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I discovered the awesome work of illustrator Grant Gould after I heard an interview with him on The Force Cast.
When they plugged Grant’s website I checked it out and immediately became a fan of his work. He has a confident graphic style, a serenely balanced design sense and it is all sustained, primarily, by a contagious joy for drawing. His interpretations of the Lucasfilm characters are perhaps the most commercial pieces in his portfolio, but his own original creations are just as compelling.
I had the honor of meeting Grant when I attended Wizard World Chicago last summer and I was pleased to learn that he is also a remarkably friendly guy, easy going and humble.
I knew that I had to interview him for this show. And as I suspected, he generously obliged.
My dear friend Brian Campbell also joined us for the conversation. You can learn more about Brian’s life and artwork by listening to Episode 7 of this ArtCast or you can visit his website.
Another excellent interview. I really got a lot out of this. I got a lot of solace learning that even Grant Gould felt his style hadn’t emerged. I agree with you that I think most artists can see style in other artists’ work way before they can their own. What a comfort!
Great episode Chris!! I have consumed most of your newer material, and decided to go back through from the beginning! this talk was great fun. I really like Grant’s no-nonsense, timeline-driven approach to getting projects completed. This is something I need to work really hard at.
The part where Grant discussed that: (going off of memory here, sorry if I don’t get it exactly right) “There may be 100s of other artists who can draw way better; but, if they’re not out here completing projects, then it doesn’t matter.” This really resonated with me, this is something I needed to hear… thanks as always !
-Joshua
Hello Chris,
Found your pod casts as I was looking for something to inspire me to be more productive in my artist life. Your podcasts always do the trick, even though I am listening to them now in 2016 years since you originally posted the podcast – The points that are brought up are still valid.
Continue the good work 🙂