In this episode, Drew Baker, Kieran Yanner, Patrick McEvoy, and Jeremy McHugh discuss a listener question from Frostfyre on upping your game as an artist and illustrator.

We also discuss Patrick's unnatural love of Manga Studio. We won't judge.

Listen to episode 130! 

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes, if you want to up your game. 

Manga Studio

Daz 3D

Poser

Maya

Dave Palumbo's article over on Muddy colors!

In this latest episode, we join Socar Myles, Kieran Yanner, Patrick McEvoy, Drew Baker, and Jeremy McHugh as they discuss their latest goings-on.

Patrick shares his experiences working on projects crowd-funded via kickstarter .

Check out his new collaboration with 01Publishing, "Casefile: Arkham" on Kickstarter!

Catch up with the Ninjas!

Listen to Episode 129

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Links of interest:

Patreon

New Masters Academy

Mythic Worlds Convention

Star Talk Radio

99% Invisible

Welcome to Nightvale

Blue Max Bulbs

In this latest episode join Ralph Horsley, Socar Myles, Patrick McEvoy, Eric Lofgren, Kieran Yanner, and Jeremy McHugh as they discuss listener questions from Chantal Fournier, George Vega, and Carla Morrow!

Jeremy, our chief editor, has managed to claw his way to freedom long enough to prepare this latest show for your listening pleasure.

We hope you enjoy it in time for the holidays!

This one was recorded before Halloween!!

Listen to episode 128

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Chantal Fournier

George Vega

Carla Morrow

In this week's episode Socar, Patrick, Kieran, and Jeremy come together to critique each other's work.

Conversation opens with Alderac Entertainment's recent contract change and what it means to freelance illustrators in the gaming market.

Download episode 127 here.

http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_127.mp3

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The Other Side of Pain

by Jeremy McHugh

Headbatross by Socar Myles

Nain Rouge by Patrick McEvoy

Goblin Battle by Kieran Yanner

In this episode, listener Preston Stone has compiled interviews and his experiences at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live for your listening pleasure. Many thanks to the man!

This segment is followed by Socar Myles, Eric Lofgren, Patrick McEvoy, and Jeremy McHugh talking about a variety of topics including Emerald City Comicon, PAX East, on-line art sales, and career development! 

And Captain Brownseat...

Have fun with this double-sized episode!

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or we will send Captain Brownseat to your next tea party!

Enjoy the show!

http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_126.mp3

Artists Selling Their Work on Facebook

Society6

PVP Online

ArtPact

An Artist's Journey with Sam Flegal

Dragon Dice

PAX East

Spectrum Fantastic Art Live

Emerald City Comic Con

In this latest episode, The Ninjas have foiled the nefarious schemes of Dark Lord Baggadix and return to you with a series of critiques thanks to brave friends of the show, Veronica Jones, Kim Myatt (aka Ysvyri), and Denzel A Jackson!

They placed their work up on the chalkboard and we were allowed to offer our thoughts on their excellent images!

Many thanks to all who submitted their work.

We only had time this round for three critiques and your willingness to help is much appreciated!

Listen to Episode 125

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The images we were able to get to this episode in order that they appear on the show:

Veronica's cover art for "The Zodiac Collector" by Laura Diamond from Spencer Hill Press!

Judging by its cover, it should be a great read!

"The King's Punishment" by Kim Myatt!

"The Burden of Triumph" by Denzel A Jackson

The very generous Drew Baker produced paint overs for each piece as we discussed them and they can be found below.

More episodes are on the way as our fearless coordinator and ( slightly overwhelmed new dad), Jeremy is back on track!

Thanks for tuning in!

We hope everyone finds this episode helpful as you head into your studios this week.

Stay tuned for further adventures on the mountain!

In episode 124 we discuss a multi-part question from lister, Te Kopp, about how to determine if it is time pursue a career in illustration.

Thank you, Te!

Jeremy also shares an interview with artist, Dave Palumbo, recorded way back at Illuxcon 2012!

Things got busy for Jeremy and we had a few special episodes that made it necessary to wait on sharing what turned out to be an awesome interview.

We hope you enjoy it!

Listen to episode 124 of the Ninja Mountain Podcast.

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Munkie Revolution by Jeremy Rathbone!

Dave Palumbo

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen and Will, the coordinators of Aethercon 2013 to share the latest news on this exciting event.

Artists Chris Malidore, Eric Lofgren, and Jeremy McHugh are in the show this year and join in the conversation.

Special thanks to Jon Gibbons, and Jon Hodgson of Cubicle 7 for joining in the early attempted recording of this episode.

Sadly, that first recording was lost to the internet gods who must occasionally select a tribute to sate their terrible hunger.

Socar even asks a question in this episode that we all manage to not answer. :)

Have a listen!

episode_123.m4a

mp3 version now available!

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or you will join the lost recording of episode 123---floating and lost amidst the internet ether!

Aethercon 2013

Chris Malidore

Jon Gibbons

Jon Hodgson

Cubicle 7

This episode opens with an interview with artist, Eric Velhagen, taken at LAST year's Illuxcon ( Jeremy's been busy).

It is followed up by Ninjas Kieran Yanner, Socar Myles, Patrick McEvoy, and Jeremy McHugh with discussion about Kickstarter.

The departure of The World of Warcraft CCG and what it might mean to many working freelancers.

We also learn about Mr GnarlyPouch and why he doesn't like you...

Listen to Episode 122

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or Mr GnarlyPouch will do somewhat more than merely not LIKE you...

You've been warned....

I mentioned on facebook that we were in the midst of recording this episode and the following Ninja Listeners kindly voiced their approval. I happened to look at the post during the show and made mention of these artists:

Darrenn E Canton

Jan Pospisil

Chantal Fournier

Scott Harshbarger

Apologies to those that did not happen to chime in on facebook during the recording! You all rock!

We also make special shout-out to our friends at Sidebar Nation. Give that show your ears, folks!

Check out Krab Jab Studio while you're out there in the internet wilds or stop by Atelier Coffee Company for a steaming cup of kick-ass!

Learn more about Eric Velhagen and his work at his studio website. :)

This week the Ninjas are joined by Aaron Miller and Randy Gallegos to learn more about PACT--The Professional Artist's Toolkit.

The team at PACT reveal their plans for the site and how it hopes to better the situation for freelance illustrators everywhere! They also need your help to get the site off the ground.

Consider becoming a supporter and visit their Indiegogo page!

We also tackle challenging questions from our listeners.

Don't forget to listen to the episode's "B side" tacked on by special request at the end of the first half. 

What to do when a publisher breaks its contract with you!

We've all been there, folks.

Listen to Episode 121

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or we will come to your house armed with variously sized pen nibs. Don't think we won't!

SHOW LINKS:

Randy Gallegos

Aaron Miller

PACT needs your support to become reality!

World War Kaiju kickstarter needs you!

Gorblog!

Trapper Keepers!