In part one of our interview with Brynn Metheney, we talked about her childhood in the desert, how her father’s job as an engineer helped her understand creature design, and how she makes her animals feel so real… In part two, Brynn shares some nitty gritty drawing tips and practical ways to improve when your […] The post Interview with Creature Designer & Fantasy Illustrator Brynn Metheney (Part 2) :: ArtCast #97 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

Brynn Metheney puts the “dragons” in Dungeons & Dragons. While many of her animals come from imaginary worlds, they look like they could exist in this one… In part one of our interview, we talk about Brynn’s childhood in the desert, how her father’s job as an engineer helped her understand creature design, and how […] The post Interview with Creature Designer & Fantasy Illustrator Brynn Metheney (Part 1) :: ArtCast #96 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

In parts one and two, Jim shared some truly awesome DIY Animation hacks and talked about collaborating with the legendary Bill Plympton on Revengeance. Today, in part three, we discuss: More tips for recording DIY audio. The life and times of the Ghettomation Podcast. The one most vital thing Jim feels a DIY Animator needs. Listen to DIYA Episode […] The post Interview with DIY Animation Champion Jim Lujan (Part 3) :: DIY Animation Show #6 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

In part one, we talked about query letters and how to submit your work to an agent with Jennifer March Soloway, Associate Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. Today in part two we talk about: Beginning writer? Learn more on how to get started! What makes a great Critique Group – and why you need one. […] The post Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 2) :: Stories Unbound #18 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

If Radiohead was a painter they’d be Frederic William Stewart. Fred’s experimental mark-making is simultaneously raw but refined, deliberately spontaneous, visceral and inviting. He was the first Background Painter on Nickelodeon’s epic animated series The Legend of Korra and today he holds a coveted role as a Dreamworks Visual Development Artist. In this episode we […] The post Interview with ‘Korra’ and ‘Dreamworks’ Artist, Frederic William Stewart :: ArtCast #95 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

In part one of our interview with Jim Lujan, we heard about Revengeance – Jim’s uber collab with the legendary Bill Plympton – and Jim’s take on the DIY spirit. This time, in part two, we see how Jim’s joyful, resourceful approach to making his projects, whether by himself or with other people, continues to bring him a […] The post Interview with DIY Animation Champion Jim Lujan (Part 2) :: DIY Animation Show #5 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

Jennifer March Soloway is an Associate Agent at the reputable Andrea Brown Literary Agency. In this interview: How to pitch your story to an Agent. What’s a query letter? …and how to write one. Why it’s important to keep revising, rewriting and resubmitting your story. What is the Big Sur Writing Workshop? …and why you […] The post Interview with Literary Agent Jennifer March Soloway (Part 1) :: Stories Unbound #17 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

Jim Lujan is truly a DIY Animation Champion. Having created 50+ original shorts as well as co-creating Revengeance, a full-length feature collaboration with legendary animator Bill Plympton, Jim understands just how powerful a ‘Do It Yourself’ attitude can be. Today we cover: Revengeance, Jim’s collab with DIY Animation Pioneer Bill Plympton. Jim’s take on the […] The post Interview with DIY Animation Champion Jim Lujan (Part 1) :: DIY Animation Show #4 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

For Children’s Book creators, it has never been easier to Self-Publish… But is Independent Publishing the best way? In today’s episode, Mike Sundy, former Pixar crew member and best-selling Children’s Book author talks about: Do you really need a big publisher? How to market your own independent Children’s Book. “Hybrid Publishing” and why you might […] The post Indie Vs Traditional Publishing with ‘Part Of My Heart’ Author Mike Sundy :: Stories Unbound #16 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

Literary Agents and Artist Representatives can often open doors for Authors and Illustrators in the Children’s Book Industry… But is having an Agent essential for building your career? In today’s episode, publishing experts Giuseppe Castellano (Art Director: Penguin Random House), Julie Olson (Author/Illustrator: Discover America: From Sea to Shining Sea) and Russ Cox (Author/Illustrator: Far […] The post Building Your Kidlit Career: Agents :: Stories Unbound #15 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.