The Professional Artist

Episode 15: August 24, 2024   Sarah Dahlinger is a multi-talented and disciplined illustrator who has spent the last few years developing her own I.P.: Astra Fauna. About Sarah Dahlinger Sarah is creature concept sculptor and illustrator. She creates 2D and 3D monsters and animals for books, games, and film. She is also a scientific illustrator focused on vertebrate anatomy, and loves making the fanciful look real and believable. Clients include ETLOK Studios, Cinemo Galactic, Paizo, Monte Cook Games, Centipede Press, Evil Hat Productions, Chaosium, Petersen Games, Metal Weave Games, Alligator Alley Entertainment, Wet Ink Games, Part 12 Studios, Happy Giant, the...

Join me as I introduce you award-winning illustrator Alexander Gustafson about his journey as an illustrator from games to advertising for Mountain Dew to his incredible sculptures and the development of his own I.P.

Sean Nathan Ricks is an Utah based artist who works across a variety of genres such as: fantasy, pop culture, Dutch Impressionism, and traditional landscapes. His paintings have been featured on book covers, card games, business advertising, and large murals in Logan Utah.

Episode 12: August 3, 2024   Echo reveals her latest illustration project The Ancient Dragon Scroll for Shadowrun, releasing Aug 1, 2024 at GenCon. The 8-foot long (was 11-foot) Dragon’s Scroll was designed by Echo and Lazarus for the tabletop role-playing game, Shadowrun - and it includes two sides that are AR interactive, coordinating with websites and specific content for the game.   It was a huge project that took many months to invent and illustrate and Echo will happily showcase the project and explain how she created it. Echo Chernik YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@EchoChernik

Episode 011: July 27, 2024   Echo talks about changes in the business of art & illustration. Many artists will find a niche in one industry, but Echo’s 30 years experience in every industry that uses art - advertising, packaging, publishing, user interfaces, and every form of entertainment - makes her uniquely qualified to help artists understand where they fit into each and how to maximize their career. Echo Chernik YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@EchoChernik

Join me and special mystery guests to talk about the future of the business of illustration. The industry is changing rapidly but there are opportunities ahead for dedicated artists.