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[REPLAY] #77: Andy J. Pizza [Storytelling] – Writing with pictures and developing your taste

Oct 27, 2022

Andy J. Pizza, an accomplished illustrator and podcaster known for his Creative Pep Talk, dives into the interplay of storytelling and art. He emphasizes the importance of creative habits to overcome overthinking and shares insights on the value of revisiting past works to maintain engagement. Andy explores how intuition and taste shape creativity, advocating for emotional depth in art over mere technical skill. He also reflects on the journey from illustration to storytelling, highlighting personal growth as key to artistic breakthroughs.

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I Hate Mowing the Lawn With ADHD

04:05

The Importance of Creative Habits

01:40

Intro

2min

The Art of Creative Engagement and Listener Interaction

2min

The Art of Creative Expression

16min

Cultivating Creativity: The Balance of Thought and Action

5min

Harnessing Creative Habits

7min

Embracing Your Creative Hits: The Art of Self-Plagiarism

4min

Embracing Creative Imperfection

8min

Exploring the Journey from Illustration to Storytelling

5min

Navigating Creativity and Identity

11min

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The Importance of Taste and Intuition in Creativity

3min

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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