Episode 028: Fantastic Landscapes and Atmospheres
Bruce Brenneise is a modern master of fantastic landscapes for sci-fi and fantasy. Join me as I talk to Bruce about he journey to become a highly sought-after award-winning illustrator.
The Professional Artist with Echo Chernik
A Podcast by Artists for Artists
Every Saturday at 4:10pm Eastern Time (1:10pm Pacific), The Professional Artist is broadcast by the United Public Radio Network from 107.7FM New Orleans and simulcast here, YouTube, Facebook,and Twitch.
Echo Chernik has thirty years of experience as a professional illustrator for hundreds of companies and products of all kinds. Each week, Echo and very special guests share their experience and wisdom with the rest of the industry. Please feel free to email echo@echo-x.com with questions and suggestions! Thank you for visiting!
Episode 027: The Future of Fantasy
Join Echo as she interviews Tremani Sutcliffe. Tremani challenges traditional concepts of fantasy art, bringing new perspectives, styles, and narratives to the genre. Learn ways to use creativity and innovation fuel your work, from unconventional techniques to reimagining familiar fantasy themes, and showcase your humanity in your art.
Episode 026: The Power of Sketching
Christina Wald and Echo discuss art careers, improving one’s art, and the power of sketching. Christina travels the world, designs toys, illustrates, sketches and invites others to join her. Her client list is a who’s who of the publishing industry.
Episode 025: April Solomon shares her experience at Illuxcon!
Episode 25: November 2, 2024 April Solomon joins me to discuss IlluxCon and her journey to become a professional illustrator. April was one of the winners of Illustrators of the Future, Volume 39. She is a traditional fantasy illustrator and specializes in Dragons. Echo recently hired her to collaborate on a fantasy game project they can’t talk about yet, but April’s career is just starting to take off. About April Soloman April was one of the winners of Illustrators of the Future, Volume 39. She is a traditional fantasy illustrator and specializes in Dragons. Echo recently hired her to...
Episode 024: New Gen Comics and Kickstarter
Join Echo and Steven Stahlberg as they discuss Kickstarters for artists and their personal projects, Android Blues and Maia.
Episode 023: Juggling an Art Career with Arthur Ball
Join me and Arthur Ball discuss the importance of flexibility in art careers.