Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
Mitch Bowler
The Pencil Kings Podcast interviews today’s top artists to uncover the story behind their work. These interviews are created for you - the Aspiring Artist, the Hobbyist and the Professional Artist. If you are looking for inspiring and insightful interviews from artists all over the world, you’re in the right place to learn the behind the scenes stories of how these artists got started and how they turned their passion into creative art careers.
Episodes
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Nov 4, 2015 • 28min
PK 063: What makes Pixar so special to work for and how can you be a better storyteller? Noah Klocek gives us insights into how to be a better artist. PK 063: What makes Pixar so special to work for and how can you be a better storyteller? Noah Klocek giv
There is a lot of golden wisdom in this episode. You'll learn why collaboration is so important and why you can have an impact on the world with your art no matter where you're working.
We'll also dive into how you can be a better story teller and shockingly it has everything to do with what happens before you ever start drawing.
Oct 28, 2015 • 41min
PK 062: From a call center to working on big budget films... Dane Hallet shows how attitude and personality can really open doors in your art career.
Today's story is extremely inspiring and shows you just how far you can take an opportunity when you really go for it.
Oct 21, 2015 • 51min
PK 061: How to kickstart your career after an extended break and why now is such an amazing time to be a creative.
You may not realize it, but there is a revolution happening in the creative arts. We are right in the middle of the self-publishing revolution, and we are just at the beginning of a major shift in the way that media is consumed. All of these things are combining into the perfect storm where you can take your ideas and have the resources that you need to get your projects out into the world.
Oct 14, 2015 • 41min
PK 060: How do you change careers and become an artist? Matthew Griffin tells his story of how he successfully made the jump to becoming a full time artist.
Listen and learn the steps to go through when you're ready to make the jump and begin your career as a professional artist. You'll also hear about what to do when you get knocked down, who to turn to for advice and what to ask them to kickstart your own creative career.
Oct 7, 2015 • 39min
PK 059: What does an established artist get from visiting the museum? Find out how Donato Giancola has continued to develop and find inspiration for his career.
What does an experienced artist see when he goes to the museum and how does he take that information and translate it back into his work? That's what we're covering in this episode of the Pencil Kings Podcast.
Sep 30, 2015 • 36min
PK 058: Learn how to time your applications so you can work on the projects that mean the most to you with Brian Blasiak.
What if you knew exactly when the hiring managers would be looking for new people for their project? That's exactly what we cover in this episode so that you can have the best chance possible to send in your resume at the right time.
Sep 23, 2015 • 35min
PK 057: Want to break into a big name studio? Kelly Christophers tells us how she was able to work her way into a position at Weta - one of the world's best visual effects studios.
What if you live somewhere that doesn't have the opportunities that you're looking for in your career? Kelly will tell you how she moved to New Zealand and got her foot in the door at Weta, and the rest as they say - 'is history.' She also talks about how she manages to stay creative and explore her artistic side outside of work, even when in the middle of a production and in crunch mode.
Sep 16, 2015 • 22min
PK 056: How does an artist successfully change and evolve their style? That's what we're talking about in this interview with visual artist Dennis Brown.
Learn how Dennis Brown uses the exploration of new artistic mediums to come up with completely new styles while still sticking to his roots.
Sep 9, 2015 • 31min
PK 055: What to have a career as a fine artist? Jane Radstrom explains everything that you need to know to go from wherever you are at right now to getting your work shown in a professional gallery.
Ever wondered how to become a fine artist? In this interview we go over the steps that anyone can follow to get your work shown in galleries all over the country, and how to overcome the common roadblocks that artists face when they want to get started.
Sep 2, 2015 • 29min
PK 054: Need to inject some life into your drawings? Learn how Jesse Aclin keeps his drawings quick, loose, and fresh while at the same time continuing to always push the boundaries of his creativity.
Are you looking for a high energy and accessible art style to get excited about trying with your own work? Today's guest explains how he's able to stay so loose and continue to have fun being creative with his dynamic style.
