PK 130: How to Create a Graphic Novel and Launch it Successfully on Kickstarter. Interview With “North” Creator, Scott Sawyer

Want to know how to create a graphic novel and get it published? Kickstarter is littered with failed art projects, and one of the biggest reasons for this is the lack of an established audience.
Yet, despite this, today’s guest Scott Sawyer was able to buck the trend and raise CA$ 12,181 in just 8 days. Find out how in this week’s artist interview…

PK129: Carl Potts on the Golden Age of Marvel and How to Break Into the Comics Industry

Want to know how to become a comic book artist? As former editor for Marvel in the 1980s, artist and educator, Carl Potts, knows exactly what publishers are looking for when they decide to hire you or not.
And, in this interview, he draws on his years of experience in the comic book and creative industries to give you a clear breakdown of the skills you’ll need to become successful.

PK128: Are You a Creative Introvert, and What can you do About it? Interview With Cat Rose from www.thecreativeintrovert.com

Are you a creative introvert? In this podcast, Cat Rose reveals how her own introversion led to her setting up www.thecreativeintrovert.com and helping artists market themselves without feeling icky.
So, if you’ve ever shuddered at the thought of networking or promoting yourself on social media, take a listen…because you’ll probably discover that what’s been holding you back isn’t such a big deal after all.

PK 123: How to Balance Your Career With Your Creativity – Interview with Illustrator, Liz Gera

Wondering how to balance your career with your creativity? Like many artists, illustrator, Liz Gera, has to work a regular day job and make art in her spare time. Yet, despite having a youngster to look after too, she’s been working on getting her portfolio updated and selling her art at conventions in the USA during the past few years. So how on Earth does Liz manage to fit all this into her busy schedule?
You’ll find the answer to this question and many more in this week’s podcast interview…

PK 121: How to Make it as an Artist, Even When They Say You Can’t! With Fashion Illustrator, Christina Burton

Want to know how to make it as an artist?

The path to following your creative dream can often be a difficult one, with parents who want you to get a regular job instead, or teachers who just don’t believe in you.
Fashion illustrator, Christine Burton, faced all these hurdles in the early stages of her career. And, in this week’s podcast, she reveals how you can overcome them, too.