Author name: Pencil Kings

PK 091: Creative Career Advice from Carl Olson at Digital Convergence

Need creative career advice? We think you’ll agree with us when we say we could all use a little guidance in the right direction from time to time as artists.
So, who better to speak to than a man who has spoken to literally hundreds of artists over the years? Meet Carl Olson – the voice behind the hugely popular Digital Convergence podcasts.

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PK 090: Acclaimed Illustrator Cale Atkinson Reveals How to Become a Freelance Artist

Want to know how to become a freelance artist?
Cale Atkinson is an illustrator and author based in Kelowna, Canada. These days, he’s mainly working on children’s books, including Explorers of the Wild published by Disney Hyperion.
But he didn’t set out to become an artist. Cale didn’t go to art school, and he didn’t even know how to draw and paint when he started out.
So how on Earth did he manage to carve out a successful freelance creative career?

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PK 089: How to Become an Artist in the Film Industry – Interview with Matte Painter Conrad Allan

Ever wondered how to become an artist in the film industry?
In this podcast, we talk to matte painter, Conrad Allan, who shares some indispensable advice for any of you aspiring artists out there who want to see your name on the end credits.
But this interview isn’t just for those who want to get into the movies. It’s also crammed with super-useful information on how artists working in any genre can find their niche market and seek out inspiring new projects to work on…

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PK 088: Should Visual Artists Start a YouTube Channel? Nikolas Hagialas on the Important Questions to ask Yourself First

Should visual artists start a YouTube channel? Take a look at the hugely popular video-sharing site and you’ll see a huge amount of artists uploading tutorials and engaging with their fans. Some of them have even managed to carve out a whole new career online! But should you be starting a YouTube channel, too? Find out in this week’s podcast with artist Nikolas Hagialas…

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PK 087: How David Luong Became a Cinematic VFX Artist at Blizzard – one of the World’s top Game Studios

How do you become a cinematic VFX artist at Blizzard, one of the world’s top game studios? Hear how David Luong found his dream career, and why he’s committed to helping emerging artists by showing their work in his personal art gallery.

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PK 086: Jonah Lobe Talks About Creativity and Depression…and how to Beat it

Creativity and depression often seem to go hand in hand for many artists. At times, it seems like the dreaded fear of failure or uncertainty about the future can just become too much for us…and often when we least expect it. In this podcast, games and concept artist, Jonah Lobe, talks openly about his own battle with anxiety attacks and how you can conquer your fears and take back control of your destiny.

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PK 085: Eliot Min on Making Manga Art and Video Games

How does an artist get started making Manga art and video games?
In this week’s podcast, we talk to Eliot Min, who’s just launched his first video game, Cerebrawl.
During this fascinating interview, he reveals what inspires him, and why he feels it’s still so important for artists to hustle for work and seize every opportunity that comes their way.

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PK 084: Cinzia Angelini on Making the Mila Film – an Incredible New CG Animated Short

The Mila Film isn’t just an incredibly powerful and moving CG animation short about a young girl caught up in the ravages of WWII.
It’s also a testament to the power of creative collaboration across the world, and the hard work and sheer talent of the 250 artists from 255 countries who created it.
In this week’s podcast, director Cinzia Angelini tells us why this film was so important for her to make, and why its message is just as poignant and relevant today.

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