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Interview With Mark Pett, Picture Book “Authorstrator” :: Stories Unbound #7

By Chris Oatley

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Mark Pett is a former syndicated comics creator and self-proclaimed “Authorstrator” of 5 charming picture books, including his forthcoming title: This Is My Book!

In today’s interview, Mark reveals how creating a daily comic strip became his creative boot camp… And how this shaped him into the prolific picture book creator he is today.
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Escape From Art Jail #5: Designing An Adaptive Portfolio For Conventions & Recruiting Events

By Chris Oatley

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Many artists are under the misconception that “the portfolio” is a fixed, finish-able thing…

This misconception can be particularly restrictive at conventions, job fairs and other recruiting events where you get frequent feedback from industry pros.

In this episode we share a strategy that will help you design a physical portfolio that can adapt to the feedback and unexpected opportunities you’ll encounter throughout the event…

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Interview With Loish :: ArtCast #85

By Chris Oatley

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Lois van Baarle aka “Loish” has designed a successful illustration career almost entirely on her own terms.

Now she gets paid to draw and paint the images and ideas she loves most.

In this interview, recorded live at a coffee shop in Amsterdam, we discuss how she got started, discovered her unique personal style and why you don’t need to be good at everything…

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From Self-Publishing to Scholastic: An Interview With Jimmy Gownley :: Paper Wings Show #30

By Chris Oatley

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Since he was 15 years old, Jimmy Gownley has never stopped breaking the rules of self-publishing.

He went from selling self-published comics in the hallways of his high school to huge publishing deals with both Simon & Schuster AND Scholastic.

Join us as Jimmy shares what it took to break in with the big publishers.

And don’t miss the interview with long-time Winger Scott Wiser as he walks us through his successful Kickstarter campaign inspired by Paper Wings!

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The Winding Road To Laika: An Interview With Jenn Ely (Part 2) :: ArtCast #84

By Chris Oatley

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In part one of this interview, Jenn Ely regaled us with tales of alligators, emu burgers and art school…

…and just as one of Jenn’s fellow undergrads dove into a giant cupcake for her senior exhibit, so we dove into a passionate discussion about art education.

Now, in part two, Jenn talks about her time at The Savannah College Of Art & Design (SCAD) as well as her mentorship with Dreamworks Production Designer Kathy Altieri.

…but most of the episode is, as promised, about her time at Laika.

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