How I Created a Professional Art Career…Without the Help of Art School

This is part 1 of a 3-part series on taking the next step with art career Part 1 [You Are Here] – How I Created a Profession Art Career… Without the Help of Art Scool Part 2 – What Really Separates Those who “Make it” with Their Art From Everyone Else Part 3 – Are you Guilty …

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PK 062: How Dane Hallett Went From Working in a Call Center to Big Budget Films

Subscribe to the Pencil Kings Podcast: | iTunes | Stitcher Dane Hallett went from working in a call center to working as an artist on big budget movies such as Mad Max “My little toe was in the door, and I just kicked that door down with all the passion I could muster!” ~ Dane Hallett …

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PK 061: Randy Gaul on Why Now is Such an Exciting Time to be an Artist

Randy Gaul has worked with most of the major film studios in his long art career. However, after taking a break from art for more than 10 years, he says he’s more excited these days by what’s happening in the independent creative industries. In this week’s podcast, you’ll find out how to kickstart your career after an extended break, and why now is such an exciting time to be a creative.

Character Design Ideas: Building the Perfect Reference Library

Need character design ideas? Start by building the perfect reference sheet This is part 3 of a 3-part series on designing characters Part 1 – Character design tips for better concept art Part 2 – How to write an outline for your character Part 3 [You Are Here] – Building the perfect reference library Many – if not all –  the …

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