A couple great podcasts for freelance illustrators

One of the many aspects that I don't think I hear enough about freelance illustrators is the effort that it takes and the social deprivation that goes hand in hand with pursuing the profession. Anyway, while searching for podcasts on iTunes I came across a couple great podcasts focused on being an illustrator - Big Illustration Party Time and Escape from Illustration Island. Both are very informative and both - specifically Escape from Illustration Island - focus on the psychological aspect of being a freelance illustrator.

Lately I've kind of hit a block and listening to both these podcasts have really helped me get my focus back and remind me why I pursued this line of work in the first place...so go check 'em out whether you're an illustrator or want to understand what goes on in the mind of one.

Rest is Up To You : A Boy Named Cohen Morano

Be sure and grab a copy of The Rest is Up to You featuring collaborations with Cohen Morano. I had a great time working on my collaboration with Cohen. One of those rare times where I was reminded what it was like when I was kid with my trusty stack of paper and pens and NO RESTRICTIONS.

"Like many kids, first-grader Cohen Morano likes to watercolor. What's different about his paintings is that his father, Aye Jay, sends them out into the world to be added to and altered by a stellar roster of lowbrow artists, children's illustrators, and street and graffiti artists. The resulting collaborations between Cohen and everyone from Gary Baseman to Shepard Fairey to Paul Frank form a stunning and playful body of work, with a focus on the creativity of childhood."

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ROM Painting

Just got a new FLIP camera and turned it on for a second while I worked on my piece for an upcoming Bill Mantlo tribute show....more clips to come of various projects....

Giant Peach shirts and hoodies!

Head on over to The Giant Peach and grab one of their Our Lady Peach shirts and hoodies based off the first ad I did for them. I just got some in the mail and the quality of the clothing and printing is ridonkulously good.

I Want Your Skull #7 is on sale!!!!

At long last, I Want Your Skull #7 is released! This one features a killer wrap-around cover by Brian Morris (ooo000ooo.com) and includes a fantastic new, serigraph art print by Drew Millward (drewmillward.com).

And it wouldn’t be I Want Your Skull if we didn’t talk to a few of the creators impacting the world of skeleture expression. This time around it’s cranial designer Dan Springer (skulluxe.blogspot.com) and screen-printed poster pioneer and old school ripper, Lindsey Kuhn (swampco.com).

As a special treat, we’ve included a reprinted interview with the legendary original guitarist of the Misfits- Franche’ Coma, featuring brand new illustrations by Mark McCormick (markmccormickart.com).

If that wasn’t enough, 34 full page artist pages grace the inside pages. It’s a whose who if super talented creators working in a variety of styles from all over the world, and all dedicated to the SKULL! Included: Cassandra Warren, Glyn Smyth, Shawn Hebrank, Geordan Moore, Rhys Cooper, Tallboy, Ashley McMullen, Albie Rock, Peter Nevins, Jason Goad, Brian Ewing, Budai, Murdoch Stafford, Jeral Tidwell, Franx, Ryan August, Dzgnbio, Horrorwood, Konnik, Jazun, Anville, Droid, Mike Sutfin, Jon MDC, Gregg Gordon, Sean Tidy, James Flames, Kenn TwoFour, Jess Guercia, Jeremi Rimel, Mike Fisher, Surge, Mictron and Joe Bonham.

The whole thing comes packed in a custom printed envelope with a logo designed by lettering genius, Henry “Loco” Contreras.

Limited to 250 copies, hand-numbered and packaged with care.

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More Gigposter book love

including a mention of my Ministry poster.

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Wonder Woman process pics

I'm going to updating photos throughout the day as I try to tame the lovely Miss Diana, here's a link to photos so far...

Wonder Woman process