Guys With Pencils Episode 114 - Breaks!

After losing an episode to the ravages of technology and whiskey, the boys talk about taking breaks and how easy it is to be up to your neck in work after taking one.

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Guys With Pencils Episode 113 - The Return of Steve Stark & His Groovy Cartoon Movie!

Steve Stark has returned to Guys With Pencils! And this time, He made a full length animated feature!! CRAZY! Steve did this out of his home in Toronto! What a crazy guy. But if you think that’s crazy then get ready for this….. The movie he made is an official JAY AND SILENT BOB movie! From the universe that brought you CLERKS, MALLRATS, CHASING AMY, DOGMA, JAY & BOB: STRIKE BACK, and CLERKS II and now an animated feature featuring the two lovable stoners. JAY AND SILENT BOB’S SUPER GROOVY CARTOON MOVIE!

Have a listen as we probe Steve ( in more ways than one *wink wink*) about how he was able to make this feature film a reality!

CHECK OUT THE TRAILER HERE!  

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Guys With Pencils Episode 112 - Someone Loves Us!

This week we talk about a really wonderful comic that came our way. We found it through tumblr and it’s been a really nice gesture that someone has made for us. But not only that, we have an amazing episode filled with ups and downs of emotional turmoil! From plane crashes to recaps of our panels during TCAF 2013, it’s a wild one! hope you all enjoy this week!

Don’t forget to check out the awesome comic we mentioned above!

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Guys With Pencils Episode 111 - What Time Is It?

It’s Podcast Time with our special guest ANDY RISTAINO! He’s currently working on the ever so popular television smash hit ADVENTURE TIME! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work on Adventure Time? What’s the process like? How do they write their scripts? What’s it like to design on that show? Well you’re in luck because we ask Andy all these questions and many more!
Check out Andy’s awesome site along with his newly funded Kickstarter comic, Night Of The Living Vidiots! 

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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 109 - Quenching Thirst With Drinkbox Studios!

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A bonus this week, fan art for Guacamelee from Andrew and Adam!

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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