Drawing Inspiration

Mike talks about what’s on his reading list and the value of Patreon with some changes to come. Mike then reflects on his Inktober experience and reviews some of the successes and challenges he had along the way. He also talks about what’s coming next. Show Notes Patreon Braving the Wilderness - Brené Brown Brené Brown Podacsts Storyworthy - Matthew Dicks MOTH podcast The Skeptics Guide to the Universe (book) SGU podcast Inktober Pigma Pens Mike’s Instagram Mike’s final piece The Wind in the Willows (book) - Kenneth Grahame Frog and Toad - Arnold Lobel ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mike continues his Inktober project and talks about his workflow and a few of the prompts. Mike shares a couple of books and then explores a video to help your coffee house sketching. Cornelia Hernes joins the podcast to talk about her journey in pursuing her lifelong passion. She speaks to the melody in art and developing your artistic vocabulary. She uses her skill and experience in art and teaching to explore art, uncover the many layers, and inspire anyone looking to improve their drawing and painting. Show Notes Mike Hendley’s Instagram Virtual Cafe Sketching (Michael Relth Art) Jo Brown’s book “Secrets of a Devon Wood” Gown (Cornelia Hernes IG post) Palette quiz (Cornelia Hernes IG post) Michael Harding Paints Williamsburg Oil Paints People’s attachment to the wilderness is linked to the fulfillment of basic psychological needs, study finds The Natural History Museum of Venice Zorn palette ===== How to reach Cornelia Hernes ===== Instagram (@corneliahernesartwork)  Patreon CorneliaHernes.com ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @MikeHendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mike begins Inktober and talks about his first four days. He is then joined by artist Sarah Burns from the picturesque highlands of Scotland to talk about her creative journey. Sarah shares her experiences in oil, pencil, and watercolor and how the iPad has become a key component of her artist kit. Sarah and Mike discuss her online presence and what it’s like to be a successful artist with the challenges around social media, live streaming, finding support, and building a community.  Show Notes Fish Wisp Bulky Radio Sarah Burns Studio (Instagram) Lawren Harris Stones of Calanais (Etsy Shop) and this version VizRef App IFTTT Later Quiet (Susan Cain) Morning Pages ===== How to reach Sarah Burns ===== Instagram (@sarahburnsstudio)  Sarah Burns Studio (web site) Skillshare Classes Fearless Brush ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @MikeHendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mike reflects on the work from a previous guest, LightBox Expo, and the upcoming release Procreate 5X. Mike then explores the controversy around Inktober and how to remain focussed on your ultimate goal. He then reflects on 2020 and how to remain strong, sensitive, healthy, and creative. Show notes Patreon New Patron-> art_of_jamie_conklin Procreate drawing MaxPacks LightBox Expo Anna Bucciarelli (YouTube) Anna on the Drawing Inspiration Podcast (ep#10) Inktober Alphonso Dunn and his video taking about Jake Parker Jake Parker’s response (as of Sept 21, 2020) ITAlternatives on Twitter Procreate 5X John Prine Chadwick Boseman Ruth Bader Ginsburg Stevie Nicks’ letter ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @MikeHendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Please support the show on Patreon Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mike takes a staycation and was able to finish the grasshopper, begins a butterfly and spots a stoat. He talks about the upcoming LightBox Expo and some work Max Ulichney has released. He then talks about his plans for Inktober and the role creative writing has in his art life.  ===== Show notes ===== Grasshopper Comma butterfly Scott Maier (Episode 31) Stoat, LightBox Expo Max Ulichney Episode MaxPacks Patreon Alex Gildbug (Official Patron) Rachel Joy (VIP Patron) Inktober Jo Brown (Episode 13) Nanowrimo Tiff Arment on Make Do Podcast (Episode 63) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @MikeHendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Please support the show on Patreon Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mike does more work with his pond inspired graphite pieces with a toad, dragonfly and grasshopper. Patreon is around the corner as well as a new video course. Mike is then joined by Jill Quinn Babcock to talk about her art journey which is filled with a mix of intention, passion and happy accidents. She talks about her early days with pastels and then moving to watercolour and the challenges with the medium. She then shares the details of her current focus which is glass engraving. From process to motivation, we cover it all and end with some great homework.  Show notes Toad drawing Dragonfly drawing Grasshopper WIP Resilience Painting CSPWC Lesley Pyke on YouTube Owl engraving Lighthouse on wood ===== How to reach Jill Quinn Babcock ===== Instagram (@jillquinnbabcock)  The Artful Cut Engraved Glass (web site) The Artful Cut Engraved Glass (Facebook) Jill Quinn Babcock ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @Mike_Hendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mike finished some more graphite work with a focus on depth and reflection. He then tries some plein air painting on the water without falling overboard. Rob McCallum is back to talk about the impact the pandemic has had on his role as a storyboard and concept artist in addition to some of his recent work including season 3 of Star Trek Discovery (no spoilers). They talk about drawing zombies and his upgrade to the iPad 2020. They also touch on what it means to be an artist with all the pressures of social media. Show notes Chipmunk drawing Hummingbird drawing Toad drawing (WIP) Plein air on a paddle board  Rob initial podcast appearance (Episode 16) Rob’s photo space work (here, here or here) Star Trek Discovery Resident Evil Apocalypse Land of the Dead George Romero, George and Rob Resident Evil Afterlife Rob on Threadless Madi: Once Upon A Time In The Future Max Ulichney’s Max Pack Rob in Captain’s Chair Inktober A sample of artists to explore Frank QuietlyJean “Moebius” GiraudBill SienkiewiczKatsuhiro OtomoTed McKeeverBernie WrightsonWill EisnerJack KirbyJunji ItoJamie HewlettDylan TeagueDuncan FegredoSean PhillipsMike MignolaSparthPascal BlancheIain LaurieJay GunnChris WestonSylvain DespretzCalum Alexander WattScott GadilleRob TurpinMack ChaterRaf SarmentoMike RobertsAndre Lima ArajuoAlex Jay BradyGabriel Hardman ===== How to reach Rob McCallum ===== Instagram @rob_mccallum Twitter @rob__mccallum ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Instagram @MikeHendley Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mike reflects on a recent rejection and then looks forward to a couple of creative projects later this year. He talks about his new pencil, holder and sharpener. Mike spends some time exploring some local trails for plein air settings and shares a local UFO story that leads to some art. He ends the show by highlighting some artists on Instagram that have provided some recent inspiration. Show notes Sketchbook Project Inktober ElegantUtility Hex Pencil Holder Tombow (6B)  Kum pencil sharpener Eagles nest lookout (Calabogie, ON) AllTrails (app) The Guardian (Unsolved video on YouTube) i_justdraw Allen MiqueMichelle Mique brejanz Brian cherrishart Yulia young_lilac Sheilah ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Instagram @MikeHendley Twitter @MikeHendley Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mike finishes a commission and does a little urban sketching. He then picks up an etch-a-sketch for the 60th anniversary of the device. Mike is then joined by artist and YouTuber Scott Maier. Scott has a formal BFA and MFA and has been teaching and creating art for a couple of decades. He has recently been doing live YouTube drawing tutorials since March. Mike and Scott explore some of the videos and talk about the challenges and joy that can be found in putting pencil to paper. Chipmunk commission New Chipmunk work Urban sketching  Umbrella (Amazon) Etch A Sketch (Wikipedia) ( Mike’s tiger and bird) Artist network Owl (YouTube) Vine charcoal sticks and pencils Hanemuhle paper Strathmore toned Prismacolor Ebony Pencil Walkway (YouTube) Self-protrait (YouTube) Cup (YouTube) Drawing Together ===== How to reach Scott Maier ===== Scott Maier Art (Instagram) Scott Maier Art (web site) Artist Network YouTube ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Instagram @MikeHendley Twitter @MikeHendley Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mike receives support for episode 29 and finds focus and challenges in some recent pieces and some new tools. Mike is then joined by Matthew Burrows who talks about his career as an artist, teacher, and mentor. Matthew talks about art as a gift as well as trust and generosity with his new initiative #artistsupportpledge. Matthew discusses the positive influence the #artistsupportpledge has had on artists worldwide and how it has impacted him and influenced his work. He also provides some helpful tips and introduces us to slow walking. ===== LINKS FROM THE SHOW ===== Chipmunk initial pose Chipmunk WIP (initial digital sketch) Ball point pen sketch Water soluble graphite Duke 551 fountain pen Matthew Burrows Studio Turps Studio Program #artistsupportpledge ===== How to reach Matthew Burrows ===== Matthew Burrows Studio (Instagram) Matthew Burrows Studio (web site) Vigo Gallery #artistsupportpledge (web site) Artist Support Pledge (Instagram) ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm Instagram @MikeHendley Twitter @MikeHendley Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0