Podcasts by Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Todays Best Artists

PK 140: How to Become a Children's Book Illustrator - Interview With John Martin from 2017-05-03T07:30

Full show notes and links at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast/

John Martin walks us through the process of creating a successful ch...

PK 139: How to Break Out of Art Jail - Interview With Chris Oatley From The Oatley Academy from 2017-04-26T07:30

Full show notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast/

Want to know how to break out of art jail and finally move forwards with your ...

PK 138: Get your professional art career started with the Illustration Lighthouse from 2017-04-19T07:30

Full show notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast/

Ready to get your career as an artist started, or feeling stuck that you just ...

PK 137: Is your fan art legal? Let's ask an IP Lawyer from 2017-04-12T07:30

Full show notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast/

Go to any comic con and you'll see countless artists selling fan art featuring...

PK 136: Building Your Art Career With 3D Total Publishing from 2017-04-05T07:30

Full show notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast/

Building your art career is so much easier if you have the right advice and re...

PK 135: How to Become a Fantasy Artist from 2017-03-29T07:30

Complete show notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast

Want to know how to become a fantasy artist?

In this...

PK 134: Interview With Stan Prokopenko, aka Proko: Why do YOU make art? from 2017-03-22T07:30

Shownotes at https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast/

To many aspiring artists, Stan Prokopenko, aka Proko, needs no introduction. Already ...

PK 133: Want to Unlock Your Creativity? Get Reckless! from 2017-03-15T07:30

Ever have the feeling when you are staring at a blank piece of paper that you're not sure what to draw? Clark Huggins had this same problem. He found he was spending extra time and putting extra...

PK 132: What if you spent 3 years on ONE single art project? from 2017-03-08T08:30

Artists often have to work to tight deadlines, but what happens when you've got three whole years to complete a single project?

That's exactly what happened to artist, illustrator and Pen...

PK 131: How to Build a Successful Freelance Art Career...Without Burning Out! from 2017-03-01T08:30

Want to know how to build a successful freelance art career...without burning out?

In this week's interview, artist and illustrator, Diego Jourdan Pereira, shares his essential advice and...

PK 130: Creating a Graphic Novel and Launching it Successfully on Kickstarter from 2017-02-22T08:30

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...

PK 129: Carl Potts on the Golden Age of Marvel...and How to Break Into the Comics Industry from 2017-02-15T08:30

What was it like to work as editor for Marvel Comics in its heyday?

In this interview, Carl Potts talks about the exciting creative scene in NYC in the 1980s and discovering artists such ...

PK 128: Are you a Creative Introvert? from 2017-02-08T08:30

Are you a creative introvert? Today we look at how this affects you in social settings, and then go deep on what this means to your art and how you can work around any limitations that you might...

PK127: Artist Kirsten Zirngibl on Da Vinci Syndrome, Synesthesia and Going Deeper With the Creative Process from 2017-02-01T08:30

Are you one of those creatives with 'Da Vinci Syndrome' who gets ideas faster than they can actually implement them? Good news! You're not alone. In fact, you're in very good company.

In ...

PK 126: Artistacon 2016 - What Happened at The New Art Event of The Year? from 2017-01-25T08:30

Artistacon was held for the first time in September 2016 in Burlington, New Jersey and was an art convention dedicated to celebrating and encouraging creativity.

It featured work...

PK 125: How to Stay Creative...Even When Things Don't go to Plan! from 2017-01-18T08:30

How do you stay creative when life throws you a curveball?

In this interview, we catch up with artist, Derek Rodenbeck, and hear his advice on how to keep moving forwards when a big proje...

PK 124: How to Publish Your First Children's Book from 2017-01-11T08:30

Ever wanted to know how to publish your first children's book? Hear how illustrator, Oliver Kriel, achieved this in just three months in this inspiring podcast interview.

You'll ...

PK 123: How to Balance Your Career With Your Creativity from 2017-01-04T08:30

Feeling stuck in a job that you know isn't right for you or doesn't allow you to maximize your creative talents?

Or perhaps you're struggling to find time for art in your busy schedule? Listen

PK 122: Are you cut out for a Creative Career? from 2016-12-28T08:30

Are you cut out for a creative career...or should you just give up on your art dreams altogether?

In this interview with freelance concept artist and instructor, Ned Rogers, you'll finall...

PK 121: How to make it as an artist - Interview with fashion illustrator, Christina Burton from 2016-12-21T08:30

How do you make it as an artist - even when others won't support your work? In this revealing interview, fashion illustrator and portrait artist, Christina Burton, reveals how she made the importan...

PK 120: How to bring your creative project to life with Jon Schindehette from 2016-12-14T08:30

How do you take the next step as an artist and bring your creative project to life?

In this interview we talk to Jon Schindehette, owner of Art Order, about how to take your great idea fr...

PK 119: Indie Gaming and Iron Tides - How Crash Wave Games Sailed to Success from 2016-12-07T08:30

Indie gaming is a big industry, but what's it like to launch your own title?

In this podcast, co-founder of Crash Wave Games and co-creator of Iron Tides, Carina Kom, shares her story. Listen

PK 118: How Thumbnail Sketching Helps Artist Katy Grierson Find her Creative Flow from 2016-11-30T08:30

Thumbnail sketching and creative flow go hand in hand for many artists, but how can you make these part of your daily routine, too?

In this podcast, UK concept artist and illustr...

PK 117: Finding Your Focus as an Artist - With Derek Rodenbeck from 2016-11-23T08:30

Finding your focus as an artist can be tough.

Sometimes, your head can be swimming around with so many ideas that it's impossible to see the wood for the trees and concentrate on your mai...

PK 116: Inside the Creative Mind With Fine Artist, Tutor&Former DC and Marvel Colorist John Wellington from 2016-11-16T08:30

Take a fascinating journey inside the creative mind with fine artist and tutor at the New York Academy of Art, John Wellington.

In this interview, the former DC and Marvel colorist draws ...

PK 115: How YOU Can Become a Great Artist in Just 2 Years from 2016-11-09T08:30

There's an art school out there that has been nicknamed 'The Charles Xavier School for Gifted Artists' and today we talk with its founder, Kevin Murphy.

Some of his students have, quite l...

PK 114: Concept Artist David Tilton Reveals How to Get Hired as an Artist from 2016-11-02T07:30

No money for art school? No problem...

In today's interview with concept artist, David Tilton, you're going to learn exactly how you can:

- Self-evaluate your work
- Build a ...

PK 113: How the Freedom of a Freelance Art Career Can Help You See The World from 2016-10-26T07:30

The freedom of a freelance art career can help you see the world and get involved with all kinds of exciting opportunities.

In this interview, acclaimed Canadian illustrator, Derek Stenni...

PK 112: Creating a Graphic Novel and Finding Time for Art - Interview With Patricio Clarey from 2016-10-19T07:30

It's not easy making a graphic novel, yet this seem to be the number one goal for so many artists.

In this interview, we're going to look at the mindset behind your creative projects. And...

PK 111: Making the most of your time in art school - with Cathleen McAllister from 2016-10-12T07:30

Like everything worth doing in life there's hard work involved, and today you'll learn how Cathleen McAllister made the most of her time in art school when she made the decision to get serious a...

PK 110: Interview with Jonas Koffler, author of New York Times bestseller, Hustle, on how artists can raise their profiles and sell more work by making simple changes to their mindset from 2016-10-05T07:30

In this interview, Jonas Koffler, co-author of New York Times bestseller, Hustle, reveals exactly how artists can leave the cliche of the starving artist behind and propel their careers forward ...

PK 109: How to create your own comic books with Fright Comics founder, Alex Banchitta from 2016-09-28T07:30

Creating your own comic book or graphic novel is the big goal of many artists, but very few actually make it to the finish line.

In this podcast, you'll hear from Alex Banchitta, founder ...

PK 108: What REALLY Makes You An Artist? from 2016-09-21T07:30

It's one thing to create a beautiful work of art that's rendered to perfection, but it's an entirely different challenge to express complex ideas with your art.

Today we talk with Dorian ...

PK 107: Why Consistency is Crucial to Your Success as an Artist from 2016-09-14T13:00

Consistency is one of the best ways to improve as an artist, but how do you make time in your busy day for practicing your drawing and painting skills?

In this podcast, Pencil Kings found...

PK 106: Why the future of the independent animation industry is so exciting for artists from 2016-09-07T07:30

The independent animation industry is changing the way movies are made.

In this podcast, former Lucasfilm and Disney artist, Spyros Tsiounis, explains how new technology is making product...

PK 105: Assassin's Creed artist Fred Rambaud reveals the key things you need to do to become a successful concept artist from 2016-08-31T07:30

Struggling to figure out how to make a go of your freelance career?

In this podcast, acclaimed Assassin's Creed artist Fred Rambaud shares some incredible insights on how to build a caree...

PK 104: The mindset behind leaving your job for a full time creative career. from 2016-08-24T07:30

Thinking about giving up your day job in favor of a creative career? In this podcast we cover the things that you need to consider before making the leap and how you can take small steps to mini...

PK 103: Should You Be Exhibiting at Art conventions? from 2016-08-17T07:30

Ever wondered what you need to do to attend and exhibit at your first convention? Exhibit as in setting up your own table or booth and interacting with fans and selling your work?

Today w...

PK 102: The organizers of Artistacon reveal how to make the most of your conference experience from 2016-08-10T07:30

There's something magical about actually going to a live event that you just can't quite capture through a screen. Of course there's the amazing heros that you'll get to meet there, but there's ...

PK 101: Getting back into being a full time artist after taking a long break from 2016-08-03T07:30

It's pretty painful when you hop back into the seat of a full time artist after an extended time off.

The good news however, is that the old skills come back pretty quick - it just takes ...

PK 100: The best bits from the Top 10 Pencil Kings interviews compiled into one handy podcast. from 2016-07-27T07:30

To celebrate reaching our 100th episode, we've taken the best bits from our most popular interviews and compiled them into one handy podcast.

Hear invaluable advice from artists working i...

PK 099: Getting Your Big Creative Project Started and Funded with Princess Merida Creator Brenda Chapman from 2016-07-20T07:30

Do you have an idea for a huge project that you'd like to bring to life?

Today we talk with Oscar winner and creator and director of Pixar's Brave, Brenda Chapman, to understand what it l...

PK 098: Finding Your Voice as an Artist with Renee Chio from 2016-07-13T07:30

In this episode we talk with Fine Artist and Animator Renee Chio about what her path has been like.

She grew up in Mexico and when she found animation she fell in love. There was a proble...

PK 097: How one tweet helped launch the career of digital artist Phil Galloway. from 2016-07-06T07:30

It's funny how one single event can change your life. In this episode, you'll hear how one fateful tweet took Phil Galloway on a wild ride that has established him as a sought after digital fine...

PK096: City of Gateway Creator Sean Murray on Fantasy Concept Art from 2016-06-29T07:30

Ever wondered how to become a fantasy concept artist?

A lot of artists have big dreams for that special project that's been kicking around inside their heads for years...

The probl...

PK 095: Corey Pelton Reveals How to Get Hired in the Video Game Industry from 2016-06-22T07:30

Corey Pelton is a senior cinematic animator at Blizzard Entertainment, creators of the hugely popular Overwatch game.

In this podcast, he talks about the importance of collaborating with ...

PK 094: Derek Rodenbeck is back to update his journey as a comic book artist and creative from 2016-06-15T07:30

Derek Rodenbeck is back with the latest update on his journey and things are certainly looking up! The last time we talked with him he was just starting to get some traction with his career.

PK 093: Understanding the reality of a freelance art career from 2016-06-08T07:30

There are a lot of misconceptions around the topic of making money with your art. Today we talk with Shane Madden and start to explore some of the common ideas about getting paid to create art t...

PK 092: Learn to push past creative block with Youngman Brown of the Your Creative Push Podcast from 2016-06-01T07:30

Youngman Brown is fast on his way to having interviewed more than 100 creatives from all walks of life, and it was great to have a chance to get him to pass on some of the wisdom he's gained fro...

PK 091: The best advice from hundreds of artist interviews with Carl Olson of the Digital Convervence Podcast from 2016-05-25T07:30

What's the best way to start when you're just at the beginning?

Talking to hundreds of artists seems like a good place, and that's exactly what Carl Olson has been doing for the past six ...

PK 090: A Blueprint for kickstarting your freelance career with Author and Illustrator Cale Atkinson from 2016-05-18T07:30

Today we break down the path that artist and illustrator Cale took to get his freelance career off the ground.

One of the things you'll learn is just how far Cale is willing to go to make...

PK 089: How to break in as a digital artist and propel your career faster than you ever thought possible. from 2016-05-11T07:30

Learn how using lesser known software can help you to stand out and create unique opportunities for yourself that will help you skyrocket your career.

Conrad Allan's career hasn't been 'n...

PK 088: Should Visual Artists Start a YouTube Channel? from 2016-05-04T07:30

PK 088: Should you start a YouTube channel as a visual artist? Freelance concept artist Nikolas Hagialas talks about his plans for doing this with fellow artist Derek Rodenbeck and outlines the ...

PK 087: Blizzard cinematic VFX artist David Luong shares his path to getting into one of the world's premiere game studios and tells us what creative life looks like outside the studio. from 2016-04-27T07:30

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 show...

PK 086: Why do creativity and depression often go together for many artists? from 2016-04-20T07:30

Creativity and depression often go together for many artists, but overcoming them isn't always as difficult as you might think. In this interview, concept artist Jonah Lobe talks openly about ho...

PK 085: Artist Eliot Min talks about making Manga Art and his new video game, Cerebrawl. from 2016-04-13T07:30

Ever wanted to make Manga Art and video games? In this podcast, artist Eliot Min talks abot what inspired him to create his first indie video game, Cerebrawl, and why it's still so important for...

PK 084: Animation director Cinzia Angelini talks about making the Mila Film from 2016-04-06T07:30

The Mila Film is more than an incredibly moving animation about a young girl in WWII.
It's also the result of a worldwide collaboration between 250 artists from 25 countries who volunteere...

PK 083: What is the difference between an artist and a craftsman? We explore this question and many others with extremely talented Jake Mengers. from 2016-03-30T07:30

The work of Jake Mengers speaks for itself - you can see the care that goes into all of the subtle details that make up the final pieces.

It's this level of expertise and expression that ...

PK 082: Ready to get your creative career started? We explore the 3 key steps to get your career rolling. from 2016-03-23T07:30

Mike Clarida is back with even more information on how to get your creative career off the ground by focusing on the 3 key steps, which are:

- Portfolio
- Outreach
- Interview...

PK 081: From graduation to working at Disney. We explore just what it takes to get your creative career started and see where it can lead to. from 2016-03-16T07:30

Mike Clarida did everything right coming out of art school. He was talented, and was getting interviews at some of the biggest entertainment companies. There was a problem, however... the timing...

PK 080: Introducing Pencil Kings Houses! Part 1 of 3: House Animation, where members are coming together to bond over their love of all things animated. from 2016-03-09T08:30

Jeff Maksuta has been working and teaching animation for years and is the new leader of House Animation in the Pencil Kings Community.

We talk about the first few assignments that are lin...

PK 079: Pencil Kings community member Chaz Sutherland talks to us about his transition and what he's learned over his career as an artist. from 2016-03-02T08:30

How do you develop as an artist and find a fulfilling creative career?

In this episode, established artist and Pencil Kings community member, Chaz Sutherland, talks about his career so fa...

PK 078: Learn how a professional creative learner approaches each new subject with Marco Bauriedel. from 2016-02-25T08:30

Should you learn the strict fundamentals of art, or actually try and follow something a little more fun? The more we think about it, the more that having fun and having a goal is the best way to...

PK 077: We deconstruct figure drawing to its basic elements with Jon deMartin. from 2016-02-17T08:30

Jon deMartin has spent the last 20 years exploring figure drawing and he's just released a book on how to draw figures using the same techniques as the classical artists.

In this episode ...

PK 076: Derek Rodenbeck is back with the latest update in his journey to pursure his art career. from 2016-02-10T08:30

Derek Rodenbeck is back with the next update on his story as he continues to work and get his name out.  It's been two month since we last caught up with Derek and as always the story has a few ...

PK 075: What are the fundamental skills that an artist needs in order to get started with their career? from 2016-02-03T11:00

Today Shane Madden joins us to talk about which skills you need to get start in a creative career. The answers we come up with will likely surprise you because it has nothing to do with being th...

PK 074: What's Really Stopping You From Making Art? from 2016-01-27T08:30

Do you want to be more creative...but always find there's something stopping you?

In this podcast, Pencil Kings founder, Mitch Bowler, talks about his own battle with creative block and h...

PK 073: How to finish what you started as an artist in 2016 from 2016-01-13T08:30

Want to know how to finish what you started as an artist in 2016?

Frustrated by all those unfinished projects that started with all the best intentions....but then just fizzled out to not...

PK 072: What is the life of a concept artist like and how do you get there? Pencil Kings instructor Ahmed Aldoori drops in to tell us what it's like. from 2016-01-08T08:30

Ever wondered how to become a concept artist or how to approach other artists to get feedback on your work? In this podcast, Pencil Kings tutor Ahmed Aldoori talks about his career so far and ho...

PK 071: How can you create opportunities as an artist? Learn how Grey Jabesi moved countries and hustled his way to his rewarding creative career. from 2015-12-30T08:30

You might feel that the odds are against you... there are so many artists out there, and not enough jobs.  It might even feel a little hopeless at times, but it doesn't have to be this way at al...

PK 070: Update on starting a t-shirt business with Derek Rodenbeck. from 2015-12-23T08:30

Derek fills us in on what has happened with his new t-shirt business since the last time we talked with him and things are starting to turn around.

We cover an extremely important thing i...

PK 069: How does a photographer see the world differently? Aaron Kupferman shares his experiences gained through a lifetime of love of photography. from 2015-12-16T08:30

This episode is a little different than the usual because we're covering photography here and there's so much that we can learn as artists by studying and understanding different mediums.

PK 068: This guide to buying tablets will help you understand which tablet is the right one for you. from 2015-12-09T08:30

Vicky Rubin from TabletsforArtists.com helps us to make sense of all the different tablets that are out there and why the age old wisdom of 'just buy a wacom' may no longer be the best advice de...

PK 067: How to go from a job you hate to a creative job you love? Marco Plouffe explains how he took a leap of faith and found a rewarding career. from 2015-12-02T08:30

Sometimes you're stuck and you just need a big change, and the funny thing is that you can go from being stuck to being totally lit up in a very short time. That's what Marco did when he decided...

PK 066: What exactly does a theme park artist do, and how do you balance personal projects with your day job? Hendrik Visser explains how theme park design works and why is so fulfilling. from 2015-11-25T08:30

Today we explore how artists create artwork for theme parks, and why theme park design is such an interesting challenging career.

We'll also cover how to make video games in your free tim...

PK 065: want to do even more with your art by printing your designs onto real objects? Dennis Brown lets us in on how he's prepping his printed works for a convention. from 2015-11-18T08:30

Where do you start if you want to start printing your work onto other surfaces to create things like tshirts, patches, buttons and stickers?  We dive deep into the answers to these questions in ...

PK 064: What does finding your voice as an artist really mean? Brendan Carroll explains how he found his way as a fine artist. from 2015-11-11T08:30

Finding your voice is one of the hardest things to do as an artist, and sometimes it's even harder to know when you're on the right track.

In this interview you'll learn what one artist d...

PK 063: What makes Pixar so special to work for and how can you be a better storyteller? Noah Klocek gives us insights into how to be a better artist. PK 063: What makes Pixar so special to work for and how can you be a better storyteller? Noah Klocek giv from 2015-11-04T08:30

There is a lot of golden wisdom in this episode. You'll learn why collaboration is so important and why you can have an impact on the world with your art no matter where you're working.

W...

PK 062: From a call center to working on big budget films... Dane Hallet shows how attitude and personality can really open doors in your art career. from 2015-10-28T07:30

Today's story is extremely inspiring and shows you just how far you can take an opportunity when you really go for it.  

PK 061: How to kickstart your career after an extended break and why now is such an amazing time to be a creative. from 2015-10-21T07:30

You may not realize it, but there is a revolution happening in the creative arts.  We are right in the middle of the self-publishing revolution, and we are just at the beginning of a major shift...

PK 060: How do you change careers and become an artist? Matthew Griffin tells his story of how he successfully made the jump to becoming a full time artist. from 2015-10-14T07:30

Listen and learn the steps to go through when you're ready to make the jump and begin your career as a professional artist.  You'll also hear about what to do when you get knocked down, who to t...

PK 059: What does an established artist get from visiting the museum? Find out how Donato Giancola has continued to develop and find inspiration for his career. from 2015-10-07T07:30

What does an experienced artist see when he goes to the museum and how does he take that information and translate it back into his work?  That's what we're covering in this episode of the Penci...

PK 058: Learn how to time your applications so you can work on the projects that mean the most to you with Brian Blasiak. from 2015-09-30T07:30

What if you knew exactly when the hiring managers would be looking for new people for their project?  That's exactly what we cover in this episode so that you can have the best chance possible t...

PK 057: Want to break into a big name studio? Kelly Christophers tells us how she was able to work her way into a position at Weta - one of the world's best visual effects studios. from 2015-09-23T07:30

What if you live somewhere that doesn't have the opportunities that you're looking for in your career?  Kelly will tell you how she moved to New Zealand and got her foot in the door at Weta, and...

PK 056: How does an artist successfully change and evolve their style? That's what we're talking about in this interview with visual artist Dennis Brown. from 2015-09-16T07:30

Learn how Dennis Brown uses the exploration of new artistic mediums to come up with completely new styles while still sticking to his roots. 

PK 055: What to have a career as a fine artist? Jane Radstrom explains everything that you need to know to go from wherever you are at right now to getting your work shown in a professional gallery. from 2015-09-09T07:30

Ever wondered how to become a fine artist?  In this interview we go over the steps that anyone can follow to get your work shown in galleries all over the country, and how to overcome the common...

PK 054: Need to inject some life into your drawings? Learn how Jesse Aclin keeps his drawings quick, loose, and fresh while at the same time continuing to always push the boundaries of his creativity. from 2015-09-02T07:30

Are you looking for a high energy and accessible art style to get excited about trying with your own work?  Today's guest explains how he's able to stay so loose and continue to have fun being c...

PK 053: Learn the simple secret that one artist used to explore his creativity every single day for an entire year with James Cornette. from 2015-08-26T07:30

What does it really take to stick with the habit of drawing every day?  The answer is so simple that it may surprise you.  In this interview we find out what it took one artist to stick to his c...

PK 052: Want to know how to support yourself as an artist? Oliver Wetter dives deep into the world of Patreon and how artists are using it to support their creative lifestyles. from 2015-08-19T07:30

Learn how to support yourself as an artist so you can give your  creative side projects the attention they deserve by allowing your fans to help support you.  It's easier than ever to make this ...

PK 051: How to use collaboration as your secret weapon to advance in art and in life. Mat McCosker gives us the inside scoop on his collaborative workplace and why this is such a great way for creatives to work. from 2015-08-12T07:30

Have you been going at it alone and not making much progress?  In this episode you'll learn why working with other people can help accelerate anything that you are putting your attention towards...

PK 050: We follow up with Derek Rodenbeck to hear how he's doing on his journey to transition from a comic book artist to starting his own clothing line. from 2015-08-05T07:30

Here's the latest update on Derek Rodenbeck's story of transitioning from a comic book artist to starting his own clothing line.  

PK 049: From creating your own style, to going to a top tier art school, and seeing the world through new eyes - we cover it all in this week's episode with concept artist Brandon Pike. from 2015-07-29T07:30

Are you struggling to come up with your own style of art?  Brandon Pike outlines how he got started, and the unique way that he sees the world that has enabled him to come up with a great cartoo...

PK 048: Want to leave the studio and go freelance? Josh Viers talks about how he made the transition and is now running his own concept art business. from 2015-07-22T07:30

Are you ready to make the leap and become a freelance artist?  Josh Viers shares with us the steps that he took to make the big leap of going out on his own a whole lot less risky.  He also shar...

PK 047: How do you get your first job as a digital artist and what kind of opportunities are even out there? Morten Jaeger talks about the path that he took to work on feature film projects. from 2015-07-15T07:30

How do you get your first job as a digital artist and what kind of opportunities are even out there?  Morten Jaeger talks about his journey and the path that he took by getting into an unrelated...

PK 046: Can you learn to produce top quality artwork when you live in a country that has less opportunities? Mohammad Hossein from Iran tells the story of how he learned and how he's working for some of the biggest companies in the world. from 2015-07-08T07:30

Can you learn to produce top quality artwork when you live in a country that has less opportunities?  Mohammad Hossein tells his story of ...


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PK 045: Ever wondered what it's like to work at top studios like Blizzard? Brandon Martynowicz talks about his experiences working on some of the games ever made. from 2015-07-01T07:30

Ever wondered what it's like to work at top studios like Blizzard?  Brandon Martynowicz talks about his amazing career working for some of the biggest studios and projects and how he landed a jo...

PK 044: Want to know how to break into the entertainment industry? from 2015-06-24T07:30

Want to know how to break into the entertainment industry? Byron Slaybaugh shares h...

PK 043: Want to become a childrens book artist? Erin McGuire tells her story of how she got into the industry. from 2015-06-17T07:30

Want to become a childrens book artist?  Erin McGuire tells her story of how she got into the industry, what her days are like and how she...


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PK 042: Want to get your first art job? Elise Hatheway tells you exactly what it takes to get noticed. from 2015-06-10T07:30

Want to get your first art job?  Elise Hatheway peels back the curtain on applying to Disney, how to make an impression, artist confidence and how to tell stories with your art - you don't want ...

PK 041: Looking to get your art seen? Try picking up the pace as Justin Harder explains exactly what that means. from 2015-06-03T07:30

Looking to get your art seen?  Try picking up the pace, doing more, and working smarter.  Justin Harder talks about his amazing career from his first year out of school barely getting by to now ...

PK 040: From illustrator to gallery artist, Dave Calver shares his story spanning over 40 years as an artist from 2015-05-27T07:30

From illustrator to gallery artist, to graphic novelist and movie maker - Dave Calver shares his story spanning over 40 years as an artist in the illustration industry.

PK 039: Ever struggled with your art? It's time to dive deep into the mindset of successful artists with Cory Huff. from 2015-05-20T07:30

Ever struggled with your art?  It's time to dive deep into the mindset of what separates the successful artists from the rest with Cory Huff - and the good news?  Anyone can do...

PK 038: Want to create with an IPad or Tablet? Portrait artist Roz Hall explains how he uses technology to smash the barriers to being creative. from 2015-05-13T07:30

Want to create with an IPad or Tablet?  Portrait artist Roz Hall explains how he uses technology to smash the barriers to being creative and making art despite having a busy schedule. 

PK 037: Thinking of starting a creative business? Comic artist Derek Rodenbeck walks us through the mental game of starting a t-shirt company. from 2015-04-15T07:30

Thinking of starting a creative business?  Listen to the first steps that comic book artist Derek Rodenbeck is taking to get his t-shirt company off the ground. 

PK 036: Combining all different resources and tools to become a multimedia artist with Simon Dyjas from 2015-04-08T18:39:51

Are you dealing with artist overwhelm and not sure how to put all of the tools and technology together into something meaningful?  Simon Dyjas talks about his journey as a multimedia artists and...

PK 035: Want a career as an artist but don't know where to start? This podcast with Allan McKay will show you how. from 2015-03-04T08:30

Want a career as an artist?  Vetran FX artist Allan McKay goes through the exact steps that led him from Australia to breaking into Hollywood.

PK 034: Learn how to create a children's book, where to publish it and how to overcome any problems you will have along the way. from 2015-02-25T08:30

Learn how to create a children's book, where to publish it and how to overcome any problems you will have along the way with Chandler Bolt.

PK 033: UI Designer for Bioware's Dragon age Inquisition Tyler Lee talks about what life is like in the studio and how he became a UI Designer. from 2014-12-24T08:30

UI Designer for Bioware's Dragon age Inquisition Tyler Lee talks about what life is like in the studio and how he became a UI Designer.

PK 032: Learn to sell your tshirts online as Jeff Sheldon tells the story of how he created the Ugmonk design&clothing company from 2014-12-17T08:30

Learn to sell your tshirts online as Jeff Sheldon tells the story of how he created Ugmonk and explains how artists can get started designing tshirts.

PK 031: How to get noticed by studios and get your foot in the door for your first art job with Joe Spadaford. from 2014-12-10T08:30

How to get noticed by an art director, and how to get you first job as an artist.  Joe Spadaford let's us know his experience and how he became an art director. 

PK 030: Kevin Kramer explains how to draw portraits that are photo realistic. from 2014-12-03T08:30

Kevin Kramer talks about his four pencil method and the secret he uses to create great looking portraits.

PK 029: Arturo Aguirre talks about how to make your own comic book. from 2014-11-26T08:30

Arturo Aguirre talks about how to create a comic book and the struggles and determination that compels him to keep producing art and moving forward with his passion project. 

PK 028: Cyrus Smith talks about what life is like as a fine artists living and working in a foreign country. from 2014-11-19T08:30

Cyrus Smith talks about what life is like as a fine artists living and working in a foreign country and how he started to make a name for himself while still in art school.

PK 027: Dustin D'Arnault talks about setting your goals and creating a proper portfolio. from 2014-11-12T08:30

Dustin D'Arnault talks about setting your goals and creating a portfolio that's going to get you the art job that you really want.

PK 026: Yamile Yemoonyah talks about how artists can make more money by selling their artwork through different channels. from 2014-10-08T07:30

Yamile Yemoonyah talks about all of the opportunities that artists have to monetize their work and how she's working with artists to increase their profitability.

PK 025: Cat Lavery talks about how selling prints online and success on kickstarter. from 2014-10-01T10:12:16

Cat Lavery talks about how she started selling prints online and is now enjoying major success on kickstarter.

PK 024: Dwayne Vance talks about what happens when depression hits, how it affects your ability to be an artist, and what the road to recovery looks like. from 2014-09-24T07:30

Dwayne talks about what happens when depression hits, how it affects your ability to be an artist, and what the road to recovery looks like.

PK 023: Judy tells the story of how she changed from being a writer to a professional 'doodler' from 2014-09-17T07:30

Judy tells the story of how she changed from being a writer to a 'doodler' and how she was able to start selling her work online and making a name for herself.

PK 022: Jared Fiorino talks about how he became an established artist in the brand name clothing industry. from 2014-09-10T07:30

Jared Fiorino talks about how he became an established artist in the brand name clothing industry.

PK 021: Adam Volker talks about what it's like to be the creative director at Moonbot Studios. from 2014-09-03T07:30

Adam Volker talks about how he got started at Moonbot Studios and the work that he does there as the creative director.

PK 020: Oliver Dominguez talks about becoming a freelance artist right out of school. from 2014-08-27T07:30

Oliver Dominguez talks about becoming a freelance artist right out of school, illustrating books for children, and how he's managed to make a name for himself with historical art. 

PK 019: Daniel Davis aka Steam Crow tells the story of how he went from being a graphic designer to being a successful mainstay on the comic art circuit. from 2014-08-20T07:30

Daniel Davis aka Steam Crow tells the story of how he went from being a graphic designer to being a successful mainstay on the comic art circuit.

PK 018: Mitch Bowler on how Pencil Kings came to be and what we're doing to help artists worldwide from 2014-08-13T07:30

Mitch Bowler tells the story of his own artistic journey and how Pencil Kings was created and how the site is working to help artists worldwide. 

PK 017: Will Terrell talks about overcoming emotional issues for artists, building communities and his journey to find himself as an artist. from 2014-08-06T07:00

Will Terrell talks about his journey as an artist and how it's taken him from a comic book artist, to a community leader and now onto a storyboard artist.  He also reveals some...

PK 016: Mechanical Apple Mechanical Apple Artists Ari Gibson and Jason Pamment talk about the steps they took to create their boutique animation studio. from 2014-07-30T07:00

Mechanical Apple Artists Ari Gibson and Jason Pamment talk about the steps they took to create their boutique animation studio, what makes them different and how they continue to bring in intere...

PK 015: Francis Vallejo talks about the life of a freelance artist. from 2014-07-23T07:00

Francis Vallejo talks about the life of a freelance artist and what he does to keep his skills sharp and his art fresh and inspired.

PK 014: Jennifer Llewellyn on the path from animator, to freelance to app creator. from 2014-07-16T07:00

Jennifer Llewellyn talks about her path going from an animator, to freelance artist and now what she is doing as an app designer and creator.

PK 013: Derek Rodenbeck on setting a direction for your life and your art. from 2014-07-09T07:00

Derek Rodenbeck talks about setting a direction for your life and your art to focus and achieve whatever you want. 

PK 012: Mike Grills on finding bliss as an artist, hustle, and how he discovered his art style. from 2014-07-02T07:00

Michael Grills talks about finding bliss as an artist and how he discovered his fresh new art style.

PK 011: Ken Wong talks Monument Valley and how creates his art. from 2014-06-25T07:00

Ken Wong talks about his new game Monument Valley and how he uses art to give his own perspective on the world. 

PK 010: Shane Madden talks about his various artist experiences and gives advice to those looking for work. from 2014-06-18T12:00

Shane's had a number of unique experiences as an artist and let's us know what his journey hjas looked like from student, to graduate to teacher and now a cover artist.

PK 009: Sourav Dhar on what it takes to be a matte painter and how to get your work discovered online. from 2014-06-11T07:00

Sourav talks about how he got his matte paintings recognized online and how he became an artist.

PK 008: Andrew Sides on what it takes to be an artist and how he's using 3D Printing from 2014-06-04T07:00

Andrew Sides has been exploring taking his art to a whole new audience with the help of 3D printing.

PK 007: Darren Yeow talks about his successful kickstarter to create the ultimate bag for artists from 2014-05-28T07:00

Darren Yeow talks about his successful Kickstarter launch where he created a new kind of shoulder bag built specifically for artists.

PK 006: Lazaro Ruiz on how to create toys from 2014-05-21T07:00

Lazaro Ruiz enlightens us on what it's like to be a toy designer and the steps you should take if you want to create your own toys.

PK 005: Sergio Peaz on how being a successful storyboard artist from 2014-05-14T07:00

Sergio Paez helps us understand what a day in the life of a storyboard artist looks like as well as tips on getting into the biggest studios in the world like Pixar and Lucas Film.

PK 004: Chris Kirkland on selling your artwork online from 2014-05-07T07:00

Chris Kirkland tells us what kinds of artwork are easiest to sell online, how much you should charge and how you can get your art up online and selling fast.

PK 003: Kan Muftic tells the story of how he spent 12 months to become a concept artist from 2014-04-28T21:00

Kan Muftic tells us how he dropped a promising career to spend the next 12 months becoming a concept artist.

PK 002: Satchel Winn on how she gets commissions from online communities from 2014-04-28T20:30

Satchell Winn goes deep on the topic of getting private art commissions from online communities and forums.

PK 001: Sycra Yasin on how he created his own style from 2014-04-28T20:24:07

Sycra Yasin interview about how he got started as an artist and how he created his own personal style.

PK 000: Intro to the Podcast from 2014-04-28T16:59:51

Intro to the Pencil Kings Podcast!  Explore the previews and highlights from the upcoming episodes with Sycra Yasin, Satchel Winn, Kan Muftic, Chris Kirkland, Sergio Paez, Lazaro Ruiz, Darren Ya...