Comic Lab

Special Guest Chuck Dillon


Listen Later

Chuck Dillon joins us this week to talk about his work for Highlights magazine, designing the Costco Monopoly board, and his delightful children's books like The Bravest Booger and The Most Serious Fart.

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Chuck Dillon, a talented cartoonist and illustrator, shares his journey from early inspirations to his successful career in children's book illustration. He discusses the challenges of client feedback, the importance of teaching in his artistic growth, and how boredom can spark creativity. Dillon also reflects on his notable projects, including the Costco Monopoly board and his children's books, The Bravest Booger and The Most Serious Fart. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the significance of perspective in art and the joy of collaboration, culminating in a heartfelt acknowledgment of the recognition he has received from his peers.

Chuck Dillon

  • Website
  • Buy Chuck's books and original art
  • Bored Panda
  • The Bravest Booger
  • The Most Serious Fart
  • Costco Monopoly

Takeaways

  • Chuck Dillon's early inspiration came from Peanuts characters.
  • His first comic strip was published at age 19.
  • Teaching at Hussian School of Art enriched his understanding of art.
  • Client feedback can be challenging but is part of the process.
  • The Costco Monopoly project took 14 months to complete.
  • Hidden pictures allow for creative freedom in children's books.
  • Boredom can spark creativity and innovation.
  • Teaching helps artists reevaluate their own processes.
  • Perspective in art is crucial for creating believable scenes.
  • Recognition from peers is a significant milestone for artists.

 

 

 

You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon

  • $2 — Early access to episodes
  • $5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.

If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!

Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Comic LabBy Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

310 ratings


More shows like Comic Lab

View all
iFanboy - Comic Books by iFanboy

iFanboy - Comic Books

1,710 Listeners

Radiolab by WNYC Studios

Radiolab

43,953 Listeners

Word Balloon Comics Podcast by John Siuntres

Word Balloon Comics Podcast

474 Listeners

Freakonomics Radio by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

Freakonomics Radio

32,159 Listeners

The Weekly Planet by Planet Broadcasting

The Weekly Planet

8,699 Listeners

Making Sense with Sam Harris by Sam Harris

Making Sense with Sam Harris

26,367 Listeners

The James Altucher Show by James Altucher

The James Altucher Show

2,505 Listeners

Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast by SKTCHD

Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast

299 Listeners

ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond! by Tyler James

ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!

98 Listeners

3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast by SVSlearn.com

3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast

728 Listeners

Robservations with Rob Liefeld by Robservations with Rob Liefeld

Robservations with Rob Liefeld

747 Listeners

The Good Ship Illustration by The Good Ship Illustration

The Good Ship Illustration

57 Listeners

Making Comics by Keith Foster and Scott Lost

Making Comics

34 Listeners

Screen Tones: A Webcomic Podcast by Screen Tones Cast

Screen Tones: A Webcomic Podcast

8 Listeners

Nerd of Mouth by The Last Podcast Network

Nerd of Mouth

595 Listeners