Podcasts about sketchbooks

What does a PhD journey look like when you paint it rather than write it? Today Louise and Tooba are talking - and painting - about data collection. From paper to implementation, what really goes into designing thoughtful data collection methods, and then putting them into practice? What about how the researcher felt while conducting interviews or travelling to not‑so‑accessible places? These experiences colour not only the research, but also how we understand ourselves as researchers.You can see the artworks they created during this episode on the UCL IOE student blog, and on the IOE Instagram account.Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/may/painting-our-way-through-data-collection-memories-and-challenges-field-phd-sketchbookMore IOE Insights podcasts: https://uclioe.info/podcastUCL Institute of Education: https://ucl.ac.uk/ioeMusic featured: "Magic Escape Room" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Your Retirement Sketchbook: This $10B Money Manager Shares Timeless AdviceGuest Jamie P. Hopkins is the Chief Executive Officer of Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors and Chief Wealth Officer of WSFSWebsite:https://www.bmt.com/$9.7 B AUM$83B AUAJamie's Book Your Retirement Sketchbook https://www.amazon.com/s?k=your+retirement+sketchbook&adgrpid=189089282849&hvadid=779538706971&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9012420&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=9417797168261476935--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9417797168261476935&hvtargid=kwd-2438321451310&hydadcr=22566_13730726_8131&mcid=95ac021b6cc2339c840c1c1b5258a34f&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8genc50o2l_eJamie's BioJamie P. Hopkins is the Chief Executive Officer of Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors and Chief Wealth Officer of WSFS. Jamie is a graduate of Temple University School of Law, where he received his LL.M., and Villanova University School of Law, where he earned his juris doctorate and his MBA.A Wall Street Journal bestselling author, educator and executive speaker, Jamie serves on numerous advisory boards around the financial services industry and formerly as a national trustee member of NAIFA.Jamie is also the founder and president of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit FinServ Foundation and was named as a top 10 Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisor for 2023.Jamie's new bestselling book is Your Retirement Sketchbook, designed to make retirement planning simple. Jamie has written for MarketWatch, InvestmentNews, ThinkAdvisor, Forbes and Kiplinger.

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Te suele pasar que tienes tantas ideas que te quedas atorado, que hay una idea o pensamiento que simplemente de tanto pensar en eso te paraliza ¿Eres alguien que sobre piensa mucho las cosas? este episodio es para ti. En este capitulo vamos a romper con el Overthinking a través del dibujo! Iván tiene un nuevo libro y tiene ejercicios para esto y aparte muuuucho espacio para dibujar, checa el "Sketchbook para personas que sobrepiensan las cosas", creado por Iván y Cinthya Mayorquín, en caso de que quieras adquirir uno te dejamos también el link aquí mero: https://www.cordaediciones.com.mx/product-page/skeetchbook-para-personas-que-sobrepiensan-las-cosas?srsltid=AfmBOoowSfE65I8Y5vPGmZnU333sO4-fkqhyZoj3Zg1LcnMByIETEl8H Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a PhD journey look like when you paint it rather than write it? Louise and Tooba explore the first major milestones that shaped their PhD research paths. They think back to what support they had, what might have been different, and how it felt to go through those initial stages. You can see the artworks they created during this episode on the UCL IOE student blog, and on the IOE Instagram account.Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/apr/painting-our-way-through-milestones-splash-colour-phd-sketchbookMore IOE Insights podcasts: https://uclioe.info/podcastUCL Institute of Education: https://ucl.ac.uk/ioe

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: The Lost Sketchbook: A Journey Through Parc Güell's Mysteries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-04-10-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Dins del vibrant Parc Güell, el sol de primavera il·luminava els mosaics acolorits, donant vida al mosaic titànic de Gaudí.En: Inside the vibrant Parc Güell, the spring sun illuminated the colorful mosaics, bringing life to Gaudí's titanic mosaic.Ca: Marc, un estudiant d'art, estava absort dibuixant les formes sinuoses i els colors vius.En: Marc, an art student, was absorbed in drawing the sinuous shapes and vivid colors.Ca: La seva ment sovint es perdia en la bellesa del seu entorn, i aquell dia no va ser diferent.En: His mind often got lost in the beauty of his surroundings, and that day was no different.Ca: Amb les primeres brises del matí, Marc va girar la mirada per un moment i, quan va tornar a la seva tasca, es va adonar que el seu quadern de dibuixos havia desaparegut.En: With the first morning breezes, Marc glanced away for a moment, and when he returned to his task, he realized that his sketchbook had disappeared.Ca: El seu cor es va aturar un instant.En: His heart stopped for a moment.Ca: Aquell quadern contenia tot, especialment els seus treballs més recents que havia de mostrar al seu professor més tard.En: That sketchbook contained everything, especially his most recent works that he had to show his professor later.Ca: El parc estava ple de turistes que passejaven per les camins, fent difícil la feina de trobar l'objecte perdut.En: The park was full of tourists wandering the paths, making the job of finding the lost item difficult.Ca: Marc tenia por de no arribar a temps al seu compromís.En: Marc was afraid of not making it to his appointment on time.Ca: Així que va decidir buscar ajuda.En: So he decided to seek help.Ca: A prop, hi havia Laia i Jordi, dos bons amics.En: Nearby, there were Laia and Jordi, two good friends.Ca: Laia, amb el seu somriure tranquil, sempre sabia com calmar-lo.En: Laia, with her calm smile, always knew how to calm him down.Ca: Jordi, més aventurer, coneixia els racons del parc com ningú.En: Jordi, more adventurous, knew the corners of the park like no one else.Ca: Després d'explicar-los la situació, van decidir dividir-se per cobrir més terreny.En: After explaining the situation to them, they decided to split up to cover more ground.Ca: "Anem a buscar-lo nosaltres," va dir Jordi, mentre les seves passes es dirigien cap als jardins.En: "Let's go find it ourselves," said Jordi, as his steps headed towards the gardens.Ca: Marc va iniciar la seva cerca prop del Drac, l'emblemàtic trencadís que tant admirava.En: Marc started his search near the Drac, the emblematic mosaicked sculpture he so admired.Ca: Cada minut que passava, la seva preocupació creixia.En: Every passing minute, his concern grew.Ca: Veia turistes fent-se fotos, somrient amb desconeixement de la seva situació ansiosa.En: He saw tourists taking photos, smiling unaware of his anxious situation.Ca: L'estona passava i el sol es posicionava més alt.En: Time passed and the sun positioned itself higher.Ca: Marc començava a sentir-se derrotat, fins que un crit emocionat d'una Laia eufòrica va trencar el seu assossec.En: Marc began to feel defeated until an excited shout from an euphoric Laia broke his composure.Ca: "Marc, aquí està!En: "Marc, here it is!"Ca: " va cridar ella, assenyalant un banc sota un arbre gran.En: she shouted, pointing to a bench under a large tree.Ca: Allí, entre els bancs de colors, estava el seu preuat quadern.En: There, among the colorful benches, was his precious sketchbook.Ca: Marc va córrer cap a ella, agafant el quadern amb mans tremoloses.En: Marc ran to her, grabbing the sketchbook with trembling hands.Ca: "Moltes gràcies, Laia.En: "Thank you so much, Laia.Ca: I Jordi també!En: And Jordi too!Ca: No sé què faria sense vosaltres.En: I don't know what I would do without you."Ca: "Amb el seu quadern assegurat, va fitar l'horari.En: With his sketchbook secured, he checked the time.Ca: Encara podria fer-ho, encara podria arribar a temps.En: He could still make it, he could still be on time.Ca: Amb un últim somriure d'agraïment als seus amics, Marc es va encaminar ràpidament cap a la seva trobada, el sol de primavera radiant al seu darrere.En: With one last grateful smile to his friends, Marc quickly made his way to his appointment, the radiant spring sun at his back.Ca: Després de l'experiència, Marc va entendre la importància de mantenir-se organitzat.En: After the experience, Marc understood the importance of staying organized.Ca: Va començar a implantar un sistema per no perdre les seves coses.En: He started implementing a system to avoid losing his things.Ca: Sempre més conscient, Marc sabia que el seu art depenia de la seva atenció i cura.En: Always more aware, Marc knew that his art depended on his attention and care.Ca: I així, aquell dia al Parc Güell, no només va trobar el seu quadern, sinó també un nou camí cap a l'ordre que li permetria centrar-se en la seva passió: l'art.En: And so, that day at Parc Güell, he not only found his sketchbook but also a new path towards order that would allow him to focus on his passion: art. Vocabulary Words:the park: el parcthe mosaic: el mosaicthe student: l'estudiantthe breeze: la brisathe task: la tascathe heart: el corthe path: el camíthe help: l'ajudathe friend: el/la amic/amic(a)the smile: el somriurethe corner: el racóthe garden: el jardíthe sketchbook: el quadern de dibuixosthe sculpture: l'esculturathe shout: el critthe bench: el bancthe tree: l'arbrethe hand: la màthe time (hour): l'horarithe appointment: la trobadathe attention: l'atencióthe care: la curathe beauty: la bellesathe path (order): el camí (ordre)to draw: dibuixarto lose: perdreto wander: passejarto seek: cercarto cover: cobrirto admire: admirar

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Retirement is one of the most talked about financial milestones, but the concept of retirement itself, what it looks like, how it feels, and how to actually envision it, often goes unexplored. Melissa Joy, CFP® sits down with Jamie Hopkins, CEO of Bryn Mawr Trust, and Bonnie Treichel, CEO of Endeavor Retirement, to talk about their new book, Your Retirement Sketchbook. Equal parts workbook, coffee table book, and retirement roadmap, it covers 125 snackable concepts designed to help readers think about retirement in a whole new way.From vision boards to estate planning, adaptive spending strategies to the emotional side of leaving a career behind, Jamie and Bonnie bring both the technical and the human side of retirement planning into focus. This is a conversation for anyone who wants to move beyond the spreadsheet and actually picture what retirement can look like for them.What You'll LearnWhy most people build their retirement vision from someone else's experience and why that creates problemsHow planning toward averages, including average life expectancy, can lead you astrayWhat adaptive retirement planning is and why it better reflects how people actually liveWhy many retirees with significant savings actually underspend and how to give yourself permission to enjoy what you have builtHow retirement vision boards work and why putting yourself on the board changes everythingWhy your relationship with money follows you into retirement and how the book addresses that head onWhat the sketchbook concept means and how the book invites you to evolve your plan over timeWhy end of life planning remains the most overlooked piece of retirement and what to do about itHow Jamie and Bonnie each updated their own estate plans while writing the bookConnect with Jamie: www.bmt.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiehopkinsfinancialservicesConnect with Bonnie: www.endeavor-retirement.comIG: @retirementrisks The previous presentation by PEARL PLANNING was intended for general information purposes only.  No portion of the presentation serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from PEARL PLANNING or any other investment professional of your choosing. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, or any non-investment related or planning services, discussion or content, will be profitable, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Neither PEARL PLANNING's investment adviser registration status, nor any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed that a certain level of results or satisfaction will be achieved if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. PEARL PLANNING is neither a law firm nor accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. No portion of the video content should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if PEARL PLANNING is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. A copy of PEARL PLANNING's current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at https...

In this engaging conversation, Jamie Hopkins and Bonnie Treichel dive into the inspiration behind Your Retirement Sketchbook and challenge the traditional way we think about retirement planning. Moving beyond spreadsheets and savings targets, they explore how retirement is really about designing a meaningful life—one rooted in purpose, creativity, and personal fulfillment.Through stories, practical insights, and thought-provoking prompts from the book, Jamie and Bonnie unpack how individuals can start “sketching” their ideal future today—whether they're years away from retirement or already living it. This episode is a fresh take on retirement, helping listeners rethink what they're working toward and how to build a life they won't want to retire from.Connect with us below!Bonnie Treichel on LinkedIn Endeavor Retirement Jamie Hopkins on LinkedIn FinServ Foundation If you want more information on the FinServ Foundation, be sure to check out our website by clicking on the link below.>>FinServ Foundation Website

Seit 50 Jahren fasziniert mich dieser Mann. Warum? Weil er alle fasziniert, die ihn je gefunden haben, durch Youtube oder lesen oder sogar zeichnen. Er war der Meister der Renaissance oder auch Wiedergeburt der Kunst in Oberitalien. Was er sah, hat er gezeichnet. Sketches wie Picasso in Paris. Sketchbook im heutigen Denglisch. Und er brauchte keine Uni, denn die waren anders als heute: Eher wir Goethe und seine Freunde um Caroline Schlegel sie in Jena und Weimar erlebt haben: In Cambridge und Oxford wurden damals Elite un Co in Latein und Wissenschaften in sehr trockener Art und Weise traditionell belehrt. Leonardo suchte sich Lehrer als Master von Farbe und Pinsel und Bleistift und Design. Den Rest hat er dann durch eigene Experimente und schlichte Taten selbst geleistet.Sein Credo war einfach nur genaue Beobachtungen und Denken, heute besser Fokus oder Aufmerksamkeit plus Selbstreflexion. Und nachdenken ohne Ende ...All yours now - enjoy my Video in German on the Master of drawing and all the inventions to come like Boats and Aircraft and Modern Medicine.Get informed about Leonarde and why I am love and like his success so much.Sources are on my Wordpress Blog on Higher Education and Life Skills.Master Your German | Designed and created by Peter H Bloecker, Director of Studies and retired. 41 SourcesDiese Quellen untersuchen das vielschichtige Erbe von Leonardo da Vinci und dessen Bedeutung für moderne Bildungskonzepte sowie wirtschaftliche Fachbereiche. Ein pädagogischer Leitfaden präsentiert ihn als ideales Vorbild für den fächerübergreifenden Unterricht, indem er Verbindungen zwischen Kunst, Naturwissenschaften und Geschichte herstellt. Wissenschaftliche Analysen setzen sich zudem intensiv mit seinen bahnbrechenden anatomischen Studien auseinander, die durch präzise Sektionen die Grenzen der damaligen Medizin erweiterten. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Übertragung seines ganzheitlichen Denkens auf das heutige Beschaffungsmanagement, wobei die Notwendigkeit betont wird, analytische Präzision mit kreativer Intuition zu vereinen. Insgesamt verdeutlichen die Texte, dass Leonardos Fähigkeit, scheinbare Gegensätze zu verknüpfen, auch 500 Jahre nach seinem Tod essenzielle Impulse für systemisches Denken liefert.

Episode 628: Sketchbook Skool Author & Artist, Danny Gregory thinks anyone can be an artist. He talks to me about how carrying a sketchbook can change your life. He has written several books on how creating a habit of sketching everyday objects in your free time will turn you into an artist and help you […] The post Sketchbook Skool’s Danny Gregory & I talk about how carrying a sketchbook can change your life appeared first on Let's Talk Art With Brooke.

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Margo is joined by artist, author, and teacher Sam Dion Baker for a conversation about creativity, sketchbook practice, and finding meaning in the everyday. Originally from Philadelphia and now based in Brooklyn, Sam spent over two decades as a graphic designer before returning to drawing in her forties—ultimately building a deeply personal and widely loved sketchbook diary practice. Through her books, teaching, and artwork, Sam encourages others to slow down, observe their lives, and express themselves in their own unique way. Margo and Sam discuss: How a lifelong exposure to art shaped her creative path (and why it didn't follow a straight line) The transition from graphic design to a personal, sketchbook-based art practice Why sketchbooks can act as a form of therapy, reflection, and emotional processing Finding beauty and inspiration in everyday moments, not just big adventures Letting go of perfection and embracing messiness as part of the creative process Simple exercises to loosen up creatively (like continuous line drawing and using your non-dominant hand) How to develop your own unique creative voice through observation and consistency Sam's books and upcoming projects, including her new coloring book Color Your World Connect with Sam: Website: www.sdionbaker.com Substack: www.samanthadionbaker.substack.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/sdionbakerdesign Connect with Margo: Website: www.windowsillchats.com Instagram: @windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

What does a PhD journey look like when you paint it rather than write it?Louise and Tooba are two international doctoral students at the UCL Institute of Education, and in 2026 they are navigating the third year of their PhD programmes. Each month they will meet to sit down, talk, and paint. These sessions turn reflective conversations into visual stories, using art to bring their PhD experience to life on the page - their 'PhD Sketchbook'.In this episode they explore the beginnings of their journeys: the “seeds” that motivated them to start a PhD, their paths to London, and the small moments that help an unfamiliar city slowly feel like home, all shared over canvas and colour.You can see the artworks they created during this episode on the UCL IOE student blog, and on the IOE Instagram account.Full show notes and links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/news/2026/mar/painting-our-way-through-research-belonging-and-london-phd-sketchbook 

In today's episode of Art Ed Radio, Nadia Fernandez-Castillo joins the show to talk about how she built a strong, structured middle school art program rooted in a modern version of the Atelier model. After more than two decades in education and years of teaching middle school art, she shares how repetition, observation, sketchbook practice, and gradual student choice can work together to build both skills and confidence. The conversation explores how a spiral curriculum can make complex ideas more approachable for teachers and more effective for students. Nadia explains why she starts with the basics, how she uses drills and repetition to help students improve, and why she believes artistic growth comes from practice rather than talent. She also shares how she balances structure with personal voice so students can develop technical skills without losing creativity. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Listen to the Art Ed Radio episode on Atelier Training Draw From Old Methods to Teach New K-12 Artists How to Make Sketchbooks a Vital Part of Your Classroom 100 Sketchbook Prompts Your Students Will Love

Show Notes 0:00: Justin and Helen finally are able to talk about things they’ve been up to!…Well, Justin’s been up to finally watching the new season of Medalist now that it’s on Hulu and experienced paying to go to a theater for the first time since COVID-19 (all for Uma Musume: Beginning of a New Era). Helen on the other hand has finally watched Journal with Witch (2 episodes so far) like the rest of the cool people! The hosts then get ready to talk about the news over the past few weeks. And it begins with one of the worst anime/manga news that’s ever been covered on this podcast. News 6:13: Shogakukan’s Manga ONE editorial department issued a statement and an apology this past Friday regarding manga creator Shōichi Yamamoto, after the editorial department had allowed Yamamoto to publish a new manga on the service under a pen name after he had been arrested and convicted of a sex crime. The details are not only many but it also can be triggering. It’s fairly staggering, so you’ll want to check out Anime News Network and Strict Algorithm for all the details, but a quick summary: Shoichi Yamamoto returned as a writer for Joujin Kamen, with Eri Tsuruyoshi drawing the series in 2022, despite his arrest and conviction of a sex crime in 2020 and making sure the artist was not aware of Yamamoto’s past since he is now known as Hajime Ichiro. An editor for MangaOne was involved in this situation, even going so far as to try and strike a deal with the victim. Once details emerged this past Friday of how awful the crime was and that the publication covered it up, many manga artists — from those working for Shogakukan to those not working for them — were angry and for those working for Shogakukan demanded not only a proper response but to have their works removed from MangaOne. Then Saturday, Shogakukan announced they will set up an investigative committee that will include lawyers to clarify the facts of the situation. Both hosts discuss this horrifying scandal as they know it and what this ultimately says about Shogakukan (21:10) — and as Justin expected (26:48), more news would eventually emerge over time after the episode was recorded on Sunday, and yesterday, while continuing their internal investigation of MangaOne, Shogakukan revealed that Tatsuya Matsuki, the writer for act-age who was convinced of a sex crime in 2020 and dismissed from Shonen Jump with the cancellation of that manga, was hiding under the pen name of Miki Yatsunami while working on a manga on the service (Seisō no Shinri-shi). We at TheOASG send our apologies to the victim, Eri Tsuruyoshi, and those affected by this situation. 26:57: Media Do, considered the largest e-book distributor in Japan (and sold off their shares of MyAnimeList last year) has acquired Seven Seas Entertainment for US $80 million dollars. More details emerged since the two hosts talked about it on Sunday, and it was concerning to where Seven Seas had to put out a statement yesterday. Expect both hosts to again discuss more about this partnership in the next episode. 33:29: The two hosts discuss the “Ring Ring Live in Osaka” concert event put on by the Himitsu no AiPri staff was cancelled due to threats; Helen goes over Sho-Pro Books (Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions) announcing that its contract to publish Marvel Comics titles in Japanese will end on March 31; and Manga Mavericks Books now has a distribution deal with Pathway Book Service and with Gazelle Book Services Ltd for Europe so we’ll be able to see their print books on certain retailers soon. 39:27: The Gift-o’-Animation studio’s founder and former president Satoshi Mori passed way February 20 after battling an illness for some time; Talent agency Haikyō announced in February that voice actor Masaru Ikeda died on January 31; And Kodansha shared on their Instagram that Vertical publishing company’s co-founder and Kodansha USA Editorial Director Ioannis Mentzas passed away a few weeks ago. Licenses 41:55: Last episode the hosts talked about a bunch of companies licensing manga. This episode the two about more things getting licensed by companies, first with VIZ: Hyuganatsu, Minoji Kurata, & Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries: Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace Kotoyama's Call of the Night: Paradise Arc Inio Asano's Heroes Shuzo Oshimi's Sound of a Blink Paru Itagaki's Witching Hour Glitch Productions and Gooseworx & Sakura's The Amazing Digital Circus Akihisa Maki & Miki Yatsubo's Albus Changes the World Asato Shima's The Seaside Where Dragon Boys Dwell Yori Katakura's Yakuza vs. Cat Esu Omori's Shiba Inu Rooms Agatha Christie & Aya Nikaidō's And Then There Were None Renka Misaki & Yūto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days: Assassin’s Blues LN 3-in-1 edition of Mizuho Kusanagi's Yona of the Dawn Soshichi Tonari's Horror Picture Book: Looking at Me, with illustrations by Junji Ito My Hero Academia Box Set 2 Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set (Will also include Volume 0) Black Torch Complete Box Set One Piece Box Set 5: Wano to Egghead My Hero Academia: Ultra Artworks art book Dorohedoro Illustrations: Mud and Sludge art book The Studio Ghibli Chronicles book 46:10: Square Enix announced they’ve licensed the following works: Natsu Hyūga, Itsuki Nanao, & Touco Shino's The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan's Story Gyūnyūmugigohan's Boyish Girlfriend Mugimo's My Ex-Boyfriend Loves Boys’ Love! Yuo Yodogawa's Stalker Stalks Stalker sooncha's Yang Can’t Live Alone Shinichi Fukuda & Choboraunyopomi's My Dress-Up Darling XOXO! My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Official Anime Fanbook Asaki Asagiri & selen's The Princess Groom 47:52: SuBLime had a couple announcements during their Valentine's Day event — Puling's Sunshine in Hades, Fumi Tsuyuhisa's Robin in the Veil of Night, & Natsuki Kizu's Given 10th Mix; meanwhile Seven Seas announced this during their Citrus Con panel that happened on Sunday that they’ve licensed IROHA MEGU's WOLFHOUND and two Hayate Kuku manga (STRANGER: A WESTERN BL & MARCHEN) 48:30: Michi Masaki's Tell Me, Dear Butler, Robico’s To Dusk and Twilight, & Jun Wakatsuki's Promise Me the Spotlight is now on K MANGA; Takumigraphics, the new spinoff imprint from Fantagraphics, has licensed Gengoroh Tagame's Do You Remember the South Island’s POW Camp? which shocked Helen; Tei Monaka & Komari Kuro's All-Rounder Maid Connie Ville has been licensed by new publisher Crossed Heart; and Eke Shimamizu's The Maid I Admire Looks Good with a Cigarette is now on Manga UP!. 49:30: Manga Mirai has a couple new additions to their service; The Lady version of Cells at Work! will be put in print by Kodansha; and the two hosts discuss Glacier Bay Books taking up what Matt Haasch wanted to do with Star Fruit Books as they announced they’ll be handling the publishing line moving forward. 54:56: MediaOCD and AnimEigo announced they’ve licensed Master of Martial Hearts & Sketchbook ~full color’S~, both expected to release this year. MediaOCD also announced the new round of titles it is adding to its store as part of the Discotek Deep Dives initiative (a good amount); meanwhile Discotek has a couple re-releases upcoming this year and a Patlabor OVA coming at some point; And finally, Sentai Filmworks has licensed Heavy Metal L-Gaim, which continues Sentai just out of nowhere licensing an older work. Streaming News 1:00:02: The Madoka Magica movie has a new release date, and you can hear the two hosts editorial thought process in this moment as they decide no matter what happens — if it screens in Japan or if it doesn’t — it will wind up in weird news somehow; Akane-Banashi will have people be able to see it, but at this moment, not on your typical anime services…which will be shocking for a Shonen Jump property. 1:02:59: We have some screenings going on in the US — Anime Central will screen the original anime Goodbye, Lara in May; Next week people will be able to watch a 4K restoration of Kiki’s Delivery Service; and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 will also see another screening, which leads Justin to wonder when he’ll watch it since Crunchyroll doesn’t want to stream it yet! 1:04:51: The Me and Robico film has been added to Crunchyroll; Hulu and Disney+ will stream the Rooster Fighter anime in a few weeks (will first debut on Toonami); and Hulu now has the HD versions of the Pretty Cure English dub on their service. 1:05:58: The Criterion Collection’s streaming service Criterion Channel announced will add Gunbuster: The Movie and the first season of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex sometime in March; Hideaki Sorachi’s debut one-shot manga Dandelion is getting an anime series adaptation that will stream exclusively on Netflix starting in April; and that 18+ site Oceanveil (who also sometimes streams non-18+ anime) will stream in advance the English-subtitled first episode of Do You Like Big Girls? and Marika’s Love Meter Malfunction. Weird News 1:08:23: Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary is this year, and there’s lots of things going on with the franchise…starting with the original voice of Ash Ketchum (Satoshi in Japan) doing a Let’s Play in celebration and, well, the franchise sharing their 30th Anniversary logos. All 1,025 of them! 1:10:07: Let’s just say the highs and lows of Japan are covered in this section, from a very shirtless buff man as a hanger to an AI buddharoid. 1:12:34: Two of Japan’s famous properties — Crayon Shin-chan and Sazae-san — are gonna cross over; We got a story involving recent gold medalist and Olympic star Alysa Liu and how she has a Pochita! 1:15:41: And finally, apparently Amazon really wants to be a big player in the anime destination game, which we would take seriously except there’s no real sign that they’re actually serious about it at the moment! If there’s anything you’d like to share, please feel free to reach out to us on Twitter (@TheOASG) or comment below with your thoughts! The post TheOASG Podcast Episode 238: We Talk About The Shogakukan Scandal appeared first on TheOASG.

Guest host Tim Schafer (Double Fine Productions) chats with Jon Gibson (iam8bit) Meggan Scavio (AIAS), and Sibel Sunar (fortyseven communications) about their joint effort to celebrate the world of game art, the Game Maker's Sketchbook. Together they discuss the history and goals of the showcase; the charities it supports in the AIAS Foundation and Day of the Devs; and how to participate and help celebrate the art that goes into creating the games we love. Episode Host: Tim Schafer Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Support the show and get all of our episodes early/ad-free: https://bit.ly/4kU34Lt Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

Episode: 3090 Friedrich Richard Petri.  Today, drawing the frontier.

PJ chats with Susan MacKay about how her vibrant illustrations of Cork landmarks evolved from a pandemic hobby into a national brand featured at Showcase Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BECCA LEE GARDNER Author – Biography Becca Lee Gardner is an 8-time Honorable Mention Winner from the Writers of the Future contest. Worldbreaker: An Eldros Legacy Novel won the Utah Author's League 2024 Recommended Read Award. Becca writes novels, comic books, screenplays, and short stories. Her most recent series, Min the Mighty, began as a bedtime story she told her kids and has become a fan favorite. When she's not writing, Becca walks for hours and hours, chasing the sunrise. She also plays intense rounds of Marvel Splendor and Star Wars: Battlefront with her three kids. Her favorite evenings are spent watching Korean zombie shows with her husband who jump-scares quite easily. Find out more about Becca at BeccaLeeG.com MEGAN O'RUSSELL Author – Biography From the epic fantasy world of Ilbrea to the vampire and werewolf-plagued dystopia of the domes, author Megan O'Russell offers readers thirty-two books across nine series. With a passion for building immersive worlds, uncovering each character's unique voice, and discovering innovative ways to bring stories to audiences, Megan has created and presented workshops across the country helping fellow authors along their journey, including facing the Indie Publishing process with clear eyes and a workable plan. Megan's newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, is presented in partnership with the podcast Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time, where you can listen to a new, full chapter of the series every week. Other titles include Ember and Stone, Girl of Glass, The Cursebound Thief, and How I Magically Messed Up My Life in Four Freakin' Days. Find out more about Becca at MeganORussell.com Megan O'Russell

Dealing with tinnitus can feel like being evicted from your own peace. For years, I searched for "the cure" only to realise that the most powerful tool for resilience was already within me. In this video, I'm sharing how I used the principles of CBT and a specific journaling ritual to turn my tinnitus into background noise and find joy in the "mundane" days.In this video, we cover:✏️Why your journal is a "Home" you can take anywhere.✏️ The 4 specific books I use: Diary, Messy Ideas, Sketchbook, and the Commonplace Book.✏️ The difference between "Symptom Tracking" (The Trap) and "Emotional Journaling" (The Solution)._________________________✨YOUR THE FIRST TO KNOW!✨I am so excited to announce….The Tinnitus Journaling Club is officially launching in February 2026

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Sketchbook to Success: Yuki's Tokyo Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-15-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のど真ん中にあるオフィスビル。En: In the heart of Tokyo, an office building stands tall.Ja: 冬の冷たい風がガラス窓を優しくたたく中、会社では新年のパーティーが始まっていた。En: As the cold winter wind gently taps against the glass windows, the company's New Year party was underway.Ja: 部屋は明るく、色とりどりの新年飾りが華やかに飾られている。En: The room was bright, adorned festively with colorful New Year's decorations.Ja: 社員たちは会話を楽しみ、軽やかな音楽に合わせてグラスを交わしていた。En: The employees were enjoying conversations, clinking glasses in rhythm with lively music.Ja: 雪が静かに降るこの夜、ユキは少し離れたデスクに座っていた。En: On this night, when the snow was quietly falling, Yuki sat at a desk a little apart from the others.Ja: 彼女は気まじめな若手アナリストで、シャイだが熱心に働いている。En: She was a diligent young analyst, shy but dedicated to her work.Ja: いつかプロジェクトを率いる夢を持ち、上司たちに良い印象を与えたいと強く思っていた。En: She dreamed of one day leading a project and was eager to make a good impression on her bosses.Ja: 同僚のタロウはすでに上司のアイコと親しく、プロジェクトへの参加を狙っていた。En: Her colleague, Taro, was already close with their boss, Aiko, and was aiming to participate in the project.Ja: 彼は社交的で自信に満ちており、ユキは少し心配していた。En: He was sociable and full of confidence, which made Yuki a little anxious.Ja: しかし、ユキには特別な武器があった。それは彼女のマンガの腕だ。En: However, Yuki had a special weapon—her manga skills.Ja: 今日はそのチャンスがある。En: Today presented that opportunity.Ja: ユキは新年のパーティーでアイコにプロジェクトの提案をするつもりだ。En: Yuki intended to propose her project idea to Aiko at the New Year party.Ja: しかし、彼女はシャイで、人前で話すことが苦手だった。心の中で葛藤があった。En: However, she was shy and not good at speaking in public, creating an inner conflict.Ja: パーティーが進む中、ユキは静かに自分のスケッチブックを手に取り、アイコを見つめた。En: As the party progressed, Yuki quietly took her sketchbook and looked at Aiko.Ja: 彼女はビュッフェテーブルの近くに一人で立っていた。En: She was standing alone near the buffet table.Ja: この瞬間を逃してはいけない。En: Missing this moment was not an option.Ja: 意を決して、ユキはスケッチブックを持ってアイコに近づいた。En: Deciding on her course of action, Yuki approached Aiko with her sketchbook in hand.Ja: 「こんにちは、アイコさん。少しお時間をいただけますか？」と緊張しながら声をかけた。En: "Hello, Aikoさん. Could I have a moment of your time?" she asked nervously.Ja: アイコはにっこり微笑んで、「もちろん、ユキさん。何か話したいことがあるの？」と答えた。En: Aiko smiled warmly and replied, "Of course, Yukiさん. Is there something you want to talk about?"Ja: ユキの心臓はドキドキしていたが、スケッチブックを開き、彼女のマンガスタイルのプロジェクトアイデアを見せた。En: Although Yuki's heart was pounding, she opened her sketchbook and showed her manga-style project idea.Ja: 「これは私が考えた新しいプロジェクトのアイデアです」とユキが説明した。En: "This is a new project idea I've come up with," Yuki explained.Ja: アイコは驚きと興味を持ってページをめくった。En: Aiko flipped through the pages with surprise and interest.Ja: 「あなたのアイデアはとてもユニークで面白いわ」と感心した。En: "Your idea is very unique and interesting," she said, impressed.Ja: タロウも遠くからその様子を見ていた。En: Taro watched from a distance.Ja: 彼はユキに近づき、「素晴らしいアイディアだね、ユキさん」と微笑んだ。En: He approached Yuki and smiled, "That's a wonderful idea, Yukiさん."Ja: お互いに敬意を払い、協力する道を見出すことができた。En: They found a path to mutual respect and cooperation.Ja: パーティーが終わりに近づく頃、ユキは少し自信を持てた自分に気づいた。En: As the party neared its end, Yuki realized she had gained a bit of confidence.Ja: 新年の冷たい風もどこかやわらかく感じる。En: Even the cold New Year's wind felt somehow gentle.Ja: 一歩踏み出せたことで、ユキはさらなる挑戦の準備ができていた。En: Having taken a step forward, Yuki was ready for further challenges.Ja: 雪が舞う夜の東京。その光景は、ユキの心にも新しい可能性を告げているようだった。En: On a snowy night in Tokyo, the scene seemed to herald new possibilities for Yuki's heart. Vocabulary Words:adorned: 飾られているfestively: 華やかにdiligent: 気まじめなdedicated: 熱心にimpression: 印象sociable: 社交的conflict: 葛藤approached: 近づいたnervously: 緊張しながらpounding: ドキドキしていたunique: ユニークimpressed: 感心したmutual: お互いにrespect: 敬意cooperation: 協力herald: 告げているpossibilities: 可能性quietly: 静かにbuffet: ビュッフェmoment: 瞬間gentle: やわらかくdreamed: 夢を持ちtaps: たたくeager: 強く思っていたskills: 腕scene: 光景sketchbook: スケッチブックflipped: ページをめくったpropose: 提案をする

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: From Sketchbook to Stage: István's Christmas Miracle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A téli nap alig derengő fényével, a balatonfőkajári iskola termeiben különös izgalom uralkodott.En: With the barely glowing light of the winter day, a peculiar excitement dominated the classrooms of the balatonfőkajári school.Hu: Készülődni kezdtek a karácsonyi ünnepélyre, melyet minden évben nagy lendülettel szerveztek meg.En: They began preparing for the Christmas celebration, which was organized with great enthusiasm every year.Hu: A folyosó tele volt csendes suttogásokkal és papír csörgésével.En: The corridor was filled with quiet whispers and the rustling of paper.Hu: Itt, az ünnep közepén, égett a vágy István szívében, hogy valami különlegeset hozzon létre.En: Here, in the midst of the celebration, a burning desire ignited in István's heart to create something special.Hu: István egy tízéves fiú volt, nagy barna szemekkel és még nagyobb álmokkal.En: István was a ten-year-old boy with big brown eyes and even bigger dreams.Hu: Szeretett rajzolni, és világa a színes ceruzák vonásaiban testesült meg.En: He loved to draw, and his world materialized in the strokes of colorful pencils.Hu: De hiába volt kreativitása határtalan, István gyakran érezte, hogy szavakban nem tudja ugyanúgy kifejezni magát.En: But despite his boundless creativity, István often felt that he couldn't express himself the same way in words.Hu: A napok egyre közelebb sodorták az előadást.En: The days brought the performance ever closer.Hu: Miközben a többiek szövegeket gyakoroltak és jelmezeket próbáltak, István csendesen üldögélt egy sarokban, kis vázlatfüzetével.En: While the others practiced lines and tried on costumes, István sat quietly in a corner with his small sketchbook.Hu: Lassan gondolatai kincsesládáját megnyitva rajzolta meg a jelenetet: a téli Balaton csendjét, a hóval borított partot, és a visszatükröződő égbolt halvány színeit.En: Slowly, opening the treasure chest of his thoughts, he drew the scene: the silence of the winter Balaton, the snow-covered shore, and the pale colors of the reflected sky.Hu: Ez volt a szívéről másolt kép.En: It was an image copied from his heart.Hu: István mindig is arról álmodott, hogy rajzai valóra válnak.En: István always dreamed that his drawings would come to life.Hu: De aggodalmait nem tudta lerázni.En: But he couldn't shake off his worries.Hu: "Mi van, ha nem tetszik senkinek?En: "What if no one likes it?"Hu: " – töprengte.En: he pondered.Hu: De egy nap, minden félelmet félretéve, döntött.En: But one day, putting aside all his fears, he made a decision.Hu: "Megmutatom a tanárnőnek" – szólt csendesen, határozottan.En: "I'll show it to the teacher," he said softly, yet firmly.Hu: Tanárnője, Janka, egy kedves nő volt, mindig mosolygott.En: His teacher, Janka, was a kind woman who always smiled.Hu: Amikor István félénken bemutatta munkáját, Janka csodálattal nézte a rajzot.En: When István shyly presented his work, Janka looked at the drawing with admiration.Hu: "Ez elképesztő, István!En: "This is amazing, István!"Hu: " – mondta lágy mosollyal.En: she said with a gentle smile.Hu: "Ez lesz a háttér az ünnepi előadáshoz.En: "This will be the backdrop for the holiday performance."Hu: "Ahogy elérkezett a nap, a közönség megtöltötte a termet.En: As the day arrived, the audience filled the room.Hu: A színpad mögött a vastag, hóval borított táj festett képe foglalta el a díszlet helyét.En: Behind the stage, the painted image of the thick, snow-covered landscape occupied the place of the scenery.Hu: A függönyök felszöktek, és a szereplők elkezdték előadásukat.En: The curtains rose, and the performers began their act.Hu: De valami történt.En: But something happened.Hu: Mindenki áhítattal suttogott, és a szemek István munkájára szegeződtek.En: Everyone whispered in awe, their eyes fixed on István's work.Hu: Zoltán, az egyik legnépszerűbb fiú az osztályban, elismerően nézett Istvánra.En: Zoltán, one of the most popular boys in the class, looked at István approvingly.Hu: "Ez gyönyörű, István!En: "This is beautiful, István!"Hu: " – suttogta neki, ami az applaus és tapsvihar közepette mégiscsak hallható volt.En: he whispered to him, and despite the applause and ovations, it was still heard.Hu: Az egész esemény pompáját István műve koronázta meg.En: István's work crowned the magnificence of the entire event.Hu: István boldogsága határtalan volt.En: István's happiness was boundless.Hu: A karácsonyi csoda részévé vált.En: He became part of the Christmas miracle.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy csendes tehetsége nemcsak neki, de másoknak is örömet okoz.En: Now he knew that his quiet talent not only brought joy to him but also to others.Hu: Olvadó jégként tűntek el félelmei.En: His fears melted away like ice.Hu: Hitt önmagában, és hamarosan mindenki más is hitett benne.En: He believed in himself, and soon everyone else believed in him too.Hu: Ahogy hazafelé sétált a hóesésben, a tél már nem volt olyan hideg.En: As he walked home in the snowfall, winter no longer felt so cold.Hu: Szíve melegséget sugárzott.En: His heart radiated warmth.Hu: A Balaton csendes vize most már olyan volt, mint saját lelke – mély és tiszta.En: The quiet waters of the Balaton now mirrored his own soul—deep and pure.Hu: István mosolygott, mert most már tudta, hogy nem kell hangosnak lennie ahhoz, hogy meghallják őt.En: István smiled because now he knew that he didn't need to be loud to be heard. Vocabulary Words:peculiar: különösexcitement: izgalomdominated: uralkodottquiet whispers: csendes suttogásokburning desire: éget a vágymaterialized: testesült megboundless: határtalancreativity: kreativitásatreasure chest: kincsesládájátreflected: visszatükröződőpale colors: halvány színeitbackground: háttérawe: áhítattaladmiration: csodálattalbackdrop: díszletaudience: közönségcurtains: függönyökperformers: szereplőkapplause: tapsviharmirrored: tükröződöttenthusiasm: lendülettelexpress: kifejezniscene: jelenetetdrew: rajzoltaboldness: bátorságkind: kedvesgrace: kegyelemmagnificence: pompájátovations: tapsconfidence: öntudat

Jim Lammers, who lives in Minnesota, was educated as an architect back when freehand sketching was an integral part of the curriculum. His writing and sketching has been published in a number of professional journals and on websites. His most recent book is "Lighthouses of the Great Lakes: An Architect's Sketchbook." The illustrations in Jim's book are not precise architectural renderings. The depictions are roughly accurate in their dimensions and details, but they also have a very personal, slightly whimsical quality. The sketches are Jim's way of interpreting these scenes and communicating the experience to us.

"Slow down to the speed of wonder." ~ John Muir Laws This is an episode about nature journaling, but Jack would be the first to say: it isn't about the journal, it's about the journey. He's developed interdisciplinary programs that combine art with science and train us to observe the world with rigor and joy -- strengthening our capacity to be intentionally curious. John Muir Laws: https://johnmuirlaws.com Theme music by Sean Balick; other music by Sketchbook, via Blue Dot Sessions. Visit the episode webpage here: https://lynnborton.com/2025/11/27/curiosity-nature-journaling-with-john-muir-laws/

El sketchbook, la libreta de dibujo. Herramienta de la que no nos cansamos de hablar pero en este episodio no lo hablamos solos. Tenemos de invitada a Hellcat, una ilustradora que nos comparte sabiduría y opiniones personales sobre el mundo del boceto y las ideas en papel. Ven a echarte un clavado al mundo del sketchbook y coméntanos qué opiniones compartes y en cuáles piensas diferente. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artists, Jennifer Coates, David Humphrey and Catherine Haggarty and are back for Part 3 of our series on Drawing. This time we switched things up and each artist brought both an artwork from art history and a related work of their own to discuss. Get ready to hear some vivid "ekphrasis" on our drawing picks (new vocab word unlocked-thanks, David!).Jennifer brought “The Castle with the Angel” 1863 by Victor Hugo and her own mixed media on yupo drawing “Heads in the Brambles” 2025David brought Odilon Redon's "Self Portrait" 1880 and his own painted drawing "Before the Couch” 2023Catherine brought Catherine Murphy's “Rose's Coloring Book” 2011 and her own wax crayon work "Bus Drawing" 2024Amy brought Paul Klee's "Ugly Angel" 1939 and her own graphite drawing "Reversal (Ingres)" 2024Other artworks mentioned: The Sketchbooks of John Constable, Eugene Delacroix and JMW Turner, Catherine Murphy "In the Grass" 2011, Kerry James Marshall "Untitled" 2009, Paul Klee "Untitled (Last Still Life)" 1940, "Still Ugly Angel" 1940, "Vigilant Angel" 1939, "Bell Angel" 1939, "Doubting Angel" 1939, "Angel in a Crisis II" 1939 , "Mis- Angel " 1939, "Angelus Novus" 1920, "Angel of Care on a Steep Road" 1931 Books mentioned: "Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo, "The Angels of Paul Klee" by Boris Friedewald, "Exploring Masterpieces : a Fact-Filled Coloring Book" 1990Artists mentioned: Victor Hugo, Odilon Redon, Catherine Murphy, Paul Klee, John Constable, Eugene Delacroix, JMW Turner, Kerry James Marshall, Josephine Halvorson, Jasper Johns (his Mind/Mirror retrospective at Whitney Museum), Judy Glantzman, Franz Marc, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, Jane Fine, James Esber, Erica Svec, Zachary WollardMore about the speakers:Jennifer Coates: ⁠⁠⁠web⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠David Humprhrey: ⁠⁠web⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠Catherine Haggarty: ⁠⁠web⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠IG⁠Amy Talluto: web and IGUpcoming exhibitions:Jennifer and David have work at 1Gap Gallery in "2>1" Curated by Michael Holden thru Jan 5, 2026 (Brooklyn)Amy has work in:"Eyes in the Sky" (solo) at theNextWaveGallery at SHOWROOM at Guerra Paint & Pigments curated by Nicole Castaldo thru Oct 31, 2025 (Maspeth-Queens)"Often I am Permitted to Return to a Meadow" at Active Space curated by Patrick Bower and Robert Zurer of Immaterial Projects Nov 7 - Nov 22, 2025 (Bushwick-Brooklyn)"A Gnawing Thought " at Utopia Gallery curated by Mandolyn Wilson Rosen Dec 6 -Jan 24, 2026 (Kingston, NY)"Relic" at Platform Project Space curated by Alyssa Fanning, Michael Lee and Patrick Neal Jan 30-Feb 5, 2026 (Dumbo-Brooklyn)Congrats to Catherine and Andrew Prayzner on their beautiful baby girl, Juliette Margaret!Thank you for listening!All music by Soundstripe----------------------------Pep Talks on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@peptalksforartists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pep Talks Website: ⁠⁠https://www.peptalksforartists.com/⁠⁠Amy, your beloved host, on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@talluts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amy's website: ⁠⁠https://www.amytalluto.com/⁠⁠Pep Talks on Art Spiel as written essays: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/7k82vd8s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuyMeACoffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donations always appreciated!

Join us in this episode with Mike Lowery, a New York Times bestselling illustrator known for his vibrant storytelling and unique approach to art.In this episode, Mike shares his journey from a young artist to a celebrated illustrator, discussing the pivotal role of sketchbooks in his creative process. We talked about his passion for storytelling, the challenges of bookmaking, and the importance of creating art that resonates with audiences.Mike also opens up about his teaching experiences and how he balances his professional and personal life, including his insights into building a successful career in illustration.✨ Connect with me on social media

Kye Ellsworth has made art for as long as he can remember. Filling sketchbooks and drawing on whatever he could. Art came naturally to him. Today he's creating murals with local businesses in Southeastern Idaho to beautify the area and bring people's visions to life.

Sketchbooks are more than just a place to draw—they're a pressure-free space to explore ideas, document growth, and keep your creativity flowing. In this episode, we revisit sketchbook practice with fresh insights, new tools, and updated workflows—plus how incorporating tablets has transformed our creative process.We talk about how to make sketchbooking work for your lifestyle, the benefits of mixing physical and digital formats, and how tablets have become indispensable for our mural design process. Whether you're brand new to sketchbooking or looking to reignite your practice, you'll walk away inspired to create a space—digital or physical—that supports your art and sparks new ideas.Episode Blog Link: https://www.levelupartists.com/lua-podcast/215Sign up for our studio newsletters at: https://www.AmeighArt.com https://www.JaclynSanders.com https://www.levelupartists.com Connect with us on Instagram: / ameighart / jsandersstudio / levelupartists Music by: https://www.coreyclaxton.com Watching or listening to one of our earlier episodes? In 2022, the Art Studio Insights podcast was renamed the Level Up Artists podcast!

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Margo is joined by Jennifer Orkin Lewis and Gayle Kabaker—two powerhouse painters, illustrators, authors, and beloved art teachers whose friendship and creative partnership has taken them (and their students) around the world. Jennifer and Gayle each spent years in fast-paced industries—Jennifer as a textile designer in NYC, Gayle as a fashion illustrator and editorial artist—before embracing slower, more intuitive practices rooted in daily sketchbooking, storytelling, and teaching. Together, Jennifer and Gayle lead collaborative retreats and online workshops that encourage creative exploration and self-expression. Their work is joyful, bold, and filled with heart—and they're deeply committed to helping others find their voice. In this rich and honest conversation, they talk about letting go of “shoulds,” walking away from stale opportunities, and trusting their own timing—whether that meant leaving agents behind, stepping into teaching, or creating space for personal transformation. Margo, Jennifer, and Gayle discuss: How daily sketchbook practice became their creative anchor Why process is more important than perfection How their retreats have opened doors for their students—and for themselves The power of artistic community and creative friendship Why five minutes a day can change everything How their individual journeys led them to a shared mission in teaching and creating Mentioned in this episode: July 27th Class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-faces-florals-and-pattern-play-with-gayle-jennifer-registration-1459034243699   Portugal Retreat:  https://uptrek.com/retreat/transformative-sketchbook-retreat-artists-jennifer-orkin-lewis-gayle-kabaker-portugal   Chloe Ward Yoga: https://www.chloeward.yoga/   Zig Markers: https://www.markersupply.com/zigartgrtwma.html?srsltid=AfmBOop1y1ZX-zYJX7i3b7ByZnqncJPHQ7NZ9tRDzucQ3KLAc-YukjFU   Tombow Markers: https://www.dickblick.com/products/tombow-dual-brush-pens/?srsltid=AfmBOorG6HNbBOGAP7igbmAxApp9GwjjeT6vqaJn0B7EBkt-IFO7SS5j   Connect with Jennifer:  https://www.augustwren.com/  https://augustwren.substack.com/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/augustwren/   Connect with Gayle: www.gkabaker.com https://gaylekabaker.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/gaylekabake   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:https://register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!https://brushoffer.com/collections/boldbrushLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!https://www.boldbrushshow.com/Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:https://www.FASO.com/podcast/---For today's episode, we interviewed Donald Yatomi a multifaceted artist whose journey from graphic design to illustration to concept art and fine art exemplifies creative resilience and passion. His advice to aspiring artists centers on carrying a sketchbook everywhere, capturing fleeting ideas, and never stopping one's artistic pursuit. Donald emphasizes the critical importance of networking, highlighting that success often depends more on who you know than what you know. He candidly shares insights about handling rejection, noting that sometimes a rejection says more about the viewer's limitations than the artist's talent. Throughout his career, from working at DreamWorks to creating album covers for metal bands, Donald has demonstrated the value of diversifying artistic skills and income streams. His most profound wisdom lies in understanding that artistic success isn't just about money, but about maintaining creative freedom and continuously pursuing what you love. Finally, Donald tells us about his upcoming solo exhibition at Frame of Reference Art Gallery in Whitefish, Montana, on August 7th!Donald's FASO site:https://www.donaldyatomi.com/Donald's Digital Artwork:https://www.artstation.com/dyatomiDonald's Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/donaldyatomiart/

When I say sketchbook, you might be thinking of a book with thin paper where you'd use a graphite pencil to draw.And that absolutely IS a sketchbook. But when guest Steve Griggs talks about sketchbooks he means a book filled with watercolor paper, which he uses for everything, drawing, painting, thinking and maybe most importantly developing ideas.In this mini episode, you'll get practical tips for different ways to use a sketchbook. You'll learn how to walk through the development of an idea to go deeper and you'll explore how to push past that blank page with a NEW sketchbook.Learn more about Steve Griggs here:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK----- Art Habit Bootcamp -----Ready to build a consistent art habit? Join the waitlist the Art Habit Bootcamp [Beta], an 8-week guided experience designed to help you show up with structure, support, and simple daily projects. Spots are limited— add your name to the waitlist today to get first in line when the class goes live.Support the show

Samantha Dion Baker has always seen the world a little differently. From her childhood days sketching in her grandmother's sculpture studio and watching her mother make intricate designs on a drafting table to a decades-long career in graphic design, her creative path has been shaped by curiosity, beauty, and a deep desire to pay attention. In this episode of ReBloom, Sam shares her inspiring journey of rediscovery—how picking up a sketchbook in her forties led her back to herself and helped her reimagine a life as a full-time artist, illustrator, and author.Known for her evocative visual journaling and beloved books, Sam invites us into her process—one rooted not in perfection, but in presence. As she says, “Drawing isn't about making something perfect—it's about paying attention.”Tune in to hear how she made the courageous shift from designer to artist, why she believes creativity is for everyone, and how drawing the everyday can lead to extraordinary transformation.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that it's never too late to start again—and that sometimes, the most meaningful reblooms begin with a pencil and a page.Links:Substack: https://samanthadionbaker.substack.com/Website: https://www.sdionbaker.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/sdionbakerdesign/Books: https://www.sdionbaker.com/booksPre-Order Signed Copy: https://www.booksaremagic.net/preorders/samantha-dion-bakerShop: https://www.sdionbaker.com/shop-2020Thank You to Our Sponsors: Jet Creative and UrbanStems!

Hello lovely friends,Welcome to the very first edition of The Sketchbook Dispatch! I'll be sharing one of these each month — a mix of what I've been working on in my sketchbooks and a spotlight on the incredible things our Creating Wild community has been dreaming up, sketching out, and bringing to life inside our member space.Honestly, I'm in awe. There's something so nourishing about being surrounded by curious, magical minds, and it's such a joy to be able to share even a small piece of their work with you.Alongside their creations, I'm also giving you a little peek into my own process this month. A video walk-through of my sketchbooks — eclectic, evolving, and full of both fast timed sketches (that challenge my recovering perfectionist tendencies) and slower, more thoughtful explorations (my preferred modus operandi!). I've been feeling a real pull toward “slow art” lately, but also experimenting with quicker studies to loosen things up for my illustrated work.If I had to name a theme that's emerged through all of this, it would be permission — giving myself the space to try something new (like storytelling through illustrated essays) and letting delight lead the way, even if it means stepping off the well-worn path or confronting what I thought I was and wasn't “good at.”So, with that, I hope you enjoy the video. Let's dive into what our amazing community has been creating.Before I send you off into the wild...If you'd like to be part of the Creating Wild community, you can learn more about it here. We've built a private, cozy corner away from the noise of social media. A space to explore creativity together through monthly workshops, weekly prompts, and a shared practice studio where you can connect, ask questions, and share what you're working on. We'd love you to be a part of it.

Narrator: Thomas Jones

Welcome to a new installment of the FWACATA Podcast!If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to finally launch your big project, get serious about your art, or just finish that damn thing sitting in the corner of your mind — here's your Monday wake-up call:Nobody's coming to hand it to you.You've got to start.This week's episode is a no-holds-barred reminder that while the world might feel like it's tilting sideways (and hey, maybe it is), life, creativity, and hope are still worth the hustle.Sure, things get harder as you get older. You need more coffee. More naps. Maybe a little more yelling into the void. But that flame? It's still there.It just needs action to stay alive.Movement. Creation. Forward motion.Even if it's messy. Even if it's slow. Especially when it's messy and slow.We all love to plan. Sketchbooks full of notes, dreams, and “what ifs.”But without action, it's all just doodles in a notebook.You want to start a comic? Draw the first panel.Write a novel? Type the first sentence (even if it's “Interior: My Asshole.” Seriously, just get moving.)Launch a business? Google the first step and take it.Big ideas don't mean anything until you get your hands dirty.You know why all the loud, obnoxious people seem to get ahead?Because they're doing something.It might be awful. It might be evil. But they're moving. They're working the system.The good news?You can move too. You can build. You can create. You can do—without selling your soul or turning into a cartoon villain.You just have to start.We're talking about momentum, the real meaning of resilience, and why you should always plant your flag—even if it feels like you're the only one left on the field.

Hear how an award-winning Polish Grodziskie helped elevate Sketchbook from brewing in an alley to becoming an industry leader in sustainability.Sketchbook Brewing Company Managing Partner and Head Brewer Cesar Marron discusses his brewery's journey from humble alleyway origins to becoming an award-winning establishment with a strong emphasis on sustainability. He shares the exciting but stressful story of how he won the Sam Adams LongShot American Homebrew Contest before discussing the challenges of brewing traditional Polish Grodziskie beer, their innovative Community Supported Brewery program, and the impact of the temperance movement on beer laws and brewery culture in Evanston. Cesar also provides insights on Sketchbook's sustainability initiatives, including water conservation and eco-friendly packaging, and offers easy tips for how you can make your craft beer drinking habits more environmentally friendly.After the beer break, Cesar highlights a few of Sketchbook's beers, including their Grodziskie, a light and refreshing Polish-style smoked wheat beer; Snowy Owl Red Ale, featuring a combination of caramel malts with spicy notes from the rye, balanced with the citrus flavor of American Cascade and Amarillo hops; and Coastal West Coast IPA, their Midwestern homage to the West Coast, featuring Lake Michigan water, Midwest Cascade and Centennial hops, and barley grown and malted in Wisconsin. The discussion includes how they achieve smoky flavors in their beers and what makes the Snowy Owl Red Ale unique with its rye bitterness. About Sketchbook Brewing Co: Sketchbook Brewing Co. is a microbrewery located in Skokie, IL, with taprooms in Skokie and Evanston. Learn more on their website at https://www.sketchbookbrewing.com/ —You can learn more about Crafty Brewers and get in touch with us on our official website, https://craftybrewerspod.com Crafty Brewers is a production of Quantum Podcasts, LLC. Is your brewery or business looking to capture a loyal audience to drive business results with the power of podcasting? Then visit https://quantum-podcasts.com/ to learn more.Our executive producer and editor is award-winning podcaster Cody Gough. He insists that we tell you that in this episode, you'll learn about: brewing techniques, smoked beers, modern ales, eco-friendly brewing, homebrewing, oak-smoked malts, award-winning brewery, beer competitions, traditional brewing methods, environmental responsibility, craft IPAs, Pack Techs, beer packaging, digital printing technology, beer production, Centennial hops, Cascade hops, amber ales, wheat beers, American Light Lagers, milkshake IPA, diacetyl testing, sensory evaluation, smoked wheat beer, and modern brewing equipment. #CraftBeer

ABOUT CHARLES LEON:CHARLES' LINKEDIN PAGE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chleon/COMPANY WEBSITE: charlesleon.uk CHARLES' BIO:Writer and Illustrator of Sketch Journals, including The Kew Sketch Journal. International Speaker and Trainer on the Creative Process and how Applied Innovation actually works. With more than 30 years experience in design, and an extensive knowledge of neuroscience and the working of the creative mind, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to helping Organisations and Individuals overcome Innovation Stagnation and achieve Creative Breakthrough.SHOW INTRO:Welcome to the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast.EPISODE 77… and my conversation with Charles Leon. On the podacast our dynamic dialogues based on our acronym DATA - design, architecture, technology, and the arts crosses over disciplines but maintains a common thread of people who are passionate about the world we live in and human's influence on it, the ways we craft the built environment to maximize human experience, increasing our understanding of human behavior and searching for the New Possible.    he NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD Magazine part of the Smartwork Media family of brands.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. The IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing the discourse forward on what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.org On this episode I connect with Charles Leon who has 30 years experience in design, and an extensive knowledge of neuroscience and the working of the creative mind.We'll get to all of that in a moment but first though, a few thoughts…                 *                                  *                                  *When I was nine years old my mom put me in a after school art program in a small little studio a few minutes walk from my school. Every Thursday afternoon, after my regular school classes were done, I would walk down the street, sit in an art studio and learn how to paint in oils. For the next 10 years this was a welcome change in my daily routine that became in some sense a safe place. A place where all the world's troubles or the typical challenges I was having as a teenager would disappear and I would spend a couple of hours focused on painting. My mom had recognized early on that I was pretty handy with a pencil and very interested in creative expression. She did her very best to make sure that I was continually engaged in creative processes whether it was doing Ukrainian Easter eggs or sketching and drawing or baking creative Christmas cookies.She was always there pushing the go button on creativity. As it turns out, she was actually a pretty good artist herself and later in her life she began doing decorative painting which she became exceptionally adept at and the house was full of wonderful pieces of her craftsmanship.My interest in art followed me through the first few years of high school and finally landing in a place where it was just time to decide where I was going to university and to which program I would go.My mom, recognized that I was firmly sitting on either side of the creative and scientific fence, 1 foot firmly in both worlds, and she suggested architecture since it seemed to combine both of my interests.While I was studying to be an architect I took every single drawing and painting course that I could possibly take, whether they were weekly freehand drawing studios or evening classes or sketching schools.These courses during my university years were a safe place there I had more confidence than in doing pretty much anything else.But it really wasn't until those years in university under the tutelage of a great art teacher Gerry Tondino that I really began to understand drawing and painting.It wasn't so much that I was learning technical aspects of drawing or painting but that I was more learning how to see rather than simply look at things.Gerry would say, ‘once you learn to see and draw what you actually se, rather than what ou think you see, the drawing takes care of itself.'I had deep respect for Gerry Tondino and I think I really finally learned how to deeply appreciate the world around me to see the color, texture and value relationships. To understand how objects exist within a context and it wasn't specifically the thing you   looking at but everything around it that helped to define its edge.In college I would continue to take afterschool watercolor courses thinking that it was more convenient than painting in oils since there was a technical challenge of oil painting taking much longer to dry.There was something about the immediacy of watercolor that I liked. You had to think fast and plan. Watercolor was the process of painting in the shade and shadows leaving the white of the paper as the light and highlights. In oils, or now acrylic which I use almost exclusively, you are starting from the dark tones and building in layers to bring out the light.In watercolor there was equally some unpredictability and a learned skill of being able to get certain effects like running a clean wash of graduated blue for a sky over a background or how some pigments we opaque and others transparent, or how colors would interact with each other as water spread across the paper.I was taking workshops once and the teacher said to me “well it's clear you can draw and you've got, you know, a good hand, but I guess the question really is what do you want to say with the work that you create”That was a whole different way of thinking that I'd never really spend time with prior to that moment. I painted and drew simply because it was fun.What did I want to say?...And so I began to think pretty significantly about what message I wanted to convey or rather what stories the things that I drew or painted I might want to share with other people.It was interesting when I began to study architecture and think about design of places and things that I was drawn to the same question about what the architecture meant and what stories it would hold over the years that people would use it.I was always fascinated with traveling and standing within old buildings and wondering what the people wore when they were visiting here hundreds of years ago.What would they talk about. What was the news of the day or the politics what secrets were being not told as people visited and who came and went from within a building's walls.As I moved along my career, thinking about the stories that buildings would hold, it's perhaps not surprising that I somehow serendipitously end up in the world of brand experience place making,that the places that I would create for retailers would be imbued with a brand narrative and that somehow the buildings, stores or hotels would need to be able to demonstrate that subplot about who the intended user was, what their story was and how the place was a physical expression of both the person and the brand.Another experience while an architecture school was with a visiting professor and while I don't remember the exact project we were working on, I do remember her saying a phrase including the word “hodological”Hodological refers to the study of pathways or connections. It's used in fields of neuroscience sometimes thinking about the pathway and connections between neurons and synapses how signals move from one place to the other how information is shared across brain functional areas – In psychology it talks about things like paths in a person's life space and in the world of philosophy it might be considered to take in things like the interconnection between ideas a pathway between thought exercises and where one thought leads to another and what conclusions we might draw from that that decision making treein terms of geography it's really is about actual paths, walking paths for example, connection paths between geographic locations thing like trade route pathsThe interesting thing about the word hodological is not just that all these years later I clearly recall that word but that it also seemed to me that the idea of ‘transition' - moving from one place to the other - was very much a part of experience - that we don't stand still in buildings or public squares or on streets, we move and as we move, we naturally have a different experience at every moment.Sure, there's a gestalt experience of being in Times Square for example but every time we take a step our perspectival view of the context around us ends up changing and every moment technically speaking is also new,We're are clearly taking in some constants in sensory input but our point of view within that context ends up changing.I love this idea of walking through space and experiencing it differently with every step. Every step is a different vantage point to learn something new to see something from a different angle. In a broader sense, my fascination with the nature of change totally aligns with the idea the early -learned term – hodological.Pathways of change. Change through experience or experience through change. We may think that buildings don't change, but they do, albeit in some cases slowly. And over their lifetime they may be experienced be multitudes each one leaving and taking away a story.Transitions are important. I might suggest that all the good stuff happens in the in betweenness of moments in time, places and things. Transitions are where learning lives.Transitions become important as experience makers. So, things like stairs become fascinating places for architectural study. It's not surprising that many of the great architects also spend time designing stairways so that transitions between floors were less about a practical matter of moving your body up to a different level, but could be seen as an opportunity to experience new things along the way. An experiential moment that requires the person's commitment, to willingly give them self over to the idea of change. Cities have memories and our bodies have memories of cities. Buildings have memories and our bodies have memories of buildings.I have expressed before that I believe that there's very much a ‘give and make' of experience - that we interact and share with the built environment around us and it affects us as well. We and the environments we spend time in are deeply connected and our experience lives within us, within our bodies, not just within our heads. Our experience of building leaves within us a body memory, a narrative residue of how we felt while in one place or another.If you look at buildings overtime and understand that they've been used for years, they too have held countless numbers of stories of people that used them. Where they came from. Where they would go back to. Maybe they were transitioning through for a moment. Maybe they were lost and ended up taking a wrong turn and discovering something new.Those stories of buildings are interesting because it gives a life to architecture beyond stone, steel and glass. And this is where my guest Charles Leon comes into the story. Charles is a writer and illustrator of Sketch Journals, including The Kew Sketch Journal. He is an international speaker and trainer on the Creative Process and how Applied Innovation actually works. With more than 30 years experience in design, and an extensive knowledge of neuroscience and the working of the creative mind, Charles brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to helping organizations and individuals overcome Innovation Stagnation to achieve Creative Breakthrough.During the COVID pandemic Charles had a challenge simply staying inside while all of us were held up in our homes for months. With sketchb  ook in hand, Charles saw London England as a hodological space – one to be experiences not in the scientific, objective and measurable sense of streets of a certain distance ad width, buildings of a certain height, pathways connecting purpose driven users or as seen from a 3d person sense but more in the Jean-Paul Satre sense aptly described in Satre's essay, "Sketch for a Theory of Emotions," where his city was to be experienced in a lived-existential subjective sense. One in which he would travel daily, which sketchbook in hand, not always sure about the destination but certain that the path would be one of discovery, connection, and collecting through drawing and painting the memories of the buildings he encountered along the way.The output of these wanderings yielded 5 volumes in drawings and paintings of learnings about the buildings, their architectural details as well as the stories they revealed from within their walls…                 *                                  *                                  *ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites:  https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. David also writes a popular blog called “Brain Food” which is published monthly on vmsd.com.  The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

Margo is joined by illustrator, author, and sketchbook enthusiast Mike Lowery, a New York Times Best-Selling Illustrator whose work spans over 80 books, greeting cards, magazines, and even food trucks. Known for his playful, humor-infused drawings, Mike shares his creative journey and insights into the business of illustration. In addition to making books, Mike is an avid sketchbook-keeper and has taught classes worldwide, including more than 30,000 students in-person and online, and encourages others to join him in starting a daily drawing habit and in the business of illustration.   Margo and Mike discuss: How Mike's childhood passion for drawing superheroes in a Filipino grocery store led to a career in illustration The moment he received his first check for his art (and why he still keeps it) His love for humor in art and how it shaped his path in children's book illustration The importance of maintaining a consistent sketchbook practice for creativity and career growth How to build a portfolio that speaks directly to potential clients by focusing on project-based ideas The evolving role of social media for artists and how he approaches it today Finding inspiration through travel, daily life, and keeping curiosity alive Teaching and encouraging others to start a daily drawing habit The intersection of art and business—how to navigate the industry and create a sustainable career   Connect with Mike:  www.gettingpaidtodraw.com www.mikelowery.com www.instagram.com/mikelowerystudio   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

“Each puppy is another little sketch” – Liz Hansen and Sketchbook [caption id="attachment_13591" align="alignleft" width="300"] Liz Hansen with Seasar at WKC.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves is joined by Liz Hansen, Sketchbook Standard Schnauzers, AKC's Breeder of the Year nominee for the working group. With a degree from the University of Minnesota in scientific illustration, Hansen named her breeding program Sketchbook. “Sketchbook came just sort of naturally from that because these are little sketches I make. Each little puppy is another little sketch,” Hansen said. “Almost 26 years ago, another breeder and I ran into a problem. We had epilepsy show up in our lines that were related and went looking for somebody to help us keep the good and get rid of this problem. And we were at a show in Columbia, MO, and went and talked to Gary Johnson at the university. And after about a year of bringing him samples and getting other clubs involved and helping to write grants and all this kind of stuff, he said, ‘You know, you just need to come work for me, so I changed jobs over epilepsy. (Listen to Liz' conversation with Laura about this project from 2017!) [caption id="attachment_13590" align="alignright" width="444"] Standard Schnauzers compete in herding competitions.[/caption] "That's good people that I gave a good dog, just like my sister and I got a great dog to start with. I try to coach people along.” “I like to coach the people that get my dogs,” Hansen said. “We've got over 200 champions and most of those are standard schnauzers and well over 250 performance titles on the standard Schnauzers. And that's not all me. That's good people that I gave a good dog, just like my sister and I got a great dog to start with. I try to coach people along.”

Margo is joined by celebrated artist, illustrator, and creative powerhouse Lisa Congdon for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about what she's learned while navigating a challenging chapter of her life. Lisa opens up about her journey through two total knee replacements and how this period of physical recovery sparked a creative rebirth.  During her recovery, Lisa embraced a slower pace of life, diving into a new sketchbook practice focused on collage and cut paper. What began as a meditative and playful exploration quickly evolved into a rich source of inspiration, reminding Lisa of the joy of creating art simply for art's sake. She candidly shares how stepping away from client work allowed her to reconnect with her artistic roots and experiment in ways that felt healing, liberating, and transformative.  In this episode, Lisa and Margo discuss: How Lisa managed her health journey while staying connected to her creativity. Managing the guilt that arose from stepping away from her team and work commitments. How she led and supported her team while recovering from surgery. The role of play and experimentation in sustaining artistic inspiration. The importance of consistency and how even small, daily creative practices can lead to big ideas. Balancing a thriving art career with the need for personal time and self-care. How slowing down can reignite passion and open doors to unexpected creative breakthroughs.   Mentioned in this episode: Lauri Hopkins https://www.laurihopkins.co.uk/ Lisa's 30 day art challenge w Creative Bug https://www.creativebug.com/instructors/lisa-congdon?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1p28BhCBARIsADP9HrNXhEYWUo8t0lx_kNJAOnhMMwWKu6YLgTralGQO8q3Jjg7r6sm4V90aAjHCEALw_wcB   Connect with Lisa: https://lisacongdon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/# https://www.pinterest.com/lisacongdon/   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

The latest volume of Chris Ware's Acme Novelty Date Book series is made up of pages from his personal sketchbooks, providing a window into his ideas, obsessions and insecurities. Chris tells Mattea Roach about his career as a cartoonist, staying in touch with childhood and why his daughter is the star of the comics in this book.

Abby Houston (@abbypainterart) joins Tim today to talk about education, artmaking, and the joy of creating within a community. After discussing the beginning of her career as a teacher and art therapist, the conversation moves on to the value of a sketchbook practice and how she stays consistent with her artmaking routine. She also talks about her upcoming presentation at the NOW Conference, gives advice on how teachers can find time for artmaking, and plays a round of This or That: Sketchbook Edition. Resources and Links Follow Abby on Instagram Join the Art of Ed Community Find everything you need to know about the NOW Conference What Do You Want From Your Art Teacher Community? Balancing Teaching and Artmaking

Welcome to episode 677. We have two tales for you tonight. First, a teacher makes a chilling discover in a student's notebook. Then, a woman struggles with family trauma that refuses to stay buried.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06Matthew Tyrer's The Sketchbook as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:03:21Christi Nogle's Bitter Makes the Sweet So Sweet as read by Josie Babin: 00:12:00TRIGGER WARNINGSBitter Makes the Sweet So Sweet contains sexist slurs.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchMatthew TyrerKrystal HammondKrystal Hammond on X (@thekmhammond)Christi NogleChristi Nogle on Bluesky (@christinogle)Christi Nogle on Instagram (@christinogle)Christi Nogle on X (@christinogle)Original Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.