This might be our cutest life drawing episode to date. Draw along with us as we discuss illustration, painting techniques, and career development in the arts. This episode features gallery painters, John English and Cassandra Loomis Kim as well as children's book illustrator Adam Gustavson. You can find the photo reference for episode 184 on our archive page, under the tab January 2024. Share your work with us on Instagram and tag #drawinghive and @visualartspassage so we can see and share your art!

In this episode of Studio Bridge, Raymond Bonilla sits down with fine artist and gallery painter, Amy Erickson. Erickson is an award-winning observational painter currently residing in Seattle, Washington. During this chat, Raymond and Amy discuss a variety of techniques, process, and the journey towards a thriving career in art. Visual Arts Passage Art Mentorships are currently a MAJOR sale. Use code HOWDY at checkout and get our biggest discount EVER for new students. Learn more about each mentorship track here: https://visualartspassage.com/program/

Join Raymond Bonilla for an incredible chat with fine artist, painter, and educator, Claudia Rilling. Subscribe to our channel to get updates on our latest episodes of Studio Bridge and more!

Join Raymond Bonilla in this captivating chat with digital modeler, sculptor, and educator, Glen Southern. Glen runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design, which creates assets for TV and film. Clients include SKY, Wacom and Oculus Medium and the studio has an impressive project list that features 3D models for Game of Thrones' house sigils. He's been using and training ZBrush for over 15 years and is a Wacom Ambassador for the UK and Ireland. Subscribe to our channel to get updates on our latest episodes of Studio Bridge and more!

Dustin d'Arnault is a Character Designer and Visual Development Artist based out of Los Angeles, California. He has worked on various projects that span a variety of media, including print, television, and film. The most notable of these projects include “The Book of Life”, the final season of “Samurai Jack”, “Maya & the Three” and Nickelodeon’s upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film. Studio List: Netflix Animation / Disney TV / Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network Studio / Nickelodeon Animation Studio / Sony Pictures Animation / Reel FX Creative Studio / Six Point Harness / Framestore / Carbon VFX Publications: Spectrum 22 / A Hero's Journey (The Book of Life)

Join renowned illustrator and painter, John English, as he dives deep into a captivating chat with the incredibly talented Bill Carman. Bill's artistry reflects the chaotic beauty within his mind. From scribbles and jumps to meticulous illustrations, discover the journey of an artist. Whether it's his dynamic career spanning universities, ad agencies, and exhibitions or his intriguing new book, “Imagery From the Bird’s Home”, this episode offers a sneak peek into the world of Bill Carman.

We assembled the VAP Fine Arts Program (Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Loomis Kim, and John English) for a roundtable discussion on industry navigation. This episode is a deep dive into what it takes to thrive in fine arts. Check out Cassandra Kim’s bootcamp for skill and style as a fine art painter This course is designed to help you outline your professional goals and explore genres that align with your unique style and interests. View the course here: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Under the guidance of a mentor, you will refine your skills, elevate your technique, and cultivate a distinctive artistic voice. Set yourself apart in the gallery art world. View the Fine Arts Mentorship Program here: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ About Studio Bridge, presented by Visual Arts Passage We post new episodes of this art and illustration-centric podcast every Monday night. These long-form interviews range from chats with groundbreaking artists to detailed retrospectives on people who paved the way for modern artists.

John English sits down with Troy Heindel, the son of the iconic illustrator and painter, Robert Heindel. During this fascinating conversation, they discuss the life, experiences, and share anecdotes about the famed artist. Troy Heindel is the Curator of The Robert Heindel Museum of Art. Troy is the second son of Robert and Rose Heindel. Troy worked as a technologist for over thirty-five years, including six years at NASA Johnson Space Center as a Space Shuttle Flight Controller. Troy, unlike his father and brother Todd, does not paint. Troy watched his Dad’s art evolve over many years, and was fortunate to be able to attend many of his father’s art shows around the world. Learn More about the Robert Heindel Museum of Art: https://www.rheindel.com/ Learn more about Visual Arts Passage Mentorships: Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

About our guest, John Rush: John Rush was born in central Indiana in 1948. As a boy he produced stacks of drawings, built models and developed a love of machinery. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in industrial design, he worked as a machine tool designer and later a city planner. His passion for art eventually led him to Los Angeles to study illustration at Art Center College of Design. After graduating in 1975, he was recruited to work in a large Chicago art studio. In 1978, he moved to New York and became a freelance illustrator. His interest in history and mythology sparked extensive travel in Europe and working for such clients as National Geographic, U.S. National Parks Service and the History Channel. His illustrated version of Ivanhoe has been published by Chronicle Books. John’s work has received awards from the Society of Illustrators, Graphis, Spectrum Illustration, Society of Publication Designers and The London Design Awards. His paintings and illustrations are included in many private and institutional collections, including the U.S. Department of the Interior, British Petroleum, U.S. Steel, Wells Fargo and the French National Government. He is presently working on a series of paintings and drawings based on Homer’s epic The Odyssey. John now lives in Chicago and continues to divide his working life between painting, drawing and printmaking. Looking to learn more about illustration and fine art? Check out our online classes at https://visualartspassage.com Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Fine Arts Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

In this brief demonstration from 2022, Ashly Lovett shares her process, techniques, and tips for working with pastels. About Ashly Lovett: Known for her captivatingly ethereal artwork in chalk pastel, Ashly Lovett is an illustrator, writer and gallery artist. Inspired by folklore and mythology, she hopes to bewitch her viewers with a deep sense of wonder and dark nostalgia. She has done licensed work for FOX Searchlight, Jim Henson Company, Adult Swim, Netflix, SEGA, and more. She received her BA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design and has been published in Spectrum Fantasy Art Annual 22-27, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, etc. Ashly Lovett is instructing with VAP next semester for our Ideation & Visual Storytelling course. Learn more about all of our Art Mentorships: Illustration Mentorship Track Fine Arts Mentorship Track Character Design Mentorship Track