your time more efficiently and fit art into your schedule - no matter how busy you are. [23:16-29:08] How Did Iris Become a Main Stage Artist at Illuxcon? Becoming a main stage artist at Illuxcon in Pennsylvania, USA, was one of the many highlights of Iris’ creative career so far. So how did she get there...and how did this help her art career? [30:03-42:20] What Kind of Work Did Iris Show at Illuxcon? Choosing the right work to show at any art or comic con can be difficult, so how did Iris decide which pieces to show? In this chapter, you’ll hear how she prepared for this hugely popular and highly-regarded art event. [32:45-35:08] How Did Taking Part in Art Challenges Help Boost Iris’ Audience? Iris took part in many of the popular art challenges on Instagram, such as #junefae and #mermay , which she says helped boost her following significantly. So how can you build your audience on social media using the same approach? [35:37-43:12] How Did Iris Launch Her Kickstarter Campaign? As we mentioned earlier, Iris always had an end product in mind when she began preparing for her Kickstarter campaign and book launch. But how did this take shape as the months went by and how did Iris find inspiration for her project? In this chapter, you’ll hear why she believes in making art that stays true to you as a person...and why your passion for your art will always shine through in the quality of your work if you do. [43:13-47:09] Conclusion If you’re interested in buying Faeries of the Faultlines and boosting your art skills at the same time, you might like to know about our special offer for anyone who purchases Iris’ book. You’ll get the full details of how to take advantage of this deal in this chapter, along with information about another exciting art project...

Complete show notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast Want to know how to become a fantasy artist? In this week's interview, artist and illustrator, Nick Elias, reveals how attending art conventions such as Illuxcon helped him meet fellow artists and boost his career. You'll learn how to refine your portfolio to make the best impression on prospective employers, and hear about the fascinating themes of mythology and folklore which inspire Nick's work. And, you'll hear why even in an age of digital art, Nick feels nothing comes close to the sensation of painting with oil on canvas. Interview Chapters: 00:36 - 02:53 Introduction and Overview Your host, Mitch Bowler, introduces Nick Elias and the artist gives a brief overview of his creative career so far. 03:27 - 04:55 Nick Elias on Illuxcon and What he's Gained From Attending Art Conventions Going to Illuxcon gave Nick his first break as a fantasy artist. In this chapter, he reveals how meeting and networking with fellow artists helped him make valuable contacts and land his first paid gig. 06:01 - 12:47 Why Meeting Your Art Heroes Can Help Your Art Career Going to art conventions meant Nick was able to meet and get advice from some of his art heroes, such as Michael C Hayes. In this chapter, he explains why this was so valuable to him as a new artist, and how their feedback helped him perfect his portfolio and gave him the confidence to approach Zoe Robinson, the art director of Fantasy Flight Games, for paid work. 13:18 - 17:03 How do get to Exhibit Your Work at an art Convention? Nick decided to have an exhibition stall at Illuxcon, but his primary goal wasn't selling his work - it was getting his art seen by the right people. So how can you do this? In this chapter, you'll learn how to get a stall at an art convention...and why you shouldn't feel bad if you don't sell huge amounts of your work at first. 17:40 - 18:24 How do you Prepare for an art Convention? Getting a stall is one thing, but what about all the other stuff you need to do to prepare for an art convention? In this chapter, you'll learn how much work to take and how to present it professionally. 19:15 - 21:28 Why does Nick Prefer to Paint Using Traditional Media? Many people associate fantasy and concept art with digital artists, but there's a great number of people working in this genre who prefer traditional media, such as oil paints. Why does Nick prefer to use these materials...and what makes painting in oils so special? 21:51 - 23:26 What are the Advantages of Working Traditionally in a Mainly Digital Field? You may not know it, but there's a huge collectors' market out there for unique traditional fantasy art. In this chapter, Nick explains why using oil paint helps him reach a larger audience for his work. 23:54 - 32:12 What Inspires Nick and Makes his Work Stand out? Nick's art encompasses a wide range of themes, including mythology and folklore. But which subjects really inspire him...and how does he manage to create something completely new from historical subjecs in an already established genre of art? 32:13 - 34:46 Conclusion and Where to see Nick's Work Online Want to see more of Nick's work online? In this final chapter, you'll get all the info you need to follow him on social media and check out his website.

In episode 124 we discuss a multi-part question from lister, Te Kopp, about how to determine if it is time pursue a career in illustration.Thank you, Te!Jeremy also shares an interview with artist, Dave Palumbo, recorded way back at Illuxcon 2012!Things got busy for Jeremy and we had a few special episodes that made it necessary to wait on sharing what turned out to be an awesome interview.We hope you enjoy it!Listen to episode 124 of the Ninja Mountain Podcast.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or suffer a visit from the Krampus!Munkie Revolution by Jeremy Rathbone!Dave Palumbo

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

We will be talking to Jon Schindehette who has been the Senior Creative Director for Dungeons & Dragons, with Wizards of the Coast/Hasbro since 2007. He will also be the ART INDUSTRY GUEST OF HONOR at LEPRECON 39 this year on May 9-12th. Jon has provided art direction, graphic design, and management of various art-related teams producing material used in products brought to market. He has received numerous awards for his work in publishing, gaming, and marketing. He has worked as an illustrator, potter, photographer, graphic designer, 3d modeler and animator, art director and creative director. He is dedicated to mentoring young artists, and growing the creative community. And yet finds time to enjoy Motorcycling and Blacksmithing. Jon was honored with the 2010 Chesley Award for Best Art Director. As well he was asked to serve on this years esteemed jury panel for the 2012 artist selection process as part of IlluXcon. And more recently His participation was requested in the jury for the upcoming Spectrum 19 art selection process.

This episode opens with an interview with Fred Fields recorded while at Illuxcon 2012.Next, we discuss devious Deviance with Socar, Jeremy, Drew, and Kieran.We then take questions from artists, Allison Stanley and Jacob Walker !Have a listen!Episode 119Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or you will be made to use Deviant Art's new commission widget for any and all future business. Prepare to be hungry...

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

In episode 118 of the Ninja Mountain Podcast, Socar, Patrick, and Jeremy field listener questions about how to deal with poor reviews from the internet critics, the importance of defining your goals as an illustrator, and the secret to building a space-age fort of the future!Episode 118Subscribe the podcast on iTunes or a flock of angry owls will set upon thee!Join the new Ninja Mountain Forums and our growing community!Links:A Guide for Publishers-Learning How to Commission Illustration by Randy GallegosDrawceptionChristopher Burdett-RAWR!Illuxcon–Note! The Jury for artists wishing to take part in certain showcases at this year’s symposium is taking place now! Get your entries in!The Art Order

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

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

In episode 108 of the NM Podcast, Patrick, Socar, Kieran, and Jeremy once again join together on the meandering road of conversation of all things arty ( and some topics---not so much).This episode appears in two parts and features interviews taken by Jeremy during his time in Altoona, Pennsylvania as he attended Illuxcon 2011.Episode 108Episode 108 Side BSubscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or we will send Socar to your home to ransack your coat closet! She WILL one day find the perfect coat and will not be denied!If you would like to have your work critiqued on our next episode of the podcast--drop a link to it here in this episode's comments section! Michael C. HayesDaren BaderRyan PancoastJordu SchellJesper EjsingJane FrankLeonard Nimoy--Secret SelvesWIP NationRed BubbleVAPN