How do you find your voice?  I address this very common and highly stressful questions many Artists ask.

How do I find my voice?

Howard Lyon has worked in the video game industry as a concept artist, art director, and illustrator painting for clients such as Wizards of the Coast and Electronic Arts. He studied illustration at Brigham Young University as well as at the Grand Central Academy (now Grand Central Atelier) in New York and has traveled to Italy and France for some focused art study. He recently moved to Utah and writes a bi-monthly post for the Muddy Colors blog.

Talking Points: 
Your voice is: HOW and WHO you serve.
The importance of slowing down and focus.
Book: "My adventures as an illustrator" - Norman Rockwell

www.howardlyon.com


45: Howard Lyon: Your Voice is How and Who you Serve

Eli began his art at an early age and it developed from a love of comics. Although losing his muse for several years in high school and throughout his time in the Marine Corps, several years later he got bit by the art bug again and tried his hand at oil painting.  A good friend noticed his love for art and suggested that he try digital painting for video games; something Eli hadn't even realized was possible. He hasn't looked back since.

Talking Points:
Don't be a derivative. Do You!
We are not lone Geniuses. 
Turn intimidation into inspiration.

Book:  The Way of Chuang Tzu

elimaffei.com

46: Eli Maffei - Mistakes are Sexy

Thomas Fluharty is an editorial and storyboard artist who's work has appeared on the covers of  Time, Mad, U.S. News & World Report, the Village Voice, ....just to name a few. When he isn't under tight dealines you can find him creating  a body of work purely for the enjoyment of others, focusing on what he loves; pop icons, sharks or whatever else happens to move him.  
When he's not knocking out masterpieces, he enjoys time with his wife, five girls and little puppy Biddy.

Talking Points: 
Don't Do art for Art's sake. 
Real Art moves us. 
How closed doors can be blessings in disguise.
Success is awesome. But succeeding at the wrong thing is not. 

Personal Quote 
"Creating imagery is a gift, making it great is a sweaty endeavor."

Book: 
Purple Cow-Seth Godin

www.thomasfluharty.com

47: Thomas Fluharty - Painting with Purpose.

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