Everyday Artist Podcast

John English: An Overview of The Illustration Academy. John talks about the mental side of getting to the next level of being a student or working professional. The process of completing a successful image, drawing from memory, and designing your image before you are encumbered by reference are also discussed, as well as an overview of The Illustration Academy. PIcs and link at brentwatkinson.com .

Jon Foster: Part Two, Enjoying the Process and the Importance of Interpretation. Jon talks about learning to enjoy the act of creating a piece of artwork, and not just enjoying the finished results. The importance of the word "interpretation", and why using your interpretive skills is the essence of the work you produce. See pics and link at brentwatkinson.com .

A discussion of resources students have access to in the present, as opposed to previous generations. Further remarks about experiencing an artistic life, how to control color, and solving compositional and color problems. See images and link at brentwatkinson.com .

Jon Foster: Mental Health Issues and Perseverance. Jon openly and candidly talks about his struggles with OCD in high school and into his college years. The struggles to overcome mental health obstacles and challenges, all the while trying to learn about illustration and breaking into the business of creating images for a living. Also, the payoff of never giving up on yourself during bleak times. See pics and link at brentwatkinson.com .

George Pratt: Mid 20th Century Comics and Artwork with Confidence. George discusses comics and the comic publishing industry of the mid 20th century, and how they evolved with political and economic pressures. In addition, George recounts great stories about how he met his artistic idols, and their on-going relationships. The discussion continues concerning the importance to starting a piece of artwork with energy and a sense of discovery. Pics and link at brentwatkinson.com .

David Almeida: Software Project Manager and Potter. David navigates us through the process of working in the field of software development and implementation by day, and working as a pottery artist on nights and weekends. Being a project manager is in close relation to his procedure of progressing from wet, pliable clay, through the two stages of firing and vitrifying the clay into stone. Pics and links at brentwatkinson.com .

Eat Schmidt: The Art and Craft of Operating a Food Truck. John and Megan Schmidt are professional chefs that decided a few years ago to start a food truck business together. They bought a used truck, and began the process of fabricating the interior to become the food truck kitchen they had always envisioned. Megan now runs the business full time, and have scheduled participation in events for the next few years. See pics at brentwatkinson.com .

Jeffrey Alan Love: Constructing Your Life The Way You Want It. Jeff talks about how he changed careers in order to live the lifestyle he preferred, and why he did so. Molding his business and life to meet his expectations, and how to control one's attitude to make the world a better place. He discusses how cybernetics also played an important role in his education and learning his craft. Pics and link at brentwatkinson.com .

Anna Fox Ryan: Existential Energy and Focus in the Studio. Anna discusses the importance of being positive and getting your mind in the correct attitude while working in the studio. These thoughts and practices also are available and necessary outside of the creative processes and realm of the studio. Sculpting your everyday life to be rich in positive energy with a progressive attitude. Pics and link at brentwatkinson.com . Be sure to click the "subscribe" button where ever you listen! It's FREE!

Amber Lea: Tattoo Artist with a Personal Approach. Amber Lea, tattoo artist and owner of Dear You Tattoo Studio explains her approach to consultation and helping clients make good decisions. Making the client aware of the concept of the chosen tattoo in the future is an important part of determining the right choices in receiving tattoos. See pics and link at brentwatkinson.com