Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today’s Best Artists
Arts:Visual Arts
Show Notes at: https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast-home/
“If you’re painting the things that you are interested in, you’re probably going to have a better result than if you’re trying to satisfy what you think somebody else is expecting to see.”
~ David Palumbo.
Are you itching to learn how to make the art you want to make?
If you’re pursuing a creative career, putting together a portfolio which best represents your work can sometimes be tricky.
Should you add the personal projects where you felt like you were truly expressing yourself as an artist...or should you include the pieces you think potential clients want to see?
It’s a lesson that professional artist and illustrator, David Palumbo, learned early on in his career.
At the time, the trend in fantasy illustration was for highly-rendered detailed pieces, but there was just one problem…because that’s not the style David felt most comfortable working in.
And, after a prospective client gave David’s painting of a dragon some negative feedback, he had an important realization which would influence his entire career.
He decided to use his personal projects to explore the style of painting he enjoyed most...and he’s never looked back.
So, if you’re stuck in that awkward dilemma between making the art you really enjoy...or forcing yourself to produce something you think will be commercially successful, you’ll find lots of useful insights in this week’s interview to help you move forwards.
It’s a fascinating journey into the creative process, and a reminder that artists invariably produce their best work when they’re truly enjoying making it.
Highlights From This Interview:
How to develop your own unique style through personal projects How to get back into making art after a hiatus Why using your spare time to prepare for the next project is so important Why working as a freelance artist isn’t for everyone Why networking with other artists is crucial to building a career as an artist Why you should never lose track of what really motivates you as an artist How not to let the market or clients dictate the kind of art you really want to makePK 123: How to Balance Your Career With Your Creativity
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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