Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
PK 043: Want to become a childrens book artist? Erin McGuire tells her story of how she got into the industry.
17 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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's consisten...
PK 042: Want to get your first art job? Elise Hatheway tells you exactly what it takes to get noticed.
10 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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...
PK 041: Looking to get your art seen? Try picking up the pace as Justin Harder explains exactly what that means.
03 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 firs...
PK 040: From illustrator to gallery artist, Dave Calver shares his story spanning over 40 years as an artist
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 illu...
PK 039: Ever struggled with your art? It's time to dive deep into the mindset of successful artists with Cory Huff.
20 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
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.
13 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
PK 037: Thinking of starting a creative business? Comic artist Derek Rodenbeck walks us through the mental game of starting a t-shirt company.
15 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
PK 036: Combining all different resources and tools to become a multimedia artist with Simon Dyjas
08 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
PK 035: Want a career as an artist but don't know where to start? This podcast with Allan McKay will show you how.
04 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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.
25 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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.
24 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
17 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
10 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...
PK 030: Kevin Kramer explains how to draw portraits that are photo realistic.
03 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
26 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
PK 028: Cyrus Smith talks about what life is like as a fine artists living and working in a foreign country.
19 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 whil...
PK 027: Dustin D'Arnault talks about setting your goals and creating a proper portfolio.
12 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
08 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 pr...
PK 025: Cat Lavery talks about how selling prints online and success on kickstarter.
01 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
24 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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'
17 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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...
PK 022: Jared Fiorino talks about how he became an established artist in the brand name clothing industry.
10 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
03 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
27 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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.
20 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
13 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
06 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 art...
PK 016: Mechanical Apple Mechanical Apple Artists Ari Gibson and Jason Pamment talk about the steps they took to create their boutique animation studio.
30 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Mechanical Apple Artists Ari Gibson and Jason Pamment talk about the steps they took to create their boutique animation studio, what makes them differ...
PK 015: Francis Vallejo talks about the life of a freelance artist.
23 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
16 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
09 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
02 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
25 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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.
18 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
PK 009: Sourav Dhar on what it takes to be a matte painter and how to get your work discovered online.
11 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
04 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
28 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
21 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
14 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 wo...
PK 004: Chris Kirkland on selling your artwork online
07 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 sellin...
PK 003: Kan Muftic tells the story of how he spent 12 months to become a concept artist
28 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
28 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
28 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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
28 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Intro to the Pencil Kings Podcast! Explore the previews and highlights from the upcoming episodes with Sycra Yasin, Satchel Winn, Kan Muftic, Chris ...