Ep. 121 - Una

Kelly Thompson and Andrew Archer of Melbourne-based design studio UNA join us this week to share the story of how and why they decided to start their new company, the incredible power of combining their different skillsets, and a peek into what they have in store for their so-called UNAverse.

Read More
Ep. 119 - Anthony Jones

Legendary concept designer and educator Anthony Jones (AKA Robotpencil) joins us for the third time this week to share a bunch of new information about his newly released book Heaven's Hell which we discussed last time he was on the show, some insights and adventures related to his worldwide Creative Juice Expo, and toward the end we reveal some exclusive tidbits about the new educational platform we're starting called Learn Squared.

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Sign up with code TCP for a 30-day free trial and 10% off!

Read More
Ep. 117 - Jessica Svendsen

Graphic designer Jessica Svendsen joins us this week to discuss the nuances she encounters while discovering her own personal design and voice. We discuss the oddities that occur from subjective viewpoints in art and design and how important it is to understand and develop your core fundamentals to guide your taste.

This episode is sponsored by MAXON, the creators of Cinema 4D, who are currently offering a free demo for North and South American users at livedemo.maxon3d.com.

Read More
Ep. 116 - Ben Lukas Boysen

Berlin-based composer Ben Lukas Boysen, otherwise known as HECQ, joins us this week to tell us about his musical influences, the struggles of finding new music in the Internet-age, and how German culture has affected his work.

This episode is sponsored by MAXON. For this month of August only, MAXON is running an online special -- If you purchase Cinema 4D by August 31, you will also get the newest version of Cinema 4D R17 absolutely free.  In addition, you get FREE premium access to Cineversity tutorials and resources. Find out more by visiting maxon.net

Read More
Ep. 115 - Mike Yamada

Legendary illustrator and art director Mike Yamada tells us about his education at Art Center and the decade he spent working with Dreamworks. Mike also shares his love for creative passion, some insight to the process and tools he uses, as well as some of his favorite books. We also discuss his experiences going to Comic-Con and a bit about his odd work/life balance.

This episode is sponsored by MAXON. For this month of August only, MAXON is running an online special -- If you purchase Cinema 4D by August 31, you will also get the newest version of Cinema 4D R17 absolutely free.  In addition, you get FREE premium access to Cineversity tutorials and resources. Find out more by visiting maxon.net

This episode is also brought to you by Squarespace. Sign up with code TCP for a 30-day free trial and 10% off!

Read More
Ep. 114 - Jama Jurabaev

London-based matte painter Jama Jurabaev joins us this week to tell us some backstory about his heritage and how he got his start in the industry, his experiences at school, working super long hours, and pushing the limits to achieve his goals. We also go deeply into the types of software and processes he uses to create the stunning work he puts out regularly.

This episode is sponsored by MAXON, who will be livestreaming from Siggraph 2015 Los Angeles at C4DLive.com.

This episode is also brought to you by Squarespace. Sign up with code TCP for a 30-day free trial and 10% off!

Read More
Ep. 113 - Danny Yount

The Prodigal son returns!  My mentor from the Prologue days and friend Danny Yount is back for round two after a two year gap between episodes.  Danny shares what he has been up to since our last talk and reveals his new company Prodigal Pictures and how things are progressing for him in his life.  We also discuss what Danny looks for in collaborative teammates and creating world class work and how to present it.  

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Sign up with code TCP for a 30-day free trial and 10% off!

Read More
Ep. 112 - Brad Wright

Concept artist extraordinaire Brad Wright joins the show this week to discuss how he got his start in the field of art. We go in-depth into his role at Creative Assembly on Alien: Isolation and his love of the franchise. We also discuss his passion and love for Frank Herbert's Dune and how he might someday like to bring that project to life as he sees it.

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Sign up with code TCP for a 30-day free trial and 10% off!

Read More
Ep. 111 - Disasterpeace

Fez and It Follows composer Rich Vreeland, (AKA Disasterpeace) joins us this week to tell the story of how he broke into the music industry, some insight to the business side of making music, the importance of inspiration and collaboration, and where things are headed for him in the future.

This episode is brought to you by Blend,  a two-day design and animation festival in Vancouver on October 16 & 17.

Read More
Ep. 106 - Alexandria Neonakis

Naughty Dog UI designer and illustrator Alexandria Neonakis joins us this week to share some stories about working on The Last of Us, her experiences in getting a visa to work in the United States, and the influence nostalgia has on her work.

There’s also a ton of pop culture talk in this episode, including some of our favorite films and games. And thanks John Sweeney for the Godfather shoutout!

** Up spoilers around 1:27:00 **
** Interstellar spoilers around 2:00:00 **
** Lost spoilers around 2:13:00 **
** Black Mirror spoilers around 2:19:00 **

Read More