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Tara Roskell is a freelance graphic designer and co-founder of Kick in the Creatives. She helps small businesses elevate their brands with the use of eye-catching graphics, expert logo designs, online video courses, and more. Tara has over 25 years of experience in the graphic design industry, and she has worked with both national and international clients.
Sandra Busby is a still-life artist and the co-founder of Kick in the Creatives. She has gained recognition for her work on glass and reflective surfaces, winning multiple awards for her traditional oil paintings. Along with Tara Roskell, Sandra is using her platform to encourage other artists to build a creative habit with Kick in the Creative’s monthly challenges.
In this episode…Art is art. It is messy, asymmetrical, innovative, and a reflection of the heart. Yet, most artists strive for perfection, constantly comparing themselves to those around them. According to artists Tara Roskell and Sandra Busby, these expectations and comparisons will only hold you back. Tara and Sandra believe that the beauty of art stems from letting yourself go and having fun with your creativity.
In this episode of the Pencil Kings podcast, host Mitch Bowler interviews Tara Roskell and Sandra Busby, co-founders of Kick in the Creatives, about what drove them to join minds and create their monthly challenges for artists in their community. Tara and Sandra highlight how to get out of an artistic rut, why you should befriend an artist that you trust, and the importance of regaining your childlike fascination with the world. Stay tuned.
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PK 122: Are you cut out for a Creative Career?
PK 121: How to make it as an artist - Interview with fashion illustrator, Christina Burton
PK 120: How to bring your creative project to life with Jon Schindehette
PK 119: Indie Gaming and Iron Tides - How Crash Wave Games Sailed to Success
PK 118: How Thumbnail Sketching Helps Artist Katy Grierson Find her Creative Flow
PK 117: Finding Your Focus as an Artist - With Derek Rodenbeck
PK 116: Inside the Creative Mind With Fine Artist, Tutor & Former DC and Marvel Colorist John Wellington
PK 115: How YOU Can Become a Great Artist in Just 2 Years
PK 114: Concept Artist David Tilton Reveals How to Get Hired as an Artist
PK 113: How the Freedom of a Freelance Art Career Can Help You See The World
PK 112: Creating a Graphic Novel and Finding Time for Art - Interview With Patricio Clarey
PK 111: Making the most of your time in art school - with Cathleen McAllister
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
PK 109: How to create your own comic books with Fright Comics founder, Alex Banchitta
PK 108: What REALLY Makes You An Artist?
PK 107: Why Consistency is Crucial to Your Success as an Artist
PK 106: Why the future of the independent animation industry is so exciting for artists
PK 105: Assassin's Creed artist Fred Rambaud reveals the key things you need to do to become a successful concept artist
PK 104: The mindset behind leaving your job for a full time creative career.
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