Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today’s Best Artists
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Mark McGuinness is a creative coach, an award-winning poet, and the Owner of Lateral Action, where he helps 21st century creatives achieve their artistic and professional ambitions. With over 20 years of experience in the coaching industry, Mark has helped countless creatives take their careers to the next level. He believes in creating a balance between our creative pursuits and our ability to become proficient as professionals in our desired field. Mark is also the author of several books for creatives and the host of the 21st Century Creative podcast.
In this episode…Where are you on your creative journey? Whether you’re just starting to pursue your craft or you’re looking for a career shift, it’s important to remember the meaning behind your creative pursuits.
For Mark McGuinness, art is a self-expressive tool of connection and discussion. However, many artists struggle with this connection—and the criticism and feedback that comes with it—during their pursuit toward a successful creative career. That’s why Mark has spent more than 25 years coaching creative professionals on how to achieve their artistic and career ambitions. He has helped hundreds of artists build and sustain professional relationships while productively pursuing their creative goals.
In this week's episode of Pencil Kings, Mark McGuinness joins host Mitch Bowler to discuss how to take your art career to the next level. Mark shares his thoughts on finding motivation as an artist, overcoming rejection and criticism, and why business and art are not mutually exclusive. Mark also reveals the mindset shift that will help you achieve profitable artistic freedom. Stay tuned!
PK 023: Judy tells the story of how she changed from being a writer to a professional 'doodler'
PK 022: 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.
PK 020: Oliver Dominguez talks about becoming a freelance artist right out of school.
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.
PK 018: Mitch Bowler on how Pencil Kings came to be and what we're doing 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.
PK 016: Mechanical Apple Mechanical Apple Artists Ari Gibson and Jason Pamment talk about the steps they took to create their boutique animation studio.
PK 015: Francis Vallejo talks about the life of a freelance artist.
PK 014: Jennifer Llewellyn on the path from animator, to freelance to app creator.
PK 013: Derek Rodenbeck on setting a direction for your life and your art.
PK 012: Mike Grills on finding bliss as an artist, hustle, and how he discovered his art style.
PK 011: Ken Wong talks Monument Valley and how creates his art.
PK 010: Shane Madden talks about his various artist experiences and gives advice to those looking for work.
PK 009: Sourav Dhar on what it takes to be a matte painter and how to get your work discovered online.
PK 008: Andrew Sides on what it takes to be an artist and how he's using 3D Printing
PK 007: Darren Yeow talks about his successful kickstarter to create the ultimate bag for artists
PK 006: Lazaro Ruiz on how to create toys
PK 005: Sergio Peaz on how being a successful storyboard artist
PK 004: Chris Kirkland on selling your artwork online
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