http://manvsart.com Art, Animation, and Comics discussion to entertain and inspire Artists. Wed, 02 May 2012 05:55:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Occasionally brooding, deeply passionate, and always interesting L.A. artist, animator, writer, and director Raul Aguirre Jr. draws on his eighteen 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.) © 2012 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/drawing/ 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-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-54-interview-with-3-time-emmy-award-winning-director-of-the-simpsons-mark-kirkland/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-54-interview-with-3-time-emmy-award-winning-director-of-the-simpsons-mark-kirkland/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:55:06 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2527 Interview with Mark Kirkland three time Emmy Award winning Director (The Simpsons). Multi Award winning Filmmaker, Writer/Director/ Antique movie camera collector and cinematographer.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-54-interview-with-3-time-emmy-award-winning-director-of-the-simpsons-mark-kirkland/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animation,animator,artistic fulfillment,cartooning,cartoonist,cartoons,directing,director,disney,DRAWING,help artists. Interview with Mark Kirkland three time Emmy Award winning Director (The Simpsons). Multi Award winning Filmmaker, Writer/Director/ Antique movie camera collector and cinematographer. Interview with Mark Kirkland three time Emmy Award winning Director (The Simpsons). Multi Award winning Filmmaker, Writer/Director/ Antique movie camera collector and cinematographer. Raul yes 1:23:23 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2527-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-50-greatest-hits-50th-show-celebration/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-50-greatest-hits-50th-show-celebration/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 21:59:43 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2292 Holy smokes! Has it been 50 episodes already?! I've had a blast producing the show. I've learned so much about art, artists, and about myself. Since day one, I decided to produce my show to a higher standard of quality than most others in terms of production value, editing, writing, music, comedy, and honesty in the content. The inherent difficulty and comedic irony of producing a show about Visual Arts in audio. Why on Earth would I choose to produce an audio podcast about visual art? What am I stupid?!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-50-greatest-hits-50th-show-celebration/feed/ 6 2D traditional animation,animation,animator,art,artistic fulfillment,cartoons,DRAWING,help artists.,mind of the artist,podcast Holy smokes! Has it been 50 episodes already?! I've had a blast producing the show. I've learned so much about art, artists, and about myself. Since day one, I decided to produce my show to a higher standard of quality than most others in terms of pro... Holy smokes! Has it been 50 episodes already?! I've had a blast producing the show. I've learned so much about art, artists, and about myself. Since day one, I decided to produce my show to a higher standard of quality than most others in terms of production value, editing, writing, music, comedy, and honesty in the content. The inherent difficulty and comedic irony of producing a show about Visual Arts in audio. Why on Earth would I choose to produce an audio podcast about visual art? What am I stupid?! Raul yes 1:28:20 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2292-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-46-7-myths-about-artists-that-have-to-go/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-46-7-myths-about-artists-that-have-to-go/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:04:40 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2085 Today I want to rip apart and put to rest 7 awful myths and misconceptions about of art! These Myths are totally wrong and mess up the integrity and purpose of art. 1. Art means whatever people want it to mean. No way Jose! A professional artist, always has intention, and it’s his job to communicate that intent through mastering their craft and applying their skill in the form of hard work. 2. Art is all a matter of opinion and is subjective. Hello! Every kind of response to art is an opinion, so that’s not news. What the myth implies is that all opinions are equally valid. That is FALSE! Some opinions are better than others. Opinions that are based on better reasoning are much stronger than opinions based on bad or zero reasoning! Not all art is subjective. Some art is objectively good, and some art is objectively bad. The correct assessment depends on the evaluation of the criteria, not on the viewer's whims or tastes. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-46-7-myths-about-artists-that-have-to-go/feed/ 8 art,art theory,artistic fulfillment,help artists.,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast,technique,theory Today I want to rip apart and put to rest 7 awful myths and misconceptions about of art! - These Myths are totally wrong and mess up the integrity and purpose of art. - 1. Art means whatever people want it to mean. No way Jose! A professional artist, Today I want to rip apart and put to rest 7 awful myths and misconceptions about of art! These Myths are totally wrong and mess up the integrity and purpose of art. 1. Art means whatever people want it to mean. No way Jose! A professional artist, always has intention, and it’s his job to communicate that intent through mastering their craft and applying their skill in the form of hard work. 2. Art is all a matter of opinion and is subjective. Hello! Every kind of response to art is an opinion, so that’s not news. What the myth implies is that all opinions are equally valid. That is FALSE! Some opinions are better than others. Opinions that are based on better reasoning are much stronger than opinions based on bad or zero reasoning! Not all art is subjective. Some art is objectively good, and some art is objectively bad. The correct assessment depends on the evaluation of the criteria, not on the viewer's whims or tastes. Raul yes 56:01 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2085-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-45-for-the-love-of-drawing/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-45-for-the-love-of-drawing/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:25:08 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2041 On today's episode of Man vs. Art I want to explore how the act of drawing has thoroughly shaped our lives. There was a time when the ability to draw was seen as the primary essential skill of any artist. But in the age of the cut and paste pixel and digital imagery many see drawing as an outdated activity. I want to challenge the modern prejudice that it's not cool to draw. That those who draw are sad Luddites and weird loners stuck in a dead past. Drawing is the most rewarding and essential artistic skill at work in the world today.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-45-for-the-love-of-drawing/feed/ 4 art,art theory,artistic fulfillment,DRAWING,help artists.,podcast,theory On today's episode of Man vs. Art I want to explore how the act of drawing has thoroughly shaped our lives. There was a time when the ability to draw was seen as the primary essential skill of any artist. But in the age of the cut and paste pixel and ... On today's episode of Man vs. Art I want to explore how the act of drawing has thoroughly shaped our lives. There was a time when the ability to draw was seen as the primary essential skill of any artist. But in the age of the cut and paste pixel and digital imagery many see drawing as an outdated activity. I want to challenge the modern prejudice that it's not cool to draw. That those who draw are sad Luddites and weird loners stuck in a dead past. Drawing is the most rewarding and essential artistic skill at work in the world today. Raul yes 51:40 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2041-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-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-36-pitching-your-stories-and-ideas/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-36-pitching-your-stories-and-ideas/#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 07:52:48 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1652 Attention all Artists and Creators who want to hone their pitching skills! This podcast is especially for you! Today I talk about how to effectively simplify your pitches and get to the point of your story quickly and effectively. Project Jose! Jose Gonzalez is a faithful Minion and developing artist! The guy loves to draw and I have taken him under my wing to help him improve his drawing skills! I assigned him to draw a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat and below is what Jose drew. I then took Jose's drawing and went over it with red to punch it up a little and help him make a better drawing out of it!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-36-pitching-your-stories-and-ideas/feed/ 5 art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comic book,DRAWING,help artists.,how to draw,improve art skills,mind of the artist,pitching stories,podcast Attention all Artists and Creators who want to hone their pitching skills! This podcast is especially for you! Today I talk about how to effectively simplify your pitches and get to the point of your story quickly and effectively. Project Jose! Attention all Artists and Creators who want to hone their pitching skills! This podcast is especially for you! Today I talk about how to effectively simplify your pitches and get to the point of your story quickly and effectively. Project Jose! Jose Gonzalez is a faithful Minion and developing artist! The guy loves to draw and I have taken him under my wing to help him improve his drawing skills! I assigned him to draw a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat and below is what Jose drew. I then took Jose's drawing and went over it with red to punch it up a little and help him make a better drawing out of it! Raul yes 1:25:55 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1652-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-34-bill-plympton-idiots-and-angels-interview/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-34-bill-plympton-idiots-and-angels-interview/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:32:12 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1611 Hola Minions! My guest today on the Man vs. Art Podcast is a legendary animator whose signature technique and dazzling visuals have been tickling your animation cockles for over 25 years. "Your Face" which garnered a 1987 Oscar nomination for best animated short. "How to Kiss," "25 Ways to Quit Smoking", and most recently "The Guard Dog" He has also produced a string of awesome feature length animated films, " The Tune", "I Married a Strange Person", "Mutant Aliens", and " Hair High". But we're here to talk about his most recent project: THE MOVIE THE NEW YORK TIMES IS CALLING "RELENTLESS AND BRILLIANT"! “Idiots and Angels” is a dark comedy about a man’s battle for his soul. Of course I'm speaking of the King of Independent animation, the one and only Mr. Bill Plympton! Jim Lujan and I had a wonderful time talking to Bill Plympton. Sit back enjoy the podcast and get your butt to a screening of Bill's latest release Idiots and Angels.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-34-bill-plympton-idiots-and-angels-interview/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,artistic fulfillment,Bill Plympton,cartoonist,cartoons,DRAWING,podcast,technique Hola Minions! - My guest today on the Man vs. Art Podcast is a legendary animator whose signature technique and dazzling visuals have been tickling your animation cockles for over 25 years. "Your Face" which garnered a 1987 Oscar nomination for best ... Hola Minions! My guest today on the Man vs. Art Podcast is a legendary animator whose signature technique and dazzling visuals have been tickling your animation cockles for over 25 years. "Your Face" which garnered a 1987 Oscar nomination for best animated short. "How to Kiss," "25 Ways to Quit Smoking", and most recently "The Guard Dog" He has also produced a string of awesome feature length animated films, " The Tune", "I Married a Strange Person", "Mutant Aliens", and " Hair High". But we're here to talk about his most recent project: THE MOVIE THE NEW YORK TIMES IS CALLING "RELENTLESS AND BRILLIANT"! “Idiots and Angels” is a dark comedy about a man’s battle for his soul. Of course I'm speaking of the King of Independent animation, the one and only Mr. Bill Plympton! Jim Lujan and I had a wonderful time talking to Bill Plympton. Sit back enjoy the podcast and get your butt to a screening of Bill's latest release Idiots and Angels. Raul yes 46:19 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1611-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-28-animation-legend-don-bluth-interview-part-1/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-28-animation-legend-don-bluth-interview-part-1/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:37:55 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1377 Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with the the great Don Bluth, one of animation's most respected figures and one of my greatest inspirations as a kid. We had a great time and hit it off really well. Since then, I have been eagerly anticipating the chance to share the interview with you Minions. Like many of you, I totally realize how extremely valuable of an opportunity it is to speak with my guest. We both joked and laughed and shared with each other our mutual respect and deep passion for Traditional 2D Animation.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-28-animation-legend-don-bluth-interview-part-1/feed/ 5 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,disney,don bluth,DRAWING,help artists.,how to draw,improve art skills Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with the the great Don Bluth, one of animation's most respected figures and one of my greatest inspirations as a kid. We had a great time and hit it off really well. Since then, Recently I had the pleasure of speaking with the the great Don Bluth, one of animation's most respected figures and one of my greatest inspirations as a kid. We had a great time and hit it off really well. Since then, I have been eagerly anticipating the chance to share the interview with you Minions. Like many of you, I totally realize how extremely valuable of an opportunity it is to speak with my guest. We both joked and laughed and shared with each other our mutual respect and deep passion for Traditional 2D Animation. Raul yes 1:00:33 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1377-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-pin-up-girl-drawing-demo-vampirella/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-pin-up-girl-drawing-demo-vampirella/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:22:38 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1274 In this 16 minute drawing demo I show you how to draw a pretty pinup girl using a wacom tablet and Autodesk Sketchbook Pro.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-pin-up-girl-drawing-demo-vampirella/feed/ 4 angst art,animation drawings,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,comic book,demo,DRAWING,how to draw a pin up girl,improve art skills,mind of the artist,sketchbook pro In this 16 minute drawing demo I show you how to draw a pretty pinup girl using a wacom tablet and Autodesk Sketchbook Pro. In this 16 minute drawing demo I show you how to draw a pretty pinup girl using a wacom tablet and Autodesk Sketchbook Pro. Raul yes 16:57 <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1274-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-025-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-02/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-025-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-02/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:25:30 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1200 Interview with Filmation Disney Animator Dana Reemes! Cartoons! Animation! We get into the mind of a veteran Artist. Drawing, Sketching and more!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-025-candid-interview-with-disney-filmation-animation-artist-dana-reemes-part-02/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,animator,art theory,artistic fulfillment,cartoonist,cartoons,comics,dark art,disney,DRAWING,Filmation Interview with Filmation Disney Animator Dana Reemes! Cartoons! Animation! We get into the mind of a veteran Artist. Drawing, Sketching and more! Interview with Filmation Disney Animator Dana Reemes! Cartoons! Animation! We get into the mind of a veteran Artist. Drawing, Sketching and more! Raul yes 1:05:35 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1200-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" 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-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-episode016-the-essence-of-drawing-and-the-meaning-of-appeal/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode016-the-essence-of-drawing-and-the-meaning-of-appeal/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:57:57 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=770 No one else but you takes your art home and dwells upon it at dinner, in the evening, during the wee hours of the morning or when you wake up. A good understanding of the fundamentals of drawing will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals as an artist! ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode016-the-essence-of-drawing-and-the-meaning-of-appeal/feed/ 4 art theory,artistic fulfillment,comic book,DRAWING,drawing fundamentals,drawing technique,how to draw,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast,sketching,subjects No one else but you takes your art home and dwells upon it at dinner, in the evening, during the wee hours of the morning or when you wake up. A good understanding of the fundamentals of drawing will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals as... No one else but you takes your art home and dwells upon it at dinner, in the evening, during the wee hours of the morning or when you wake up. A good understanding of the fundamentals of drawing will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals as an artist! Raul yes 1:21:00 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=770-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-015-jim-lujan-and-some-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-pencil/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-015-jim-lujan-and-some-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-pencil/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:41:35 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=741 What should mindset as an artist be? I say you need to be enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated. Most importantly you must have the love. If you don't love drawing, I mean really LOVE IT! You won't last. Sorry. Look, creating art is hard. You must love your art enough to get through the tough times. ]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-015-jim-lujan-and-some-tips-on-how-to-hold-your-pencil/feed/ 3 2D,animation,animator,art,artist,cartooning,cartoonist,draw,DRAWING,how,podcast,technique What should mindset as an artist be? I say you need to be enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated. Most importantly you must have the love. If you don't love drawing, I mean really LOVE IT! You won't last. Sorry. Look, creating art is hard. What should mindset as an artist be? I say you need to be enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated. Most importantly you must have the love. If you don't love drawing, I mean really LOVE IT! You won't last. Sorry. Look, creating art is hard. You must love your art enough to get through the tough times. Raul yes 1:05:29 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=741-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-014-so-you-want-to-be-an-artist-5-unavoidable-truths-about-being-an-artist/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-014-so-you-want-to-be-an-artist-5-unavoidable-truths-about-being-an-artist/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:04:36 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=697 If you are serious about learning how to draw, there are a few things you need right off the bat. The desire to to learn, education, patience, dedication, and most important of all, you need tons and tons of practice! Before embarking on your lifelong quest to master drawing, you must be aware of what I call " 5 unavoidable truths of being an artist." If you can't accept ALL of these, perhaps you should try something other than art.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-014-so-you-want-to-be-an-artist-5-unavoidable-truths-about-being-an-artist/feed/ 3 art theory,artistic fulfillment,beginners advice on drawing,Disney 2D animation,DRAWING,help artists.,how to be an artist,how to draw,improve art skills,mind of the artist,podcast If you are serious about learning how to draw, there are a few things you need right off the bat. - The desire to to learn, education, patience, dedication, and most important of all, - you need tons and tons of practice! - If you are serious about learning how to draw, there are a few things you need right off the bat. The desire to to learn, education, patience, dedication, and most important of all, you need tons and tons of practice! Before embarking on your lifelong quest to master drawing, you must be aware of what I call " 5 unavoidable truths of being an artist." If you can't accept ALL of these, perhaps you should try something other than art. Raul yes 54:37 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=697-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-an-elf-going-postal-for-christmas-with-the-ramones-plus-a-2d-animation-of-a-dancing-girl/ http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-an-elf-going-postal-for-christmas-with-the-ramones-plus-a-2d-animation-of-a-dancing-girl/#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:14:26 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=637 A little holiday revelry! Lily Feliciano at The Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood runs a website called Sketch Theater. They celebrate the process of sketching! Can you believe that?!  So awesome! They invite professional artists and film them from above as they draw. Then they speed up the footage and add some cool [..see full post.]]]> http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-an-elf-going-postal-for-christmas-with-the-ramones-plus-a-2d-animation-of-a-dancing-girl/feed/ 0 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/one-dia-late-and-one-peso-short-la-llorona-an-illustrated-story/ http://manvsart.com/one-dia-late-and-one-peso-short-la-llorona-an-illustrated-story/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:49:16 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=517 An illustrated myth of La Llorona The Weeping Woman, who is Doomed by the Aztec Gods to wander near bodies of water every night lamenting her drowned children forever. Children she drowned.]]> http://manvsart.com/one-dia-late-and-one-peso-short-la-llorona-an-illustrated-story/feed/ 5 http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-l10-minute-drawing-lesson-2-building-your-drawing-from-the-inside-out/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-l10-minute-drawing-lesson-2-building-your-drawing-from-the-inside-out/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:40:50 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=448 Today you guys are going to see how a drawing is composed in order to communicate a "gag" or theme the most effectively. This i s the way I was taught to approach a drawing during my days at Disney. You start with the most important section of the drawing and work outwards with each element supporting the previous one. Don't believe me? Check out the video!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-l10-minute-drawing-lesson-2-building-your-drawing-from-the-inside-out/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,artistic fulfillment,demo,help artists.,improve art skills,podcast,sketching,technique,theory Today you guys are going to see how a drawing is composed in order to communicate a "gag" or theme the most effectively. This i s the way I was taught to approach a drawing during my days at Disney. You start with the most important section of the d... Today you guys are going to see how a drawing is composed in order to communicate a "gag" or theme the most effectively. This i s the way I was taught to approach a drawing during my days at Disney. You start with the most important section of the drawing and work outwards with each element supporting the previous one. Don't believe me? Check out the video! Raul yes 15:30 <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=448-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" 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> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-gets-a-one-man-art-show-plus-a-candid-interview-with-talented-los-angeles-independent-animator-jim-lujan/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-gets-a-one-man-art-show-plus-a-candid-interview-with-talented-los-angeles-independent-animator-jim-lujan/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:39:51 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=392 Night of the Sparrow Raul Aguirre Jr.'s one man Art Show announced October 10th, at Geeks Comics in Whittier California! Interview with Jim Lujan local independent animator and nutjob!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-gets-a-one-man-art-show-plus-a-candid-interview-with-talented-los-angeles-independent-animator-jim-lujan/feed/ 5 2D traditional animation,artistic fulfillment,help artists.,theory Night of the Sparrow Raul Aguirre Jr.'s one man Art Show announced October 10th, at Geeks Comics in Whittier California! Interview with Jim Lujan local independent animator and nutjob! Night of the Sparrow Raul Aguirre Jr.'s one man Art Show announced October 10th, at Geeks Comics in Whittier California! Interview with Jim Lujan local independent animator and nutjob! Raul yes 34:40 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=392-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/king-taco-with-glen-keane-a-tale-from-the-days-when-animation-was-hand-drawn-and-heartfelt/ http://manvsart.com/king-taco-with-glen-keane-a-tale-from-the-days-when-animation-was-hand-drawn-and-heartfelt/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:54:12 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=356 What does A fat lady, a DVD, King Taco, Modelo Beer, and Glen Keane have in common?]]> http://manvsart.com/king-taco-with-glen-keane-a-tale-from-the-days-when-animation-was-hand-drawn-and-heartfelt/feed/ 6 2D traditional animation,animation drawings,artistic fulfillment,disney,DRAWING,glen keane,podcast,Sketches What does A fat lady, a DVD, King Taco, Modelo Beer, and Glen Keane have in common? What does A fat lady, a DVD, King Taco, Modelo Beer, and Glen Keane have in common? Raul yes 41:40 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=356-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-a-pin-up-girl-the-man-vs-art-way/ http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-a-pin-up-girl-the-man-vs-art-way/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:42:04 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=336 Okay kids, here is a quick demo of myself drawing a pin-up girl using Autodesk Sketchbook pro and a wacom tablet.]]> http://manvsart.com/how-to-draw-a-pin-up-girl-the-man-vs-art-way/feed/ 0 demo,DRAWING,help artists.,improve art skills,sketching,technique Okay kids, here is a quick demo of myself drawing a pin-up girl using Autodesk Sketchbook pro and a wacom tablet. Okay kids, here is a quick demo of myself drawing a pin-up girl using Autodesk Sketchbook pro and a wacom tablet. Raul yes 15:57 <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=336-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/how-to-handle-distractions-and-interruptions-when-you-make-art-the-man-vs-art-way/ http://manvsart.com/how-to-handle-distractions-and-interruptions-when-you-make-art-the-man-vs-art-way/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:00:23 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=319 Today I wanted to talk about how artists should handle interruptions and other annoyances when working. Internet, cell phones, TV, the crappy death metal band next door, Jehovah 's witnesses, and jealous talking T-shirts are all things that can throw you off when you are trying to create your latest masterpiece.]]> http://manvsart.com/how-to-handle-distractions-and-interruptions-when-you-make-art-the-man-vs-art-way/feed/ 4 artistic fulfillment,DRAWING,help artists.,improve art skills,theory Today I wanted to talk about how artists should handle interruptions and other annoyances when working. Internet, cell phones, TV, the crappy death metal band next door, Jehovah 's witnesses, and jealous talking T-shirts are all things that can ... Today I wanted to talk about how artists should handle interruptions and other annoyances when working. Internet, cell phones, TV, the crappy death metal band next door, Jehovah 's witnesses, and jealous talking T-shirts are all things that can throw you off when you are trying to create your latest masterpiece. Raul yes 12:19 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=319-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/ten-minute-warm-up-drawing-demo-1/ http://manvsart.com/ten-minute-warm-up-drawing-demo-1/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:28:03 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=284 Draw smarter not harder! That's the way a pro does it! ]]> http://manvsart.com/ten-minute-warm-up-drawing-demo-1/feed/ 0 demo,help artists.,improve art skills,podcast,sketching,warm up Draw smarter not harder! That's the way a pro does it! Draw smarter not harder! That's the way a pro does it! Raul yes 14:55 <iframe width="513" height="385" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=284-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=flow-player-classic" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/how-to-improve-your-drawing-skills-in-only-10-minutes-a-day-with-the-man-vs-art-method/ http://manvsart.com/how-to-improve-your-drawing-skills-in-only-10-minutes-a-day-with-the-man-vs-art-method/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:29:26 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=265 For an Artist, having your hand warmed up and in sync with your brain greatly improves the odds of your next drawing being good if not awesome. It made me feel confident and prepared for whatever wacky assignment Mrs. Smith had cooked up for class that day.]]> http://manvsart.com/how-to-improve-your-drawing-skills-in-only-10-minutes-a-day-with-the-man-vs-art-method/feed/ 10 DRAWING,help artists.,improve art skills,sketching,subjects,technique,ten minute warm up drawing For an Artist, having your hand warmed up and in sync with your brain greatly improves the odds of your next drawing being good if not awesome. It made me feel confident and prepared for whatever wacky assignment Mrs. For an Artist, having your hand warmed up and in sync with your brain greatly improves the odds of your next drawing being good if not awesome. It made me feel confident and prepared for whatever wacky assignment Mrs. Smith had cooked up for class that day. Raul yes 6:40 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=265-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/how-can-a-little-luck-make-a-big-difference-in-your-art/ http://manvsart.com/how-can-a-little-luck-make-a-big-difference-in-your-art/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:00:57 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=218 I know it sounds silly, but as an artist, feelings like this are very empowering and totally conducive to kicking the quality of your work up a notch! With renewed vigor I grabbed my pen and sketched the newlyweds while Harve Villaichez photographed them. That was certainly a special moment I captured with my pen and I feel very fortunate to have been at the right place at the right time. ]]> http://manvsart.com/how-can-a-little-luck-make-a-big-difference-in-your-art/feed/ 6 artistic fulfillment,DRAWING,improve art skills,Paris,podcast,sketching,subjects I know it sounds silly, but as an artist, feelings like this are very empowering and totally conducive to kicking the quality of your work up a notch! With renewed vigor I grabbed my pen and sketched the newlyweds while Harve Villaichez photographed... I know it sounds silly, but as an artist, feelings like this are very empowering and totally conducive to kicking the quality of your work up a notch! With renewed vigor I grabbed my pen and sketched the newlyweds while Harve Villaichez photographed them. That was certainly a special moment I captured with my pen and I feel very fortunate to have been at the right place at the right time. Raul yes <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=218-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>