Guys With Pencils Episode 110 - The Art and Business of LeeAnn Dufour!

This week we are joined with Lee Ann Dufour. A Toronto Local but a Quebec native. She graduated from Sheridan in 2010 but instead of going to work in the studio system she took a different path. It’s a road less traveled with fresh graduates but Lee Ann was able to make it work for her situation. Lee Ann has established herself as an successful and accomplished artist and business woman. 
Have a listen if you want to know the juicy details on how she was able to make this freelance career work for her.

CHECK OUT HER SITE HERE! 
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ALSO! LeeAnn provided us with a list of great books for teaching yourself business techniques!

FREELANCE ARTIST REFERENCE BOOKS!!!

1. Talent is Not Enough: Business Secrets for Designers by Shel Perkins
http://www.amazon.ca/Talent-Not-Enough-Business-Designers/dp/0321702026/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367289738&sr=8-2&keywords=talent+is+not+enough

2. The Business of Design: Balancing Creativity and Profitability by Keith Granet
http://www.amazon.ca/Business-Design-Balancing-Creativity-Profitability/dp/1616890185/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367289951&sr=1-2&keywords=business+of+design

3. How to be an Illustrator by Darrel Rees
http://www.amazon.ca/How-Be-Illustrator-Darrel-Rees/dp/1856695301/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367290013&sr=1-1&keywords=how+to+be+an+illustrator

4. The Graphic Design Business Book by Tad Crawford
http://www.amazon.ca/GRAPHIC-DESIGN-BUSINESS-BOOK-Crawford/dp/1581154305/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367290082&sr=1-1&keywords=graphic+design+business+book

5. G.A.G.’s Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines by Graphic Artists Guild
http://www.amazon.ca/Graphic-Artists-Handbook-Pricing-Guidelines/dp/0932102158/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367290172&sr=1-1&keywords=handbook+pricing+ethical+guidelines
(All the above books include sample contracts)

6. The Strategic Designer: Tools and Techniques for Managing the Design Process by David Holston
http://www.amazon.ca/Strategic-Designer-Techniques-Managing-Process/dp/1600617999/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367290316&sr=1-1&keywords=the+strategic+designer

7. The Designer’s Guide to Marketing and Pricing: how to win clients and what to charge them by Ilise Benun and Peleg Top
http://www.amazon.ca/Designers-Guide-Marketing-Pricing-Clients/dp/1600610080/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367290403&sr=1-1&keywords=designers+guide+to+marketing+and+pricing

8. The Designer’s Guide to Business and Careers: how to succeed on the job or on your own by Peg Faimon
http://www.amazon.ca/Designers-Guide-Business-Careers-Succeed/dp/1600611567/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367290459&sr=1-1&keywords=designers+guide+to+business+and+careers

Guys With Pencils Episode 108 - Ryan Creighton and the World of Spellirium!

Out guest this week is Ryan Creighton of Untold Entertainment. Ryan has been working on his game SPELLIRIUM for over the last 13 years. This is a great episode that covers the side of what it’s like of managing a team of artists and what an employer must do when it comes to the hiring and firing of the people who make his content come true.  Ryan provides a look into the world where a lot of new graduates don’t often get to see. It’s a long process with a lot of factors to take in to consideration when you’re dealing with real money and not a school grade.

Check out more Spellirium HERE!

And you can also follow Ryan on his TWITTER

Check out Bit Bazaar HERE!

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Guys With Pencils Episode 107 - Patch of Awesome: Robin Joseph!

Robin Joseph is a freelance artist who was one of the graduates from Sheridan’s diploma program before it turned over into a four year degree program. Since the mid 00’s he has been working as a designer one a variety of projects for major motion picture studios. Have a listen to Robin’s soft soothing voice as he recalls the trails and tribulations he faced when he just started out working in this competitive business.

Check out Robin’s Site HERE

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Episode - 106 - Let’s Get Nuts With Frank Macchia!

Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Frank Macchia is currently animating down in LA. How does a Canadian make their way from the Great White North all the way down to Hollywood to make some of that sweet, sweet cartoon money? Well look no further my friends, Frank is here to tell us his story about the trials he faced getting to work down in the States. 

Lots to learn from Frank’s story and he’s also a fantastic artist and animator! Check out his work HERE!!!

ALSO!!

If you’re a fan for the art of COLIN JACK, then check out the new book series he’s currently working on, GALAXY ZACK!
PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE TO GET YOUR COPIES!

 Watch Next EstroGen HERE!

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Guys With Pencils Ep 104 - Epic Beard Man: Steve Lambe!

Steve Lambe is our guest this week. A designer from the East Coast of Canada, Steve has been working for the past years in the animation business. Originally started studying to be a teacher, Steve changed his path and has never looked back. Working on such shows El Tigre, Fanboy & Chum-Chum and currently he is boarding on Craig McCracken’s new animated series, Wonder Over Yonder. 
Check out his awesome Blog and Tumblr and enjoy the episode!

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Guys With Pencils Ep 103 - We’re Best Friends! Lindsay and Alex Small-Butera!

This week we chat with the lovely, adorable couple, Lindsay & Alex Small-Butera. They are the creators of the sensational animated series, BAMAN/PIDERMAN! We get to have a lovely talk about what it’s like making content for the internet. Check out their shorts HERE if you haven’t already heard about the show. Alex and Lindsay are probably two of the nicest people we’ve ever come across in this business. It’s really wonderful to talk about creative content with such down earth people. Have a listen as we dive in to a ton of laughs and good times with these two!

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