Writer/artist Palle Schmidt and other comics pros talk about the art and craft of making comics. https://audioboom.com/playlists/1205075-comics-for-beginners-podcast Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:47:10 +0000 da-dk http://images.theabcdn.com/i/7621076/1400x1400.jpg https://audioboom.com/playlists/1205075-comics-for-beginners-podcast no Writer/artist Palle Schmidt and other comics pros talk about the art and craft of making comics. Palle Schmidt Audioboom rss@audioboom.com http://audioboom.com/users/1389509/playlists/1205075-comics-for-beginners-podcast.rss episodic https://audioboom.com/posts/3844708 605 no full Why is it sometimes so hard to keep a schedule when creating content for the web? And how can we set a system in place to circumvent our fleeting motivation? That's what I try to answer in this episode. #makecomics #motivation Why is it sometimes so hard to keep a schedule when creating content for the web? And how can we set a system in place to circumvent our fleeting motivation? That's what I try to answer in this episode. #makecomics #motivation Why is it sometimes so hard to keep a schedule when creating content for the web? And how can we set a system in place to circumvent our fleeting motivation? That's what I try to answer in this episode. #makecomics #motivation <p>Why is it sometimes so hard to keep a schedule when creating content for the web? And how can we set a system in place to circumvent our fleeting motivation? That&#39;s what I try to answer in this episode. #makecomics #motivation</p> Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:04:10 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2015-11-23:/boos/3844708 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt makecomics, motivation makecomics, motivation https://audioboom.com/posts/3147683 1766 no full Making comics is fun - but also hard and lonely work! What do you do when you are dissatisfied with your story or your art? How do you stay motivated, when no one seems to care? How do you stay on track when you meet resistance from within? I offer some personal advice and insights in this episode. #makecomics #keepgoing Making comics is fun - but also hard and lonely work! What do you do when you are dissatisfied with your story or your art? How do you stay motivated, when no one seems to care? How do you stay on track when you meet resistance from within? I offer som... Making comics is fun - but also hard and lonely work! What do you do when you are dissatisfied with your story or your art? How do you stay motivated, when no one seems to care? How do you stay on track when you meet resistance from within? I offer some personal advice and insights in this episode. #makecomics #keepgoing <p>Making comics is fun - but also hard and lonely work! What do you do when you are dissatisfied with your story or your art? How do you stay motivated, when no one seems to care? How do you stay on track when you meet resistance from within? I offer some personal advice and insights in this episode.</p> <p>#makecomics #keepgoing</p> Mon, 04 May 2015 13:09:07 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2015-05-04:/boos/3147683 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt makecomics, keepgoing makecomics, keepgoing https://audioboom.com/posts/3022017 1595 no full Inspired by an article Molly Crappable wrote on freelance life, I sat down and had a discussion with myself about what it takes to survive as a one-man army. If you're a struggling freelancer or considering becoming one, this episode is for you! Molly Crabapple's 15 rules for creative success in the Internet age: http://boingboing.net/2014/11/04/molly-crabapples-rules-for-c.html Inspired by an article Molly Crappable wrote on freelance life, I sat down and had a discussion with myself about what it takes to survive as a one-man army. If you're a struggling freelancer or considering becoming one, this episode is for you! Molly... Inspired by an article Molly Crappable wrote on freelance life, I sat down and had a discussion with myself about what it takes to survive as a one-man army. If you're a struggling freelancer or considering becoming one, this episode is for you! Molly Crabapple's 15 rules for creative success in the Internet age: http://boingboing.net/2014/11/04/molly-crabapples-rules-for-c.html <p>Inspired by an article Molly Crappable wrote on freelance life, I sat down and had a discussion with myself about what it takes to survive as a one-man army. If you&#39;re a struggling freelancer or considering becoming one, this episode is for you!</p> <p>Molly Crabapple&#39;s 15 rules for creative success in the Internet age: http://boingboing.net/2014/11/04/molly-crabapples-rules-for-c.html</p> Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:57:50 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2015-03-25:/boos/3022017 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/2781600 1052 no full No time is more approriate for a little self- examination than the beginning of a new year. Sparked by a rather painful personal relationship issue, I dig deep and look on the dark side - not just only my own less-than-perfect psyche but also the general emotions like envy, the need to vent or the need for recognition - and what happens if we are not mindful about the vibes we're sending out. I go through ten lessons I have learned in the past few years that hopefully helped me become a more positive influence and a happier person to boot. Hopefully these painful lessons can be an inspriration and a wake up call to others. No time is more approriate for a little self- examination than the beginning of a new year. Sparked by a rather painful personal relationship issue, I dig deep and look on the dark side - not just only my own less-than-perfect psyche but also the gener... No time is more approriate for a little self- examination than the beginning of a new year. Sparked by a rather painful personal relationship issue, I dig deep and look on the dark side - not just only my own less-than-perfect psyche but also the general emotions like envy, the need to vent or the need for recognition - and what happens if we are not mindful about the vibes we're sending out. I go through ten lessons I have learned in the past few years that hopefully helped me become a more positive influence and a happier person to boot. Hopefully these painful lessons can be an inspriration and a wake up call to others. <p>No time is more approriate for a little self- examination than the beginning of a new year. Sparked by a rather painful personal relationship issue, I dig deep and look on the dark side - not just only my own less-than-perfect psyche but also the general emotions like envy, the need to vent or the need for recognition - and what happens if we are not mindful about the vibes we&#39;re sending out. I go through ten lessons I have learned in the past few years that hopefully helped me become a more positive influence and a happier person to boot.</p> <p>Hopefully these painful lessons can be an inspriration and a wake up call to others.</p> Thu, 08 Jan 2015 12:08:20 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2015-01-08:/boos/2781600 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/2745112 1168 no full I got an email from a VIP subscriber who had a bunch of questions regarding his process. What program or software do you suggest for paneling or arranging the images with boarders on a computer? How much bigger should I do my drawing than the actual panel size? Is It important that all my drawings be consistent with that rule? Should I draw out panels into the page and start working on that or draw separate images and put them together on the computer? I try to answer these and other questions in this podcast. I got an email from a VIP subscriber who had a bunch of questions regarding his process. What program or software do you suggest for paneling or arranging the images with boarders on a computer? How much bigger should I do my drawing than the actual pa... I got an email from a VIP subscriber who had a bunch of questions regarding his process. What program or software do you suggest for paneling or arranging the images with boarders on a computer? How much bigger should I do my drawing than the actual panel size? Is It important that all my drawings be consistent with that rule? Should I draw out panels into the page and start working on that or draw separate images and put them together on the computer? I try to answer these and other questions in this podcast. <p>I got an email from a VIP subscriber who had a bunch of questions regarding his process. What program or software do you suggest for paneling or arranging the images with boarders on a computer? How much bigger should I do my drawing than the actual panel size? Is It important that all my drawings be consistent with that rule? Should I draw out panels into the page and start working on that or draw separate images and put them together on the computer? I try to answer these and other questions in this podcast.</p> Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:08:30 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-12-19:/boos/2745112 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/2618313 1889 no full "Think about things in terms of story. Anything else is just flourish and self-promotion" I talk to artist Ben Dewey about art, music and the Faustian aspect of working crappy jobs while pursuing a carreer in comics creation. Besides being the artist and writer of his own Tragedy Series (http://www.tradegyseries.tumblr.com), he is the artist on Tooth and Claw with writer Kurt Busiek, released this week from Image Comics. Luckily Ben is not just incredibly talented but also very articulate about the craft and the life of a creative person. Really good advice in this episode! "Think about things in terms of story. Anything else is just flourish and self-promotion" I talk to artist Ben Dewey about art, music and the Faustian aspect of working crappy jobs while pursuing a carreer in comics creation. Besides being the artist ... "Think about things in terms of story. Anything else is just flourish and self-promotion" I talk to artist Ben Dewey about art, music and the Faustian aspect of working crappy jobs while pursuing a carreer in comics creation. Besides being the artist and writer of his own Tragedy Series (http://www.tradegyseries.tumblr.com), he is the artist on Tooth and Claw with writer Kurt Busiek, released this week from Image Comics. Luckily Ben is not just incredibly talented but also very articulate about the craft and the life of a creative person. Really good advice in this episode! <p>&quot;Think about things in terms of story. Anything else is just flourish and self-promotion&quot;</p> <p>I talk to artist Ben Dewey about art, music and the Faustian aspect of working crappy jobs while pursuing a carreer in comics creation. Besides being the artist and writer of his own Tragedy Series (http://www.tradegyseries.tumblr.com), he is the artist on Tooth and Claw with writer Kurt Busiek, released this week from Image Comics. Luckily Ben is not just incredibly talented but also very articulate about the craft and the life of a creative person. Really good advice in this episode!</p> Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:46:06 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-11-03:/boos/2618313 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/2254956 1002 no full As you may know, my first monthly book Thomas Alsop is out from BOOM! Studios and is doing very well. Hooray! But how do you get there? In the first episode of this podcast, I discussed the three biggest mistakes of my comics career. But it was a different time back then. In this episode I go into what I would do if I was starting out making comics today. Follow these 8 simple steps and your comics career is guaranteed! Er, no... But there are some good tips in this episode, that's a promise. More at www.comicsforbeginners.com As you may know, my first monthly book Thomas Alsop is out from BOOM! Studios and is doing very well. Hooray! But how do you get there? In the first episode of this podcast, I discussed the three biggest mistakes of my comics career. But it was a diffe... As you may know, my first monthly book Thomas Alsop is out from BOOM! Studios and is doing very well. Hooray! But how do you get there? In the first episode of this podcast, I discussed the three biggest mistakes of my comics career. But it was a different time back then. In this episode I go into what I would do if I was starting out making comics today. Follow these 8 simple steps and your comics career is guaranteed! Er, no... But there are some good tips in this episode, that's a promise. More at www.comicsforbeginners.com <p>As you may know, my first monthly book Thomas Alsop is out from BOOM! Studios and is doing very well. Hooray! But how do you get there? In the first episode of this podcast, I discussed the three biggest mistakes of my comics career. But it was a different time back then. In this episode I go into what I would do if I was starting out making comics today. Follow these 8 simple steps and your comics career is guaranteed! Er, no... But there are some good tips in this episode, that&#39;s a promise.</p> <p>More at www.comicsforbeginners.com</p> Sun, 15 Jun 2014 13:33:05 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-06-15:/boos/2254956 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/2388278 1582 no full "There's a reason why they punish prisoners by putting them in solitary". Steve Lieber, long time comics pro and the current artist on The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, speaks highly of the studio environment. And as a founding member of Periscope Studio in Portland, OR, he has the experience to back it up. I talked to Steve about the advantages and the pitfalls of joining or creating a studio. For more on Periscope, go to www.periscopestudio.com or follow them on Twitter @periscopestudio. Steve is @steve_lieber and on www.stevelieber.com. Other resources mentioned in this episode: http://www.workmadeforhire.net/blog/ http://www.thomasalsop.com http://www.zanaducomics.com/ "There's a reason why they punish prisoners by putting them in solitary". Steve Lieber, long time comics pro and the current artist on The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, speaks highly of the studio environment. And as a founding member of Periscope Studi... "There's a reason why they punish prisoners by putting them in solitary". Steve Lieber, long time comics pro and the current artist on The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, speaks highly of the studio environment. And as a founding member of Periscope Studio in Portland, OR, he has the experience to back it up. I talked to Steve about the advantages and the pitfalls of joining or creating a studio. For more on Periscope, go to www.periscopestudio.com or follow them on Twitter @periscopestudio. Steve is @steve_lieber and on www.stevelieber.com. Other resources mentioned in this episode: http://www.workmadeforhire.net/blog/ http://www.thomasalsop.com http://www.zanaducomics.com/ <p>&quot;There&#39;s a reason why they punish prisoners by putting them in solitary&quot;. Steve Lieber, long time comics pro and the current artist on The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, speaks highly of the studio environment. And as a founding member of Periscope Studio in Portland, OR, he has the experience to back it up. I talked to Steve about the advantages and the pitfalls of joining or creating a studio. For more on Periscope, go to www.periscopestudio.com or follow them on Twitter @periscopestudio. Steve is @steve_lieber and on www.stevelieber.com. Other resources mentioned in this episode: http://www.workmadeforhire.net/blog/ http://www.thomasalsop.com http://www.zanaducomics.com/</p> Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:51:40 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-08-11:/boos/2388278 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/2033661 537 no full How good do you have to be at drawing before you start working on your first comic? What if you're not talented enough? And how do you make the most of whatever talent you have? These are some of the questions I try to answer in this episode. More #makecomics advice at http://comicsforbeginners.com How good do you have to be at drawing before you start working on your first comic? What if you're not talented enough? And how do you make the most of whatever talent you have? These are some of the questions I try to answer in this episode. More #mak... How good do you have to be at drawing before you start working on your first comic? What if you're not talented enough? And how do you make the most of whatever talent you have? These are some of the questions I try to answer in this episode. More #makecomics advice at http://comicsforbeginners.com <p>How good do you have to be at drawing before you start working on your first comic? What if you&#39;re not talented enough? And how do you make the most of whatever talent you have? These are some of the questions I try to answer in this episode. More #makecomics advice at http://comicsforbeginners.com</p> Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:51:34 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-03-31:/boos/2033661 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt makecomics makecomics https://audioboom.com/posts/2078893 826 no full How vital is feedback from others to the creative process? How do you be constructive about it and avoid contaminating relationships? What feedback do you ignore and who do you ask? These are some of the questions I tackle in this episode. Another #makecomics solo show with writer artist Palle Schmidt How vital is feedback from others to the creative process? How do you be constructive about it and avoid contaminating relationships? What feedback do you ignore and who do you ask? These are some of the questions I tackle in this episode. Another #mak... How vital is feedback from others to the creative process? How do you be constructive about it and avoid contaminating relationships? What feedback do you ignore and who do you ask? These are some of the questions I tackle in this episode. Another #makecomics solo show with writer artist Palle Schmidt <p>How vital is feedback from others to the creative process? How do you be constructive about it and avoid contaminating relationships? What feedback do you ignore and who do you ask? These are some of the questions I tackle in this episode. Another #makecomics solo show with writer artist Palle Schmidt</p> Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:17:55 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-04-15:/boos/2078893 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt makecomics makecomics https://audioboom.com/posts/1988450 1158 no full Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:41:15 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-03-13:/boos/1988450 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1937514 1319 no full Jason Little is a Brooklyn-based indie comics creator, most famous for his Bee books, such as Shutterbug Follies. Although his style is colorful and uses clean lines, the books are NOT for kids - something the US audience seems to disagree with. Besides having the most impressive sideburns I've ever seen, Jason is extremely talented and eloquent speaking. Take a listen and see if you agree, and check out Jason's work at http://www.beecomix.com/. Also in this podcast: news and more news! For tutorial videos and more on how to write and draw comics, go to http://www.comicsforbeginners.com/ Jason Little is a Brooklyn-based indie comics creator, most famous for his Bee books, such as Shutterbug Follies. Although his style is colorful and uses clean lines, the books are NOT for kids - something the US audience seems to disagree with. Beside... Jason Little is a Brooklyn-based indie comics creator, most famous for his Bee books, such as Shutterbug Follies. Although his style is colorful and uses clean lines, the books are NOT for kids - something the US audience seems to disagree with. Besides having the most impressive sideburns I've ever seen, Jason is extremely talented and eloquent speaking. Take a listen and see if you agree, and check out Jason's work at http://www.beecomix.com/. Also in this podcast: news and more news! For tutorial videos and more on how to write and draw comics, go to http://www.comicsforbeginners.com/ <p>Jason Little is a Brooklyn-based indie comics creator, most famous for his Bee books, such as Shutterbug Follies. Although his style is colorful and uses clean lines, the books are NOT for kids - something the US audience seems to disagree with. Besides having the most impressive sideburns I&#39;ve ever seen, Jason is extremely talented and eloquent speaking. Take a listen and see if you agree, and check out Jason&#39;s work at http://www.beecomix.com/. Also in this podcast: news and more news! For tutorial videos and more on how to write and draw comics, go to http://www.comicsforbeginners.com/</p> Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:21:45 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-02-20:/boos/1937514 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1897904 818 no full Working out of your house can be tough - especially if you have a demanding family with little or no respect for your need to be drawing comics all the time. In this episode I offer some tips how to make it work, and some ideas how to get out of the house if it doesn't. Working out of your house can be tough - especially if you have a demanding family with little or no respect for your need to be drawing comics all the time. In this episode I offer some tips how to make it work, and some ideas how to get out of the ho... Working out of your house can be tough - especially if you have a demanding family with little or no respect for your need to be drawing comics all the time. In this episode I offer some tips how to make it work, and some ideas how to get out of the house if it doesn't. <p>Working out of your house can be tough - especially if you have a demanding family with little or no respect for your need to be drawing comics all the time. In this episode I offer some tips how to make it work, and some ideas how to get out of the house if it doesn&#39;t.</p> Tue, 04 Feb 2014 19:13:59 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-02-04:/boos/1897904 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1882261 1485 no full Seth Kushner (http://www.sethkushner.com/) is a photographer and writer, known for his awesome portraits in Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics and his Schmuck series and photocomics on Trip City. Nathan Schreiber (http://www.nathanschreiber.com/) is an Eisner and Harvey Awards nominated artist, whose own book Power Out won a Xeric award in 2009. I talked to both Seth and Nathan about the art and craft while I was in New York this fall, only later realizing what a great double feature the two interviews would make, as they worked together on Seth Kushners Schmuck! Their collaboration on the Schmuck series can be found at http://welcometotripcity.com/2013/10/schmuck-14-size-11/ Seth Kushner (http://www.sethkushner.com/) is a photographer and writer, known for his awesome portraits in Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics and his Schmuck series and photocomics on Trip City. Nathan Schreiber (http://www.nathans... Seth Kushner (http://www.sethkushner.com/) is a photographer and writer, known for his awesome portraits in Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics and his Schmuck series and photocomics on Trip City. Nathan Schreiber (http://www.nathanschreiber.com/) is an Eisner and Harvey Awards nominated artist, whose own book Power Out won a Xeric award in 2009. I talked to both Seth and Nathan about the art and craft while I was in New York this fall, only later realizing what a great double feature the two interviews would make, as they worked together on Seth Kushners Schmuck! Their collaboration on the Schmuck series can be found at http://welcometotripcity.com/2013/10/schmuck-14-size-11/ <p>Seth Kushner (http://www.sethkushner.com/) is a photographer and writer, known for his awesome portraits in Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics and his Schmuck series and photocomics on Trip City. Nathan Schreiber (http://www.nathanschreiber.com/) is an Eisner and Harvey Awards nominated artist, whose own book Power Out won a Xeric award in 2009.</p> <p>I talked to both Seth and Nathan about the art and craft while I was in New York this fall, only later realizing what a great double feature the two interviews would make, as they worked together on Seth Kushners Schmuck! Their collaboration on the Schmuck series can be found at http://welcometotripcity.com/2013/10/schmuck-14-size-11/</p> Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:13:47 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2014-01-28:/boos/1882261 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1820201 1469 no full In this episode I share some tips and suggestions for becoming a better artist. Drawing every day and everywhere is one thing, but what if you find yourself hating the end result? How do you get good at drawing and make it a habit? Well, click play and find out! In this episode I share some tips and suggestions for becoming a better artist. Drawing every day and everywhere is one thing, but what if you find yourself hating the end result? How do you get good at drawing and make it a habit? Well, click play and... In this episode I share some tips and suggestions for becoming a better artist. Drawing every day and everywhere is one thing, but what if you find yourself hating the end result? How do you get good at drawing and make it a habit? Well, click play and find out! <p>In this episode I share some tips and suggestions for becoming a better artist. Drawing every day and everywhere is one thing, but what if you find yourself hating the end result? How do you get good at drawing and make it a habit? Well, click play and find out!</p> Fri, 27 Dec 2013 17:52:05 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-12-27:/boos/1820201 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1765116 1082 no full Last week I taught a comics class at the Animation Workhop in Viborg. This week's podcast is a summary of some of the things I taught - and learned myself! The main theme is choice: what kind of choices you need to make before you start drawing, and what you can do to make the process easier for yourself. As usual, your host is writer/artist Palle Schmidt. Last week I taught a comics class at the Animation Workhop in Viborg. This week's podcast is a summary of some of the things I taught - and learned myself! The main theme is choice: what kind of choices you need to make before you start drawing, and wh... Last week I taught a comics class at the Animation Workhop in Viborg. This week's podcast is a summary of some of the things I taught - and learned myself! The main theme is choice: what kind of choices you need to make before you start drawing, and what you can do to make the process easier for yourself. As usual, your host is writer/artist Palle Schmidt. <p>Last week I taught a comics class at the Animation Workhop in Viborg. This week&#39;s podcast is a summary of some of the things I taught - and learned myself! The main theme is choice: what kind of choices you need to make before you start drawing, and what you can do to make the process easier for yourself. As usual, your host is writer/artist Palle Schmidt.</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2013 11:35:13 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-11-29:/boos/1765116 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1506508 630 no full From Writer/artist Palle Schmidt: "The 3 biggest mistakes I made in my comics career". The first Comics For Beginners Podcast! From Writer/artist Palle Schmidt: "The 3 biggest mistakes I made in my comics career". The first Comics For Beginners Podcast! From Writer/artist Palle Schmidt: "The 3 biggest mistakes I made in my comics career". The first Comics For Beginners Podcast! <p>From Writer/artist Palle Schmidt: &quot;The 3 biggest mistakes I made in my comics career&quot;. The first Comics For Beginners Podcast!</p> Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:06:02 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-07-17:/boos/1506508 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1508589 415 no full Interviews conducted at Comic Con in San Diego. First Eisner Award winning Nate Powell (http://www.seemybrotherdance.org) talks about making comics in two-hour chunks while taking care of his 1-year old daughter. Apologies for the bad audio - totally my fault! Secondly I talked to indie creator Josh Shalek (http://www.joshshalek.com) about his self-published book Falling Rock National Park. Interviews conducted at Comic Con in San Diego. First Eisner Award winning Nate Powell (http://www.seemybrotherdance.org) talks about making comics in two-hour chunks while taking care of his 1-year old daughter. Apologies for the bad audio - totally m... Interviews conducted at Comic Con in San Diego. First Eisner Award winning Nate Powell (http://www.seemybrotherdance.org) talks about making comics in two-hour chunks while taking care of his 1-year old daughter. Apologies for the bad audio - totally my fault! Secondly I talked to indie creator Josh Shalek (http://www.joshshalek.com) about his self-published book Falling Rock National Park. <p>Interviews conducted at Comic Con in San Diego. First Eisner Award winning Nate Powell (http://www.seemybrotherdance.org) talks about making comics in two-hour chunks while taking care of his 1-year old daughter. Apologies for the bad audio - totally my fault! Secondly I talked to indie creator Josh Shalek (http://www.joshshalek.com) about his self-published book Falling Rock National Park.</p> Fri, 19 Jul 2013 00:07:10 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-07-19:/boos/1508589 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1511492 407 no full Artist and writer Reilly Brown (http://reillybrownart.com) is known for his work on Marvel books such as The Amazing Spiderman, Cable & Deadpool and his creator-owned Power Play (http://www.powerplaycomic.com). In this episode he talks about robots, monsters and pottery! Great insights from a great artist and a great guy. Artist and writer Reilly Brown (http://reillybrownart.com) is known for his work on Marvel books such as The Amazing Spiderman, Cable & Deadpool and his creator-owned Power Play (http://www.powerplaycomic.com). In this episode he talks about robots, mo... Artist and writer Reilly Brown (http://reillybrownart.com) is known for his work on Marvel books such as The Amazing Spiderman, Cable & Deadpool and his creator-owned Power Play (http://www.powerplaycomic.com). In this episode he talks about robots, monsters and pottery! Great insights from a great artist and a great guy. <p>Artist and writer Reilly Brown (http://reillybrownart.com) is known for his work on Marvel books such as The Amazing Spiderman, Cable &amp; Deadpool and his creator-owned Power Play (http://www.powerplaycomic.com). In this episode he talks about robots, monsters and pottery! Great insights from a great artist and a great guy.</p> Sat, 20 Jul 2013 22:12:18 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-07-20:/boos/1511492 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1512517 446 no full Eisner Award nominated artist Joseph Remnant (http://www.josephremnant.com) talks about why he got into comics and what makes him keep going. Great insights and advice from a very humble and very talented writer/artist. Check out the Remnant illustrated book Harvey Pekar's Cleveland and the creator-owned project at http://www.theexpositorcomics.com Eisner Award nominated artist Joseph Remnant (http://www.josephremnant.com) talks about why he got into comics and what makes him keep going. Great insights and advice from a very humble and very talented writer/artist. Check out the Remnant illustrate... Eisner Award nominated artist Joseph Remnant (http://www.josephremnant.com) talks about why he got into comics and what makes him keep going. Great insights and advice from a very humble and very talented writer/artist. Check out the Remnant illustrated book Harvey Pekar's Cleveland and the creator-owned project at http://www.theexpositorcomics.com <p>Eisner Award nominated artist Joseph Remnant (http://www.josephremnant.com) talks about why he got into comics and what makes him keep going. Great insights and advice from a very humble and very talented writer/artist. Check out the Remnant illustrated book Harvey Pekar&#39;s Cleveland and the creator-owned project at http://www.theexpositorcomics.com</p> Sun, 21 Jul 2013 18:29:25 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-07-21:/boos/1512517 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1515301 1129 no full After 4 days of Comic Con, fatigue is starting to set in. My friend and collaborator Chris Miskiewicz (http://www.welcometotripcity.com) skipped out today and dragged ourselves to the park instead, and in this podcast episode we chat about going to conventions, the importance of wearing comfortable shoes, making connections, pitching and overcoming con fatigue. After 4 days of Comic Con, fatigue is starting to set in. My friend and collaborator Chris Miskiewicz (http://www.welcometotripcity.com) skipped out today and dragged ourselves to the park instead, and in this podcast episode we chat about going to con... After 4 days of Comic Con, fatigue is starting to set in. My friend and collaborator Chris Miskiewicz (http://www.welcometotripcity.com) skipped out today and dragged ourselves to the park instead, and in this podcast episode we chat about going to conventions, the importance of wearing comfortable shoes, making connections, pitching and overcoming con fatigue. <p>After 4 days of Comic Con, fatigue is starting to set in. My friend and collaborator Chris Miskiewicz (http://www.welcometotripcity.com) skipped out today and dragged ourselves to the park instead, and in this podcast episode we chat about going to conventions, the importance of wearing comfortable shoes, making connections, pitching and overcoming con fatigue.</p> Tue, 23 Jul 2013 13:28:33 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-07-23:/boos/1515301 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1539176 1800 no full Writer/artist Palle Schmidt talks about his methods for coming up with story ideas, writing in his underwear, talking to himself and how to solve story problems with the use of balloons! What are YOUR story generation tips? Please share! Writer/artist Palle Schmidt talks about his methods for coming up with story ideas, writing in his underwear, talking to himself and how to solve story problems with the use of balloons! What are YOUR story generation tips? Please share! Writer/artist Palle Schmidt talks about his methods for coming up with story ideas, writing in his underwear, talking to himself and how to solve story problems with the use of balloons! What are YOUR story generation tips? Please share! <p>Writer/artist Palle Schmidt talks about his methods for coming up with story ideas, writing in his underwear, talking to himself and how to solve story problems with the use of balloons! What are YOUR story generation tips? Please share!</p> Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:55:39 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-08-07:/boos/1539176 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1584556 870 no full Most of us struggle with finding time to work on our comics. In this episode I go over some productivity tips and mind hacks to help you get more stuff done. Let's go to work! Most of us struggle with finding time to work on our comics. In this episode I go over some productivity tips and mind hacks to help you get more stuff done. Let's go to work! Most of us struggle with finding time to work on our comics. In this episode I go over some productivity tips and mind hacks to help you get more stuff done. Let's go to work! <p>Most of us struggle with finding time to work on our comics. In this episode I go over some productivity tips and mind hacks to help you get more stuff done. Let&#39;s go to work!</p> Thu, 05 Sep 2013 16:11:52 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-09-05:/boos/1584556 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1655748 664 no full At cons like NYCC you hear a lot of chatter about "breaking in" to comics. In this episode we get three different perspectives on the subject: from writer Kurtis Wiebe (http://kurtiswiebe.wordpress.com/), artist Rick Parker (http://rickparkercartoons.blogspot.com/) and colorist Jose Villarrubia (http://www.mica.edu/About_MICA/People/Faculty/Faculty_List_by_Last_Name/Jose_A_Villarrubia.html). Some great tips and valuable insights in this one! At cons like NYCC you hear a lot of chatter about "breaking in" to comics. In this episode we get three different perspectives on the subject: from writer Kurtis Wiebe (http://kurtiswiebe.wordpress.com/), artist Rick Parker (http://rickparkercartoons.b... At cons like NYCC you hear a lot of chatter about "breaking in" to comics. In this episode we get three different perspectives on the subject: from writer Kurtis Wiebe (http://kurtiswiebe.wordpress.com/), artist Rick Parker (http://rickparkercartoons.blogspot.com/) and colorist Jose Villarrubia (http://www.mica.edu/About_MICA/People/Faculty/Faculty_List_by_Last_Name/Jose_A_Villarrubia.html). Some great tips and valuable insights in this one! <p>At cons like NYCC you hear a lot of chatter about &quot;breaking in&quot; to comics. In this episode we get three different perspectives on the subject: from writer Kurtis Wiebe (http://kurtiswiebe.wordpress.com/), artist Rick Parker (http://rickparkercartoons.blogspot.com/) and colorist Jose Villarrubia (http://www.mica.edu/About<em>MICA/People/Faculty/Faculty</em>List<em>by</em>Last<em>Name/Jose</em>A_Villarrubia.html). Some great tips and valuable insights in this one!</p> Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:45:48 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-10-11:/boos/1655748 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1636611 1740 no full Last week I talked to animation director and first time graphic novelist Craig Frank (http://www.frankfilm.dk/) about his succesful Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming book JFK Secret OPS (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/256252644/jfk-secret-ops-the-graphic-novel) and his experience with making comics for the first time and the benefits of painting on several canvasses at once. Last week I talked to animation director and first time graphic novelist Craig Frank (http://www.frankfilm.dk/) about his succesful Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming book JFK Secret OPS (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/256252644/jfk-secret-ops-... Last week I talked to animation director and first time graphic novelist Craig Frank (http://www.frankfilm.dk/) about his succesful Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming book JFK Secret OPS (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/256252644/jfk-secret-ops-the-graphic-novel) and his experience with making comics for the first time and the benefits of painting on several canvasses at once. <p>Last week I talked to animation director and first time graphic novelist Craig Frank (http://www.frankfilm.dk/) about his succesful Kickstarter campaign for his upcoming book JFK Secret OPS (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/256252644/jfk-secret-ops-the-graphic-novel) and his experience with making comics for the first time and the benefits of painting on several canvasses at once.</p> Wed, 02 Oct 2013 21:03:11 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-10-02:/boos/1636611 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1657383 679 no full I met Jim Zub, writer of Skullkickers, Samurai Jack and the Pathfinder comics at the New York Comic Con and grilled him about why he is letting everyone in on the secret to making comics. Turns out it's all because of roleplaying! For more of Zub's great advice, go to http://www.jimzub.com or follow @jimzub on Twitter. I met Jim Zub, writer of Skullkickers, Samurai Jack and the Pathfinder comics at the New York Comic Con and grilled him about why he is letting everyone in on the secret to making comics. Turns out it's all because of roleplaying! For more of Zub's gre... I met Jim Zub, writer of Skullkickers, Samurai Jack and the Pathfinder comics at the New York Comic Con and grilled him about why he is letting everyone in on the secret to making comics. Turns out it's all because of roleplaying! For more of Zub's great advice, go to http://www.jimzub.com or follow @jimzub on Twitter. <p>I met Jim Zub, writer of Skullkickers, Samurai Jack and the Pathfinder comics at the New York Comic Con and grilled him about why he is letting everyone in on the secret to making comics. Turns out it&#39;s all because of roleplaying! For more of Zub&#39;s great advice, go to http://www.jimzub.com or follow @jimzub on Twitter.</p> Sat, 12 Oct 2013 22:52:04 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-10-12:/boos/1657383 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1658526 652 no full We're often told to listen to the voice inside ourselves. But what if that voice is preventing you from working on the thing you love most? This morning I went back to the New York Comic Con to talk to Tom Lyle (tomlyle.blogspot.com), comics artist known for his work on Spiderman and Batman & Robin and teacher at the Savannah College of Art & Design (https://www.scad.edu/). And I was surprised and encouraged by the fact that this 28-year comics veteran also hears voices. So it's not just me! Give it a listen and leave comments below. We're often told to listen to the voice inside ourselves. But what if that voice is preventing you from working on the thing you love most? This morning I went back to the New York Comic Con to talk to Tom Lyle (tomlyle.blogspot.com), comics artist kno... We're often told to listen to the voice inside ourselves. But what if that voice is preventing you from working on the thing you love most? This morning I went back to the New York Comic Con to talk to Tom Lyle (tomlyle.blogspot.com), comics artist known for his work on Spiderman and Batman & Robin and teacher at the Savannah College of Art & Design (https://www.scad.edu/). And I was surprised and encouraged by the fact that this 28-year comics veteran also hears voices. So it's not just me! Give it a listen and leave comments below. <p>We&#39;re often told to listen to the voice inside ourselves. But what if that voice is preventing you from working on the thing you love most? This morning I went back to the New York Comic Con to talk to Tom Lyle (tomlyle.blogspot.com), comics artist known for his work on Spiderman and Batman &amp; Robin and teacher at the Savannah College of Art &amp; Design (https://www.scad.edu/). And I was surprised and encouraged by the fact that this 28-year comics veteran also hears voices. So it&#39;s not just me! Give it a listen and leave comments below.</p> Sun, 13 Oct 2013 20:03:12 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-10-13:/boos/1658526 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1680259 1330 no full At NYCC I talked to Seth Peck about the Bad Karma writing collective, the succesful Kickstarter campaign behind the book Bad Karma Vol. 1 and about the importance of having partners in crime. For more info on Bad Karma and to get books and merchandice go to http://badkarmacreative.com/ At NYCC I talked to Seth Peck about the Bad Karma writing collective, the succesful Kickstarter campaign behind the book Bad Karma Vol. 1 and about the importance of having partners in crime. For more info on Bad Karma and to get books and merchandice ... At NYCC I talked to Seth Peck about the Bad Karma writing collective, the succesful Kickstarter campaign behind the book Bad Karma Vol. 1 and about the importance of having partners in crime. For more info on Bad Karma and to get books and merchandice go to http://badkarmacreative.com/ <p>At NYCC I talked to Seth Peck about the Bad Karma writing collective, the succesful Kickstarter campaign behind the book Bad Karma Vol. 1 and about the importance of having partners in crime. For more info on Bad Karma and to get books and merchandice go to http://badkarmacreative.com/</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2013 13:50:51 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-10-23:/boos/1680259 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1685423 560 no full Another comic convention, another trip abroad for this tired cartoonist, reporting semi-live from Saint-Malo, France. This episode is mostly impressions from day 1 and some tips from locals on where to go for conventions in France. For more on the festival I'm at, go to http://www.quaidesbulles.com. Salut! Another comic convention, another trip abroad for this tired cartoonist, reporting semi-live from Saint-Malo, France. This episode is mostly impressions from day 1 and some tips from locals on where to go for conventions in France. For more on the fest... Another comic convention, another trip abroad for this tired cartoonist, reporting semi-live from Saint-Malo, France. This episode is mostly impressions from day 1 and some tips from locals on where to go for conventions in France. For more on the festival I'm at, go to http://www.quaidesbulles.com. Salut! <p>Another comic convention, another trip abroad for this tired cartoonist, reporting semi-live from Saint-Malo, France. This episode is mostly impressions from day 1 and some tips from locals on where to go for conventions in France. For more on the festival I&#39;m at, go to http://www.quaidesbulles.com. Salut!</p> Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:21:41 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-10-25:/boos/1685423 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1692302 970 no full At the French festival Quai Des Bulles (http://www.quaidesbulles.com/) I talked to seasoned comics professional Peter Snejbjerg (http://www.snejbjerg.com/) known for his work on Starman, Books of Magic, A God Somewhere, Preacher, BPRD and the recent French album series World War X. We talk about the differences between the French and the US comics scene, formats and advice for aspiring comic book artists. No one speaks French in this episode, that's a promise! At the French festival Quai Des Bulles (http://www.quaidesbulles.com/) I talked to seasoned comics professional Peter Snejbjerg (http://www.snejbjerg.com/) known for his work on Starman, Books of Magic, A God Somewhere, Preacher, BPRD and the recent Fr... At the French festival Quai Des Bulles (http://www.quaidesbulles.com/) I talked to seasoned comics professional Peter Snejbjerg (http://www.snejbjerg.com/) known for his work on Starman, Books of Magic, A God Somewhere, Preacher, BPRD and the recent French album series World War X. We talk about the differences between the French and the US comics scene, formats and advice for aspiring comic book artists. No one speaks French in this episode, that's a promise! <p>At the French festival Quai Des Bulles (http://www.quaidesbulles.com/) I talked to seasoned comics professional Peter Snejbjerg (http://www.snejbjerg.com/) known for his work on Starman, Books of Magic, A God Somewhere, Preacher, BPRD and the recent French album series World War X. We talk about the differences between the French and the US comics scene, formats and advice for aspiring comic book artists. No one speaks French in this episode, that&#39;s a promise!</p> Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:35:54 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-10-29:/boos/1692302 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt https://audioboom.com/posts/1713514 1694 no full Emmy-award winning artist Dean Haspiel gives some insights on the craft and business of comics, the benefits of being part of a studio community and his current work on the series The Fox with writer Mark Waid. Dean also shares what he believes to be the secret to making better comics: It's all about hair! For more about Haspiel's work, check out http://www.deanhaspiel.com and http://www.tripcity.net. Emmy-award winning artist Dean Haspiel gives some insights on the craft and business of comics, the benefits of being part of a studio community and his current work on the series The Fox with writer Mark Waid. Dean also shares what he believes to be t... Emmy-award winning artist Dean Haspiel gives some insights on the craft and business of comics, the benefits of being part of a studio community and his current work on the series The Fox with writer Mark Waid. Dean also shares what he believes to be the secret to making better comics: It's all about hair! For more about Haspiel's work, check out http://www.deanhaspiel.com and http://www.tripcity.net. <p>Emmy-award winning artist Dean Haspiel gives some insights on the craft and business of comics, the benefits of being part of a studio community and his current work on the series The Fox with writer Mark Waid. Dean also shares what he believes to be the secret to making better comics: It&#39;s all about hair! For more about Haspiel&#39;s work, check out http://www.deanhaspiel.com and http://www.tripcity.net.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2013 19:59:28 +0000 tag:audioboo.fm,2013-11-07:/boos/1713514 Palle Schmidt Palle Schmidt