http://manvsart.com Art, Animation, and Comics Discussion, inspiration, and Entertainment for Artists. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:42:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Occasionally brooding, deeply passionate, and always interesting L.A. artist, animator, writer, and director Raul Aguirre Jr. draws on his sixteen years of animation experience at Disney, Nickelodeon, and Fox to inform, inspire, and entertain all artists. Warning!! Once you hear the Man vs. Art Podcast! You can't unhear it! Raul Aguirre Jr. yes Raul Aguirre Jr. topdrawer99@gmail.com topdrawer99@gmail.com (Raul Aguirre Jr.) © 2011 Raul Aguirre Jr. all rights reserved Professional Artist Raul Aguirre Jr. informs, inspires, and entertains all artists with art, animation, and comics shenanigans! visual art, animation, drawing, sketching, cartoons, comics, comic books, cartoonist, animator, design, how to draw, http://manvsart.com/wp-content/uploads/MVALOGO2012_144.jpg http://manvsart.com/category/comics/ TV-G South Gate, California http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-64-creator-harry-partridge/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-64-creator-harry-partridge/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:48:02 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=3044 Mad man Harry Partridge is a UK based animator, writer, voice actor and musician who started his one man show of making cartoons for the web at 16. Since then he has directed shorts for the BBC, Playboy and Nintendo among others and has racked up over 50 million views on his youtube channel alone.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-64-creator-harry-partridge/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation,animation drawings,animator,art,artist,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,DRAWING,Flash Mad man Harry Partridge is a UK based animator, writer, voice actor and musician who started his one man show of making cartoons for the web at 16. Since then he has directed shorts for the BBC, Playboy and Nintendo among others and has racked up over ... Mad man Harry Partridge is a UK based animator, writer, voice actor and musician who started his one man show of making cartoons for the web at 16. Since then he has directed shorts for the BBC, Playboy and Nintendo among others and has racked up over 50 million views on his youtube channel alone. Raul yes 1:12:20 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=3044-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-62-minion-opinion-art-buffet/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-62-minion-opinion-art-buffet/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:38:59 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2975 Get your ART ON! Hola Minions. Today's podcast has a bunch of really cool things going on! So put down that weak little salad dish, grab that big honkin' plate and belly up to the Man vs. Art Buffet! Today I read some listener email and we induct Rod Serling into the Pantheon of Awesomeness. Steve Seivers and Dahveed the creators of the independent animated web series Supa Pirate Booty Hunt drop by to talk about their kickstarter campaign. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-62-minion-opinion-art-buffet/feed/ 3 2D traditional animation,animation,animation drawings,animator,art,artist,cartoon,cartoonist,character design,comic book Get your ART ON! Hola Minions. Today's podcast has a bunch of really cool things going on! So put down that weak little salad dish, grab that big honkin' plate and belly up to the Man vs. Art Buffet! Today I read some listener email and we induct Rod S... Get your ART ON! Hola Minions. Today's podcast has a bunch of really cool things going on! So put down that weak little salad dish, grab that big honkin' plate and belly up to the Man vs. Art Buffet! Today I read some listener email and we induct Rod Serling into the Pantheon of Awesomeness. Steve Seivers and Dahveed the creators of the independent animated web series Supa Pirate Booty Hunt drop by to talk about their kickstarter campaign. Raul yes 1:06:34 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2975-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-60-2011-halloween-special-with-geo-brawn-iv/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-60-2011-halloween-special-with-geo-brawn-iv/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:41:09 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2898 It's Halloween folks and you know what that means! It's time to bring in Indy Horror Comic Creator Geo Brawn IV to talk about what else? Monsters! Both Fictional and real!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-60-2011-halloween-special-with-geo-brawn-iv/feed/ 0 animation,art,artist,artistic fulfillment,cartooning,cartoons,dark art,halloween,horror,PAINTING,podcast,stop motion It's Halloween folks and you know what that means! It's time to bring in Indy Horror Comic Creator Geo Brawn IV to talk about what else? Monsters! Both Fictional and real! It's Halloween folks and you know what that means! It's time to bring in Indy Horror Comic Creator Geo Brawn IV to talk about what else? Monsters! Both Fictional and real! Raul yes 1:22:26 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2898-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-59-krishna-m-sadasivam-creator-of-the-web-comic-pc-weenies/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-59-krishna-m-sadasivam-creator-of-the-web-comic-pc-weenies/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 14:44:15 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2730 On today's show I speak with Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator, Tech Geek, Art and Animation Instructor Krishna M. Sadasivam creator of the web comic PC Weenies.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-59-krishna-m-sadasivam-creator-of-the-web-comic-pc-weenies/feed/ 1 animation,animator,art,artist,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,Chuck Jones,comics,DRAWING,mind of the artist,podcast On today's show I speak with Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator, Tech Geek, Art and Animation Instructor Krishna M. Sadasivam creator of the web comic PC Weenies. On today's show I speak with Artist, Cartoonist, Illustrator, Tech Geek, Art and Animation Instructor Krishna M. Sadasivam creator of the web comic PC Weenies. Raul yes 1:06:28 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2730-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-57-neil-segura-and-ray-mendivil-creators-of-forever-freshman/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-57-neil-segura-and-ray-mendivil-creators-of-forever-freshman/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:27:55 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2661 On Today's show I am joined by Independent Comic Creators Neil Segura and Ray Mendivil to discuss their comicbook Forever Freshman! We talk about writing, art technique, tacos, beer, and Metal Gear Solid and more!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-57-neil-segura-and-ray-mendivil-creators-of-forever-freshman/feed/ 4 cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,podcast On Today's show I am joined by Independent Comic Creators Neil Segura and Ray Mendivil to discuss their comicbook Forever Freshman! We talk about writing, art technique, tacos, beer, and Metal Gear Solid and more! On Today's show I am joined by Independent Comic Creators Neil Segura and Ray Mendivil to discuss their comicbook Forever Freshman! We talk about writing, art technique, tacos, beer, and Metal Gear Solid and more! Raul yes 1:04:10 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2661-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-56-intervention-con-and-webcomics-with-onezumi-hartstein-and-james-harknell/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-56-intervention-con-and-webcomics-with-onezumi-hartstein-and-james-harknell/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:53:36 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2646 On Today's show I spend an hour talking to Webcomic Diva Onezumi Hartstein and her husband/producer James Harknell. We talk about highlights from Intervention 2010 and what's in store for 2011. Enjoy the podcast! The goal of Intervention is to bring together different independent creators and fans to party, educate, and appreciate the opportunities the Internet gives to all of us. IT is similar to the Sci-Fi/Anime/Other fandom cons, but here the emphasis is on people who use the internet as the primary way to distribute their work and communicate with their friends.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-56-intervention-con-and-webcomics-with-onezumi-hartstein-and-james-harknell/feed/ 3 comics,cons,podcast,Webcomics On Today's show I spend an hour talking to Webcomic Diva Onezumi Hartstein and her husband/producer James Harknell. We talk about highlights from Intervention 2010 and what's in store for 2011. Enjoy the podcast! - On Today's show I spend an hour talking to Webcomic Diva Onezumi Hartstein and her husband/producer James Harknell. We talk about highlights from Intervention 2010 and what's in store for 2011. Enjoy the podcast! The goal of Intervention is to bring together different independent creators and fans to party, educate, and appreciate the opportunities the Internet gives to all of us. IT is similar to the Sci-Fi/Anime/Other fandom cons, but here the emphasis is on people who use the internet as the primary way to distribute their work and communicate with their friends. Raul yes 1:01:34 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2646-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-53-2011-am2-anime-manga-music-con-wrap-up/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-53-2011-am2-anime-manga-music-con-wrap-up/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:05:53 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2459 One Crazy Weekend in Anaheim! I spent Fourth of July weekend tabling in Artist's Alley at the 2011 AM2 Anime Manga Music Con! It's not my usual kind of crowd or event but I figured what the heck? Time to expand my horizons and meet new people! I'm sure glad I did! The Man vs. Art Crew! With the help of my wife "The Lovely and Vivacious Hortencia" and my nephew Jacob, I set up my table with original art, prints, my books, DVDs, buttons, and cards for sale. Plus I also took commissions that I would draw up on the spot. If you could think it up, I would draw it for you! A bunch of new minions signed up for the Man vs. Art subscription list and I got lots and lots of compliments on my stuff.As for how I did? Well I sold a few original sketches and did a couple of commissions! My Cowboy Bebop Faye Valentine sketch went withing the first hour! Below you can see my rough pencils and finished inked drawing.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-53-2011-am2-anime-manga-music-con-wrap-up/feed/ 0 animation,anime,art,artist,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,chibi,comics,cons,cosplay,DRAWING One Crazy Weekend in Anaheim! I spent Fourth of July weekend tabling in Artist's Alley at the 2011 AM2 Anime Manga Music Con! It's not my usual kind of crowd or event but I figured what the heck? Time to expand my horizons and meet new people! One Crazy Weekend in Anaheim! I spent Fourth of July weekend tabling in Artist's Alley at the 2011 AM2 Anime Manga Music Con! It's not my usual kind of crowd or event but I figured what the heck? Time to expand my horizons and meet new people! I'm sure glad I did! The Man vs. Art Crew! With the help of my wife "The Lovely and Vivacious Hortencia" and my nephew Jacob, I set up my table with original art, prints, my books, DVDs, buttons, and cards for sale. Plus I also took commissions that I would draw up on the spot. If you could think it up, I would draw it for you! A bunch of new minions signed up for the Man vs. Art subscription list and I got lots and lots of compliments on my stuff.As for how I did? Well I sold a few original sketches and did a couple of commissions! My Cowboy Bebop Faye Valentine sketch went withing the first hour! Below you can see my rough pencils and finished inked drawing. Raul yes 46:41 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2459-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-52-listener-email-and-voice-mail-buffet/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-52-listener-email-and-voice-mail-buffet/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:26:24 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2443 From around the age of six, I have had a passion for drawing the shapes of objects. From about the age of fifty I produced a number of designs, but nothing I did before the age of seventy was worthy of attention. At seventy-three, I finally apprehended something of the true quality of birds, animals, insects, fish and of the vital nature of grasses and trees. So, by the time I am 80, I will have made much progress, so that by ninety I will have penetrated to their essential nature. By one hundred, I will decidedly have attained a higher state, indefinable, and at one hundred and ten, each dot, each line shall surely possess a life of its own. May Heaven, that grants long life, give me the chance to prove that this is no lie. Hokusai (who lived to be 90) On today's show I put together a collection of emails and voice mails for a massive buffet of art talk. So Buckle your cartoon belts and let her rip!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-52-listener-email-and-voice-mail-buffet/feed/ 4 animation,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,DRAWING,help artists.,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast From around the age of six, I have had a passion for drawing the shapes of objects. - From about the age of fifty I produced a number of designs, but nothing I did before the age of seventy was worthy of attention. - At seventy-three, From around the age of six, I have had a passion for drawing the shapes of objects. From about the age of fifty I produced a number of designs, but nothing I did before the age of seventy was worthy of attention. At seventy-three, I finally apprehended something of the true quality of birds, animals, insects, fish and of the vital nature of grasses and trees. So, by the time I am 80, I will have made much progress, so that by ninety I will have penetrated to their essential nature. By one hundred, I will decidedly have attained a higher state, indefinable, and at one hundred and ten, each dot, each line shall surely possess a life of its own. May Heaven, that grants long life, give me the chance to prove that this is no lie. Hokusai (who lived to be 90) On today's show I put together a collection of emails and voice mails for a massive buffet of art talk. So Buckle your cartoon belts and let her rip! Raul yes 1:29:20 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2443-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-43-interview-with-comic-creator-mike-white/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-43-interview-with-comic-creator-mike-white/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:59:17 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1947 Minions! I present you Mike White, the creator of the hysterically charming comic Amity Blamity! Born and raised in Canada, Mike has always dreamed about writing & drawing stories about his characters. After 5years working in TV and making award winning music videos, he moved to California enamored by the promise of opportunity. He is now back to his first love & childhood dream: creating memorable stories and characters in the spirit Bone, Calvin & Hobbes, Bloom County, and the many influences/inspirations of his youth. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-43-interview-with-comic-creator-mike-white/feed/ 4 2D traditional animation,animation,animator,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,mind of the artist,podcast,subjects,technique Minions! I present you Mike White, the creator of the hysterically charming comic Amity Blamity! Born and raised in Canada, Mike has always dreamed about writing & drawing stories about his characters. After 5years working in TV and making award winnin... Minions! I present you Mike White, the creator of the hysterically charming comic Amity Blamity! Born and raised in Canada, Mike has always dreamed about writing & drawing stories about his characters. After 5years working in TV and making award winning music videos, he moved to California enamored by the promise of opportunity. He is now back to his first love & childhood dream: creating memorable stories and characters in the spirit Bone, Calvin & Hobbes, Bloom County, and the many influences/inspirations of his youth. Raul yes 1:13:29 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1947-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-41-independent-diy-comic-artist-javier-hernandez/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-41-independent-diy-comic-artist-javier-hernandez/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:04:13 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1859 My guest on today's show loves to draw and write! He is Javier Hernandez, a DIY cartoonist, painter, and entrepreneur. He is the creator of such comics as EL MUERTO, MAN-SWAMP and WEAPON TEX-MEX, which he publishes under his own imprint, LOS COMEX.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-41-independent-diy-comic-artist-javier-hernandez/feed/ 4 cartoonist,comic book,comics,DRAWING,mind of the artist,podcast,technique My guest on today's show loves to draw and write! He is Javier Hernandez, a DIY cartoonist, painter, and entrepreneur. He is the creator of such comics as EL MUERTO, MAN-SWAMP and WEAPON TEX-MEX, which he publishes under his own imprint, LOS COMEX. My guest on today's show loves to draw and write! He is Javier Hernandez, a DIY cartoonist, painter, and entrepreneur. He is the creator of such comics as EL MUERTO, MAN-SWAMP and WEAPON TEX-MEX, which he publishes under his own imprint, LOS COMEX. Raul yes 1:11:37 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1859-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-39-writer-artist-and-independent-animation-filmmaker-ken-mora/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-39-writer-artist-and-independent-animation-filmmaker-ken-mora/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:32:41 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1757 Hola Minions! In today's episode of Man vs. Art I had the pleasure of speaking with the talented Ken Mora. He's a screenwriter, artist, and independent animator who's determination, warped sense of humor, and resourcefulness have gotten him literary representation, an award winning CG animated short, and plenty of attention. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's begin at the beginning shall we? Ken Mora is one of life's late bloomers. Currently, Ken is adapting the Magnum Farce into a comic book for release at next year's Alternative Press Expo. He is also laying down voice tracks for the Magnum Farce feature, tightening up the script, and planning the animatic with expert help from yours truly, the Man vs. Art. Ken will be previewing the "YouTube" edit of his CG animated short Magnum Farce on Jan 22nd at the "We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges" show at Geeks Comics in Whittier. For the latest, Ken invites you to check out his website http://www.magnumfarcemovie.com/]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-39-writer-artist-and-independent-animation-filmmaker-ken-mora/feed/ 2 animator,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,CG animation,comic book,INDEPENDENT ANIMATION,mind of the artist,podcast Hola Minions! In today's episode of Man vs. Art I had the pleasure of speaking with the talented Ken Mora. He's a screenwriter, artist, and independent animator who's determination, warped sense of humor, and resourcefulness have gotten him literary r... Hola Minions! In today's episode of Man vs. Art I had the pleasure of speaking with the talented Ken Mora. He's a screenwriter, artist, and independent animator who's determination, warped sense of humor, and resourcefulness have gotten him literary representation, an award winning CG animated short, and plenty of attention. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's begin at the beginning shall we? Ken Mora is one of life's late bloomers. Currently, Ken is adapting the Magnum Farce into a comic book for release at next year's Alternative Press Expo. He is also laying down voice tracks for the Magnum Farce feature, tightening up the script, and planning the animatic with expert help from yours truly, the Man vs. Art. Ken will be previewing the "YouTube" edit of his CG animated short Magnum Farce on Jan 22nd at the "We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges" show at Geeks Comics in Whittier. For the latest, Ken invites you to check out his website http://www.magnumfarcemovie.com/ Raul yes 1:13:03 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1757-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-37-how-to-make-your-drawings-more-expressive/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-37-how-to-make-your-drawings-more-expressive/#comments Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:38:29 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1671 Hola Minions! In today's show I give you a few helpful tips on making your drawings more expressive! A simple way to make your characters look more expressive is to pay attention to the eye direction. When you are doing a pin up of a cartoon character 9 out of 10 times you should have the character looking at us. It is much more powerful to have the figure make eye contact with the viewer. A lot of artists show their lack of confidence by having the character looking away. Not good! Unless the eye direction is dictated by the story in a panel or action you should have your cartoon making good eye contact with us.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-37-how-to-make-your-drawings-more-expressive/feed/ 3 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comics,DRAWING,help artists.,how to draw,improve art skills Hola Minions! In today's show I give you a few helpful tips on making your drawings more expressive! A simple way to make your characters look more expressive is to pay attention to the eye direction. When you are doing a pin up of a cartoon characte... Hola Minions! In today's show I give you a few helpful tips on making your drawings more expressive! A simple way to make your characters look more expressive is to pay attention to the eye direction. When you are doing a pin up of a cartoon character 9 out of 10 times you should have the character looking at us. It is much more powerful to have the figure make eye contact with the viewer. A lot of artists show their lack of confidence by having the character looking away. Not good! Unless the eye direction is dictated by the story in a panel or action you should have your cartoon making good eye contact with us. Raul yes 48:42 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1671-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-35-2010-halloween-special-with-geo-brawn-iv/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-35-2010-halloween-special-with-geo-brawn-iv/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:08:52 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1627 Hola Minions! Today my guest is the Dark One, La Cosa Nosferatu, Geo Brawn IV creator of the sexy horror comic The Untold chronicles!We talk about Halloween, what it means to us, and we let you guys in on some horror movies that don't suck! Geo reveals that the trick to telling a good scary story is to get your audience nice and comfortable. You know? Get them at ease and then POW! Knock them dead with something horrific and cool! Keep the reader on his or her toes and then scare the hell out of them.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-35-2010-halloween-special-with-geo-brawn-iv/feed/ 1 artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,dark art,Dia De Los Muertos,DRAWING,geo braun IV,halloween,help artists.,horror Hola Minions! Today my guest is the Dark One, La Cosa Nosferatu, Geo Brawn IV creator of the sexy horror comic The Untold chronicles!We talk about Halloween, what it means to us, and we let you guys in on some horror movies that don't suck! Hola Minions! Today my guest is the Dark One, La Cosa Nosferatu, Geo Brawn IV creator of the sexy horror comic The Untold chronicles!We talk about Halloween, what it means to us, and we let you guys in on some horror movies that don't suck! Geo reveals that the trick to telling a good scary story is to get your audience nice and comfortable. You know? Get them at ease and then POW! Knock them dead with something horrific and cool! Keep the reader on his or her toes and then scare the hell out of them. Raul yes 1:11:22 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1627-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-33-going-ape-over-the-2010-ape/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-33-going-ape-over-the-2010-ape/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:45:35 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1553 Hola Minions! In today's podcast I share my experience last weekend as a first time exhibitor at the 2010 APE Alternative Press Expo in the city by the bay San Francisco California.Let me start off by saying the APE was an absolute blast! I got to meet dozens of fellow Indy Comic and cartoon creators and got to check out some of the most unique and kick ass creations I've ever seen. The entire vibe of the event was of pure creativity. It was electric man! You could feel the creative energy throughout the exhibit hall!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-33-going-ape-over-the-2010-ape/feed/ 3 APE,artist marketing,artist promotion,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,conventions,Dia De Los Muertos,DRAWING,help artists. Hola Minions! In today's podcast I share my experience last weekend as a first time exhibitor at the 2010 APE Alternative Press Expo in the city by the bay San Francisco California.Let me start off by saying the APE was an absolute blast! Hola Minions! In today's podcast I share my experience last weekend as a first time exhibitor at the 2010 APE Alternative Press Expo in the city by the bay San Francisco California.Let me start off by saying the APE was an absolute blast! I got to meet dozens of fellow Indy Comic and cartoon creators and got to check out some of the most unique and kick ass creations I've ever seen. The entire vibe of the event was of pure creativity. It was electric man! You could feel the creative energy throughout the exhibit hall! Raul yes 1:08:14 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1553-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-32-indy-comic-book-creator-grasiela-rodriguez-plus-man-vs-art-goes-to-the-ape/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-32-indy-comic-book-creator-grasiela-rodriguez-plus-man-vs-art-goes-to-the-ape/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:20:23 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1515 Grasiela Rodriguez just self published her first comic book Lunatic Fringe available at Indyplanet.com. Yours truly, the Man vs. Art shall be attending the 2010 APE this weekend! That's Right the alternative press expo in San Francisco California! I'll be sharing a table with Man Vs. Art Sub Commandante Segundo Kevin Cross! I'll be selling my just released DVD Intro to Animation! So take a stroll into my store and click the pic to order your swag! If you can't make it to the APE then show your support for the Man vs. Art podcast studio store here!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-32-indy-comic-book-creator-grasiela-rodriguez-plus-man-vs-art-goes-to-the-ape/feed/ 6 APE,Indy comics Grasiela Rodriguez just self published her first comic book Lunatic Fringe available at Indyplanet.com. Yours truly, the Man vs. Art shall be attending the 2010 APE this weekend! That's Right the alternative press expo in San Francisco California! Grasiela Rodriguez just self published her first comic book Lunatic Fringe available at Indyplanet.com. Yours truly, the Man vs. Art shall be attending the 2010 APE this weekend! That's Right the alternative press expo in San Francisco California! I'll be sharing a table with Man Vs. Art Sub Commandante Segundo Kevin Cross! I'll be selling my just released DVD Intro to Animation! So take a stroll into my store and click the pic to order your swag! If you can't make it to the APE then show your support for the Man vs. Art podcast studio store here! Raul yes 56:52 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1515-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-31-animator-writer-director-tom-sito/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-31-animator-writer-director-tom-sito/#comments Sat, 25 Sep 2010 08:37:49 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1481 On today's podcast I have a nice long chat with Animation Great Tom Sito! He's an artist, animator, director writer, teacher and historian! He has more cartoon knowledge and experience in one fingernail than any of us have collectively! ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-31-animator-writer-director-tom-sito/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animator,artistic fulfillment,Bill Melendez,cartoonist,cartoons,Chuck Jones,comics,director,disney,Filmation,help artists. On today's podcast I have a nice long chat with Animation Great Tom Sito! He's an artist, animator, director writer, teacher and historian! He has more cartoon knowledge and experience in one fingernail than any of us have collectively! On today's podcast I have a nice long chat with Animation Great Tom Sito! He's an artist, animator, director writer, teacher and historian! He has more cartoon knowledge and experience in one fingernail than any of us have collectively! Raul yes 1:39:50 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1481-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-30-unleash-the-cartoonist-within/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-30-unleash-the-cartoonist-within/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:44:57 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1458 In today's podcast I talked about the differences between drawing for Cartoons and drawing for Illustrations. I also offered up a few little exercises for you Minions to help prime your pump when your creative juices are dry. There's nothing worse than having artist's block!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-30-unleash-the-cartoonist-within/feed/ 2 art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,DRAWING,help artists.,how to draw,improve art skills,podcast,technique,theory In today's podcast I talked about the differences between drawing for Cartoons and drawing for Illustrations. I also offered up a few little exercises for you Minions to help prime your pump when your creative juices are dry. In today's podcast I talked about the differences between drawing for Cartoons and drawing for Illustrations. I also offered up a few little exercises for you Minions to help prime your pump when your creative juices are dry. There's nothing worse than having artist's block! Raul yes 59:00 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1458-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-29-don-bluth-interview-pt-2-plus-webcomic-diva-onezumi-hartstein/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-29-don-bluth-interview-pt-2-plus-webcomic-diva-onezumi-hartstein/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:57:00 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1408 In part 2 of the interview, we get into the nitty gritty of 2D traditional animation. Don talks about the times he got to watch the Great Milt Kahl animate. Don also mentioned how Frank Thomas explained to him how to show weight in your characters when animating! For the second segment of the Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing webcomic creator / illustrator Onezumi Hartstein and her partner in crime, web developer James Harknell. Onezumi (Oni for short) lives in New Jersey, loves Heavy Metal, and Disney World. She writes and draws the web comic Stupid and Insane Defenders Against Chaos.Oni is one of the most active contributors to and supporter of the webcomics scene:]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-29-don-bluth-interview-pt-2-plus-webcomic-diva-onezumi-hartstein/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,comic book,comics,disney,don bluth,DRAWING,help artists. In part 2 of the interview, we get into the nitty gritty of 2D traditional animation. Don talks about the times he got to watch the Great Milt Kahl animate. Don also mentioned how Frank Thomas explained to him how to show weight in your characters when... In part 2 of the interview, we get into the nitty gritty of 2D traditional animation. Don talks about the times he got to watch the Great Milt Kahl animate. Don also mentioned how Frank Thomas explained to him how to show weight in your characters when animating! For the second segment of the Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing webcomic creator / illustrator Onezumi Hartstein and her partner in crime, web developer James Harknell. Onezumi (Oni for short) lives in New Jersey, loves Heavy Metal, and Disney World. She writes and draws the web comic Stupid and Insane Defenders Against Chaos.Oni is one of the most active contributors to and supporter of the webcomics scene: Raul yes 1:39:57 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1408-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-27-giant-double-sized-1-year-anniversary-special-podcast-content-vs-form/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-27-giant-double-sized-1-year-anniversary-special-podcast-content-vs-form/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:45:36 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1338 Hola Minions! I'm happy to announce that this episode marks the one year anniversary of The Man vs. Art Blog and Podcast! So I decided to do something special for you guys and put together a Giant Sized Podcast! It's a two hour Man vs. Art extravaganza made up of purely new stuff! I was able to collect together a whole bunch of short visits with my past guests, friends of the show, and the 3 Prime Minions!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-27-giant-double-sized-1-year-anniversary-special-podcast-content-vs-form/feed/ 10 2D traditional animation,animator,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,DRAWING,help artists.,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast Hola Minions! I'm happy to announce that this episode marks the one year anniversary of The Man vs. Art Blog and Podcast! So I decided to do something special for you guys and put together a Giant Sized Podcast! It's a two hour Man vs. Hola Minions! I'm happy to announce that this episode marks the one year anniversary of The Man vs. Art Blog and Podcast! So I decided to do something special for you guys and put together a Giant Sized Podcast! It's a two hour Man vs. Art extravaganza made up of purely new stuff! I was able to collect together a whole bunch of short visits with my past guests, friends of the show, and the 3 Prime Minions! Raul yes 2:18:37 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1338-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-demo-4-how-to-draw-the-incredible-hulk/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-demo-4-how-to-draw-the-incredible-hulk/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:37:52 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1311 Minions! Last time I showed you how I draw a pretty pin up girl.This time I'm going the opposite direction and showing you how I draw a big ugly Incredible Hulk! I came a cross this old Disney Studios Employee Handbook from 1938! It's a brief outline of the Studio's principal departments and an explanation to artists of its employment policies! The drawings are all from production drawings!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-demo-4-how-to-draw-the-incredible-hulk/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,comics,demo,disney,DRAWING Minions! Last time I showed you how I draw a pretty pin up girl.This time I'm going the opposite direction and showing you how I draw a big ugly Incredible Hulk! I came a cross this old Disney Studios Employee Handbook from 1938! Minions! Last time I showed you how I draw a pretty pin up girl.This time I'm going the opposite direction and showing you how I draw a big ugly Incredible Hulk! I came a cross this old Disney Studios Employee Handbook from 1938! It's a brief outline of the Studio's principal departments and an explanation to artists of its employment policies! The drawings are all from production drawings! Raul yes <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1311-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-24-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-1/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-24-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-1/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:35:01 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1119 Today I am going to introduce to you a very special friend of mine from way back in my Disney days. His name is Dana Reemes and he is the cat's pajamas! I used to stay late at the studio every night and work on my own animation projects. You know me, I'm always trying to better myself. I figured I wasn't going to be at Disney forever and wanted to take full advantage of my time there. Dana worked nights as well and we became friends. Dana met Robert Crumb in 1967 in the flea bag Miramonte Hotel on Mission Street where Robert was staying at the time. Dana brought his sketchbook and Robert kindly went over it with him! Not only that, Crumb gave some sage advice as well as a Crowquill Penpoint! Believe it or not Dana still has it!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-24-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-1/feed/ 6 2D,animation,animator,art,artist,artistic,black,Blood,book,cartoonist,cartoons,clean up comic Today I am going to introduce to you a very special friend of mine from way back in my Disney days. His name is Dana Reemes and he is the cat's pajamas! I used to stay late at the studio every night and work on my own animation projects. You know me, Today I am going to introduce to you a very special friend of mine from way back in my Disney days. His name is Dana Reemes and he is the cat's pajamas! I used to stay late at the studio every night and work on my own animation projects. You know me, I'm always trying to better myself. I figured I wasn't going to be at Disney forever and wanted to take full advantage of my time there. Dana worked nights as well and we became friends. Dana met Robert Crumb in 1967 in the flea bag Miramonte Hotel on Mission Street where Robert was staying at the time. Dana brought his sketchbook and Robert kindly went over it with him! Not only that, Crumb gave some sage advice as well as a Crowquill Penpoint! Believe it or not Dana still has it! Raul yes 1:36:21 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1119-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-021-the-differences-between-bad-good-and-great-art-plus-the-significance-of-passion-in-art-and-why-shatner-is-awesome/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-021-the-differences-between-bad-good-and-great-art-plus-the-significance-of-passion-in-art-and-why-shatner-is-awesome/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 10:33:20 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=931 Free swag! Citizen Sanchez Mini Comic and Official Man Vs. Art Minion Pin! Bad Art will prompt zero emotional response in the viewer.Good Art is art that produces an emotion that you have felt before. Great Art is art that produces an emotion that you have NEVER felt before. As many of you know, I am very passionate about art. In fact it gets pointed out to me quite often. I guess a majority of it stems from my refusal to completely grow up. William Shatner is the epitome of the artist who never says die! For over four decades this guy has failed as much as he has as succeeded. He has put out as many stinkers as he has brilliant gems! What's more William Shatner has humiliated himself a few times. But he always bounces back and we love him!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-021-the-differences-between-bad-good-and-great-art-plus-the-significance-of-passion-in-art-and-why-shatner-is-awesome/feed/ 2 art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,comic book,comics,demo,DRAWING,help artists.,how to draw,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast Free swag! Citizen Sanchez Mini Comic and Official Man Vs. Art Minion Pin! Bad Art will prompt zero emotional response in the viewer.Good Art is art that produces an emotion that you have felt before. Great Art is art that produces an emotion that y... Free swag! Citizen Sanchez Mini Comic and Official Man Vs. Art Minion Pin! Bad Art will prompt zero emotional response in the viewer.Good Art is art that produces an emotion that you have felt before. Great Art is art that produces an emotion that you have NEVER felt before. As many of you know, I am very passionate about art. In fact it gets pointed out to me quite often. I guess a majority of it stems from my refusal to completely grow up. William Shatner is the epitome of the artist who never says die! For over four decades this guy has failed as much as he has as succeeded. He has put out as many stinkers as he has brilliant gems! What's more William Shatner has humiliated himself a few times. But he always bounces back and we love him! Raul yes 40:00 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=931-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-20-sherm-cohen-from-cartoonsnap-com-talks-about-the-essentials-storyboards-comics-and-cartoons/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-20-sherm-cohen-from-cartoonsnap-com-talks-about-the-essentials-storyboards-comics-and-cartoons/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:50:13 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=896 Sherm is a storyboard artist with 16 years experience on many hit cartoons including The Ren & Stimpy Show, Hey Arnold, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Mighty B, Phineas and Ferb, and "Kick Buttowski, Suburban Daredevil." In addition to his storyboard work, Sherm has written and directed episodes of Hey Arnold, SpongeBob and Phineas and Ferb. When asked who his greatest cartoon influences were Sherm was all about Harvey Kurtzman. And lastly we talked about the highly inspirational video from the 2008 Comic Con featuring Ralph Bakshi.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-20-sherm-cohen-from-cartoonsnap-com-talks-about-the-essentials-storyboards-comics-and-cartoons/feed/ 6 2D traditional animation,an,animation drawings,art theory,cartoon network,cartoonist,cartoonsnap,comic book,comics,disney,DRAWING,help artists. Sherm is a storyboard artist with 16 years experience on many hit cartoons including The Ren & Stimpy Show, Hey Arnold, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Mighty B, Phineas and Ferb, and "Kick Buttowski, Suburban Daredevil." In addition to his storyboard work, Sherm is a storyboard artist with 16 years experience on many hit cartoons including The Ren & Stimpy Show, Hey Arnold, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Mighty B, Phineas and Ferb, and "Kick Buttowski, Suburban Daredevil." In addition to his storyboard work, Sherm has written and directed episodes of Hey Arnold, SpongeBob and Phineas and Ferb. When asked who his greatest cartoon influences were Sherm was all about Harvey Kurtzman. And lastly we talked about the highly inspirational video from the 2008 Comic Con featuring Ralph Bakshi. Raul yes 1:05:20 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=896-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-19-cartoons-agents-comics-pitching-demo-and-other-such-nonsense-with-ghettomation-net-guys-jim-lujan-and-kevin-cross/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-19-cartoons-agents-comics-pitching-demo-and-other-such-nonsense-with-ghettomation-net-guys-jim-lujan-and-kevin-cross/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:44:07 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=865 Artist reps AKA Agents. Why would you need one? We artists dream of being represented by an agent who will market our work, set up pitch meetings, score us an in-house or freelance gig, and do all that boring non-art stuff like marketing, negotiating, and selling. Well if you have a great idea for an animated TV show, Movie, or book and want to pitch it to the major studios and networks, you'll have a tough time getting a meeting without an agent. The stark truth is that it's extremely tough to find a good agent. For artists it's best if you're already known enough in your field to have agents seeking you instead of you going to them. Sadly this rarely occurs. Very few artists get this privilege. The rest of us must submit material to many agents and agencies and choke down the pile of rejection slips before eventually hooking up with an agent willing to take a chance on us.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-19-cartoons-agents-comics-pitching-demo-and-other-such-nonsense-with-ghettomation-net-guys-jim-lujan-and-kevin-cross/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animator,artist representation,artist reps,artistic fulfillment,cartooning,cartoonist,comic book,comics,creator,demo,DRAWING Artist reps AKA Agents. Why would you need one? We artists dream of being represented by an agent who will market our work, set up pitch meetings, score us an in-house or freelance gig, and do all that boring non-art stuff like marketing, Artist reps AKA Agents. Why would you need one? We artists dream of being represented by an agent who will market our work, set up pitch meetings, score us an in-house or freelance gig, and do all that boring non-art stuff like marketing, negotiating, and selling. Well if you have a great idea for an animated TV show, Movie, or book and want to pitch it to the major studios and networks, you'll have a tough time getting a meeting without an agent. The stark truth is that it's extremely tough to find a good agent. For artists it's best if you're already known enough in your field to have agents seeking you instead of you going to them. Sadly this rarely occurs. Very few artists get this privilege. The rest of us must submit material to many agents and agencies and choke down the pile of rejection slips before eventually hooking up with an agent willing to take a chance on us. Raul yes 57:58 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=865-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-18-the-comics-debate-what-are-comics-what-can-they-do/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-18-the-comics-debate-what-are-comics-what-can-they-do/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:36:52 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=826 I feel strongly that the future of comics is going to be in Motion comics. When done correctly they are very cool. They look like traditional comic books, but use sound sometimes and movement for effect. As of now the motion is pretty simple. A zoom-in or out, pans, light effects, etc. But in the hands of a comic artist with an understanding animation and acting, the sky's the limit. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-18-the-comics-debate-what-are-comics-what-can-they-do/feed/ 18 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,comic book,comics,comics debate,help artists.,how to draw,motion comics,podcast,selling a painting,theory I feel strongly that the future of comics is going to be in Motion comics. When done correctly they are very cool. They look like traditional comic books, but use sound sometimes and movement for effect. As of now the motion is pretty simple. I feel strongly that the future of comics is going to be in Motion comics. When done correctly they are very cool. They look like traditional comic books, but use sound sometimes and movement for effect. As of now the motion is pretty simple. A zoom-in or out, pans, light effects, etc. But in the hands of a comic artist with an understanding animation and acting, the sky's the limit. Raul yes 35:14 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=826-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-17-giving-your-art-as-a-gift-tips-for-drawing-people-in-public-plus-an-interview-with-steve-sievers-and-dahveed-the-creators-of-supa-pirate-booty-hunt/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-17-giving-your-art-as-a-gift-tips-for-drawing-people-in-public-plus-an-interview-with-steve-sievers-and-dahveed-the-creators-of-supa-pirate-booty-hunt/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:20:12 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=799 Some tips when sketching in public. When you are drawing people in public, it's a good idea to be discreet. You never know how some folks might react. Especially the ladies and vain guys. You know "Metro" guys. Try to be tactful also. Save the mean drawings to do at home. And for the love of god, if you are going to let people flip through your sketchbook make sure there isn't anything in there you don't wouldn't show to your mother! I recently attended a wedding where this lady fell victim to my pen.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-17-giving-your-art-as-a-gift-tips-for-drawing-people-in-public-plus-an-interview-with-steve-sievers-and-dahveed-the-creators-of-supa-pirate-booty-hunt/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonistas,comic book,DRAWING,geeks comics,help artists.,improve art skills,podcast,sketching Some tips when sketching in public. When you are drawing people in public, it's a good idea to be discreet. You never know how some folks might react. Especially the ladies and vain guys. You know "Metro" guys. Try to be tactful also. Some tips when sketching in public. When you are drawing people in public, it's a good idea to be discreet. You never know how some folks might react. Especially the ladies and vain guys. You know "Metro" guys. Try to be tactful also. Save the mean drawings to do at home. And for the love of god, if you are going to let people flip through your sketchbook make sure there isn't anything in there you don't wouldn't show to your mother! I recently attended a wedding where this lady fell victim to my pen. Raul yes 56:29 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=799-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-13-part-2-of-indy-comic-book-creator-geo-brawn-iv-interview/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-13-part-2-of-indy-comic-book-creator-geo-brawn-iv-interview/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:36:38 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=597 In today's podcast I present you guys with part two of my chat with my friend and esteemed colleague Los Angeles Indy Comic Creator Geo Brawn IV. We get down to brass tacks about Geo's technique and approach!I learned for example he uses Tuxedo Black Acme Bic markers. A pretty common pen you can pick up at any office supply store for your drawing needs.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-13-part-2-of-indy-comic-book-creator-geo-brawn-iv-interview/feed/ 7 artistic fulfillment,comic book,comics,dark art,DRAWING,help artists.,improve art skills,podcast,sketching,supplies,technique,theory In today's podcast I present you guys with part two of my chat with my friend and esteemed colleague Los Angeles Indy Comic Creator Geo Brawn IV. We get down to brass tacks about Geo's technique and approach! In today's podcast I present you guys with part two of my chat with my friend and esteemed colleague Los Angeles Indy Comic Creator Geo Brawn IV. We get down to brass tacks about Geo's technique and approach!I learned for example he uses Tuxedo Black Acme Bic markers. A pretty common pen you can pick up at any office supply store for your drawing needs. Raul yes <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=597-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/episode-12-man-vs-art-interviews-geo-brawn-iv-creator-of-the-untold-chronicles/ http://manvsart.com/episode-12-man-vs-art-interviews-geo-brawn-iv-creator-of-the-untold-chronicles/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:30:22 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=561 Then I am proud to present part one of my two part chat with local Indy Comic Creator and Illustrator Geo Brawn IV. Here is the initiation ceremony where Geo and Luis Escobar were sworn into the Cartoonistas!]]> http://manvsart.com/episode-12-man-vs-art-interviews-geo-brawn-iv-creator-of-the-untold-chronicles/feed/ 1 angst art,artistic fulfillment,comic book,comics,dark art,DRAWING,Geo Brawn IV,goth,help artists.,improve art skills,theory Then I am proud to present part one of my two part chat with local Indy Comic Creator and Illustrator Geo Brawn IV. Here is the initiation ceremony where Geo and Luis Escobar were sworn into the Cartoonistas! Then I am proud to present part one of my two part chat with local Indy Comic Creator and Illustrator Geo Brawn IV. Here is the initiation ceremony where Geo and Luis Escobar were sworn into the Cartoonistas! Raul yes <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=561-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-and-the-finely-inked-line-between-comic-books-and-2d-animation-why-i-walk-the-line/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-and-the-finely-inked-line-between-comic-books-and-2d-animation-why-i-walk-the-line/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:11:34 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=415 I have LOVED comics my entire life. I still do. To me there is something magical about telling a story with pictures! The magic comes from the transitions. When we go from one panel to the next. Transitions in real life are just as interesting. As you will soon read. I left art school in 1992 and was all ready begin a career in comics.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-and-the-finely-inked-line-between-comic-books-and-2d-animation-why-i-walk-the-line/feed/ 4 2D traditional animation,comic book,comics,critique,DRAWING,help artists.,improve art skills,podcast,sketching,subjects,technique,theory I have LOVED comics my entire life. I still do. To me there is something magical about telling a story with pictures! The magic comes from the transitions. When we go from one panel to the next. - Transitions in real life are just as interesting. I have LOVED comics my entire life. I still do. To me there is something magical about telling a story with pictures! The magic comes from the transitions. When we go from one panel to the next. Transitions in real life are just as interesting. As you will soon read. I left art school in 1992 and was all ready begin a career in comics. Raul yes 28:24 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=415-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>