The Sketchy Van Podcast

By kristiansknees

Hello my name is Kristian and I live in a van. I explore the world and record conversations with artists, educators, business people, and friends.

This podcast is a record of my journey around the U... more

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The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.

The Sketchy Van Podcast episodes:

February 21, 2026 The Work Ethic That Built Wētā Workshop
Ultimate Sketching Course! https://www.proko.com/s/rMQf?af=706140

In this episode, I sit down with a master builder of high-fidelity collectibles to break down what it actually takes to create hard, complex creative work at scale. We talk about why discipline isn’t “anti-creative” — it’s how you give creativity the seriousness it deserves. The guest walks through the real pipeline behind premium collectibles: splitting big projects into small tasks, assigning clear ownership across teams, and using constant communication to avoid surprises. We dig into the craft side too — the fundamentals like anatomy and composition, and why learning them is less about perfection and more about making progress with achievable goals. Then we shift into the operator reality: balancing storytelling with business, money, and sustainability — including how anxiety and sleepless nights don’t magically disappear, even when you’re successful. This is a conversation about showing up consistently, building with intention, and creating a career that lasts — especially if you’re an artist, designer, filmmaker, or anyone trying to make something meaningful and real.
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1h 49min
January 28, 2026 Career Advice from the Man Behind Lord of the Rings
Ultimate Sketching Course! https://www.proko.com/s/rMQf?af=706140
In this episode, I sit down with Richard Taylor, co-founder of Wētā Workshop, to talk about what it actually takes to build hard creative things at scale. We get into anxiety, self-doubt, and why those feelings never really go away, even after decades of success. Richard shares how Wētā Unleashed was built, why creativity needs to stay physical and tactile, and how massive projects still start with simple ideas, rough sketches, and instinct. We talk about balancing craft with business, why obscure skills often turn into real careers, and what success looks like beyond awards and recognition. This is a conversation about showing up, trusting your gut, staying flexible, and building a creative life that actually lasts. If you’re an artist, filmmaker, designer, or anyone trying to make something meaningful, this one’s for you.
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56min
November 27, 2025 Does Fan Art Actually Get You Hired? (TB Choi Explains)
Ultimate Sketching Course 20% presale ! https://www.proko.com/s/rMQf?af=706140
In this episode, I sit down with TB Choi, character concept artist and illustrator, to talk about why fan art is not a waste of time, and how most of her professional opportunities actually came from personal work she made purely for herself. We get into why she believes artists should create first and find their audience later, how overthinking career logic can kill creativity, and what it really means to build a sustainable art life without burning out. We also get into imposter syndrome, social media comparison, why goals matter more than motivation, and how to balance fundamentals with personal obsession.

Follow TB: https://www.instagram.com/tb_choi/?hl=en
Ryan Benjamin’s Intro to Drawing (great for basics): https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140
Ryan Benjamin’s Drawing Dynamic Characters: https://www.proko.com/s/ioLV?af=706140
Michael Hampton’s Introduction to Figure Construction: https://www.proko.com/s/VPvP?af=706140
Morgan Weistling’s Portrait Painting (super inspiring): https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140
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1h 26min
November 02, 2025 The Creative Burnout No One Talks About
If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️):
https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee
And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com

Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring):
https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140

Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat:
https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb

If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts
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2h 43min
October 11, 2025 The Business Side of Art School You Never See
If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️):
https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee
And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com

Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring):
https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140

Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat:
https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb

If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts
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1h 16min
October 03, 2025 Why the Difficult Path is Always Worth It __ Slew
If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️):
https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee
And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com

Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring):
https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140

Ryan Benjamin’s intro to drawing (great for basics): https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140

Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat:
https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb

If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts
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1h 58min
September 26, 2025 Why Technique Alone Won’t Make You a Great Artist __ Michael Hampton_2
If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️):
https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee
And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com

Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring):
https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140

Ryan Benjamin’s intro to drawing (great for basics): https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140

Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat:
https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb

If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts
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1h 58min
September 19, 2025 Why Even Good Portfolios Get Ignored __ Alpay Efe
If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️):
https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee
And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com

Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring):
https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140
Ryan Benjamin’s intro to drawing (great for basics): https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140
Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat:
https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb
If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts

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2h 24min
September 11, 2025 The Harsh Truth About Making It as a Comic Artist – Whilce Portacio Tells All
If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️):
https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee
And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com

Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring):
https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140
Ryan Benjamin’s intro to drawing (great for basics): https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140
Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat:
https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb
If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts
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1h 58min
July 10, 2025 What Every Artist Needs to Hear (But Nobody Says) // Marshall Vandruff
If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️):
https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee
And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com
Learn from marshall:
https://www.marshallart.com/HOME/
Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring):
https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140
Ryan Benjamin’s intro to drawing (great for basics): https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140
Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat:
https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb
If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts
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2h 2min

FAQs about The Sketchy Van Podcast:

How many episodes does The Sketchy Van Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.