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Podcast Episode 46 - The Social Network

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Mon, 5 May 2014 12:14:00 -0500

In this episode, Mike Sass speaks with a panel of artists all from a multitude of art related industries on the virtue and pitfalls on the social networked world.

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Podcast Episode 45 Bonus - Illuxcon PACT Panel

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:04:00 -0600

As an extra bit of Bonus content from Illuxcon 2013, we bring to you the PACT panel from the show.

http://www.artpact.com/

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Podcast Episode 45 - Illuxcon 2013 Wrap-up Part 2

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:03:00 -0500

In Part 2 of the Illuxcon wrap-up, Mike Sass partakes in some off the cuff conversations with show attendees. Also, Mark Harchar, Jason Cheeseman-Meyer and Allen Douglas share their experience of the new venue.

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Podcast Episode 44 - The Illuxcon Year in Review

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Thu, 3 Oct 2013 07:14:00 -0500

So what happens when hundreds of awesome artists take over a small city in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley? Illuxcon 2013, that's what. In this supersized episode, Marc Scheff speaks with Pat Wilshire about this year's Illuxcon that occurred a couple weeks ago in Allentown. Also, Mike Sass nailed down some informal interviews with visit artists and supporters of the industry. So sit back, grab your mulled cider and this October episode of DTP.

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Podcast Episode 43 - Selling Your Original Art (An Interview with Patrick Wilshire)

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:04:00 -0500

This episode of the DrawnToday Podcast features an interview with Patrick Wilshire, co-founder of the Illuxcon Fantastic Art Symposium and avid art collector. Sit back and listen to Mike Sass and Aaron Miller discuss with Patrick all manner of topics relating to the original art market and the next Illuxcon in Allentown Pa.

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Podcast Episode 42 - Advice for Graduating Students

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Sat, 11 May 2013 08:26:00 -0500

This episode of the DrawnToday Podcast features Mike Sass, Mark Harchar and Allen Douglas discussing their experiences with art school as it relates to the business and has some valuable thoughts for graduating art students. If you just graduated or are new to the illustration art field, or are just enthralled by the sound of our voices, you won't want to miss this episode!

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Podcast Episode 41 - Illustrators, UNITE!

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 06:50:00 -0600

This episode of the DrawnToday Podcast features Mike Sass and Aaron Miller along with illustrators such as Jim Pavelec and Todd Lockwood during a panel discussion at this year's Illuxcon symposium. In a discussion that has a direct bearing on each and every working illustrator and illustration student, the panel member's discuss payment rates, online client review ideas and plan to create an online resource for uniting illustrators to help increase reasonable working rates and to create the best possible product for clients. Don't miss this episode!

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Podcast Episode 41 - Illustrators, UNITE!

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Sat, 1 Dec 2012 20:26:00 -0600

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Podcast Episode 40 - Edmonton Expo and Bioware

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:54:00 -0500

Join Mike Sass for some topical and energetic discussions with artists William Stout and Zack Howard at the Edmonton Expo.

Also, listen for a discussion with Bioware on how to get a job in the gaming industry. Put on your mucklucks and get ready for this episode straight from the great white north!

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Podcast Episode 39 - GenCon 101

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:49:00 -0500

So GenCon has just past and each of you are wondering, "What is that green stuff in my sushi roll?" Ok, maybe not, but maybe how did illustrators do at the con this year and what to expect for next year and should you even go? Aaron Miller just got back from Indianapolis and fills the crew in on all things GenCon (from his objective opinion of course).

Join Mike Sass, Mark Harchar, Allen Douglas and a brief appearance from Marc Scheff as we grill Aaron into a puddle of indifference.

(...and it's wassabi, in case you cared...)

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Podcast Episode 38 Part 2 - The Local Scene

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:45:00 -0500

Whether you live in a big city or in a small bodunk town, there is always some sort of local art scene. In part 2 of the podcast, join Mark Harchar, Jason Cheeseman-Meyer and Mike Sass as they further discuss their experiences with their own local art scenes. You all need to listen to this one because we know you live somewhere.

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Podcast Episode 38 Part 1 - The Local Scene

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:49:00 -0500

Whether you live in a big city or in a small bodunk town, there is always some sort of local art scene. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Mark Harchar sits down with three local artists in the city of Orlando FL and discusses topics that can potentially have an effect on every artist. What to paint, types of places to show your work, local shows versus conventions, this episode has a bit for everyone.

In part 2, join some podcast regulars to further discuss their experiences with their own local art scenes.

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Podcast Episode 37 - The Sweet Spot

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:56:00 -0500

We have some new voices on this episode of the Drawn Today Podcast. Clark Huggins and Jeff Lee Johnson join Allen Douglas, Marc Scheff and Aaron Miller in a discussion about your art career "sweet spot". Find out what Clark's 40 year art career plan is. Listen to Jeff finally figure out how Skype works. (Sorry Jeff, just a little dig there). Hear how Marc and Aaron learn they are the same person (or something like that). And Allen (as usual) makes comments that are likely to offend everyone who listens.

Disclaimer: Nothing in the above description is accurate or relevent, but listen to podcast anyway.

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Podcast Bonus Episode - The Jane Frank Lecture

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:51:00 -0500

Have you ever had an original piece of artwork that you had no idea how to price? Well during the 2011 Illuxcon, art agent Jane Frank conducted a lecture on just that. In this bonus episode of the DrawnToday podcast, we bring to you the lecture in its entirety. Choosing your art market, pricing art and how to sell your art are just a few topics covered in this lecture. We hope you find it as informative as we did.
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Podcast Episode 36 - The Dark Side of Conventions

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:13:00 -0600

Vader and the force are cool and all, but bad things can happen when you hit the artist conventions around the country. Join Mark Harchar, Jason Cheeseman-Meyer, Grant Cooley and Mike Sass as we discuss our experiences with different conventions and try to help those not familiar with the scene from turning to "THE DARKSIDE OF CONS". Moohahahaha....

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Podcast Episode 35 - Wordpress

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0600

Episode 35; we discuss our love for Wordpress. We talk about some great templates that are best for an illustration portfolio that keeps the Art Directors happy. We tell you our favorite host to run that site as well too. Joining in on the conversation was Aaron Miller, Marc Scheff, Madeline Matz, and special guest Tim Piotrowski.

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More Links!!

Panel:
Aaron Miller
Marc Scheff
Madeline Matz
Tim Piotrowski

Wordpress:
Worpress

Hosts:
Dream Host

Templates:
Viewport
Free Photo Gallery
Photoblog
Blocco
Autofocus
Filtered

Podcast Episode 34 - The Illuxcon 2011 Wrap-Up

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:19:00 -0600

Just in time for the holidays, the DrawnToday team has this Illuxcon wrap-up (Get it? Holiday? Wrap-up? Come on!) Join Mike Sass, Grant Cooley and Mark Harchar as they discuss all things post Illuxcon from what to expect for next year and beyond to how to bolster your career by wearing a onesy. Be thankful we haven't posted pictures of this one, but audio? We can do audio.
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Podcast Episode 33 - Petar Meseldzija's Illuxcon Lecture with Commentary

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Fri, 2 Dec 2011 14:39:00 -0600

So Illuxcon has come and gone, but the audio lives! Join us for a fascinating lecture event from Petar Meseldzija where Petar discusses infusing emotion into your work. Also join Mark Harchar, Aaron Miller and Jason Cheeseman-Meyer in discussions preceding and following the lecture where we discuss Petar ideas and how Aaron Miller loves to draw disembowelments.
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Podcast Episode 32 - DragonCon Big Guns Discuss Copyrights

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:44:00 -0500

Ever been to DragonCon? It is 4 days of geekdom debauchery to the max. 8 foot wookies, and half naked slave Leias. But the art show talent is a top notch. Today we present a panel discussion from DragonCon featuring Don Maitz, William Stout, Todd Lockwood and Larry Elmore where they discussed with the group the concepts of intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, Mark Twain, sculpted figures and oragami! Join us, won't you? (And stop thinking about the slave Leias, we're starting to blush).

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Podcast Episode 31 - 3D (Without the Silly Glasses)

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 10:57:00 -0500

Been away for a while here at the podcast. It's summer, we are toasting marshmellows, swimming in pools and painting away for the summer cons. But on episode 31, Mike Sass, Grant Cooley and Mark Harchar talk about using 3D modeling in the production of art, what some of the downfalls of physical and digital modeling can be, what the strengths are and where you can buy a slightly used B-52 model...I mean B-25.
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Podcast Episode 30 - Getting into the Gallery Market

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:10:00 -0500

In the 30th podcast, Mike Sass, Jason Cheeseman-Meyer and Mark Harchar discuss other marketing opportunities for illustrators including gallery art. We also discuss the concept of an "art personality" and as with all good stereotypes, you will need a beret. Oh yeah, we'll tell you where to find one of those too. Join us for a ride on the spaceship we call the DrawnToday podcast.

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Podcast Episode 29: Adam Paquette and the meaning of life

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Mon, 30 May 2011 22:42:00 -0500

In the 29th podcast, in the first week of our second year podcasting, we dig deep into what it means to be an artist, to give yourself and your work to the world. We are joined by the talented and thoughtful Adam Paquette.

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Speakers

Adam Paquette

Aaron Miller

Marc Scheff

Drawn Today: Podcast Episode 28 - Part time Illustrator - 1 YR Anniversary!

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:11:00 -0500

We're happy to release Drawn Today Podcast Episode 28. This podcast happens to be our 1 year anniversary podcast.

In this podcast we have guest to the show, Cynthia Sheppard discussing illustrating on a part time basis with DT members Marc Scheff, Christina Hess, and Mark Harchar. If you're thinking about going full time or wondering how to make a go at it with other obligations these illustrators have a few tips for you. So, please have a listen.

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Here are a few links to some of the topics we discussed:

Speakers

Cyhthia Sheppard

Marc Scheff

Christina Hess

Mark Harchar

Podcast Episode 27 - Interview with Artist Petar Meseldzija

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:47:00 -0500

In this special interview episode, Aaron Miller and Mark Harchar sit down with Serbian illustrator Petar Meseldzija and discuss holographic art museums, working for the Medicis, working methods and halushki (ok, the halushki discussion didn't make the cut, but email Miller and he will give you some recommendations). And as always, if you have comments on what you hear, email us because we have recently trained a monkey to check our inbox.

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Here are a few links we promised:

Websites:

Mark Harchar:

Website

Aaron Miller:

Website

Petar Meseldzija

Website
Blog

Books:

The Legend of Steel Bashaw
Bron Van Verbeelding - Sketches - From California (includes middleman costs)
Bron Van Verbeelding - Sketches - From Netherlands (may require phone call)

Halushki Recipe:

Cabbage and Noodles

Conversions:
1 kilo = 2.2 pounds
105 kilos = 231 pounds

Podcast Episode 26- Other types of illustration, portfolios and the winter blahs

drawntoday@gmail.com (drawntoday.com) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:33:00 -0500

Our 26th podcast. Mark Harchar, Mike Sass, and Allen Douglas discuss other fields of illustration, what your portfolio should contain, and surviving the winter blahs. If you have any questions after listening email us!

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Here are a few links to some of the topics we discussed:

Illustration resources

Mark Harchar;

Website

Mike Sass;

Allen Douglas;

Website