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PK 083: The Big Difference Between Artist and Craftsman – Interview with Jake Mengers from Bruvva

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Want to know how to start a creative career? Meet Mike Clarida, an artist who’s had an amazing career so far working for Disney and other big names.
But it’s not all been plain sailing. Along the way, he’s had to adapt and learn all kinds of new skills as an artist to land the jobs he was looking for.
And, in this week’s podcast interview, he tells you what today’s employers are looking for, and how you can make sure your portfolio ticks all the right boxes for landing your dream creative job.

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PK 082: 3 Key Steps For Your Creative Career – Interview With Mike Clarida Part 2

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Want to know how to start a creative career? Meet Mike Clarida, an artist who’s had an amazing career so far working for Disney and other big names.
But it’s not all been plain sailing. Along the way, he’s had to adapt and learn all kinds of new skills as an artist to land the jobs he was looking for.
And, in this week’s podcast interview, he tells you what today’s employers are looking for, and how you can make sure your portfolio ticks all the right boxes for landing your dream creative job.

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PK 081: How to Start a Creative Career – Interview With Mike Clarida Part 1

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Want to know how to start a creative career? Meet Mike Clarida, an artist who’s had an amazing career so far working for Disney and other big names.
But it’s not all been plain sailing. Along the way, he’s had to adapt and learn all kinds of new skills as an artist to land the jobs he was looking for.
And, in this week’s podcast interview, he tells you what today’s employers are looking for, and how you can make sure your portfolio ticks all the right boxes for landing your dream creative job.

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PK 080: Learn Cartoon Animation Software With Jeff Maksuta

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Want to learn cartoon animation software? Meet Jeff Maksuta, the new mentor of the Pencil Kings Community Animation House.
With years of teaching experience under his belt and an infectious enthusiasm for making art, he’s the go-to guy for just about anything you need to know about 2D animation software or traditional animation.
And, in this week’s podcast, he explains how you can get started as an animator and learn the in-demand skills you need to land a career in this exciting creative industry.

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PK 079: How to Develop as an Artist and Play to Your Strengths to Create Your Best Work

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In this podcast, we speak to established artist and Pencil Kings community member, Chaz Sutherland.
He talks about his career so far with companies such as Electronic Arts and Shiny Entertainment, and his plans for the future.
And he also explains how you can develop your skills as an artist and find the right creative career for you…

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PK 077: Jon deMartin on Classical Figure Drawing Techniques

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Which figure drawing techniques will help you the most?
For experienced artist and tutor, Jon deMartin, the classical figure drawing techniques of studying from life and sculptures are still the best.
And, in this week’s podcast, he explains why studying basic geometric shapes and learning through observation will always give you better results than drawing from photographs.

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PK 075: How to Become an Artist…and get Paid

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Want to know how to become an artist…and get paid?

In this podcast, artist Shane Madden shares his experience and outlines the fundamental skills you need to have a successful creative career.
But, if you thought becoming an artist was just a crazy dream, think again.
Because the skills you need to create a successful creative career are actually much easier to acquire than you might have thought.

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