This episode of Drawing Hive features illustrators and painters, Raymond Bonilla, John English, Adam Gustavson, and Cassandra Kim. As we draw these whimsical creatures we discuss the ins-and-outs of the industry, drawing and painting a silhoutte, fitting your figure on the page and more.

This episode of Drawing Hive is joined by illustrator and painters Raymond Bonilla, John English, and Cassandra Kim. During the ep, we discuss art news, techniques, the viability of a career in illustration, fine arts, and more.

This is the holiday episode of Drawing Hive, blending 2 very different holiday movie themes: Die Hard & Krampus. During the episode, we are joined by editorial illustrator Scott Anderson, gallery painter Raymond Bonilla, gallery painter Cassandra Kim, and illustrator and painter John English. We discuss drawing techniques, tools, painting materials and process, and so much more.

Join hosts John English, Timmy Trabon, and Cassandra Kim, along with special guests Raymond Bonilla and Adam Gustavson, for an engaging session of Drawing Hive. This episode features live drawing sessions inspired by iconic cinematic imagery, including striking reference shots from Nosferatu. The group discusses everything from the creative process and artistic techniques to behind-the-scenes film history, like the fascinating copyright battle surrounding the original Nosferatu film. Viewers are encouraged to participate, share their own artwork, and connect with the Visual Arts Passage community. Don’t miss this inspiring mix of art, history, and live creativity!

Welcome to Drawing Hive, the drawing podcast for artists looking to deepen their craft and professional knowledge. In this episode, hosts John English, Cassandra Kim, and Adam Gustavson cover fundamentals, live drawing, and the inspiration behind iconic works. John English leads a special segment on Mary Blair, exploring her influence on color, shape, and storytelling, and what today’s artists can learn from her approach.

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We kicked off our month of spooky drawing themes with Stephen King characters. In this episode we were joined by illustrators and painters, John English, Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and Adam Gustavson. We talked about favorite movies, art trends over time, handling anxiety as an artist, finding community, and more.