Creator Science

#77: Andy J. Pizza – Writing with pictures and developing your taste

Oct 26, 2021

Andy J. Pizza, an illustrator renowned for his work with The New York Times and Nickelodeon, shares insights on creative intuition and storytelling. He discusses the importance of self-assessment in creative practices, likening it to taste-testing in cooking. Andy emphasizes balancing thought and action to enhance productivity and shares his unique daily rituals for fostering creativity. He also advocates for 'playing your hits' by reusing past work, highlighting how this approach can prevent burnout and enrich artistic expression.

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Intro

2min

Artistic Exploration: Intuition and Storytelling

16min

Balancing Thought and Action in Creative Practices

3min

Cultivating Creativity through Routine

7min

Embracing Creativity: The Art of Playing Your Hits

4min

Navigating the Creative Journey

22min

The Significance of Taste and Intuition in Creativity

2min

Andy J. Pizza is an illustrator.

Sometimes he uses pictures. Like in his kid’s books, comics, and client work for the likes of The New York Times, Apple, or Nickelodeon.

Sometimes he uses words. Like when he’s making his podcast Creative Pep Talk. CPT consists of monologues on building a thriving creative practice and conversations with creative powerhouses like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Abbi Jacobson, and Morgan Harper Nichols.

His favorite way to illustrate ideas is with analogies and stories on stage. Andy’s style of public speaking is one part TED Talk, one part one-man show — with a sprinkle of stand-up comedy.

In this episode, we talk about creative taste and intuition, watching the tape, playing your hits, creative habits, and why he’s more focused on storytelling than ever before.

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