The Pixel Paper Podcast

By Noor

Arts

What's The Pixel Paper Podcast about?

A platform dedicated to knowing more about all types of digital artists to learn from their craft.

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The Pixel Paper Podcast episodes:

12.15.2021
HIATUS EPISODE | Wrapping up S1 of the Pixel Paper Podcast!
Some of you may be sad to hear but I will be hiatusing this podcast for now! It's been a great 6 months, but I wanted to wrap it up with a small episode on my thoughts so far.⁠ ⁠ THANKS...
12.08.2021
26: "I try to be as genuine as possible when it comes to creating." Taiwanese, London-based RCA Graduate and Illustrator, Jason Chuang on his award-winning work.
Read the episode on Medium or Substack Today, I sit down with award-winning artist Jason Chuang who talks us through his journey from Taiwan to the UK, and how he has shifted into illustration, alongside the behind-the-scenes of his artistic process....
12.01.2021
25: "The architectural elements provide a layer of richness to the drawings." Architect and Illustrator, Isabelle Lam
Read on https://medium.com/the-pixel-paper-podcast Today’s artist is our second to the last artist before the podcast goes on HIATUS! Isabelle Lam is an architect and illustrator whose work presents the artistic quirks that brand the students of the Bartlett School of Architecture....
11.24.2021
24: "I behave like a designer, not a painter" Turkish Children's book illustrator, Caner Soylu on his creative journey.
Read on Medium, or Subscribe on Substack or on Youtube. Would you define yourself as a painter or a designer? Well, Caner Soylu describes himself as the latter! For this week's episode, I sat down with the Turkish Children’s book illustrator...
11.17.2021
23: "I can explore and escape into those worlds and let others do the same." - From astrophysics, to art, Becky Haystar's digital art journey
Read the episode on Medium or Substack Today’s artist, Becky, went from studying astrophysics at university to quitting her job as a software engineer to pursue art: a tale we all envision, and dream of, Becky tells her tale of navigating...
11.10.2021
22: "I just want to see more stories from here, told by people from here." Dubai-Based, Egyptian Animator and Illustrator Maryam Moustafa on the creative scene in the Middle East
Read the blog or watch on Youtube Today's guest talks about her passion for animation which determined the course of her career. Maryam Moustafa is our first guest from the Middle East who describes how her love for the industry stemmed...
11.03.2021
21: "We should seek a situation in which the craft and the content complement and complete each other." - Brooklyn based, Chinese illustrator Xiao Hua Yang on his surreal illustrations.
Follow Xiao here: Listen to the episode on Anchor or Youtube Read the episode here: https://medium.com/the-pixel-paper-podcast/about As soon as I saw the hues, blue and purple sprinkled with glowing stars, I knew I had to interview Xiao. His work evoked a profound...
10.27.2021
20: "One day, I wish to create an animated show for kids" - Gobelins graduate, Claire Sun
Today's guest is from France - Claire Sun is a vibrant visual artist, and a graduate of the ultra-famous school of animation Gobelins. Today she shares the experiences that she had at university, including how she made a cool Japanese-inspired...
10.20.2021
19: 'I'm that friend that sends memes at 3AM!' Malaysian artist Miriam Omar
For today's guest, we have a marketer-turned artist with a background in textiles. In this episode, Miriam from Malaysia spills her story of how she became an artist after a solid career in marketing for 10 years. This was a...
10.13.2021
18: "In the end, it is all a great adventure, so enjoy it and stop overthinking it." Dutch Illustrator Joey Pool.
Today’s artist is a Dutch artist who likes to emulate calmness in his work, through his subjects and playful colours. Joey Pool is an early-career illustrator who has worked on some really cool projects including an interactive film which he...
10.06.2021
17: "Fanarts have taught me to infuse my art style with the original." Filipina Illustrator Deisa Hidalgo
From LA to Tokyo, this artist seems to have traveled the world with her animations. Deisa gives us a lot of detailed insight into her fascinating work with clients like Amazon Tokyo fashion week, her process behind her magical animated...
09.29.2021
16: "Illustration is a very cost effective way of communicating an idea." - Whimsical Illustrator Tom Clohosy Cole
When I walked into the bookstore, I didn't expect to walk out with a newfound love for an artist! I discovered Tom's work as a hidden gem tucked into the children's bookshelf. His illustrated book for Michael Morpurgo's Warhorse was...
09.22.2021
15: "My illustrations are more like an invitation to the story." - fantasy and fairytale illustrator Kamila Stankiewicz.
Kamila's fairytale illustrations led me to want to interview this awesome artist from Poland. We conducted an email interview, where the artist shared how she creates her whimsical illustrations and her overall approach to art. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/st.kamila/?hl=en Read the article:https://medium.com/the-pixel-paper-podcast Subscribe to the...
09.15.2021
14 - "Keep chasing possibilities": From South Korea to South India, illustrator Brian Joon Ho Ko, aka Bekologic
This guest is a multicultural globe trotter. Brian Joon Ho Ko is originally from South Korea, grew up in India and learned illustration from the UK. He talks us through his really fascinating life, how he developed his illustration career...
09.08.2021
13 - "The most important part to be free is, you just need to be you." - Nickelodeon artist Cat Rao
Enjoy this interview with free-spirited, hard-working artist Cat Rao. She currently works for Gigglebug studios on a Nickelodeon TV Show. She talks us through how the impressionist movement inspires her, how we can be freer in our work, and what's...
09.01.2021
12 - "Always believe in yourself." - World-building Graphic Illustrator Mayo Lopez tells her tales
Graphic Illustrator Mayo Lopez, talks us through her beautifully detailed artwork, alongside giving us reasons why digital artists should pursue traditional art! Mayo’s charm and happy vibes mean you won’t want to give this interview a miss! P.S. she’s the...
08.25.2021
11 - "It usually takes double the amount of time!" - Anime-inspired artist Cat Paku
Read the article here In this episode, I sit down with architecture student and illustrator Cat Paku who talks us through her awe-inspiring anime work. She also shares her experiences on making webtoons, as well as her inspirations!
08.18.2021
10 - "The little birds made me think of you!" - Shaylynn from @nimiszu
Shaylynn’s art journey is a saga that spans a large part of her life - she goes into detail about her process, and shares her thoughts behind using an alias for social media. She also tells us about her passion...
08.11.2021
9 - "As any architecture student will say: I don't know how to draw people!" Masters student Diana
In today’s episode, we have someone who was my former university classmate. Diana is a Masters in Architecture student studying at Manchester School of Architecture. We go deep into art philosophies and perceptions whilst talking about Diana’s dissertation and generally...
08.04.2021
8 - "I just make art that has a positive impact!" - Happy-go-lucky illustrator Krupesh Mistry
Join me today to meet Krupesh, whose wish is to spread positive vibes around the world! Krupesh is an Indian artist and Graphic Designer whose love of Pixar has led him to create inspired characters and illustrations that bring fresh...
07.28.2021
7 - "What happens if I paint the sky yellow? Or green?" Concept Artist Douglas Murakami
The podcast is back and we are kicking off with a bang! Following from the last season, we have yet another vivid artist, Douglas Murakami who specializes in concept and background art, all the way from the South Americas. Douglas...
07.07.2021
6 - “The colors are so majestic and tasty, I just want to eat it!” - Freelance artist Gillian Galang
Today we have the ball of sunshine that is Gillian Galang, a Filipina freelancer who shares many insider tips on how to improve your art, including many (many!) references to her favourite artists, as well as tutorials and book recommendations!...
06.30.2021
5 - “I don’t function without control z!” - Architect-turned-artist Tabassum Abdul Raheem
In today’s episode, Tabassum regales us with her charm and stories about how art made it’s way into her life. She offers suggestions on how we can use movies to better our craft, as well as emphasizing on the importance...
06.23.2021
4 - “My motto is ‘more is more!” Small business owner, Maryam, from Vivid By Maryam
Today, our guest Maryam reveals how her roots were the key to unlocking her creative business. She takes us on her vibrant journey through her organic art process and shares valuable tips on how to get started in creating your...
06.16.2021
3 - “These comics are a way for me to make the situation less complex” - Comic artist Anand Krishnan
Sharing his childlike characters on Instagram has been a way for our first guest to process his overthinking. Anand dives deep into the thoughts behind his work, and unpacks the story of his infamous “Appooppa” characters, as well as sharing...
06.09.2021
2 - “I have a sword and I need to save the world!” - fantasy artist Ekaterina Vitkovskaya
From dragons to dramatic landscapes, today’s digital artist takes us on her journey through her mythical worlds, borne out of her childhood fantasies. Ekaterina tells us about her fantasy inspirations and gives advice on how she breaks the ice with...
06.01.2021
1 - “Think about the constant battle between complementary colours” Background Artist, Artwhelve.
Our artist today is Naska aka @artwhelve, a student who talks us through her journey as a background artist, and how she consistently improves her craft. She reminds us of the fundamentals, and gives credit to great background artist references! Instagram:...
05.12.2021
The Pixel Paper Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the pixel paper podcast, a series where we get to know the creative processes behind up-and-coming digital artists! 1st Episode to be released Wednesday 2nd June!

What's The Pixel Paper Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Pixel Paper Podcast episodes:

HIATUS EPISODE | Wrapping up S1 of the Pixel Paper Podcast!

26: "I try to be as genuine as possible when it comes to creating." Taiwanese, London-based RCA Graduate and Illustrator, Jason Chuang on his award-winning work.

25: "The architectural elements provide a layer of richness to the drawings." Architect and Illustrator, Isabelle Lam

24: "I behave like a designer, not a painter" Turkish Children's book illustrator, Caner Soylu on his creative journey.

23: "I can explore and escape into those worlds and let others do the same." - From astrophysics, to art, Becky Haystar's digital art journey

22: "I just want to see more stories from here, told by people from here." Dubai-Based, Egyptian Animator and Illustrator Maryam Moustafa on the creative scene in the Middle East

21: "We should seek a situation in which the craft and the content complement and complete each other." - Brooklyn based, Chinese illustrator Xiao Hua Yang on his surreal illustrations.

20: "One day, I wish to create an animated show for kids" - Gobelins graduate, Claire Sun

19: 'I'm that friend that sends memes at 3AM!' Malaysian artist Miriam Omar

18: "In the end, it is all a great adventure, so enjoy it and stop overthinking it." Dutch Illustrator Joey Pool.

17: "Fanarts have taught me to infuse my art style with the original." Filipina Illustrator Deisa Hidalgo

16: "Illustration is a very cost effective way of communicating an idea." - Whimsical Illustrator Tom Clohosy Cole

15: "My illustrations are more like an invitation to the story." - fantasy and fairytale illustrator Kamila Stankiewicz.

14 - "Keep chasing possibilities": From South Korea to South India, illustrator Brian Joon Ho Ko, aka Bekologic

13 - "The most important part to be free is, you just need to be you." - Nickelodeon artist Cat Rao

12 - "Always believe in yourself." - World-building Graphic Illustrator Mayo Lopez tells her tales

11 - "It usually takes double the amount of time!" - Anime-inspired artist Cat Paku

10 - "The little birds made me think of you!" - Shaylynn from @nimiszu

9 - "As any architecture student will say: I don't know how to draw people!" Masters student Diana

8 - "I just make art that has a positive impact!" - Happy-go-lucky illustrator Krupesh Mistry

7 - "What happens if I paint the sky yellow? Or green?" Concept Artist Douglas Murakami

6 - “The colors are so majestic and tasty, I just want to eat it!” - Freelance artist Gillian Galang

5 - “I don’t function without control z!” - Architect-turned-artist Tabassum Abdul Raheem

4 - “My motto is ‘more is more!” Small business owner, Maryam, from Vivid By Maryam

3 - “These comics are a way for me to make the situation less complex” - Comic artist Anand Krishnan

2 - “I have a sword and I need to save the world!” - fantasy artist Ekaterina Vitkovskaya

1 - “Think about the constant battle between complementary colours” Background Artist, Artwhelve.

The Pixel Paper Podcast Trailer