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Originally broadcast May 3, 2019.
Jerzy’s begun a new comics project, and it’s been a while since we’ve had an art demo on the LIA Cast, so this week join Jerzy and Rob for a demonstration and discussion on designing sound elements in your comics using Clip Studio Paint.
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Ready for another day of work, yet not feeling it. So many valid reasons to be in that situation… yet also having due dates and commitments to meet.
Sometimes the work is rewarding and the outcomes too, people liking what you do, paying you for it, it’s all awesome.
Yet still…sitting there, ready to write, draw, code…and Just. Not. Moving. Or distracted.
Sometimes we find it works if we make a game of it. Some kind of reward or consequence waiting for us at the end of the workday. A little challenge we give ourselves.
Sponsors for this episodeBaron von BearGuitar FretterLean Into Art DiscordThanks to our top Patreon supportersCameron CallahanShauni RedfearnRetro OutroRobert Clemmons jr.Gail BuschmanConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Working on the thumbnails for your next comic and discovered you’ve sketched dozens of pages of talking heads? We cartoonists can put the reader’s eye wherever we can imagine, so why don’t we? But how do you know where to put the reader’s eye? In today’s Lean Into Art Mini-Workshop Rob and Jerzy are going to help you find more visual interest on your pages and make more compelling comics.
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Posting socially is something most independent creators need to work with. I've often been the show up when I've made something, share it, then mostly hang back and like other folks stuff approach.
But I know that I can do better, reach folks who I'm here to help. It takes more than that occasional post and that's what I'm hoping to dig into with Jerzy Drozd today. I hope by the end of the show we'll have some new questions to explore and ideas to try!
Sponsors for this episodeBaron von BearRob's Listening Like a Coach workshopLean Into Art DiscordThanks to our top Patreon supportersJSTaskisGail BuschmanStephen Stone-BushNate MarcelJodels PoxConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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When you sit down to write a blog post is that a comfortable creative activity? Are there times when it feels like the words are stuck or just not sure how to say what you’re really trying to say?
Recently Rob finished a 100 days in a row blogging challenge. That project and other writing he's done in recent years for team collaboration, manifestos, pitches for funding, he's noticed a few things he's been practicing that are helpful he'd like to share.
Here in this mini-workshop, we'll share some of these practices to write quickly with constraints, prompts, and instinct.
Sponsors for this episodeJerzy's Transformers PodcastRob's Listening Like a Coach workshopLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:Marked 2 appTyporaThanks to our top Patreon supportersDADO David ArmantroutKelly IshikawaMatt ZolmanNate MarcelConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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We’ve all been there--you start out with the promise of a new day, a reasonably curated to-do list, and a commitment to make your art. And suddenly you look at the clock and it’s the end of the day and all you have to show for it is seven or eight little piles of unfinished good intentions. This happens to all of us.
Whatever your skill level, it’s super easy to get lost in the various tasks that go into making art. And for good reason--not only is art a series of complex tasks, but we’re often performing the tasks in chunks of time either stolen from other commitments, or in the spaces between emotionally and physically expensive commitments.
Sponsors for this episodeBaron von Bear and the Case of the Two-Faced StatueRob's Listening Like a Coach workshopLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:Lucy Bellwood's 100 Demon DialoguesThanks to our top Patreon supportersDave ‘Sri’ SeahKatherine SugrueKelly IshikawaRachel RossAshley KnappConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Frustrated that you can’t find a way to bring the big feelings you get from others’ art into your own? Maybe you just need to train your analytic eye to level up your inferencing skills. Being able to look for and identify the ideas behind the art can lend you insights to help you get back on track and feel motivated to create again.
Sponsors for this episodeFour Million Years LaterRob's Listening Like a Coach workshopLean Into Art DiscordThanks to our top Patreon supportersMatt ZolmanBen HamiltonSusan MarksSarah LoutfiAshley KnappConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Clarity competes with other concerns when writing and illustrating - what’s a useful approach to get enough information and emotion into the page? When should you be going for clarity vs inspiring awe?
Sponsors for this episodeBoulder and Fleet: Mining for TroubleRob's Listening Like a Coach workshopLean Into Art DiscordThanks to our top Patreon supportersStephen Stone-BushSOPHiE LAWSONStephan BlackNate MarcelDavid ArmantroutConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Are you in meetings in person or on screen where you’re taking notes in front of folks? When we're listening to learn from a conversation even one other person or to work in a group we use a similar style of note-taking for both situations. It’s about understanding what we're hearing and can reflect back to the people in the room. Honor the obvious and also discovering the subtle ideas that can get overlooked.
On today’s show, we're sharing listening and note-taking tips that can help you facilitate clear conversations.
Sponsors for this episodeFour Million Years LaterRob's Listening Like a Coach workshopLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:Squid NotesThanks to our top Patreon supportersBecca Hillburn Good to be Curious Mike White Cameron Callahan Brandon DaytonConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Every once in a while we feel like we're in over our heads, whether it’s due to the number of tasks we've committed to, ambiguity of the tasks, or just feeling a bigger-than-usual sense of friction between the tasks and us. When this happens it helps to check in with a friend, so Jerzy talks with Rob today to see where they both land when talking about feeling overwhelmed.
Sponsors for this episodeScience Comics RocketsRob's Listening Like a Coach workshopLean Into Art DiscordThanks to our top Patreon supportersBen HamiltonSarah LoutfiDavid ArmantroutDadoRobert Clemmons JrConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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It’s no big reveal that time tracking and journaling can be invaluable tools to help you find the time to focus on your creative work. But how do you pick the one that’s right for you and how do you use it? We look at some options and use cases.
Sponsors for this episodeScience Comics RocketsRob's Listening Like a Coach workshopLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:D. Sri Seah's Emergent Task PlannerOmnifocusMultipensThanks to our top Patreon supportersArt MuffinSusan MarksMike WhiteCameron CallahanSophie LawsonConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Rob feels he has a variety of advocacy ideas tangled up and thinks it’ll be super useful talking with Jerzy on today’s show - he’s been doing advocacy through comics for years!
Sponsors for this episodeFour Million Years LaterRob's Listening Like a Coach WorkshopLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:Kids Read ComicsThe SRSLY CoalitionThanks to our top Patreon supportersMike WhiteAshley KnappMetal Witch Sketchbook ProjectKatherine SugrueStephan BlackConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Ever wonder what those paneling tools do in Clip Studio Paint? You’ll be surprised by how much they can speed up your work. Join Jerzy and Rob for a Mini Workshop episode where they demo 3 awesome power-ups in Clip Studio Paint.
Sponsors for this episodeFour Million Years LaterRob's workshops and coachingLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:Clip Studio PaintLIA Cast 345 - Quick Flatting in Clip Studio PaintThanks to our top Patreon supportersJodels PoxSpencer HallamAshley KnappChris WatkinsBecca HillburnConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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When we make things, write stories, any creative work needs input. Sometimes that’s focused research, other times it’s the indirect idea fuel of taking time to recharge, play games, watch, and read things that give us energy.
Join us for an exploration of what we've been reading/watching/playing.
Sponsors for this episodeFour Million Years LaterRob's workshops and coachingLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:Wild MindMurder at the GallopTed LassoMy Hero AcadamiaHadesThanks to our top Patreon supportersJodels PoxMetal Witch Sketchbook ProjectGreg HorvathSophie LawsonGail BuschmanThis week's 2 Minute PracticeMake an image with a tool you talked yourself out of usingConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Ever think about participating in hourly comics day or similar comics events?Avoid entirely but think about it still?Or try and get stuck?We’re going to take the worksheet my students use in the Customizing Your Next Creative Challenge workshop. Then we’ll put it to use to puzzle out a frequent comics-making challenge. Will we go with hourly? Daily? Any particular comic styles?
Sponsors for this episodeScience Comics RocketsRob's workshops and coachingLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:The Customizing Your Next Creative Challenge WorksheetThanks to our top Patreon supportersSarah LoutfiMetal Witch Sketchbook ProjectStephan BlackSophie LawsonGood to be CuriousConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Ever not try an art project because you feel some fear about the work involved? This week Rob and Jerzy look at what they do when they feel frightened about making things.
Sponsors for this episodeFour Million Years LaterRob's workshops and coachingLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:Hourly Comic DayThanks to our top Patreon supportersArt MuffinSpencer HallamNate MarcelMetal Witch Sketchbook ProjectRachel RossConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Jerzy and Rob share some tricks in Clip Studio Paint that will make flatting easy for beginners, and speedier for those who have been doing it a while.
Sponsors for this episodeScience Comics: RocketsRob's workshops and coachingLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:Cap'n Cat Sample PageClip Studio Paint 3-month TrialDADO's turorial on FlattingThanks to our top Patreon supportersMike WhiteStephen Stone-BushDave 'Sri' SeahSophie LawsonShauni RedfearnConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Join Jerzy and Rob for an exploration of how our relationship with rest affects our work.
Sponsors for this episodeBoulder and Fleet: Mining for TroubleRob's workshops and coachingLean Into Art DiscordThanks to our top Patreon supportersSarah LoutfiSpencer HallamBecca HillburnDave 'Sri' SeahGail BuschmanConnect with Jerzy and Rob
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Some frequently shared advice among creative people hoping to build an audience or attract customers is to “post something every day.” Many of us find this plan reasonable, yet difficult to act out.
Rob has chosen to take this practice on for 2021 with a daily bit of writing on his blog. This week Jerzy checks in with him to reflect on Rob’s goals, approaches, and how he’s managing things so far.
Sponsors for this episodeFour Million Years LaterRob's blogLean Into Art DiscordThanks to our top Patreon supportersSarah LoutfiCameron CallahanGreg HorvathStephen Stone-BushKatherine SugrueThis week's 2 Minute PracticeDo some physical exercise (we're doing planking, but pick what works best for you!)Connect with Jerzy and Rob
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This week Jerzy and Rob look at the Lean Into Art project itself as a case in point. When should you check in on your commitment to a long-term project, and how do you think about evolving it while you work on it?
Join us for a discussion on re-evaluating the work you’re doing on a project and stepping back to see if it’s meeting your goals.
Sponsors for this episodeFour Million Years LaterRob's workshops and coachingLean Into Art DiscordLinks mentioned:Just Enough ResearchThanks to our top Patreon supportersSarah LoutfiDavid ArmantroutARTmuffinDADOStephen Stone-BushThis week's 2 Minute PracticeWonder about goals!Connect with Jerzy and Rob
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