"Kindred Spirits: Honoring Animals in Death" artist talk at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

We’re back with another episode of the How to Draw Comics Podcast, and tonight I’m joined by writer and comic creator Michael Oden, the man behind Elysian Fields: Reborn.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the comic creation process from the writing side. Michael shares what it’s like working with artists, what he personally looks for when choosing them, and how the journey unfolds from the first draft to the printed book. 

This is the kind of stuff that doesn’t always get talked about, but it’s absolutely essential if you’re looking to work with a writer or build out your own project.

We’re also diving into Michael’s latest Kickstarter campaign for Elysian Fields: Reborn, talking story, worldbuilding, and what it takes to successfully launch an indie comic into the world. If you want to check out the campaign and support the project, you can back it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elysianfields/elysian-fields-reborn

And if you’re looking to seriously level up your drawing skills, check out the How to Draw Comics Academy, with full-length tutorials, live coaching, critique sessions, and more: https://www.howtodrawcomicsacademy.com/

Episode 74 - How Comic Writers REALLY Choose Artists w Michael Oden

The leaf has given birth to... uhhhhhhh

https://strawpoll.com/wAg3QzBkMy8

Spamguy Draw (spamguy)

Youth Services Librarian Amanda joins us to promote the 'Color Our World' Summer Reading Challenge which opened on June 14th and goes through August 9th. Learn more and register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/src. Or, visit our events calendar to stay up to date on all of the fun activities that will keep you and your family busy this summer: oakcreeklibrary.org/events.

Check out what we talked about:

Books mentioned:
Instructional drawing books by Ed Emberley and Ralph Masiello. "In Search of Van Gogh: Capturing the Life of the Artist Through Photographs and Paintings" by Gloria Fossi with readalike "Monet: the Restless Vision" by Jackie Wullschläger. "10 Cats: A Chaotic Colourful Counting Book" by Emily Gravett with readalike "Where’s My Cat?" by Seymour Chwast. "Painting Tools & Materials: A Practical Guide to Paints, Brushes, Palettes and More" by Elizabeth T. Gilbert with readalike "The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature" by Cathy Johnson. "Art Club" by Rashad Doucet with readalike series "Cat Kid Comic Club" by Dav Pilkey.

Websites mentioned:
The Met Collection – https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection
Art Collecting Information and Gallery Guides – https://art-collecting.com/index.htm

To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast

The following music was used for this media project:
"Radio Martini" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Somewhere Sunny (ver 2)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Malt Shop Bop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Super Friendly" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Wallpaper" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System:
countycat.mcfls.org
hoopladigital.com
wplc.overdrive.com
oakcreeklibrary.org

Episode 66: Color Our World

Have a character and no backstory? Maisie Minh does and she sits down with Luc and Peter Kreten to develop who this character is, what's her motivation, and where she belongs. Think of this an an audio storyboard session. 

Summer Camp 2025 Podcast- Spoken Design

Don't forget, you can be love, and you can have some help even thought a depression

kiwi.just.crazy - You caught my eyes

This story introduces children to the archetypes of line and curve--will and feeling--structure and flow. Perfect for first-grade drawing blocks.

In a world where lines walk and curves dance, Sir Straight and Lady Curvy each travel their own path--one fixed and forward, the other soft and spiraling. But when they meet at the edge of a river too deep to cross alone, something beautiful begins. Through the gesture of cooperation, the two discover a hidden land where form is alive, and every shape carries meaning.

As Sir Straight and Lady Curvy journey together, they reveal how difference can become harmony, and how form can awaken the soul. Each chapter introduces a living lesson through story, movement, and verse--guiding the process of drawing each form.

Track 2: The Arch Across the River

Track 3: The Zigzag’s Thunder Dance

In this episode, Marisa interviews award-winning illustrator, author and designer Dave Szalay. While growing up in Ohio, Dave was always doodling in school. After studying graphic design, owning his own ad agency and teaching, he returned to school to receive his MFA in Illustration. With five published, picture books, Dave gives a behind the scenes look into the world of creating children’s literature. From drawing monsters and animals to nature and Abraham Lincoln, Dave hopes that his whimsical images bring joy and make reading fun for all children. 

Follow Dave on Instagram @daveszalayillo 

Check out his website at https://www.daveszalay.com

Buy his books here or at a bookstore near you 
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dave-Szalay/author/B081KBHYHM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1754589292&sr=8-2&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


Dave Szalay: Dreaming Up Doodles

pour myspace jfais des selfies
jperds la tête je perds le fil
canon sur ma tête je filme
j'espère blow up sur ig
on fait même pas genre c'est magique
là jl'ai terminé sans ajime
je t'aime encore elle m'a dit mais bon j'ai compris cette fois-ci >:[
jme réveille c'est dramatique
et patata et patati
j'ai pas dpapa et pas dtati
dans lcoeur j'ai dla boue pas dl'acier
jsuis une proie pas un carnassier
les choses se passent je reste assis
jsuis skinny toi tu pues la tise eww
le bien et lmal jfais plus la diff
g la flemme de continuer mais g qça à foutre sah xDDD
g la flm de continuer jsais pas quoi tdire jsais pas quoi tchier
g mal grandi j'étais pas coaché
trop d'xtc comme à coachella
anéanti rien à foutre jsuis là
choses à dire tu vas pas capter
nouvelle paire tu peux pas tl'acheter
jsuis un zombi tu peux pas m'achever :pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

tu peux pas m'achever xP (g0re4ngel)

ENSLAVED - NAIGEL FORREL

NAIGEL FORREL is a talented Sri Lankan music producer and sound engineer who has been making significant waves in the local music industry. Renowned for his innovative approach to music production, Forrel has collaborated 
His production style is characterized by its unique blend of electronic and organic elements, resulting in a sound that is both fresh and familiar. 

Beyond his technical prowess, Forrel possesses a keen ear for melody and a deep understanding of music theory. This enables him to craft songs that are not only catchy but also emotionally resonant. His work often explores a wide range of themes and emotions, from love and loss to social and political issues.

As one of the most promising young producers in Sri Lanka, Naigel Forrel is poised to continue pushing the boundaries of music production and shaping the future of the country's music scene.

Kindred Spirits is a journey into seeing and honoring animals in death, tending to them with love, and recognizing them as kin. Through paintings, photographs, writing, sculpture and installation,  Rachel Ivanyi, Hannah Salyer, and Amanda Stronza, find beauty in stillness and create art from loss. All who share in the circles of life, death, and renewal are invited to join in showing respect, and finding connection and catharsis. 

To find out about upcoming events and project updates, please visit our site https://rachelivanyi.com/kindred-spirits/

Celebrating and sharing our family’s Scandinavian origins within our local community, we have proudly ventured into folk tales and puppets productions. Our nature focused puppet productions have been brought together by a collection of artist, specializing in various forms of handcraft. We hope that our puppet productions will inspire families to connect with nature and bring special presence to each of the seasons.

Broadcasting to the Southside of Chicago and the southwest suburbs, WXAV 88.3FM is bold and revolutionary.It offers the most dynamic and cutting edge selection of music ever to air in Chicago. With our podcast series, we feature interviews with SXU athletes, artist interviews, historical series, and much more. WXAV The Escape from Ordinary Radio.

Whenever I sit down to draw, one of the first things I do is pick the Podcast or Audio Book I’m going to listen to! I mean is there any better way to passively soak up knowledge?

So as I was brainstorming new ways to give value to the How To Draw Comics Community, I figured starting a Podcast might be one of the best new learning resources we could create for you.

Tune in for new episodes every Monday where we’ll be discussing a range of topics surrounding the career, lifestyle, challenges, mindset and hero’s journey of the aspiring Comic Book Artist.

Librarians from Oak Creek Public Library discuss their latest reads and give their favorite reading, watching, and listening recommendations each month! Visit https://oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast for complete transcripts of every episode.

i will become the one with the pipeline

yes you can reupload my stuff on youtube please give credit if you do

if you see more unseen tracks being posted, no you dont. youre hallucinating

Art is everywhere and with it comes the often unseen and unheard voices who make it happen. Join host, Marisa Dickens, as she interviews all types of artists who share their works, processes, and passions. Every artist leaves a little part of themselves in their work…it’s their ARTifact!

New tracks tagged #Drawing