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Hello my name is Kristian and I live in a van. I explore the world and record conversations with artists, educators, business people, and friends. This podcast is a record of my journey around the United States in my 2001 Ford E-150 Cargo van. It is meant to be raw and as unedited as possible.
Episodes
Wednesday May 01, 2024
How to become a PRO artist without Art School - Peter Han
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Follow Peter
https://www.instagram.com/peterhanstyle/
Mentorship:
https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship
Tutorials:
Mini Course on Gesture Drawing:
https://kristiansknees.gumroad.com/l/gesture
Introduction to Figure Construction:
https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140
Introduction to Drawing:
https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140
Follow me:
https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees
Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW
#drawing #sketch #podcast
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
He made $25,000 in a month from a Gumroad tutorial - Ben Eblen
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Ben Eblen is a software developer turned artist. He transitioned from programming as a day job to making a full time living as an artist and art teacher. He spent most of his 20's working in tech doing art on the side and building an instagram following. Over two years, Ben's following rocketed to 200k+ on instagram using a lot of the same strategies he was learning working in tech to building an audience. Things like using time on post as a marker for the instagram algorithm, and capitalizing on that by making his images of lost of text on them so people stay and read and as a result boosting the "engagement" on the backend of instagram.
Follow Ben
https://www.instagram.com/ben_eblen_design/
@beneblen
Plane Jane:
https://beneblendesignnewsletter.ck.page/f9ec45ecfb
Mentorship:
https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship
Tutorials: https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140
https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140
Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees
Join my discord:
#drawing #sketch #podcast
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
This is the #1 Problem for Artists - Greg Broadmore
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
At Wētā Workshop in New Zealand, I talked with Greg Broadmore, a concept artist for District 9 and Avatar. Greg stressed beating self-doubt and finding a drawing rhythm. He shared how his graphic novel blends structure and intuition, sometimes using alcohol to beat creative blocks. Greg emphasized the importance of authenticity over commercial success, urging artists to embrace their unique style and dive into projects, underscoring the wonder of creating art.
Follow Greg: https://www.instagram.com/greg_broadmore/?hl=en
Greg's Graphic Novel:
Mentorship:
https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship
Tutorials:
https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140
https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140
Follow me:
https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees
Join my discord:
#drawing #sketch #podcast #comics
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Practical Living as a Freelancer - Sketchy Van Podcast #65 Jon Jags Nee
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Jon is a visual effects artist, YouTuber, body builder and foodie. He's also my brother. He's worked with tons of big brands in the entertainment / hobby game space doing visual effects. In this episode we talk a bit about how he made his career sustainable financially, and emotionally.
Follow him:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JonJagsNee
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Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Follow Bryce
https://www.instagram.com/brycekhodraws/
Bryce is an artist who makes most of his living off selling prints of his artwork at conventions. He started his career in film, working on sets for things like reality TV and commercials. While doing that he was drawing in his free time. Over the years he built up the skills to draw to the point where he was able to start selling his work. In this episode we talk about how his initial love for his artwork helped him stand out because of the lack of pressure on it, and how to motivate yourself to draw more.
Mentorship:
https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship
Tutorials:
https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140
https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140
Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees
Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW
Sorry for shaky tripod on Bryce, I lost my other one and forgot to replace it before we recorded. I used an old LED light stand instead
#drawing
#sketch
#podcast #comics
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Finding a Job in Games - Sketchy Van Podcast #63 J Hill
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Follow J:
https://www.instagram.com/artofjhill/
https://www.youtube.com/@artofjhill
J is 3d modeler and designer known for his work on Apex Legends, Back 4 Blood, and Evolve. In this episode we talk about how he got his start and the importance of finding what you care about as an artist.
Mentorship:
https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship
Tutorials: https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140
https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140
Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees
Join my discord:
#drawing #sketch #podcast #comics
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/...
Dan's a comic book artist and writer known for (but not limited to) his creator owned comic books like Do a Power Bomb, Extremity, and his runs on comic books like and Marvel's Beta Ray Bill. Follow
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/...
Gary's Drawing Course: https://villarrte.gumroad.com/l/Paths...
Gary is an illustrator, fine artist, and concept artist known on instagram for his graphite sketches.
In this episode we talk about his early successes and failures as an artist, and how they made him the person he is today. We also talk a bit about balancing his career and his personal life.
Follow Gary: https://www.instagram.com/villarrte/
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/... Steven Zapata is an artist, illustrator, and teacher known for his graphite pencil drawings. In this episode we talk about the existential consequences of AI art, and why art is important to do.
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diting help: https://instagram.com/vitalashofficia...
#drawing #sketch #podcast #esotericnonsense
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Finding Your Career As an Artist - Sketchy Van Podcast #59 Bryan Mark Taylor
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship
Free Procreate Sketch Brushes: https://kristiansknees.gumroad.com/
Bryan is a fine artist, illustrator, and art teacher known for his plein air and sci fi paintings. He is also the founder of an easel company called STRADA. In this episode we talk about finding your voice as an artist, the importance of doing your own thing, and the balance between technical skill and doing what you love.
Follow Bryan: https://bryanmarktaylor.com
https://www.instagram.com/bryanmarktaylor/
Follow me:
https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees
Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW
#drawing #painting #landscapepainting #strada