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  • Discover Your Illustration Voice in The Style Class - https://skl.sh/3S6PCF1 — Use this link to get 30 days free on Skillshare

    Is the AI Illustration Apocalypse Here, and is it going to take all our jobs away? In this episode, I'm going to share my thoughts on how AI is affecting the illustration industry today and how it might affect us in the future. I go a bit dark in this one but stick with me, in end I share 3 reasons I’m holding on to hope as an illustrator. In the very end, I offer one main thing that you can ALWAYS rely on to be your true value, both to yourself and to whoever you work with.

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    SKILLSHARE CLASSES MENTIONED

    Now's a great time to finally check out Skillshare while supporting this podcast in a major way!. Get 30 days free membership with these links.

    Try LUCY LAMBRIEX's class, Peculiar Prompts for All-Round Creatives: Gain Confidence & Find Your Flow - https://skl.sh/4a40tJbTake Tom's class — The Style Class: Work Out Your Illustration Style in a Daily Project - https://skl.sh/3TLdkeh

    SHOW LINKS

    Open AI Illustration in United Airlines magazine - https://www.threads.net/@taxali/post/C4v6oMMvq5ELuddites on Wikipedia- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LudditeLuddites have been getting a bad rap for 200 years. But, turns out, they were right (article on Quartz) - https://qz.com/968692/luddites-have-been-getting-a-bad-rap-for-200-years-but-turns-out-they-were-right

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

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  • Take Composition for Illustrators on Skillshare — https://skl.sh/3TLdkeh Use this link to get 30 days free membership.

    Andy J. Pizza is a New York Times best-selling illustrator and author, and host of the Creative Pep Talk podcast. Today he joins me for a deep-dishy dive into all things illustration and creativity, especially where he and I share a lot of common ground. Along the way, we talk about such topics as the myth of the Inspired Artist, his message of adopting a more positive self-psychology, the balance of inspiration and craft in creative work, and even why he thinks full-blown therapy should be a part of art school education. No topping (or topic) is held back — even the mushrooms and pineapples were allowed in this one.

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    SHOW LINKS

    Andy's Website — http://www.andyjpizza.comAndy's Substack Newsletter — https://andyjpizza.substack.comSunday With Everything On It (Picture Book) by Andy J. Pizza and Kyle Scheele — https://smarturl.it/SundaewithEverythingOnItInvisible Things by Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Mille — https://www.etsy.com/listing/1585811511/hardback-book-invisible-things-by-andy-j?click_key=8c0ff10a548dff168209fd1e191703fc834162b4%3A1585811511&click_sum=924e6b0c&ref=shop_home_active_19&sca=1CREATIVE PEP TALK — http://creativepeptalk.com

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
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    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

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  • Get Feedback on Your Illustrations in a 1-on-1 Session with Mr. Tom Froese — tomfroese.com/coaching

    This is Part 2/2 of my conversation with Kyle T. Webster, which we started in the previous episode (Episode 27). Today we pick up where we left off, with Kyle’s advice for those asking if they should have one style or many, how his background in traditional art skills informs his digital brushes, and he even has a word for artists who might be afraid of how AI will affect the value of their work.

    HOW TO SUPPORT

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    Kyle’s Advice - Should I have just One Style or Many?When client wants you to work in a different styleThe importance of Predictability and Skill over Style3 Tips about Having a StyleYou can choose how varied your style is according to your temperamentBe predictable and repeatable in any styles you offerBe skilled in whichever styles you offerHow many Brushes has Kyle Made?When People "Misuse" Kyle's BrushesKyle's Understanding of Physical Media in his Digital BrushesWhen people can't get his brushes to work for them?The difference between Artists and "Tinkerers"Advice for illustrators who want to learn FrescoKyle's experience making a Domestika ClassFresco Tutorials for University ClassesYou can get Fresco for free!Kyle's response to my being overwhelmed by all the many options and brushesKyle's feelings about being the Photoshop Brush guyHow the thing we end up being good at differs from what we originally thoughtWhy We Teach (not just for the $)3 Things Kyle's Excited AboutKyle's Thoughts on AI ArtThank Yous and Goodbye

    SHOW LINKS

    Kyle's Substack and Podcast: The Accidental Expert - http://www.accidental-expert.comDrawing Mindfulness App for iOS : Lines of Zen - https://linesofzen.com/Kyle's online shop (Gumroad) for digital illustration tools - https://kyletwebster.gumroad.com

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

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  • Take my class COMPOSITION FOR ILLUSTRATORS! Use this link and get 1 month free on Skillshare! — https://skl.sh/3TLdkeh

    I'm excited to share with you part 1 of a 2-part conversation I had with illustrator and pioneering digital brush-maker, Kyle T. Webster. Kyle is the guy behind the many, many digital illustration brushes (2,400 and counting) that come bundled with Adobe Photoshop and Fresco. In this episode we talk about his beginnings as an aspiring illustrator many years ago, and how he slowly but steadily built up a small empire around his digital brushes — which have no doubt shaped the world of digital illustration as we know it today. We have a wide ranging conversation that touches on things like:

    Building up an illustration portfolio when you haven't had any clients yetWhy working in different styles can make good business senseWhat Kyle means when he calls himself an Accidental ExpertWhat Kyle finds most meaningful in his work and career, besides drawing or making brushesWhy making Creativity a way of life is necessary to building up a successful careerAnd much, much more!

    HOW TO SUPPORT

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    N THIS EPISODE

    IntroQuick Intro/Bio of Adam MingHow to Support the PodcastThe Interview (Part 1)The Renaissance ManWhat does the T in Kyle T Webster stand for?Becoming an Accidental ExpertThe Role of Experimentation and PlayCreating Opportunities and Embracing AccidentsThe Importance of MentorsEmbracing Passion to find OpportunitiesLiving Creatively in Any SituationThe Importance of Design as a Way of LifeFinding Your Guiding StarLeaving a Lasting LegacyThe debate on One Style vs. ManyOutro

    To Be Continued …. in Part 2

    SHOW LINKS

    Kyle's Substack and Podcast: The Accidental Expert - http://www.accidental-expert.comDrawing Mindfulness App for iOS : Lines of Zen - https://linesofzen.com/Kyle's online shop (Gumroad) for digital illustration tools - https://kyletwebster.gumroad.com

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

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  • Support the Thoughts on Illustration Podcast at http://patreon.com/tomfroese

    In this first official interview episode on Thoughts on Illustration, Adam Ming shares his thoughts on becoming a successful kids book illustrator in his late thirties and early 40s. Adam is quickly becoming an accomplished picture book illustrator, and along the way, he's sharing his insights and inspiration on his Substack, apty called The Ten Minute illustrator. He's also a co-founder of ILLOGUILD, a community of picture book illustrators who meet regularly to share ideas, give and get critical feedback, and help one another find the next big opportunity. At the top I share my own thoughts as I dive into this new role as public conversationalist via this podcast.

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    IntroThoughts on Now Having Guests on the PodcastCall to Support the PodcastQuick Intro/Bio of Adam MingThe InterviewOutro

    SHOW LINKS

    Adam Ming's website - https://adamming.com/booksThe Ten Minute Artist (Daily Creative Prompts and Creative Inspiration on Substack) - https://www.tenminuteartist.com/p/day-14-intervalsAdam Ming's Picture Books - http://adamming.com/books

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

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    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

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  • Support the Thoughts on Illustration Podcast at http://patreon.com/tomfroese

    Have you hit a dead end with your work? Are you bored of your style? Or maybe, like me, you feel even worse about the art you've been making lately? This past year has brought a few blows to my professional and personal creativity, and at the end of 2023, I was feeling pretty crappy about my own work. I've come to this point many times in my career, and usually I just shrug it off and keep going. But this time was different. In this episode I talk about how I was able to climb out of a hole of artistic despair and rekindle my love affair with my work. By listening to this episode, I hope you will learn how to rediscover the joy in your own practice. If it hasn't happened to you yet — listen to this one and put it in your back pocket. 😉

    Listen all the way to the end, where I share some additional thoughts on the connection between our process and reclaiming our joy amidst our concerns of Artificial Intelligence taking over our jobs.

    HOW TO SUPPORT

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    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
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    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE

    www.tomfroese.com

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

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  • Support the Thoughts on Illustration Podcast at http://patreon.com/tomfroese

    Paul Rand is one of my biggest influences and a huge inspiration for this podcast. In this Special Anniversary Episode, I'm going to share with you a little bit about the pioneering American graphic designer, ad man and (in my opinion) illustrator. By listening to this episode you will learn about a legendary figure in graphic design and illustration history. You will also learn valuable insights from Paul about working as a professional creative.

    HOW TO SUPPORT

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    Chapter 1: Who is Paul Rand?

    Chapter 2: 6 Things I Learned from Paul Rand

    PAUL RAND BOOKS CITED OR MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Paul Rand: A Designer's ArtThoughts on DesignDesign, Chaos and FormPaul Rand (Monograph by Steven Heller)

    SHOW LINKS

    See Rand's NO WAY OUT movie posterSteven Heller on Graphic Designer Paul Rand (Biblio File podcast episode)Steve Jobs interview (on Paul Rand)

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE

    www.tomfroese.com

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE 

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  • Take The 6 Stages of Illustration: Leading Clients Through Your Art - Use this link to get 30 days free on Skillshare. https://skl.sh/3LxzI4I

    REPLAY: As I struggle to get my next class published before the end of the year, this episode (originally published as Episode 14) is particularly relevant. Whether you're listening for the first time or you're hearing it again, I truly believe it's worth hearing this message.

    Do you ever feel like everything takes YOU longer than everyone else? In this episode, talk about what it’s been like for me as a slow worker. What kinds of things have slowed me down, and how have I been able to thrive as a successful illustrator in spite of them. So if you’re a slowpoke trying to figure out why it just takes so long to get things done, this one is for you.

    I’m going talk about why I think there are two kinds of slow — good slow and bad slow — and why we should embrace the former and try to change the latter. And of course, I’ll give you some ways to do both. How can you embrace the things about your work that you maybe wish would go faster, and how you can change some of the things that truly get in your creative way.

    By the end of this episode, I hope that you’ll feel permitted to give yourself the time you need to do your best work — and to defend that time when it comes under question by yourself — or by others.

    HOW TO SUPPORT

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    Hook - Teachers in art school making us feel like we have to work fast or die in the design industry

    Chapter 1: Slow is Faster Than Stuck

    Good slow vs. Bad slowGood - Slow for the right reasonsJust necessary part of the processBad - Slow for the wrong reasonsSomething negative getting in my wayWhy this episode: to help you overcome anxiety and frustration we feel when we feel like things take longer than they shouldStory: Rebranding a company without any experience

    Chapter 2: Slow for the Right Reasons

    Some things just take timeExamples: Baking cookies, making wine, waiting for paint to dryFor me: My processReasons for SlowConceptual reasonsTechnical reasonsMaybe we're just not good at it (not a bad thing)Short deadlines: NOT inevitablePick Two: Good/Fast/Cheap — sounds good in theory, but is Good ever an option?Takeaways:Some things just take timeBuild these into your processThere is always a struggle to get to the eureka momentWe learn how to avoid things that slow us down the mostShort deadlines are a CHOICE!

    Chapter 3: Slow for the Wrong reasons

    Things that take our time but don't need toAKA PitfallsExamplesTrying to go directly over a mountain, rather than around itBaking without a recipeReasonsTrying to take shortcuts that end up taking longerNot following a step by step processAvoiding outside feedbackAnalysis paralysisSolutionsEmbrace the long way. Building a solid foundation takes more time up front but saves time down the road.Develop a process through practice over time, and then stick to it.Swallow your pride, be brave, share your mid-process work even though you don't want to!Start with very simple tasks you know you can do. Then do the next right thing, and the next. One thing at a time.

    Episode Summary

    LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE

    The Six Stages of Illustration (Skillshare class) - https://www.tomfroese.com/teaching/the-six-stages-of-illustration

    Slow is Faster Than Stuck (My original article on Medium) - https://medium.com/creators-hub/slow-is-faster-than-stuck-e879958364b9

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS

    THANK YOU TO MY TEAM!

    Julia Herrick, Script Editor
    https://julesherrick.com

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE

    http://linktr.ee/mrtomfroese

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE 

    www.tomfroese.com

     

  • Start a daily drawing habit in 30 days — Take Drawing Is Important on Skillshare today - Use this link to get 30 days free on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/3UWWY00

    Today's episode is for anyone who feels discouraged by their lack of progress or engagement on social media. As creative people sharing what we love to the world, we hope so much that others love it as much as we do. But what if they don't? When we don't have the sense that others appreciate it, why even bother?

    HOW TO SUPPORT

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    PODCAST CREDITS

    All music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

    http://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE

    http://www.tomfroese.com

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

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  • Take The 6 Stages of Illustration: Leading Clients Through Your Art - Use this link to get 30 days free on Skillshare.

    Where do ideas come from? How do illustrators, artists and designers get their best ideas? Is it in a stroke of inspiration like a bolt of lightning? Do they mediate for as long as it takes until the perfect idea to appear in their heads? In this episode, we explore how ideas find their into our heads and onto the page and beyond. In Chapter 1 we look into what it means to "get" an idea. Then in Chapter 2, I share my 6 stage process for how to come up with ideas whether or not lighting strikes. I close with some challenging homework that might just help you break through to find your next great idea.

    HOW TO SUPPORT

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    0:00:00 - Intro

    0:02:29 - How to Support

    0:03:35 - Update on Anniversary Episode plans

    0:07:17 - Chapter 1: What is an Idea?

    0:09:58 - 2 Ways Creatives Get Their Ideas0:16:25 - Knowing HOW to get ideas means knowing WHAT YOU DO0:23:27 - What goes into an illustration/creative idea?0:28:17 - Examples of ideas0:29:45 - Examples of non-ideas

    0:32:49 - Ad: Introducing 1 on 1 coaching!

    0:34:07 - Chapter 2: 6 Steps for Coming Up with Ideas

    0:37:45 - Stage 1: Define the problem0:39:45 - Stage 2: Understand the subject0:44:35 - Stage 3: Formulate a perspective0:49:08 - Stage 4: Come up with rough ideas0:57:49 - Stage 5: Refine your best ideas1:01:31 - Stage 6: Finalize your idea (final illustration)1:05:19 - Conclusion: Shift from "coming up with ideas" to Solving Problems1:07:56 - Advice for beginners to break through in your ideas

    1:09:01 - Outro

    LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE

    Niemann, Christoph. "Christoph Niemann Tells the Brutal Truth About the Creative Process." Wired.com. December 2016. https://www.wired.com/2016/12/sunday-sketching-christoph-niemann-tells-brutal-truth-creative-process.

    The Style Class: Work Out Your Illustration Style in a Daily Project (Skillshare Class)

    The Six Stages of Illustration: Leading Clients Through Your Creative Process (Skillshare Class)

    PODCAST CREDITS

    All music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE

    tomfroese.comlinktr.ee/mrtomfroese

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE 

    www.tomfroese.com

     

  • Take The 6 Stages of Illustration: Leading Clients Through Your Art - Use this link to get 30 days free on Skillshare.

    In this episode we continue our deep dive into the world of Copyright for Illustrators! In this series, we talk about what copyright is, how it relates to licensing and pricing our work, and ultimately, the right to use our work for self-promotion. I also share the results of that project I mentioned in the last episode: did it get selected or not? Will you ever get to see this work, that I'm so proud of? This is Part 2 of 2. Be sure to start with Episode 19 if you haven't already!

    By listening to this episode, you'll learn:

    What your rights are where it comes to owning and controlling your artworkWhy you may not be pricing your illustrations high enoughWhat copyright means in NORMAL, EVERYDAY EnglishWhy you should ALWAYS fight for your right to use your work for self promotion

    Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE.

    HOW TO SUPPORT

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    01 — Share this episode/podcast with a friend.

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    In Parts 1, 2 and 3, we covered How Copyright Works, How it Relates to Pricing, and then started our Breakdown or Copyright and Licensing.

    We continue our discussion in Episode 20, picking up on the subject of Buyout Licenses.

    Part 3 — Continued

    LicensingBuyoutCopyright TransferRoyaltiesWork for Hire Contracts

    Part 4 — Copyright and Self-Promotion

    ConclusionsCopyright is a ToolYou Get To Share Your Work

    Update: Did I Get Chosen for That Big National Project?

    I share the results of the project I mention in my opening story from Episode 19.Will you ever get to see my work?

    LINKS

    Types of Illustration Licensing (The Informed Illustrator) — https://www.theinformedillustrator.com/2015/03/types-of-illustration-licensing.html

    About Copyright (AOI) - https://theaoi.com/resources/copyright/what-is-copyright/

    Graphic Artists' Guild Handbook - https://amzn.to/495qkk0 — Use this affiliate link to support the podcast

    Guide to Copyright and Licensing (Folio Illustration and Animation Agency) - https://folioart.co.uk/guide-to-copyright-and-licensing/

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE

    http://linktr.ee/mrtomfroese

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

    FIND ME ELSEWHERE 

    www.tomfroese.com

     

  • Take The 6 Stages of Illustration: Leading Clients Through Your Art - Use this link to get 30 days free on Skillshare.

    In this episode we dive into the exciting world of Copyright for Illustrators! I will explain why it's way more important for independent illustrators and artists than you might imagine. We'll talk about how understanding copyright can help you make a lot more money from your art, the difference between Copyright and Moral Rights, and we'll even talk about how Licensing works!

    By listening to this episode, you'll learn:

    What your rights are where it comes to owning and controlling your artworkWhy you may not be pricing your illustrations high enoughWhat copyright means in NORMAL, EVERYDAY EnglishWhy you should ALWAYS fight for your right to use your work for self promotion

    This is Part 1 of 2. We'll pick up with the rest in Episode 20.

    Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE.

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    00:01:16 - Opener

    00:04:08 - Honest Recording Notes

    00:05:24 - Story

    00:13:04 - Part 1 — How Copyright Works

    What is Copyright?History of CopyrightHow does Copyright Protect the Artist?What's the difference between Copyright and Moral Rights

    00:17:26 - Part 2 — How Copyright Relates to Pricing

    Copyright gives us a more objective way to price our work besides Time

    00:25:07 - Part 3 — Breakdown of Copyright and Licensing

    CopyrightMoral RightsLicensingLimitedUnlimitedUnlimited RestrictedUnlimited Unrestricted

    IN EPISODE 20

    We'll continue our discussion in Episode 20, picking up on the subject of Buyout Licenses.

    Part 3 — Continued

    LicensingBuyoutCopyright TransferRoyaltiesWork for Hire Contracts

    Part 4 — Copyright and Self-Promotion

    ConclusionsCopyright is a ToolYou Get To Share Your Work

    LINKS

    Types of Illustration Licensing (The Informed Illustrator) — https://www.theinformedillustrator.com/2015/03/types-of-illustration-licensing.html

    About Copyright (AOI) - https://theaoi.com/resources/copyright/what-is-copyright/

    Graphic Artists' Guild Handbook - https://amzn.to/495qkk0 — Use this affiliate link to support the podcast

    Guide to Copyright and Licensing (Folio Illustration and Animation Agency) - https://folioart.co.uk/guide-to-copyright-and-licensing/

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  • Take The 6 Stages of Illustration: Leading Clients Through Your Art - Use this link to get 30 days free on Skillshare.

    In this episode, we'll go through 8 ways to alleviate stress as a working illustrator. Making art for a living, often under tight deadlines and high expectations, can be very stressful. But if we're stressed out all the time, we'll end up burning out. So how do we avoid stress in our work, even as we perform on a deadline? How can we manage multiple projects and give each one of them our best? And how can we do all this without burning out? Join me as I share the surprisingly simple ways that I've been able to take the edge off stress in my own work. Along the way, I hope to encourage you to keep going and not to let the little (and sometimes big) setbacks hold you back.

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    0:00 - Intro

    0:00:39 - Opener

    Creative work can be stressfulTrying to come up with creative ideas on a deadlineThings don't always line up as we expect, even with experienceHow to keep going, manage stress and not burn out?

    0:02:53 - How to Support

    Thank you for your support!Join me on Patreon - patreon.com/tomfroeseShare this Podcast/Episode with friends / followersFollow/Subscribe/Rate/ReviewTake my classes - use these links to get 30 days free on Skillshare

    0:03:51 - Story: Bad Photography

    My first ever paid creative gigEvent photographer at boss's family eventHad no idea what I was doingPicture were pretty badStressed out about it for a long timeNow I know I was being too hard on myselfFirst time is always a learning processFailure/bad work is inevitableThings turned out fine anyway

    0:11:25 - Tip 1

    Accept Stress as a Given

    Stress is inevitableExpecting it takes the edge off a bitWe can also plan for it

    0:12:55 - Tip 2

    Give Yourself Permission to Fail

    Failing is inevitableSometimes our fault, sometimes notHotel Hell example - Gordon Ramsey making me feel convictedImportant thing is to turn things around as soon as you noticeAccept that failure will happenGive permission to fail and be bad sometimesJust keep getting up and getting better

    0:20:23 - Tip 3

    Set Realistic Timelines with Enough Time to Get Lost

    Know what it takes to get your job doneSometimes we need a period of getting lost/experimentationBuild time into your schedule for that

    0:24:41 - Tip 4

    Don't Try to Read the Client's Mind

    Start all projects off with a briefClients won't always know what info you need to do your jobSometimes you have to ask themAsk up front in the briefOr ask later in process when you realize itYour job is to turn their idea or message into an illustrationYour job is NOT to come up with their reason/purpose/messageIf you try to just guess what they want, you might end up wasting a lot of timeDon't be afraid to push for missing information

    0:31:21 - Tip 5

    Lay the Groundwork Early

    The creative process is a sequence of steps that start simple and get progressively more involvedSkipping steps or leaving early steps to the last minute will put strain on the creative partStart early with the simple, non-creative stuffGive yourself time to sink into a job

    0:35:05 - Tip 6

    Ask for More Time When You Need it

    There's almost always more time in a scheduleYou just have to ask for itIf you sense you need more time, ask before it's too lateBe honest, explain that you've been working hard but need just a little more timeThe client is on your side, they will support you if they canUse this option sparingly, but know it's thereBetter to ask for more time than to show up on the deadline with work you don't stand behind.

    0:38:51 - Tip 7

    Say No to Projects When You Don't Have the Time

    SEE EPISODE 14: GOOD NEWS FOR SLOW WORKERSReject jobs that don't give you time to do your best workThis means knowing how long you need (err on the safe side)Avoid stacking up too many jobs, if adding more compromises the ones you already haveDon't fear missing out: saying no does not mean missing out on future opportunitiesMyth of the "once in a lifetime" opportunityGetting opportunities means you will get moreBe ethical, don't abandon your current clientsIf a big opportunity comes your way but you don't have time to do it:Plan A: Ask for a timeline extension from new clientPlan B: Ask current clients if they can move deadlines around to help you accommodate new oneSaying no is a vote of confidence in yourselfDon't over-stretch yourself: Your work will be better and you will do better in the long run

    0:45:39 - Tip 8

    Just Get the Work Done!

    Channel that anxious energy into getting it doneIf you are paralyzed by stress, take a breakAsk for more timeOur job is to get the job done by whatever means possibleSometimes that means pushing it out under pressureSometimes that means asking for some graceWe put more expectation on ourselves than our clients doDon't try to make "good" workMake work that you know works, based on the goals of the brief

    0:55:42 - Conclusion

    Don't be so hard on yourselfThe stress we're feeling will feel like a bigger deal than it actually isYes, art work is hard workWith a change in mindset and taking these pre-emptive steps, you can alleviate stressIt DOES get better with experienceEither way, you'll be okay!

    LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE

    Writing Briefs

    See Video 6 (Stage 1: Onboarding) in my class, The Six Stages of Illustration on SkillshareHow to write an illustration brief that saves time and gets great results (by Sam Osborne)How to Brief an Illustrator (from a client's perspective) (Handsome Frank)How to write a creative brief in 4 easy steps (99 Designs)

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  • In this episode, I'm going to give you 10 tips for being more productive as an illustrator. These are tips that I personally use and NEED to stay on top of my game. Find out why my advice is quite contrary to what all the Productivity Gurus are saying. Along the way, I'll share my own challenges in being productive, which will help you understand why I've chosen these particular tips for you. In the intro, I share some updates from my family situation.

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    Intro and personal thoughts

    (0:00:00) Intro(0:01:27) Thank you / How to Support(0:02:38) Some personal updates

    The Main Content

    (0:11:01) Opening story: Monsieur Malbec's New Tractor Hobby(0:16:43) What is productivity and why is it important to you?(0:17:44) The Cult of Productivity(0:19:42) Five productivity challenges(0:19:50) False Productivity(0:21:18) Decision Paralysis(0:22:08) Disorganization(0:23:17) Distractedness(0:24:33) Inertia

    The Productivity Tips

    (0:25:46) Tip 1: Do Morning Pages(0:28:33) Tip 2: Keep a to-do list(0:31:10) Tip 3: Prioritize paid work(0:32:56) Tip 4: Don't try to do it all(0:34:45) Tip 5: Disable notifications(0:36:52) Tip 6: Keep regular work hours(0:39:24) Tip 7: Have a dedicated work zone(0:42:18) Tip 8: Track your time(0:46:56) Tip 9: Use a calendar app(0:49:39) Tip 10: Have a consistent creative practiceLink: The Six Stages of Illustration (Skillshare class) https://skl.sh/3LxzI4I

    Final Thoughts

    (0:54:08) Contextualizing these tips(0:56:10) Staying productive is hard(0:56:50) The Lie of Productivity(0:57:49) Focus = Sacrifice = Doing Less(1:00:12) Homework question: What is your job identity? Use the answer to help you better understand what you need to be prioritizing each day and ultimately why you need to stay productive.(1:02:28) Outro

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  • With Social Media, we simply can't do it all. There are too many platforms and too many different content types, and if we tried to consistently do all of them, or even a handful of them, we'd have no time to do our actual job!

    But the fear of missed opportunities (by not participating on all the popular apps) is real! So how do we balance the need to share on social media (yes, we do need to use it!) with staying productive and even staying sane?

    Please join me as I explore the topic of Social Media.

    THIS IS A RE-RUN EPISODE FROM MY PATRONS ONLY SUMMER SHORTS SERIES

    ———

    In This EpisodeWhat the heck am I doing on Social Media? Taking stock of all the apps I share onMy experience: Social media is like a gambling addictionHow social media can get out of control and steal all your timeIt's not you that's crazy — it's social media! We're all expected to make all this very time-intensive content for free, at the expense of getting to do our actual work.Myth: content creation = the most important work we doPositives of Social Media: Gives us a platform for sharing and building an audience around the work we're excited about.SM is the tool, not us — we shouldn't be working for SM, it needs to work for us.Why we NEED to use SMHow to know what to focus on: What are the 1 or 2 platforms that do the following:1) Makes us more productive/creative2) Somehow helps generate income or new businessLet all the others go. Abandon them, or just relegate them to lower, more supporting roles for your main SM platforms.Backwards relationship: Making content to share, vs. Sharing what we make.Focus = Sacrifice. By letting go of some SM apps, you WILL miss out on some opportunities.Choosing apps that help you share what you want to share best.Depth and Focus are more important than trying to "do it all".How does your social media use (as a content creator) help or hinder your creative work?Conclusion: Asking what value our content provides for others?

    ———

    What Social Media Works Best For You?

    Please share your thoughts! What apps work best for the kind of content you want to share? What do you think about making content to share vs. sharing work you made for some other reason? How has sharing on SM helped or hindered your productivity or creativity?

    Please let me know — I love hearing your thoughts as you listen along.

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  • In this episode:

    The Short Story

    Episode 16 will drop on September 12, 2023.

    The Longer Story

    I explain where I want to take the podcast and why, based on how my time pulling back over the summer has been going.

    Thank You!

    Thank you too my Patrons for your support!Thank you to all my listeners — I'm here for you!

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  • Welcome to Summer Shorts Season! In case you missed my announcement in the last episode, I’ll be taking a break from the longer episodes until September. You can hear all about it in Episode 15! The long story short: these episodes will be 10 minutes (give or take) and more casual.

    This is a free preview to all listeners, and then for the remainder of the summer, I’ll be sharing these exclusively with my supporters on Patreon. If you’d like to be in on the summer fun, you’re more than welcome to join at patreon.com/tomfroese. If you’re already a part of my Patreon, thank you for your support! If you decide to join me, thank you so much! Otherwise, I’ll see you in September!

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    So today I want to talk about the question, How Do You Know When to Go Full Time as an Illustrator?

    I. Introduction

    Illustration is not a guaranteed career

    Until we have a steady flow of client work we need to support ourselves another way

    Aspiring illustrators' dream of making art their full-time job

    Not ideal to do it on the side (for most of us)

    “When are we ready to make the jump?”

    II. Determining the right time to go full-time freelance

    FOR THOSE WITH ESTABLISHED CAREERS

    Analogy of a car race to illustrate the decision-making processJumping from a moving car to another moving car (established career to illustration career)Jumping from a moving car to a stationary car (current situation to illustration career without having things going on the side first)

    FOR PEOPLE WITHOUT ESTABLISHED CAREERS

    Need to support yourself another way while you build up your careerStart out with an open mind about what the path to full time illustration looks likeYou end up looking like the first situation, on one moving car and needing to jump to another moving car

    III. Being open-minded and patient in pursuing a full-time illustration career

    Starting with an open mind about the path to full-time illustrationWhat does it mean to have Experience?How can you transform every experience into something related to illustration or whatever your dream is?Emphasizing the gradual process of becoming a successful illustratorSetting realistic expectations and avoiding instant success mindsetImportance of learning, growing, and seeking experience consistently

    IV. Conclusion

    Holding the dream of illustrating full-time while staying positivePersistence and dedication in sticking with the process to achieve long-term success

    Don’t confuse Complacency with Patience / Vice-versa —

    Be patient as you realistically work to feed yourself and build up your art career on the sideAlways be checking in on yourself — are you staying out of fear or necessity?

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  • IS IT TIME TO LEAN IN OR LET GO? When is it time to double down and commit to that thing you said you’d do, and when might it be time to call it quits? As illustrators and creative people, we may have all kinds of things we think we should be doing, whether to build up our careers or grow in our skills, or using our art for some kind of good. If you’re at the very beginning of your career, or barely even getting started at this point, you may well be wondering, how long is this thing going to take before I start getting noticed? How do I know if all this work I’m pouring into this thing is going to pay off? For a lot of us, I know we’re also trying to get noticed on social media. We wonder how much effort should we be putting into building our presence online and, more to my point, if we’re not seeing the returns we hoped for, when might it be time to quit altogether?

    In this episode, I’m going to share with you some times when I’ve had to wrestle with this question — should I commit or should I quit. In fact, I’m going through this question right now in a very real way, and to be honest, I don’t quite know how it's going to turn out in the long run. There are some times when you need to let go and try something else. But what I can tell you is that there are definitely times I wanted to give up but kept on going, and I am VERY glad I stuck with it. So in this episode, I want to give you some ways to consider both sides of the question. How can we be more clear about whether we should quit or commit, and how am I using this very same process to think through my current dilemma? All I ask is that you stick around, you know, maybe COMMIT to listening to this episode the whole way through — I know that if you’re facing this question in your life, you’ll get something out of it.

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    Opener: Should You Quit or Commit?

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    Part 1: The purpose of today's topic

    To work out this question in my own current big goal/projectI am committed but it's costing me a lot — of time and financesEverything takes longer than I hopedGood reasons to quit but also good reasons to stay committedWhat if I'm just being negative about things? What if I'm on the verge of a big breakthrough?Is it possible to be overcommitted to a goal?

    Part 2: What can I teach from this situation?

    How to navigate this dilemma, should I quit or should I commit?I want to validate this experience – why this is hard for all of usDeciding which is better: letting go to make room for something else, or staying committed to give things a chance to pay off?Analogy: relationships — have you ever stayed in a relationship you weren't happy with for too long?Owning your feelings and desires no matter the cost to you or othersThe tendency to attach what we do to who we are as humans - identity vs. activityHave your goals changed? Do you even still want to do this anymore?Chill out! Don't get so intense about things working out exactly as you plannedParadox: When you're willing to let go of a good thing you're more likely to get itYou've got to be in it to win it

    Part 3: Questions we can ask ourselves

    Purpose:Why am I doing this?What do I want?Method:Is this the only way to achieve my bigger goal?What else could I be doing?Value:What is this costing?Is the cost worth it? Why?What are you getting out of this?

    Conclusion

    The things we do don't define usThe most important thing: Ultimately what gives you joy? What helps us love others and ourselves?Plot twist: Leaning in and Letting Go are not the only two optionsAnother option: Loosening upHow I'm loosening up with my big goal

    LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE

    Andy J. Pizza / The Creative Pep Talk Podcast - https://www.creativepeptalk.com/

    Marc Maron / WTF Podcast - https://www.wtfpod.com/podcast

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS

    THANK YOU TO MY TEAM!

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  • Do you ever feel like everything takes YOU longer than everyone else? In this episode, talk about what it’s been like for me as a slow worker. What kinds of things have slowed me down, and how have I been able to thrive as a successful illustrator in spite of them. So if you’re a slowpoke trying to figure out why it just takes so long to get things done, this one is for you.

    I’m going talk about why I think there are two kinds of slow — good slow and bad slow — and why we should embrace the former and try to change the latter. And of course, I’ll give you some ways to do both. How can you embrace the things about your work that you maybe wish would go faster, and how you can change some of the things that truly get in your creative way.

    By the end of this episode, I hope that you’ll feel permitted to give yourself the time you need to do your best work — and to defend that time when it comes under question by yourself — or by others.

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    Hook - Teachers in art school making us feel like we have to work fast or die in the design industry

    Chapter 1: Slow is Faster Than Stuck

    Good slow vs. Bad slowGood - Slow for the right reasonsJust necessary part of the processBad - Slow for the wrong reasonsSomething negative getting in my wayWhy this episode: to help you overcome anxiety and frustration we feel when we feel like things take longer than they shouldStory: Rebranding a company without any experience

    Chapter 2: Slow for the Right Reasons

    Some things just take timeExamples: Baking cookies, making wine, waiting for paint to dryFor me: My processReasons for SlowConceptual reasonsTechnical reasonsMaybe we're just not good at it (not a bad thing)Short deadlines: NOT inevitablePick Two: Good/Fast/Cheap — sounds good in theory, but is Good ever an option?Takeaways:Some things just take timeBuild these into your processThere is always a struggle to get to the eureka momentWe learn how to avoid things that slow us down the mostShort deadlines are a CHOICE!

    Chapter 3: Slow for the Wrong reasons

    Things that take our time but don't need toAKA PitfallsExamplesTrying to go directly over a mountain, rather than around itBaking without a recipeReasonsTrying to take shortcuts that end up taking longerNot following a step by step processAvoiding outside feedbackAnalysis paralysisSolutionsEmbrace the long way. Building a solid foundation takes more time up front but saves time down the road.Develop a process through practice over time, and then stick to it.Swallow your pride, be brave, share your mid-process work even though you don't want to!Start with very simple tasks you know you can do. Then do the next right thing, and the next. One thing at a time.

    Episode Summary

    LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE

    The Six Stages of Illustration (Skillshare class) - https://www.tomfroese.com/teaching/the-six-stages-of-illustration

    Slow is Faster Than Stuck (My original article on Medium) - https://medium.com/creators-hub/slow-is-faster-than-stuck-e879958364b9

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  • In this SPECIAL episode, I share an interview that Andres Palacios (BFA Illustration student at SCAD) did with me for a class project. I really enjoyed talking to him, and I think you'll enjoy our conversation. We'll be back next week with Episode 14!

    Thanks to Andres Palacios for letting me share this interview! Check out his work at https://www.andrespalacios.me

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    IN THIS EPISODE

    Intro Stuff

    INTERVIEW

    How would you describe your style conceptually and visually?Do you still use your Inky Illustration style/technique?Do you find a connection between running and illustration?Did you ever struggle to illustrate the human figure in a more stylized (less realistic) way?How do you juggle all the things you do, between podcast, illustrating, family, etc.?What are 3 characteristics that differentiate a good artist from a great one?What has been your favourite project and why?Andres presents me with drawing of me! — "I kept picturing you with a bucket of KFC"

    SUMMARY

    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS

    Julia Herrick, Script Editor
    https://julesherrick.com

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

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    PODCAST TEAM/CREDITS 

    Mark Allan Falk, Audio/Video Engineer
    https://linktr.ee/semiathletic

    All Music, including Theme Song and Cues by Mark Allan Falk.

     

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