Podcasts about Prismacolor

In this episode of Platemark, I interview Art Werger, a renowned printmaker and retired professor from Ohio University. We discuss Art's extensive experience and techniques in printmaking, focusing on his work in etching and mezzotint. Art shares his innovative approaches to color experimentation and his use of unique methods like double dropping, cut plates, and à la poupée inking. We also talk about Art's artistic journey, his teaching experiences, working with litho crayon and white ground techniques, and his projects, including a series of circus-related prints and illustrations for 'The Godfather.' The episode concludes with Art offering to donate prints to educators reflecting his generous spirit and commitment to the printmaking community and highlighting the importance of supporting printmaking in an era dominated by digital techniques.   Episode photo by Karla Hackenmiller   https://artwerger.com/ IG @artwerger https://www.etsy.com/market/art_werger   Platemark website Sign-up for Platemark emails Leave a 5-star review Support the show Get your Platemark merch Check out Platemark on Instagram Join our Platemark group on Facebook   Art Werger (American, born 1955). Still Pictures, from a 2020 Instagram post. 99 mezzotints with mouse bites. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). Still Pictures, 2005. 99 mezzotints with mouse bites. 25 ½ x 25 ½ in. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). Exposure, 2023. 1-plate color etching and aquatint, sugar lift, white ground, and softground etching, printed twice (warm and cool colors—double drop method). Courtesy of the Artist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7P_Q9hqVuY&t=401s Carding on cool colors on Exposure, 2023. Carding on cool colors on Exposure, 2023. Art Werger (American, born 1955). The Fool, 2024. 2-plate color etching. Courtesy of the Artist. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3LqKuhRTnd/ Art Werger (American, born 1955). The Fool, 2024. 2-plate color etching (grid inked in warm colors for color tests). Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). The Fool, 2024. 2-plate color etching (grid inked in cool colors for color tests). Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). The Staggering Shambonys, 1981. Color etching and aquatint. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). Don't Invite the Ringlings to Dinner, 2024. Color etching. 22 x 17 in. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). Binge and Purge from The Godfather, 2024. Mezzotint. 9 ½ x 6 ¼ in. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). Circus, 2024. Color etching (6 cut plates). 18 x 22 in. Courtesy of the Artist. A la poupée inking cut plate for Circus, 2024. Courtesy of the Artist. Stencil inking cut plate for Circus, 2024. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). Balance, 2024. Color etching. 20 x 13 in. Courtesy of the Artist. Jonathan Beaumont Thomas (American, born 1973). Hibiscus, 2021/22. Color etching and aquatint. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). Montauk drawings, 2023. Prismacolor pencils on black paper. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). Nocturnal, 2024. Etching. 29 x 22 in. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). McMansions, 2019. Aquatint. 18 x 16 in. Courtesy of the Artist. Art Werger (American, born 1955). The Godfather, 2024. Portfolio of 16 mezzotints. Courtesy of the Artist.

In this episode I compare popular brands of colored pencils – Polychromos vs. Prismacolor. I look at their advantages and disadvantages drawing with them for many years. I also share what papers work best with these professional colored pencils. On YouTube: https://youtu.be/dRFvYFRZSSY Subscribe & rate this podcast on Spotify and Apple | Show your support for the podcast: here | Host: […]

Este es un episodio sobre "darle tiempo a cualquier cosa creativa" e intentar entender de dónde viene. Roxana Ramos, Taquitojocoque, es conocida por sus ilustraciones, delineadas con plumón negro coloreadas por lo que parecen colores Prismacolor. Lo que más me gusta de su trabajo es que nadie puede emularlo y que al mismo tiempo es tan divertido que te hace sentir como que tú también puedes dibujar. Lo siguiente que más me gusta es lo conectado e inspirado que está en la cultura popular: música, series, películas. Parece que Taquitojocoque escucha, ve, lo entiende, lo remezcla y lo hace suyo... y nuestro. Taquitojocoque es originaria de Nuevo Laredo, pero residente de la Ciudad de México desde hace más de una década. Puedes ver su trabajo en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taquito_jocoque_/ y comprar su obra en Banda Municipal https://www.instagram.com/bandamunicipalmx/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we sat down to do this interview with this commissioned artist she made a very bold statement: “I hate making art.”  Talyn Edelson is a warrior through and through. Having conquered both intense physical and mental obstacles in her life, Talyn has trained to be lit on fire, perform with weapons, fall off buildings and be pulled back through walls or doorways by ratchets. Although she studied graphic design and motion graphics in college in Oklahoma she actually wanted to move to Los Angeles as quickly as possible to pursue a career in stunts and action acting. Fresh off a breakup and still in quarantine (recorded in July 2020) Steve and Talyn Edelson discuss her lifelong passion for getting into the motion picture stunt industry and how she was forced to choose between losing support from her family or finishing university. Talyn says that she wouldn't be happy doing anything other than performing, “It's so important to me that I would rather die homeless on the street here than give up and go home.” Steve and Talyn know each other through Stunt Lab, a stunt training and experimental action techniques workshop hosted by Steve's dad. When she's not performing stunts or mastering her movement techniques, Talyn creates commissioned artworks for numerous clients as well as distinguished artistic prints. Even though she makes a living from drawing and digital design, she would much rather be channeling her creativity toward movement and performance. We talk about Talyn's perspective on creating from a place of pain and obligation rather than joy and desire, and “what happens when you excel at someone else's dream?” We discuss the joy behind various forms of creativity and expression, the irony of caring too much, grappling with COVID-19 life, and establishing rewards and coping mechanisms as she lives and learns each day.  Her latest project is her custom apparel business Villainy Street, LTD. Check out her killer Spotify curated playlist on her webpage. Guest: Talyn Edelson Villainy Street LTD “Good People Playing Bad” Facebook: VillainyStreet Instagram @VillainyStreet   Talyn's art (Dribbble) IG: @talyndesigns   Talyn's social medias Instagram: @talynedelson Vimeo: Vimeo.com/Talyn   Episode References: RVCA shirts Reiki Imposter Syndrome SAG-AFTRA Debbie Evans (website | imdb) The Language of Creativity Episode 1 Sugar Glass Squib hit (wikipedia) Apple box (wikipedia) Hero's Journey Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Civilianaire Clothes   Episode Music: “Acid Loop Fever” (2002) Steven Leavitt Language of Creativity's host Steven Leavitt enjoys discussing the ins and outs of all aspects of creating, creativity, and life with his fellow creators: artists, inventors, designers, producers and more. Along the way he hopes to gain perspective and multiply our understanding of what we share in common while creating, living, and learning. Site: https://www.icreatesound.com/ Portfolio: http://stevenleavitt.com/ Please review this podcast on Google Play, iTunes and Stitcher and help other creatives find their tribe! The idea and concept of tribe has never been so inclusive as now in our interconnected reality. We'd love for you all to join us. Tags: graphic design, stunts, Los Angeles, Stunt performer, pain, determination, martial arts, past lives, reincarnation, synchronicity, interpretive dance, Reiki, healing, consciousness, vibration, frequency, emotional connection of pain, mind body connection, traumatic brain injury motorcycles, physical movement, life lists, calf roping, COVID pods, traumatic brain injury, imposter syndrome, vices, coping mechanisms, SAG-AFTRA, heroes, spirituality, mermaids, Santa Barbara, synchronicity, authenticity, motion graphics, Cheesecake Factory, school, Art, failure, charcoal, graphite, Prismacolor, watercolor, joy, education, talent, caring, dating, confidence, trying too hard, dirt bike, manifestation, chasing your dreams, lasso, Jiu Jitsu, pressure points, chess, covid-19, loneliness, solitude, mental health, trauma, marijuana, alcohol, chocolate, coping, positive rewards, self-care, luxury, procrastination, diversion, diminishing returns, table read, demos, time to decompress, stress points, mentors, quarantine, development, acting, theater, Unions, acting, entertainment industry, Debbie Evans, Lane Leavitt, fun, motivation, emotional support, The Hero's Journey, adopted, Outliers, Bill Gates, programming, individuation, subconscious, unconscious, clothing company, Civilian Air, RVCA, denim, advertising, motivation, Subway sandwiches

Meet the passionate - and skilled - colourist Barbara, from Belgium. She loves Johanna Basford, Prismacolor pencils and to follow along with colouring videos on Youtube. We also talk about  how she learned to colour on her own, how long it takes her to finish a page and why she loves her older, not as skilled, pages so much. Barbara is also one of few (the only?) who makes videos, and livestreams, in both french and english. (As I can´t speakfrench, this interview is made in english!)

Linnea Gits is the creative director at Uusi, a design studio based on the idea that life is worth the meaningful effort, and its reward is one of discovery. Both Linnea and her creative partner Peter have a love of traditional craftsmanship, material exploration, and a search for the essential beauty in everyday objects. We first came across Linnea's work through a project titled “Materia Prima”—a tarot deck inspired by the periodic table and recently picked up by CB2. After two decades in Chicago, Linnea and Peter have relocated to a small 1890's wood cabin in a remote part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. From this remote sanctuary of quiet and respite, they have expansive conversations with nature that are reflected in their work. Throughout this conversation we discuss believing in yourself prior to external validation, fearlessness in creativity, managing expectations, outsourcing help, and cultivating patience in the midst of process. As you'll soon hear for yourself, Linnea is committed to the slow build of creating more of what she wants to see in the world. Her love for process has led her to some exciting places like working with companies like Herman Miller, Design Within Reach, Chronicle Books, Sharpie, Prismacolor, and most recently, Louis Vitton. It was a gift learning from the way that Linnea sees, what keeps her inspired— and we're honored that she so generously shared herself with us here. Full show notes, downloadables, and links are also available at empoweredhumanacademy.com/40—and watch the conversation on YouTube here! And if you want to take an even deeper dive, we've recorded a subscribers-only bonus episode where we digest the conversation's themes and swap art recommendations—it's a lot of fun. Keep the conversation going... Table Question: What are you currently discovering about your process? Journal Prompt: Write about an inner knowing you carry that you may have lost touch with along the way. Action Step: Make a wish list of things you want to bring into the world. View the printable worksheet on Google Docs Further exploration: Learn more about Linnea and Peter's work: uusi.us Follow Uusi on Instagram: @uusidesignstudio Brain Pickings by Maria Popova Memoirs, Dreams, Reflections by C.G. Jung On Being with Krista Tippett The Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight Into Beauty by Soetsu Yanagi This is a production of Lightward, Inc.

What can the Japanese art of Kintsugi—repairing broken vessels with lacquer and gold—say to us in this moment of fractured self, relationships and culture? We talk about the history of Kintsugi and its philosophy, what the art entails, and what it does to the soul when it is practiced.To have me teach Kintsugi to your school or group, please contact me via my website, vesperillustration.com/contact.NEW! SUPPORT VESPERISMS ON PATREON!In this episode, I talk about paring down my illustration tools. Here's what I use, if you're interested:Watercolors: 5 colors, by Winsor & Newton—Rose Madder, Aureolin Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Pthalo (Winsor) Green.Paper: Arches 140 lb Hot Press natural, 22x30" sheets.Brushes: Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sables in 3 sizes: 4, 6, 8; and Princeton Neptune size 0 and 4.Ink: Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic ink.Drawing pencil: Blackwing Pearl or rotary-sharpened mechanical drafting pencil.Colored pencil: Prismacolor, black.My earrings are by the wonderful Jessie Avant Smith. She's on Etsy as GirlAndAnvil.Follow Kintsugi Academy on Instagram @kintsugiacademy.

Lisa Edelstein is the actress you know from numerous series and is currently in Netflix's final season of The Kaminsky Method. She was also in The West Wing, Ally McBeal, House and she was the lead in Bravo's Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce. Catch Lisa in season 2 of Fox's 9-1-1:Lonestar alongside Rob Lowe, which premieres in January. Lisa is a proud stepmom to 2 beautiful boys and loves them just as if she was their biological mom. She wrote a really heartfelt, open and honest piece about her experience as a stepmom for Redbook that you should definitely take a minute to read.Lisa tells Hilaria and Daphne about the complicated nature of being a stepmother. She explains how language and labeling become issues, how she has to navigate her role in their family, and sometimes know when it's important to take a backseat and just be supportive to her husband and sons. Plus, how she juggles marriage, raising kids, a career, and a relationship with the kids' mother. It's an honest conversation about what it is to be a stepmother.Favorite Things:Daphne: Busy Box Child sensory boxesHilaria: Zara Newborn KnitwearLisa: Making art with Prismacolor markers, Email us with your questions at mombrainpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, just search for @MomBrain. We answer a lot of your questions on there! Check out videos of our episodes on our YouTube channel! We also invite you to become a member of Mom Brain's official Facebook Group.Check out PureWow's Happy Kid Awards: A Guide To The Best Products For Families - To find the 77 top buys of 2020!

Nuevos amigos, nuevos cuadernos, nuevos libros, nuevos apodos, nuevos profesores, nuevos amoríos, nuevos tazos... hoy en RadiochAnDa estaremos recordando todas las historias relacionadas con la vuelta en cole en nuestro capítulo: "Cuadernos El Cid, Zapatos Croydon y Prismacolor"

On today’s podcast I’m talking to Lindsay Weirich, The Frugal Crafter, about Prismacolor pencils, who should be called an artist, critique club, and so much …

On today’s podcast I’m talking to Lindsay Weirich, The Frugal Crafter, about Prismacolor pencils, who should be called an artist, critique club, and so much …

On today’s podcast I’m talking to Lindsay Weirich, The Frugal Crafter, about Prismacolor pencils, who should be called an artist, critique club, and so much …

Hon älskar Hanna Karlzons målarböcker och hon skapar magi, med ganska få färger, i sina böcker.   I det här avsnittet får ni träffa Sofie, som bor utanför Halmstad. Hon är mammaledig för tillfället, men försöker måla de stunder på dagen som bebisen sover. Dessutom har hon nyligen startat en egen Youtubekanal, där man kan se hennes skaparprocess, från start till mål (speed-colorings).  Vi pratar om hur hon tänker när hon väljer färger och hon ger många bra tips på favorit-färg-kombinationer med Prismacolor. Hon berättar även hur hon skapar ljus, kontraster och harmoni i sina bilder.  

Meet Sofie (@coloringsofie) from Sweden, who makes magical things in Hanna Karlzon´s coloring books, with just a few pencils on every page. Prismacolor is the brand she uses and you can follow her process on her new Youtubechannel, where she uploads speed-coloring-videos.  We are talking a lot about two of her favourite pages so far: The lynx-page and the chameleon-page in Hanna Karlzon´s latest coloring book, Själsfränder. She explaines how she picks colors for a page, how she creates light and contrasts and harmony. And you will get some of her favourite color-combos with Prismacolor. And a lot more!

On Episode 135 of Successfully Funded, I get to talk with art wizard, Thomas Fluharty about The Prismacolor 901 Indigo Bleu Series Book on Kickstarter.

On Episode 135 of Successfully Funded, I get to talk with art wizard, Thomas Fluharty about The Prismacolor 901 Indigo Bleu Series Book on Kickstarter.

Welcome to part two of a ~sober~ art chat (Stephanie was still working to get over her sinus infection). Cam and Steph DID have Starbucks, however! (not sponsored) Also, apologies for the particularly loud noises that Cam’s neighbors were making. Maybe they just really want to be on the show in some way or something, who knows. In this episode, Stephanie and Cam talk about some of their favorite brands of art supplies, some they don’t love, and everything in between. A few brands they discuss are: Crayola, Rose Art, Faber-Castell, Reeves, Cotman watercolors by W & N (Wizard Newman—just kidding—Windsor Newton), Golden, Sennelier, Daniel Smith, Liquitex, Copic, Prismacolor, NuPastel, and Gelli Plates. Plus, they answer some art supply related FAQs like: is it possible to get good supplies on a budget, and why are they so dang expensive? Can you mix oils with acrylics? Is there any way to seal watercolors and markers? Music by Jonathan Stutz: http://stutzmusic.bandcamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drunk-art-chat/support

Meet one of the admins behind the big Johanna Basford Your Pages-colouring group on Facebook, Claire Holoway. She also has a popular youtubechannel with tuturials, where she shows how she uses her Prismacolor pencils, which are her favourites. In this episode we talk about why she started to colour four years ago, why it´s so relaxing, why she loves Johanna Basfords books, and why she thinks Ivy and the Inky Butterfly is so special. She also explains how she´s blending and how she's colours droplets, and a lot more. 

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast Release Date: October 30, 2017   Topic: Colored Pencil Myths   Points of Interest: You’ve heard a lot of definitive statements about working with colored pencil, but many of them are MYTHS! John and Lisa address a long list of myths, including these:   “Certain colors are essential to make a drawing realistic.” “You need to wash your hands after every use of colored pencil.” “Prismacolor is the best.” “Colored pencil is just for kids.” “You can smudge CP with your fingers.” “Colors are going to be consistent within the same brand.”     Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out the copywriting and blogging services at Clarity & Flair: www.clarityandflair.com   Free 30-day Audible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/cppodcast     John’s Twitter: @sharpenedartist Lisa’s Twitter: @lachri     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .   If you want more colored pencil inspiration, snag a FREE sample issue of the COLORED PENCIL MAGAZINE here!   Stay sharp!

This week we interview the artist and creator of the comic Kings Club, AmeliaP! Her comic was featured and Gunwallace also gave it a theme tune that was featured in Quackcast 335. AmeliaP is a talented professional comic creator and game designer. We couldn't interview her directly because she's not confident enough in her spoken English, so what we've done instead is read out a written interview that I did with her especially for this Quackcast. Amelia has some surprising and valuable insights for comic creators. You can read the full text of her interview bellow. Gunwallace's theme for the week was for Abejitas - This tune bounces in like a wild thing, spinning and buzzing crazily, full of black striped yellow techno sweet honey madness and rapid wingbeats of energy, this will sting you into full awareness! Topics and shownotes Featured comic: ZINC COMIX - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2017/aug/22/featured-comic-zinc-comix/ Links: Kings Club - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Kings_Club/ AmeliaP - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/AmeliaP/ Quackcast 335, Kings Club theme and feature - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/quackcast/episode-335-dialoguecast Special thanks to: Gunwallace - http://www.virtuallycomics.com Banes - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ Tantz Aerine - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ PitFace - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/PIT_FACE/ Ozoneocean - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Featured music: Abejitas - - http://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Abejitas/, by Lazarinho, rated E. INTERVIEW WITH AMELIA.P PART I 1.So your name is Amelia Pessoa but you go by Amelia Woo for your US work, why is that? -Thanks to my grandmother, who changed the surname when her family was running away from Spain, I have a Portuguese surname ahahaha! Woo… Like any kid, I started to draw comics in manga style. One of my first jobs in inside industry was “manga”, but in that time, the audience had a rage against any Western trying to do a manga, so I chose a name from a director I grew up watching his movies, John Woo. I know, it's Chinese, not Japanese, but… it was an Eastern name at least. After that, I did some important jobs under this name, so, for publishers track me, I had to keep this. Slowly, I'm trying to be ME, and erasing this surname from industry. 2. You've had a LOT of work professionally in comic publishing, how did you break into that? I'm assuming you're Brazilian, was it hard to break into the US market from outside like that? - My Glasshouse Graphics portfolio, Comic Vine profile and ComicDB are way too outdated. I have more works on my belt than that. After a boring experience from a 9 to 5 job in my college days, I pretty decided it wasn't my path, so I stepped into the comics industry. I believe in the momentum, so everything I should do is just to start. But before I enter into the comics word, I searched for the easiest way to enter. There were too many barriers to writers (besides the language) and their salary was horrible… AND I didn't want to tell a story about the universe and characters from other creators. It's hard for me having the same agenda. I had to enter on it one way or another. So I improved my art skill enough to be paid for it, because I really wanted to be a professional visual storyteller. (Bachelor degree in Arts at one of the best colleges in my country, doing a lot of personal projects to train myself, all those things). -Yeah, I'm Brazilian. Believe or not, we must be around 30% of the US comic book artistic force. Brazilians are like doppelgangers, with Italian, German, Japanese and other surnames. Even a Brazilian doesn't know if you are Brazilian by surname (pretty different from my case. But, if wasn't for my grandma, you could think I'd be Spanish or Mexican). I found many artists I didn't know they are Brazilians before, like Greg Tocchini and others. I think it's hard to break into US market no matter the country an artist comes from. Even for a North American it's a hard task unfortunately. Many factors make this a hard task, since the unstable incoming to the social contempt. You know, most parents want your kids to grow up as a doctor, or lawyer, etc. Parents encourage their children to get into Arts (or writing) as a hobby usually. CONTINUE IN PART II PART II 3. What was your first professional comic? -I have a double debut, a one shot at Yaoi Press (yeah, it was my first manga experience. Yaoi… not my cup of tea, but, hey, I like to see “Bara” guys in beautiful drawings) and some pages in The Avengers (special edition to military forces). 4. How long have you been in the industry? -About 12 years. 5. Is it hard work? -Hell YEAH! This isn't for weaklings. You have to work under pressure (if you don't meet the deadline day, that super expensive booth from your client will suffer). Long hours working keeps you away from other people (between 10 to 16 hours daily, rare days off). Plus, the financial instability makes an artist a financial wizard… or a control freak of his/her own finances. No health insurance in the Americas (different from Germany, the Estate gives a health insurance for a certified artist). It isn't a glamorous life people think it is. But, I prefer to endure all those things than staying in a job I don't have a slight affinity. 6. Why did you embark on a videogame version of your work? Please tell us about the game. - Games are my passion, since my childhood. I think it's one of the greatest media you can tell a story, because the player has a feedback in real time, in a deep layer. Also, I'm a hardcore gamer, but being a player and being a developer are two different things. After testing the waters, I discovered I like it much more than playing a game. My preferred genre is the third person shooter, and I was pretty unsatisfied about the games with the same gameplay being reproduced over and over again. So I had a vision. After I established the main gameplay, I thought about using one of my ready-to-use stories, and Kings Club fits well. So I polished the gameplay from the idea and I finished with something like that: PC Third Person Adventure Shooter with 4 general skills and a cover system in a Non-Linear Open Level, facing the enemies on your own terms and pace. This first mission takes on Mexico. The player has to discover where the narcos are, taking them off the hideouts, picking a fight or provoking them until they lead to their leader. Exploration and combat mixed into an experimental hybrid game genre. The player skills are based on playing card suits Hearts = Stealth/Infiltration Spades = Assault Club = Escape/Extraction Diamonds = Protection/ Scout The player character will be announced in the last chapter of the comic book (that's why I'm rushing to finish the Graphic Novel and go back to the game. I'm dealing with a limited time; I'm still a comic book artist as my day job). Before focusing on the Graphic Novel, I was building the levels to send to testers before exposing it to the public. (The internet is a goddamn viral thing. If you put an ugly video from your game any place online, it can be spread and your first time to impress will be compromised. I saw it happen to some game dev buddies of mine, with people downloading their WIP videos and posting online. It isn't fair…). 7. What kind of work are you doing on the game? Did you have to learn any new skills to be able to do it? -Other than music/soundtrack/voices, everything. From programming to animation. I'm still in solo production; it's a small, indie and a short introductory game in the series, no big shot here. This first game is a practice to understand the players, the marketing (and how to deal with big operations in the future) and test my skills as game designer and level designer. I just want to know where areas I'm a failure and in what areas I have to hire new members for the next game. I can finish the first game in solo mode, but I'm not sure if I want to. Slowly, I'm changing my mind and considering bringing investors to build a small team after I finish the demo. After the demo game launching, I'll be sure of what path I have to take. -I did. A LOT of them. I still think one of the HARDEST things a person can do is a video game. So many hats to use… I past 5 years studying HOW to do a game before thinking about doing one. And, the basic skills. Now I'm putting the things together, I have to bring testers to adjust the gameplay rhythm. Game devs say you must have a tester for the day one usually. But I had to learn how to make a functional game before someone test it. 8. Why did you choose Drunk Duck to host the Kings Club on? And what did you think if the theme music that Gunwallce did for it? What's the story behind your potato avatar? :) - When I decided Kings Club would be digital-first, I started to search for cool webcomics hosting. I was shocked I didn't find a place where a non-manga esque title could find its audience. The internet is totally dominated by its visual style (I like manga too, but guys, c'mon! It's like a zombie attack!). I was desolated… Ironic, isn't it? My agent oriented me I had to adapt myself or I wouldn't survive in the early days. He was right! In the “printed realm”, if I hadn't adapted myself from manga to something more naturalist/stylized realist, my career would have sunk. And online, we have this. I was unmotivated to release Kings Club online and almost contacting publishers and some buddy editors to a printed edition, forgetting going digital-first… When I remembered Drunk Duck. A decade ago, or so, before being a comic book professional, I was a DD member. No bullshit, but this was the place which motivated me to follow a professional path. Here was the place I exercised my art (I did a fanzine at that time, that's about Warcraft, ugh). I mirror Kings Club to other hosting, but Drunk Duck is one of my favorites, considering a house for Kings Club. One of the reasons I like Drunk Duck is because there are readers and creators with a wide taste here (well, I read ALL comics, Eastern and Western, so I don't understand limited preferences to visual style. For me, the story comes first). -The theme he did was PERFECT! With an urban and gritty touch, love it!I found it so amazing that I asked his permission to add this theme in the game. He was so nice he only didn't ask for payment or royalties and gave me the permission, as he offered me a rearrange in the theme if is necessary. -“Even when something is considered low quality, this thing can produce cool results” or “Never, ever, underestimate someone”. It's a letter of love to indie production ^^ (And it's a real photo I took from a potato with a toy military helmet, because it had to be a real thing!). CONTINUE IN PART III PART III 9. What are the materials and or programs that you use to make your art? -My Wacom Intuos Pro, Photoshop CS2 (old stuff), Sculptris, Blender and an old version of 3DS MAX. I'm goddamn fast 3D modeler and I take advantage of it, doing some background with 3D (and sometimes, I do “freehand”, it depends how many times a background will be present in the story. I modeled N.Y. Central Park Belvedere castle in some hours when it was present in an entire issue of Gates of Midnight. It saved me days and days of work). But, my “analogical” arsenal is: pen, pencil, paper, brush and ink (my favorite technique). If I have to color on paper, I like acrylic, gouache and watercolor. I love Prismacolor markers too. 10. Do you prefer analogue or digital methods of comic creation? .e. pen and ink VS a Wacom tablet and a computer. - Despite being faster on paper and ink, I prefer a digital way to save paper and storage space. 11. How long does it take you to make a comic page? -It depends on the genre and audience my client is aiming for. When it demands a crazy detailed artwork, it took me around 2 days to finish a page. For my simplified and neo noir Kings Club comic, it took around 1 to 3 hours (but much more time to think how the page will look like). 12. What is your comic making process like? i.e. coming up with a script, plots, characters etc,. How does creation a comic for yourself differ for your professional jobs. -Like a bull in a China shop hahaha! For publishers, I read the script and start to walk around my house, thinking and evoking images in my mind before going to paper. I try to remember all references the audience is used to the thing I'm working and extract something they can be related to, but done on my way. After that, I start the thumbnails, defining the composition and keeping the author's storytelling in mind. Then, I do the layout, when it's a new client, or I go to the inking part if it's a client who already knows me and my modus operandi. I do the thing and wait for the editor follow-up. If I have the greenlight, I send the high resolution to the editor, if not; I fix what have to be fixed. Usually I don't have to change a drawing more than 2 times, with the most of part doing no changing in the drawing. It sounds methodical, but as I said, it's like a bull in a china shop, with all those steps happening at once, in high speed in my mind. Sometimes I stop everything and study another technique to improve the results, simply. When I'm creating my own comic, it's an entirely different story. That's the moment I AM the storyteller. My steps to create this Graphic Novel were: -World creation, followed by characters creation, polishing the background first. Everything had to be connected, for me. Establishment of the visual part. -Plot Overview -Some research from real to fictional events to thicken the story. Book time! (Blackwater and Rainbow Six were two different examples used as documentary and fiction work I'm referring to). -Breaking plot to arcs -Check the consistency -Breaking arcs to scenes -Check the pace, overhauling the ideas -Breaking scenes to micro points, dealing with dialogues -Come back again and adjust the pace, having the whole picture in mind. - Thumbnails associated with the script, checking the scenes rhythm while I'm doing the whole chapter. Sometimes I have to change something in a previous chapter or in the next chapter to create a solid link. -Draw! Directly to the digital paper, with minimum sketching. -Color Time! - Lettering (sometimes I check again the dialogue here, changing it. I like to see how it looks like after everything was set up). -Wrap it and happy time to publish online (a sort of. Because I have to slice the pages and dialogues to make a mobile version). YEAH! Game development had a great impact in the way I organize a story. I became an organized bastard. 13. What's in the future for the Kings Club? Will you publish it as is, do a film treatment and sell the rights, release it though a publisher or self publish and sell it that way? - This first Graphic Novel will establish Kings Club series future. I don't like the way I'm doing it now, as a print format and digital format at the same time. An online comic and printed comics can't be treated in the same way. At least, I can't! I saw two different beasts here. It can work for other creators, but not for me. Digital and printed-version, I'm testing test both. I don't want to kill the online version after the first Graphic Novel, even with a printed version, but testing the two versions will give me the necessary feedback to check what the most well received version is. I have some tricks up my sleeve (and an agent) and I'll use it to find a good publishing house for Kings Club. I don't want to do it by myself. I prefer someone helping me with the promotion. I have a game to finish, and a comic publisher will save me some time. I'll bring on board an (famous) editor buddy, who I worked with before, to edit this first Graphic Novel (surprise, surprise. it'll be revealed later). It's interesting a movie being mentioned because I have more contact with this kind of thing than many artists could have, but, I never been thought about a movie. Well, if a contract comes to me; fine! But when I created Kings Club, I had only the comic in mind; the game is being a nice bonus for this IP.

The Amazing James spends some time with legendary American Fishes Artist Joe Tomelleri. Joseph R. Tomelleri has been illustrating fishes since 1985. Joe works in Prismacolor pencil, and his 1,100+ illustrations have been rendered from actual fish to ensure scientific accuracy. He has collected the majority of his specimens in the field so he can study and photograph the fishes and preserve them for use in the illustrations. Joe's work has appeared in more than 1000 publications, including Trout and Salmon of North America, Fishes of Alabama, Outdoor Life, The In-Fisherman, and Eddie Bauer. His recent projects include research on the native Trout of Mexico, Fishes of the Salish Sea and Puget Sound, Fishes of Texas, and Fishes of Kansas. Joe lives in Leawood, Kansas with his wife Susan and their two sons. http://www.americanfishes.com/about-and-contact/ Then Captain Shawn Tibbets www.mainetunafishing.com submitted a new segment Vets in the News. You are going to Love Captain Shawn, he's a marine and a tuna captain. Captain Shawn has been fishing with the Fish Nerds for a few years and we love him

The Amazing James spends some time with legendary American Fishes Artist Joe Tomelleri. Joseph R. Tomelleri has been illustrating fishes since 1985. Joe works in Prismacolor pencil, and his 1,100+ illustrations have been rendered from actual fish to ensure scientific accuracy. He has collected the majority of his specimens in the field so he can study and photograph the fishes and preserve them for use in the illustrations. Joe's work has appeared in more than 1000 publications, including Trout and Salmon of North America, Fishes of Alabama, Outdoor Life, The In-Fisherman, and Eddie Bauer. His recent projects include research on the native Trout of Mexico, Fishes of the Salish Sea and Puget Sound, Fishes of Texas, and Fishes of Kansas. Joe lives in Leawood, Kansas with his wife Susan and their two sons. http://www.americanfishes.com/about-and-contact/ Then Captain Shawn Tibbets www.mainetunafishing.com submitted a new segment Vets in the News. You are going to Love Captain Shawn, he's a marine and a tuna captain. Captain Shawn has been fishing with the Fish Nerds for a few years and we love him

A little news, a little follow-up, and our last colored pencil segment, the weirdos, the misfits, and the ones that defy category. This week's episode is sponsored by ArtSnacks. Each month ArtSnacks selects 4 to 5 full-sized art supplies and delivers them right to your door. For September, there’s a limited edition product unlike anything ever featured before. It's a powerful, sophisticated tool for your art supply box. And its available as an ArtSnacks exclusive product in the September Box! Treat yourself, or surprise a friend: Subscribe before August 23rd to get the September Box and this special exclusive item. Start your subscription today and use coupon code artsupplyposse for 10% off your first month and to let them know you heard about ArtSnacks here. And don't forget to check out their new shop where you can purchase past subscription kits and bonus boxes. Thanks! Blackwing Diversity Derwent Inktense Derwent Inktense Blocks Derwent Inktense Grate n'Shake Derwent Graphitint Derwent Aquatone (discontinued) Koh-i-noor Progresso Woodless Creatacolor AquaMonolith Woodless Prismacolor Col-Erase Uni ArtErase Pilot Color Eno 0.7 mm Koh-i-Noor Magic Pencil Review: Magic Pencil Koh-i-Noor Magic Jumbo Triangular Set Koh-i-Noor Tri-Tone Set Koh-i-noor Gioconda 6 Leads Caran D’ache Technalo Faber-Castell Graphite Aquarelle Stabilo All Colored Marking Pencils Stabilo All Graphite Caran d'Ache Bicolor Red/Blue Mitsubishi Prussian Blue/Vermillion Caran d'Ache Sketcher Prismacolor Col-Erase Non-Photo Blue Bob Staake

Show Notes Sharpened Artist: Colored Pencil Podcast   Release Date: June 27, 2016   Topic: Lyra Pencils   Points of Interest: In response to many requests, John and Lisa are discussing their experience using Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor Colored Pencils. Listen in for a review of: -Color options and accuracy -Blending and Layering abilities -Frequency of sharpening required -Lightfastness -Comparison to Luminance, Prismacolor, and Polychromos   Links Referenced: -Lyra pencils on Dick Blick: http://www.dickblick.com/products/lyra-rembrandt-polycolor-oil-based-colored-pencils/     As always, thanks for listening! Tune in next week for more from John and Lisa. In the meantime, be sure to visit www.sharpenedartist.com for additional updates and information. You can also join our Facebook group, Colored Pencil Podcast, or contact us by email at podcast@sharpenedartist.com .   Stay sharp!

In this episode Pablo and Trevor reflect on 2015, the good, bad, and the ugly, and they set some future goals for 2016. We also talk about Blackwing pencils, the importance and danger of following trends, shifts in the animation industry and Prismacolor marker hacks! - Find us on iTunes! Stitcher! Seriously, we really want hear your thoughts and keep the conversation going! You can reach us on Twitter! @KOTLTpodcast Email us at kotltpodcast@gmail.com or each of us individually at @ArtsyPabster, @FuzzyPuppets,  @HappyQuips Tumblr: http://pabster.tumblr.comhttp://fuzzypuppets.tumblr.comhttp://happyquips.tumblr.com

Podcast 17 - Prismacolor Premier vs Caran D’Ache Luminance   Prismacolor Premier Pencil pros - Very inexpensive (run around 1.50 to 2.00) they are accessible in individual colors and open stock at most art stores.   They have the most colors available out of any colored pencils set on the market. They blend well with other color pencils both oil and wax-based pencils They are labeled very well and the outside coloring tends to match the pigment color of the lead cons - Overall poor quality in quality control - they’re prone to breakage (sharpening) The leads can break loose from the casing. There is inconsistencies in the color of one production line to the next.  For example one cream color might be darker than the other one. There are so many of their colors that are not lightfast. Caran D’Ache Luminance Pencil pros - 1.  They are of the highest standard in both craftsmanship and pigmentation. 2.  They hold their point very well and can last a long time. 3.  Their lightfast ratings are higher than any other colored pencil and they adhere to the ASTM D6901 standard as well as the D4236 standard.   cons - They are expensive (one pencil will set you back between 4.00 to 6.00 USD) It’s a little difficult to read the color description on the pencil and there is no color except for on the end of the pencil, so you have to turn the pencil in order to see the color or just look at the lead.   The core is the same in diameter as the Prismacolor premiere but the casing with the wood is much larger, and so you need a pencil sharpener that will accommodate this larger pencil. Not available in most brick and mortar stores so you’ll have to order online. Links mentioned in the show:   Prismacolor Premier Lightfast Color Chart   http://www.carandache.com/en/colour/luminance-6901   Lisa's comparison video   Quote:  What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?   Sign up for the free tools list from John at sharpenedartist.com and get colored pencil tricks and techniques delivered to your inbox!  

Born in Mexico and self-taught, Jacqueline won a national diploma at age 12 in a Prismacolor competition, setting off what would become a singular career as a pioneer in healing art. A unique creative who has dared cross the boundaries of the traditional art schools to create new techniques in the world of art, Jacqueline's mystical journey and insatiable search for the Divine Light guided her to patent The Invisible Art & Light Technique© in 1986, a gift to humanity, a unique revelation, an encounter with the spiritual world through her art. www.theartofhealingart.com ________________________ The Awakenings Radio Show is Your place for insight, tools and the 411 to track & navigate the Path of Awakening, Soul Alignment,  Healing, Self Development, Spirituality, the Planetary Shift and Ascension. Awakenings broadcasts live every Wed. 12pm -1:30 pm PT   Call in for Psychic Channeled Guidance, with your questions and to share.  #347-539-5122      Michele gives a talk every week and answers listener's questions; as well as does readings  for callers from 12 pm – 12:45 pm  Through Awakenings you can get the support and tools to make the changes to live more fulfilled, authentic, Soul connected and prosperous Email awakenings@selfinlight.com to get your questions answered on air; or for guest and topic suggestions.  

“Art contains the power to penetrate into the very depths of the soul. Its high frequencies are Invisible codes of communication between our Souls and the truth of the Universe. They help is reconnect to the Eternal being within us.” Those are the words of internationally renowned Fine Artist and author Jacqueline Ripstein. For more than 30 years, she has inspired a lot of people around the world through her work. She has participated in more than 370 international shows, as well as written books and been in several special events and seminars. Jacqueline's story starts in Mexico City, where she was born. Her talents manifested at a very young age. At 12 years of age, she won a diploma at the international art contest Prismacolor. She is a self-taught artist and started her professional career in 1971. She is a creative and vanguard of her time. She has dared to cross the boundaries set by traditional art schools. This kind of determination has led her to create New Invisible Art techniques like the Invisible Art & Light Techniques which was patented in 1986.  Read Full Story...  

Before the Christmas holiday I found myself sitting in a comfy booth across from Danny Devine who was surrounded by a couple piles of holiday cards in different stages of completion and a cold beer. We sat chatting and catching up while he diligently penned a message on each card, the finished stack growing larger while the unfinished pile shrank. I quickly gathered that Danny knew many of the folks in the room, as several people from other booths would approach ours to introduce themselves to me and say hi to Danny. One woman in particular came over from a table that was filled with a bit more "Christmas cheer" than ours and could barley contain her laugher as she asked Danny to illustrate a picture featuring a dude at their table performing an adult activity that was pretty gross but definitely super funny. Danny was able to quickly oblige, whipping out a Prismacolor pen and creating the image in less than a minute. To say I was impressed is an understatement. Talented and prolific, Danny is an illustrator who's appreciation for art began at a very early age. He is from a family of teachers and during our chat he shows us a small watercolor painting he created that he was too young to sign. His mother's careful handwriting pens his name to the bottom of the page. He's born and bred in Pittsburgh and after falling for the graffiti found all over the City of Steel, he has created a visual language of his own for Pittsburgh featuring the hangouts, people, and highlights of the city's culture. He also deftly avoids clichés — giving the viewer a slice of Pittsburgh that locals and out of towners alike can delight in. When you look at a Danny Devine composition, each piece holds something you recognize but rendered in an original way. Illustrations are just the tip of the iceberg. In this chat we talk about his never ending work ethic, obsession with the serial, and his photo a day of the Pittsburgh skyline. This interview was a blast and you can hear it in the chat! Enjoy