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/interviews/ 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-61-poetic-license-renewal-with-christopher-luke-trevilla/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-61-poetic-license-renewal-with-christopher-luke-trevilla/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:31:38 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2948 On today's show the subject is Poetry. These days the poetry has some lousy stigma attached to it. Most people think poetry is only for greeting cards and angsty teens who like to cut themselves. I happen to love poetry with a passion. A truly great poet can touch your soul, cram volumes of truth about the human experience into just a few lines, and make a you rethink your views of life. Let's see a Hallmark card do that. My guest today a very talented young poet named Christopher Luke Trevilla. Chris refers to himself as a " Stand-Up Philosopher". Chris said "As a Stand-Up Philosopher I coalesce the vapors of human experience into a viable and logical comprehension. You know, a bullshit artist!"]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-61-poetic-license-renewal-with-christopher-luke-trevilla/feed/ 0 art,art theory,artist,artistic fulfillment,Dia De Los Muertos,help artists.,improve art skills,mind of the artist,poetry,technique,theory On today's show the subject is Poetry. These days the poetry has some lousy stigma attached to it. Most people think poetry is only for greeting cards and angsty teens who like to cut themselves. I happen to love poetry with a passion. On today's show the subject is Poetry. These days the poetry has some lousy stigma attached to it. Most people think poetry is only for greeting cards and angsty teens who like to cut themselves. I happen to love poetry with a passion. A truly great poet can touch your soul, cram volumes of truth about the human experience into just a few lines, and make a you rethink your views of life. Let's see a Hallmark card do that. My guest today a very talented young poet named Christopher Luke Trevilla. Chris refers to himself as a " Stand-Up Philosopher". Chris said "As a Stand-Up Philosopher I coalesce the vapors of human experience into a viable and logical comprehension. You know, a bullshit artist!" Raul yes 1:22:15 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2948-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-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-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-48-interview-with-jerry-beck-from-cartoonbrew-com/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-48-interview-with-jerry-beck-from-cartoonbrew-com/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:50:27 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2164 Jerry Beck Cartoon Animation Super Curator on the Man vs. Art Podcast! Jerry Beck is an animation historian, cartoon producer and is the L.A Editor of the mind bogglingly cool animation blog http://www.cartoonbrew.com! He joined me for a little cartoon talk on Man vs. Art today and it's my pleasure to share it with you.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-48-interview-with-jerry-beck-from-cartoonbrew-com/feed/ 0 2D traditional animation,animation,animation resources,animator,cartooning,cartoons,podcast Jerry Beck Cartoon Animation Super Curator on the Man vs. Art Podcast! Jerry Beck is an animation historian, cartoon producer and is the L.A Editor of the mind bogglingly cool animation blog http://www.cartoonbrew.com! Jerry Beck Cartoon Animation Super Curator on the Man vs. Art Podcast! Jerry Beck is an animation historian, cartoon producer and is the L.A Editor of the mind bogglingly cool animation blog http://www.cartoonbrew.com! He joined me for a little cartoon talk on Man vs. Art today and it's my pleasure to share it with you. Raul yes 1:02:18 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2164-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-44-big-illustration-party-time-crossover-worlds-raddest/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-44-big-illustration-party-time-crossover-worlds-raddest/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:44:58 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=2005 World’s will collide and multiverses will be in crisis on today's podcast! Man vs. Art’s Raul Aguirre Jr. and Che join forces with Big Illustration Party Time’s Kevin Cross and Joshua Kemble to tear the art world a new one in an EPIC crossover event so rad we can hardly contain ourselves! The Art Podcast equivalent of Batman Teaming up with Superman in World’s Finest. Only this team up crossover is World’s Raddest!]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-44-big-illustration-party-time-crossover-worlds-raddest/feed/ 0 artistic fulfillment,cartooning,cartoonist,DRAWING,help artists.,illustration,mind of the artist,the business of art World’s will collide and multiverses will be in crisis on today's podcast! Man vs. Art’s Raul Aguirre Jr. and Che join forces with Big Illustration Party Time’s Kevin Cross and Joshua Kemble to tear the art world a new one in an EPIC crossover eve... World’s will collide and multiverses will be in crisis on today's podcast! Man vs. Art’s Raul Aguirre Jr. and Che join forces with Big Illustration Party Time’s Kevin Cross and Joshua Kemble to tear the art world a new one in an EPIC crossover event so rad we can hardly contain ourselves! The Art Podcast equivalent of Batman Teaming up with Superman in World’s Finest. Only this team up crossover is World’s Raddest! Raul yes 1:21:06 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=2005-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-40-animator-and-author-nancy-beiman-interview/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-40-animator-and-author-nancy-beiman-interview/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:05:12 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1809 My guest today is the exceptionally talented Artist, Animator, Director, Professor, and Writer Nancy Beiman. Nancy Beiman hails from New Jersey, likes to travel and owns a cat named Gizmo! She wasn't the first woman to work at the Disney Studio. There were many women before her who worked on Disney films. But Nancy has earned the distinction of being the second woman to be credited on a Disney film. She has taught animation at Savannah College of Art and Design, and taught at Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Film & Animation until 2008. She now teaches at Sheridan Institute's Animation department in Canada. Nancy was offered a scholarship to be part of the inaugural class of the Character Animation program at CalArts straight out high school. Her classmates included John Lasseter, Jerry Rees, John Musker, Tim Burton, and Brad Bird. Nancy was the first woman to graduate from the CalArts Character Animation Program. After CalArts, She went to work at Jack Zander's Animation Parlour in New York. She has animated Bugs and Donald, Snoopy and Goofy, friends of Fievel Mouse and Mickey Mouse, and Don Martin cartoons! She worked with Chuck Jones, Bill Melendez, Gerhard Hahn, Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney Feature Animation, the Disney Channel, Disney television movies, and Warner Bros. Nancy Beiman entered an industry that was pretty much a boy's club. Her raw talent and hard work, combined with an appreciation of tradition, tenacity and courage in the face of adversity served her well.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-40-animator-and-author-nancy-beiman-interview/feed/ 4 2D traditional animation,animator,art theory,Bill Melendez,cartoonist,Chuck Jones,comic book,disney,disney animator,mind of the artist,podcast,storyboard My guest today is the exceptionally talented Artist, Animator, Director, Professor, and Writer Nancy Beiman. Nancy Beiman hails from New Jersey, likes to travel and owns a cat named Gizmo! She wasn't the first woman to work at the Disney Studio. My guest today is the exceptionally talented Artist, Animator, Director, Professor, and Writer Nancy Beiman. Nancy Beiman hails from New Jersey, likes to travel and owns a cat named Gizmo! She wasn't the first woman to work at the Disney Studio. There were many women before her who worked on Disney films. But Nancy has earned the distinction of being the second woman to be credited on a Disney film. She has taught animation at Savannah College of Art and Design, and taught at Rochester Institute of Technology, School of Film & Animation until 2008. She now teaches at Sheridan Institute's Animation department in Canada. Nancy was offered a scholarship to be part of the inaugural class of the Character Animation program at CalArts straight out high school. Her classmates included John Lasseter, Jerry Rees, John Musker, Tim Burton, and Brad Bird. Nancy was the first woman to graduate from the CalArts Character Animation Program. After CalArts, She went to work at Jack Zander's Animation Parlour in New York. She has animated Bugs and Donald, Snoopy and Goofy, friends of Fievel Mouse and Mickey Mouse, and Don Martin cartoons! She worked with Chuck Jones, Bill Melendez, Gerhard Hahn, Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney Feature Animation, the Disney Channel, Disney television movies, and Warner Bros. Nancy Beiman entered an industry that was pretty much a boy's club. Her raw talent and hard work, combined with an appreciation of tradition, tenacity and courage in the face of adversity served her well. Raul yes 59:57 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1809-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-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-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-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-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-23-the-history-of-animation-according-to-raul-part-2/ http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-23-the-history-of-animation-according-to-raul-part-2/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:31:44 +0000 Raul http://manvsart.com/?p=1058 Well I learned that there is no free lunch in Animation. The first hundred years of modern animation was no picnic! Especially for the Artists. Producing animation is tough. It takes hard work, devotion, and vision. Even animation that is "phoned in" or "hacked out" requires effort. Animation has dealt with B.S. and adversity at every turn. But more importantly I learned that the greatest achievements in animation no matter the era, always have the most humble of beginnings.]]> http://manvsart.com/man-vs-art-episode-23-the-history-of-animation-according-to-raul-part-2/feed/ 2 2D traditional animation,angst art,animation drawings,art theory,artistic fulfillment,Bluth,cartoonist,cartoons,disney,Dreamworks,help artists.,history of animation Well I learned that there is no free lunch in Animation. The first hundred years of modern animation was no picnic! Especially for the Artists. - Producing animation is tough. It takes hard work, devotion, and vision. Well I learned that there is no free lunch in Animation. The first hundred years of modern animation was no picnic! Especially for the Artists. Producing animation is tough. It takes hard work, devotion, and vision. Even animation that is "phoned in" or "hacked out" requires effort. Animation has dealt with B.S. and adversity at every turn. But more importantly I learned that the greatest achievements in animation no matter the era, always have the most humble of beginnings. Raul yes 1:41:13 <iframe width="513" height="24" src="http://manvsart.com/?powerpress_embed=1058-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-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-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-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>