Every artist is faced with creative block throughout their career. But just what is creative block and how is different from a dry spell? In this episode we talk about the FIVE LIES of creative block and give remedies for combating each of them! Press PLAY and listen to Chris and Lora discuss: Is creative […]
Interview with Lora Innes :: PWP #11
In this episode Paper Wings host Chris Oatley interviews his Co-Host Lora Innes about her career and journey as a professional artist. Press PLAY and listen to Chris and Lora discuss: Breaking into the comic industry. The hardest parts of being an indy comics creator. How to write more compelling stories.
What To Do When Your Dream Seems Far Away :: PWP #10
The pursuit of a dream can be filled with freedom of expression and a fulfilling sense of purpose. …but it can also be overwhelming and seemingly endless. So what do we do when we just feel overwhelmed, unskilled and uninspired? What do we do when our dreams seem distant and out of reach? Press PLAY […]
Ask For The Job
My first job out of art school was a website for an engineering firm in Ohio. I worked on contract, in-house for a summer. A hundred people that do math all day… …and me. In my free time I painted monsters. The engineers golfed and renovated their own homes. There were fun-ish things about that […]
Five Tips To Make Your Character Designs More Dynamic & Believable :: PWP #9
How can character design strengthen the emotional impact of your story? Are turnarounds really a waste of time? How can you avoid cliches in your designs, and make your characters both surprising and memorable? In this episode of The Paper Wings Podcast, Chris and Lora give you FIVE tips that will help you make your characters […]