You're A Better Artist Than You Think
In “You're A Better Artist Than You Think,” host Chris Oatley (Disney, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures Animation) explores the mindset, strategies and practices of professional artists from a wide range of creative fields.
Whether you're a total beginner or seasoned pro, this podcast provides actionable insights to enhance your creative skills and advance your artistic career.
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- Update frequency
- every 26 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Writing Comics For Kids (with Shawn Pryor)
Shawn Pryor, author of over sixty published books and graphic novels (most for all ages), offers insights on outlining, working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.
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Solve Plot Problems with "Mirrored" Story Structure
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In this episode: KM Weiland, author of "Creating Character Arcs" and "Structuring Your Novel" reveals how to solve plot problems u…
Can't Find Time For Art? Try This...
In this episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think: Why "time management" so rarely works for artists and four tips for a more effective solution.
As creative people, we care a lot about time b…
12 Tips For Finishing Ambitious Creative Projects (with Victoria Ying)
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Victoria Ying, animation visual development artist (Tangled, Frozen, Bi…
Jim Henson's Creative Legacy
The Jim Henson Company Archives’ Director and Historian Karen Falk offers insights into Jim’s creative process, his collaborative style of leadership and the evolution o…
Interacting With Color: Insights From Josef Albers
In this episode of "You're A Better Artist Than You Think:" How color lies to our eyes and why that matters to artists with author Fritz Horstman of the Josef and Anni Al…
Did Disney Learn His Lesson? Inside The Animation Strike Of 1941
In this episode: "The Disney Revolt" author Jake Friedman surveys the infamous animation strike of 1941, and explains why it matters to present-day artists.
We consider …
The ImagineFX "Rising Stars" of 2D & 3D Art [Part 2]
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Nine of my current mentees were named “Rising Stars” of 2d & 3d art by ImagineFX magazine.
In this two-part interview series, they’re here to share stories of artistic d…
ImagineFX Magazine's "Rising Stars" Of 2D & 3D Art
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What would you do if you learned that your artwork would be featured in an industry-leading magazine for creative professionals all over the world?
…and you only had…
Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Part 2] [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp]
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In part one of this series, graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shared tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design, and the challenge of creating h…
Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp]
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In this episode: Graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shares tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design and the challenge of creating…
Rejection Is Never The End [Animation Artist Amy Lewis - Part 2]
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Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis shares insights about the vitality of professional networking, balancing perfectionism…
Rejection Is Never The End [Animation Artist Amy Lewis]
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Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis (SpongeBob, Moominvalley) talks about establishing a freelance animation career from E…