48 Hour Art Check

Cory, Josh, and Scott talk about labels and how we are often afraid of how they determine the way other people see us. They also discuss the common “Imposter Syndrome” that many people face in the animation and creative arts industry. How can you overcome the fear of what other people think of you and be confident in your skills and interests?

Cory Kerr, Joshua Kembel, and Scott Serkland discuss why you should think about why! The why behind things is a huge part of motivation when you're talking about a long term strategy.

In this episode, Cory, Joshua, and Scott discuss how they have kicked there bad habits in the past and how they are kicking them now. Follow along to hear their words of advice on how that overcome bad habits.

Cory and Josh talk about the difference between being honest and oversharing on social media. There is a fine line between the two and it is important to know how to balance being real without sharing too much.

In today’s episode, Josh and Cory talk about the power of being wrong in your creative and professional work. It is valuable to be wrong at times and learn from your mistakes but is also important to allow yourself to win. No matter what creative project you take on, these lessons are unavoidable and help you improve.

Cory and Josh talk about art trends in the comic world including various Hollywood productions, such as Marvel and DC. They discuss which trends they think will evolve or die out as well as predictions about what they think will become trends in the future.

In this episode, Josh and Cory talk about the value of competing with yourself vs. others in art. They discuss ways to overcome this hurdle to be successful in your art and animation projects. They also give an update on their progress for the 100 days of making comics challenge.

Portfolios are an essential way to showcase your work to potential employers, especially in the graphic design and animation industry. Cory and Josh share personal experiences of what they’ve learned from their own professional portfolios. They explain how to analyze and build your portfolio, how to know what projects to include, and other tips to help you kickstart your career.

Balancing your various creative projects with the other priorities in your life can be a difficult and haunting thing to master. In today's episode, Cory and Josh discuss the importance of intentional thinking. They share various methods of balance, and how to be intentional with your thoughts for the appropriate situation, whether in your work life, personal projects, or family life.

Fear is a common reason for not accomplishing the goals you want to do, and that is no different in the art and animation world. We recount several stories of how fear stopped us from doing what we wanted. How can you keep fear from holding you back, whether it is taking on new client work, animating a short film, creating a comic, or any other dream?