🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK to view the entire 86 minute in-depth interview with MARK SCHULTZ: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 In this short excerpt, MARK SCHULTZ (creator of Xenozoic Tales aka Cadillacs and Dinosaurs) reflects on his upbringing in Pennsylvania and the early passions that led him toward art and comics. He talks about the books, films, and visual experiences that inspired him to draw, as well as how these early interests shaped his storytelling sensibilities and artistic style.🔸 Download our FREE 10-page VISUAL STORYTELLING GUIDE (for storyboard and comic artists as well as filmmakers): https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/p/free-visual-storytelling-guide🔸 If you enjoy our content, please consider throwing a small tip our way (much appreciated): https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheprocessARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/Opening Theme:“Showdown At The Dresden” by Dresden The Flamingo#MarkSchultz #XenozoicTales #DinosaurArt #Illustration #Conan #RobertEHoward #CreativeProcess #BeyondTheProcess©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.CHAPTERS:0:00 Opening Anecdote: A Formative Comic Experience0:45 Introduction to Mark Schultz1:59 Pennsylvania Upbringing and Regional Influences5:57 Early Creative Development and Artistic Isolation8:38 Breaking into Comics and Career Launch9:31 Artistic Influences and Style Development13:11 Formative Comic Experiences and Career Direction