Chris Oatley’s ArtCast: Episode Archive:

There Are Easier Ways To Become A Professional Artist: Live Q&A With Noah Bradley :: ArtCast #60

It’s never been easy to become a professional artist, but most young artists make it way more difficult on themselves than it has to be. Yesterday, I was a guest on Noah Bradley‘s Livestream and we covered what seemed like every hot topic that professional and pre-professional artists are facing today. Is a traditional, brick-and-mortar [...]

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The Rising Stars Of Animation: Betsy Bauer, Elsa Chang, Jessie Greenberg, Natalie Hall, Sarah Marino & Isaac Orloff: ArtCast #59

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I always say that the two secrets to success in animation are “Do great work and be great to work with.” Sometimes, artists just get mad when I say that. But more often, they ask thoughtful follow-up questions. …questions like “How, if I’m not already working in the industry, do I prove that I’m great to [...]

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Become A More Confident Painter and Tricks With The Lasso Tool :: ArtCast #57.2

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This is PART 2 of a 2-part Digital Painting Tutorial Series. The series features a time-lapse recording of the entire painting process which took a total of about 6.5 hours in real-time. Concepts Covered In Part 2: Combine the Gradient Tool & Lasso Tool in Photoshop for time-saving digital painting techniques. Feathering/ Sharpening effects with [...]

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Artistic Growth Is NOT A Goal & How To Become An Early Riser :: ArtCast #58

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In This ArtCast :: 5 Tips to make the new year productive and creatively fulfilling. New Year’s resolutions I DON’T recommend. What art & religion have in common. How to learn to love early mornings. PLUS: Music by Good Old War! Artistic growth is NOT a goal. But a full sketchbook is… -Tweet This Quote [...]

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Perfecting Your Drawing With Photoshop Warp and Merging Different Styles! :: ArtCast #57.1

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This is part 1 of a 2-part Digital Painting Tutorial Series. My friend, Dani Jones honored me with the opportunity to do a Pin-Up for the first, collected print edition of her webcomic ‘My Sister, The Freak.’ This tutorial series features a time-lapse recording of the entire painting process which took a total of about 6.5 hours in [...]

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Interview With ‘Three Shadows’ Author, Comics Artist Cyril Pedrosa :: ArtCast #56

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IN THIS EPISODE: I interview one of my heroes Cyril Pedrosa author of my favorite graphic novel ‘Three Shadows’ and the beautiful new web comic ‘Portugal’. Cyril shares about his early days at the Disney studio in Paris and his break from animation to pursue his true calling as a comics artist. He shares insights [...]

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Improve Your Art Before You Start :: ArtCast #55

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Detail from Norman Rockwell’s “The Soda Jerk” side-by-side comparison with Rockwell’s photo reference. In This ArtCast: I share THREE practices that all artists can apply to their own process that will instantly improve the quality of their finished works of art. Also, I talk about my NEW podcast and web-community: Paper Wings. AND… I explain [...]

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Interview With Disney Environment Painter Akiko Crawford & ‘The Avengers’ Set Sculptor Duncan Crawford :: ArtCast #54

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IN THIS EPISODE :: I have a great interview with my Disney colleague Akiko Crawford and her husband Duncan Crawford.  Akiko is a VERY talented Matte Painter and Environment painter who works in Visual Development like I do. And Duncan has worked as a sculptor on Super-8 and LOST (and he talks about that on [...]

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Hard Work Pays Off For Young Steve Umbleby & Creative Collaborations At IlloPond.com :: ArtCast #53

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IN THIS EPISODE :: Steve Umbleby’s career in Character Design takes another leap forward on account of his hard work, great attitude and remarkable talent. If you haven’t heard my first interview with Steve Umbleby, I recommend listening to it here. PLUS! The modern anthropology of a children’s story anthology reveals how any project can [...]

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Interview With Concept Artist Ryan Jones For ‘Back To The Future: The Game’ :: ArtCast #52

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IN THIS EPISODE :: Ryan Jones’ first job is also his dream job. He’s a concept artist at Telltale Games where he designed stylized versions of Doc Brown & Marty McFly for Back To The Future: The Game. Play the episode (player and download link are at the top of this post) and hear Ryan [...]

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Scatter Brush Tutorial: Digital Painting In Photoshop :: ArtCast #51

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The ‘Brush Tips’ Series: Short video tutorials that demonstrate digital painting tips and tricks that can save you time, increase your efficiency and support a smoother, more intuitive workflow. This episode addresses a frequently asked question: How do I make my cool stylized texture brushes in Photoshop? Creating your own brushes is a great way [...]

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Digital Comics, Ergonomics & How To Deliver Every Time :: ArtCast #50

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In This ArtCast :: I share some listener feedback and discuss how artists can develop consistency and professionalism through fundamentals and a refusal to settle for less.  I also briefly address the ongoing debate about digital comics and I talk about a new sit/ stand ergonomic solution for my workstation. AWESOME LINKS :: Art & Story [...]

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Projects That Pitch & The Fine Art Of Finishing with Jerzy Drozd & Thomas James: ArtCast #49

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In This ArtCast: I speak with Jerzy Drozd (creator of The Front) and Thomas James (creator of Escape From Illustration Island) about a recent discussion that has been taking place here on ChrisOatley.com regarding personal projects and how to actually finish them. To Pitch Or Not To Pitch Jerzy Drozd Escape From Illustration Island :: [...]

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Avoiding Artistic Burnout: ArtCast #48

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In This ArtCast :: This one has a bit of a slow start (some heavy editing helped quite a bit) but it has a big finish: How I avoid burnout. I explore every possible creative block that I can think of and provide some practical advice for how to stay focused and fruitful during creative [...]

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Fairy Defense, Working Out In The Earthworm Gym & The Question Of Direction: ArtCast #47

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Panel from ‘Creature Tech’ by Doug TenNapel In This ArtCast: I share about my new job as a Character Visual Development Artist at Disney and my regard for the high standards set by previous Disney Jedi Masters like Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. I then reveal my plans for finishing a webcomic/ graphic novel within [...]

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Disney Artists Live Q&A :: Taking Your Work To The Next Level :: ArtCast #46

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In This LIVE ArtCast ::  I am joined by Ed Li (Environment Design), Joel Parod (Visual Development), Ellen Jin-Over (Art Director) and three-time ArtCast guest Mike Greenholt (Animation) for a Live online panel discussion about our work at DisneyToon Studios, our careers, our artistic victories and our struggles. The panelists also take questions from the [...]

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