LIA Cast 16 - Cheating

 

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In this audio/video episode of the Lean Into Art Cast, we dive into some of our favorite methods to find quick inroads to visual storytelling, or what some others might call "cheats". But we like to think of them as simple means to explore an idea and to remind ourselves that we shouldn't let ourselves become slaves to craft or process. Craft is important, but only when leveraged as needed.

For more storytelling strategies this, check out the workshops we now have for sale in the Lean Into Art store! There you will find a ton of workshops on character design, storytelling, illustration, and more.

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LIA Cast 16 - Cheating

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LIA Cast 15 - Me Party


In this audio-only episode of the LIA Cast, Jerzy and Rob talk about how good work is often sandwiched between periods of what some creative types consider to be less desirable, and how one might deal with that.

But the bulk of the discussion concerns itself with rites of passage and taking the opportunity upon finishing a project to celebrate. Celebrations can be more than self-congratulatory back slapping; they can offer opportunities to take stock in what a creator has achieved and define the project's learning experiences to bring to the next projects.

We also roll out our new Lean Into Art workshop store, where you can purchase time-shifted editions of all of the content created through our past 30 Classes in 30 Days event! A great last-minute gift idea this holiday season.

 

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LIA Cast 15 - Me Party

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Polytechnicast - Keep Moving

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In this episode of the Polytechnicast is more art-journal than art-thesis. I share how I’m feeling good-yet-still-recovering from 30 classes in 30 days, some reflections on 30 Classes, and other November-timed art challenges.

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Follow Rob on Twitter or his blog at Interactive-Storyteller.com

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LIA Cast 14 - Men of Letters

 

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It's a hands-on episode as Rob and Jerzy demo some of their favorite illustration and lettering techniques in Adobe Illustrator. While we did our best to describe what we were doing for the audio listeners, this episode might be best enjoyed in the video format.

We also spend a little bit of time talking about community building and how blogs, podcasts, and vid casts can all be tools to help one find inroads to starting an art "scene" in their area.

Topics: Sound Design, Logo Design, Lettering, Illustration

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Upcoming Workshops for January 2012

 

LIA Cast 14 - Men of Letters

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FTAM! Creating Sound in Adobe Illustrator Workshop

Registration is now open for a multi-session workshop series where you'll learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to create sound elements for your comic!

In this series, amounting to 6 hours of instructional material led by Jerzy Drozd, you'll learn how to select fonts, design word balloons from scratch, create alternate voices for your characters, design unique sound effects, and integrate them into your comics art.

The live sessions will be held on January 7, 11, and 14, but you can also participate in a time-shifted manner and learn at your convenience.

Check out the class page for more details and a video preview of the workshop.

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