Episodes
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Tommy and Micah talk about the ways we shape artistic process, and the ways it shapes us in return.
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All good stories have a sequel, but that story doesn't always get told. Tommy and Micah talk through everything that comes up after you "become an illustrator."
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Illustrator Miranda Meeks joins us for an in-depth discussion about mental and emotional approaches to working conditions, the power of impulse, and the importance of the self in art.
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Concept artist and illustrator Jeff Simpson joins us for a deep dive into flexibility, artistic motivations, and finding beauty in chaos.
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Special guest Greg Ruth joins us for an in-depth talk on drawing, finding joy in art, navigating the realities of illustration, and how the work we do shapes the artists we become.
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Master storyteller Brian Stelfreeze joins us for a talk about instinct and intuition, the science of interacting with art, and finding that illusive "spark."
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Tommy and Micah catch up over concepts orbiting opportunity cost: happiness, non-resistance, and the natural dichotomies in painting and perception.
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In a special sneak peek into our monthly patron-only content, the team answers Patron questions about our favorite paintings, restarting a piece, the idea of 'style', and much, much more. Join us for an evening of finely-distilled honesty in the inaugural Drunken Q&A!
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Tommy and Micah unpack a few quotes from the great basketball coach John Wooden, looking at them through the lenses of art and illustration.
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The team gets real and takes a close look at doubt in art, life, and sometimes podcasting.
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Tommy and Micah go back to the basics and take a closer look at value--Black, White, and Grey.
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Painter Hilary Clarcq joins us for a roundtable discussion, taking a closer look at the relationship between art, fear, and discovery.
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Micah and Tommy geek out on the documentary AlphaGo, mining the film for insights on art and life.
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When an injury forces Tommy to start learning from square one, it leads to some powerful realizations about training, habits, and the mindsets we bring to both.
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Why bother doing this? Tommy and Micah accidentally come to some realizations about the source of power and meaning in art.
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It's finally time to sit down and paint! Tommy and Micah talk process, common pitfalls, concentration, and mental models in painting.
Art Process Mini-Series: Part 5 of 5.
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What do you do when the spark fades? Tommy and Micah talk strategies to delve deep and rekindle a love of art, along with some of the exciting discoveries made along the way.
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The name says it all. Micah and Tommy talk techniques, pitfalls, and mental frameworks for creating successful drawings.
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Tommy and Micah talk truth and lies: what it takes to fool the viewer and what it takes to fool ourselves.
Note: This episode involves discussion of specific images, which are included in the main episode post for reference.
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Micah and Tommy talk photo-reference: how to create it, how to use it, and why. Art Process Mini-Series : Part 3 of 5.
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