Drawing Hive: The Most Popular Life Drawing Podcast
Drawing Hive is a weekly podcast that helps listeners practice their drawing skills alongside seasoned illustrators and painters. The show features discussions on illustration, painting, and other art topics, providing a creative and educational experience for artists of all levels.
Episodes
Drawing Hive 301. Widow's Bay | Visual Arts Passage
In this drawing class we're drawing with Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, John English for drawing the show 'Widow's Bay'. Join our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/tbwUPZydHEView Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassageSubscribe to our Youtube:http
Drawing Hive 300. The BIG EP everyone is talking about
This was the big ep! Timmy drew and it's apparent you can't just listen to drawing classes and get better. It turns out you have to actually practice too. Join our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/tbwUPZydHEDraw with us live every Thursday at 4pm PT (7pm ET)https://visualartspassage.com/drawing-hiveView Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passa
Drawing Hive 283. Animal Lovers
In this drawing class we're drawing with Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. Thumbnail art by Rae-lynnJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/tbwUPZydHEView Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassageSubscribe to our Youtube:https://www.youtube.co
Drawing Hive 282. Arctic Explorers | Visual Arts Passage
In this drawing class we're drawing with illustrators and painters Nate Sweitzer, Adam Gustavson, Dale Stephanos, Cassandra Kim, and John English.Join our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/tbwUPZydHEView Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassageSubscribe to our
Drawing Hive 281. The Pitt | Figure Drawing with Visual Arts Passage
In this drawing class we're drawing with illustrators and painters, Cassandra Kim and John EnglishJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/tbwUPZydHEView Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassageSubscribe to our Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/visualartspassag
Drawing Hive 280 | New Year, New Palette | Visual Arts Passage
We're back from the holiday break doing what we love: DRAWING. We're joined by illustrators and painters, John English, Dales Stephanos, Adam Gustavson, and Cassandra Kim. Join our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/tbwUPZydHEView Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visu
Drawing Hive 274. Mashup: Spies, Swords, and Spaceships | Visual Arts Passage
In this figure drawing session, we're joined by illustrators and painters Cassandra Kim, John English, Dale Stephanos, and Raymond Bonilla. We talk art galleries, joke about brainrot, ai, and more. Thumbnail art: Raymond BonillaJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/tbwUPZydHEView Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com
Drawing Hive 272. Negative Collection Halloween | Visual Arts Passage
In this drawing class we're joined by photographer Matthew Salacuse and painters and illustrators Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. Join our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/tbwUPZydHEView Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassageSubscribe to ou
Drawing Hive 271. Witches | Figure Drawing | Visual Arts Passage
In this drawing class we're drawing with illustrators and painters Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, Dale Stephanos, Adam Gustavson, and John English. Join our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/tbwUPZydHEView Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassageSubscribe to o
Drawing Hive 261. The Naked Gun | Figure Drawing Class | Visual Arts Passage
This episode of Drawing Hive we're joined by illustrators and painters John English and Cassandra Kim as we paint reference inspired by a very silly movie. View Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassageSubscribe to our Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/visualartsp
Drawing Hive 262. Barbarians | Reilly Brown, Comic Book Artist | Art class w/ Visual Arts Passage
This episode of Drawing Hive Cassandra Kim, Scott Anderson, Adam Gustavson, and John English are joined by comic book artist Reilly Brown. Reilly's illustration work includes Deadpool, DC comics, Darkhorse, and more.View Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassage
Drawing Hive 260. Alfred Hitchcock | Open Drawing Class & Hang
This episode of our free drawing practice meetup we made art inspired by some of the most iconic Alfred Hitchcock movies. Support the show by giving us a like and comment below.View Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.comFollow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassagehttps://www.facebook.com/visualartspassageSubscribe to our Channelhttps://www.youtube.c
Drawing Hive 259. BUGS | Open Drawing Class & Hang | Visual Arts Passage
This episode of our free drawing practice meetup we drew bugs with illustrators and painters Cassandra Kim and John English. Support the show by giving us a like and comment below.View Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassageSubscribe to our Youtube:https://www.you
Drawing Hive 258: The Best Superman? | Figure Drawing with Visual Arts Passage
This episode features gallery artists, illustrators and painters such as Adam Gustavson (children's book illustrator), Cassandra Kim (fine artist), Raymond Bonilla, John English, and Scott Anderson. We draw and talk about Superman, the best lairs, and more. View Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:https://www.instagram.com/visualartspassage/
Drawing Hive 257: Bald Men | Figure Drawing with Visual Arts Passage
This episode features gallery artists, illustrators and painters such as Adam Gustavson (children's book illustrator), Cassandra Kim (fine artist), Raymond Bonilla, John English, and more. We have a ton of education in this one, with a conversation about "selling out" that is pretty fun. View Visual Arts Passage Courses:https://www.visualartspassage.com/Follow Visual Arts Passage:htt
Drawing Hive 256. Drawing with C. F. Payne (American Illustrator) | Visual Arts Passage
On this episode of Drawing Hive, we're joined by one of the fastest illustrators in the west. Chris Payne inspired us, discussing process, developing skill, and voraciously learning. Sprinkle in some fun conversations about art, painting, sports, career, and doing what you love as an artist. This ep was stacked with talented artists, include Scott Anderson, John English, Dale Stephanos, and Ra
Drawing Hive 255. Drawing Zombies with artist, George Pratt
This episode features a gang of talented artists such as George Pratt, Scott Anderson, Cassandra Kim, John English, and Raymond Bonilla. We made art inspired by the upcoming flick 28 Years Later. During the ep we discussed several famous artists, technique, materials and mediums, and more. Turn Your Art Dream into an Art CareerVisual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration a
Drawing Hive 254. Drawing M*rderbot,
This ep features artists such as Raymond Bonilla, Adam Gustavson, Cassandra Kim, Dale Stephanos, John English and covers an educational segment about a famous artist. Don't miss it! Turn Your Art Dream into an Art CareerVisual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doin
Drawing Hive 253. Drawing Billionaires (Mountainhead)
This episode features discussions on figure drawing, capturing form, and culture. Artists on the panel include Cassandra Kim, John English, Scott Anderson, and Raymond Bonilla. Visual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you develop real-world skills and build a career doing what you love.Start Your Journey Today: www.v
Drawing Hive 248. Sinners with Ray Bonilla, John English, Adam Gustavson, Scott Anderson
This ep of Drawing Hive features a strong panel of illustrators and painters including Scott Anderson, Adam Gustavson, John English, and Raymond Bonilla. We make art inspired by the movie Sinners, and take a look back at the career and work of illustrator Brad Holland.Visual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts, led by industry professionals to help you deve
Reflecting on Illustrator and Artist, Brad Holland
In ep 248 of Drawing Hive, John English, Scott Anderson, and Raymond Bonilla reflected on the late great, Brad Holland. A phenomenal artist and illustrator, Brad inspired generations of artists during his career. This was not an in-depth retrospective, but just a bunch of artists showing their love for one of the great. Rest in peace Brad ❤️Brad Holland 1943–2025See more of Brad Holland's work
Drawing Hive 247. Black Mirror & Scott Anderson Saves the Day
We've got a tight crew for this episode. John English takes his one day off of the year for a 75th high school reunion. Cassandra Kim and Timmy Trabon chop it up discussing painting techniques, career and life balance, Timmy's hobby editing for comedians, processing negative feedback along with the positive feedback. Timmy tells the only clean street joke he knows, and Scott Anderson joins
Drawing Hive 246: Family Guy Director & Painter, Joe Vaux
In this episode, the Drawing Hive welcomes guest Joe Vaux, a longtime director and artist on Family Guy, American Dad, and The Cleveland Show. Joe shares insights into his animation career, his personal painting practice, and how his artwork inspired the mysterious "Goliath" character in Resident Alien. He also talks about his involvement in a gallery exhibition that featured large-scale
Drawing Hive 245. The Return of Kai Lun Qu, alla prima painter
This episode of Drawing Hive features one of our all time favorites, Kai Lun Qu. Kai is an exceptionally talented oil painter. During the ep we discuss process, art education, getting better despite frustrations and more. Learn more about Visual Arts Passage, responsible for hosting Drawing Hive, here: www.visualartspassage.com
Drawing Hive 240. Draw X-Men with Kai Lun Qu
In this episode of Drawing Hive, features accomplished alla prima oil painter Kai Lun Qu as our guest, and panelists Adam Gustavson, , Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, and John English. The discussion explores Alla Prima painting, oil painting, and acrylic painting techniques, with a special focus on the legacy of J.C. Leyendecker (Leindecker).Key Highlights:Kai Lun Qu, a skilled oil painter, share
Drawing Hive 239. Drawing Nicolas Cage
We got weird this week with the eccentric, beloved, and despised, Nicolas Cage. During the ep, we discuss caricature art, drawing the figure, facial expressions, shape control for illustrators, and more. This episode features Raymond Bonilla, Adam Gustavson, and John English. Turn Your Art Dream into an Art CareerVisual Arts Passage offers online mentorship programs in Illustration and Fine Arts,
Drawing Hive 238. White Lotus, The Loomis Method, and Fred Otnes
In this episode of Drawing Hive, the community dives into the art of portraiture, exploring different techniques and materials used by artists worldwide. The discussion touches on the Loomis method, the importance of structure in drawing, and various personal approaches to capturing realistic features. Artists from all backgrounds share insights, from using graphite and charcoal to working digital
Drawing Hive 237. Drawing Funny People who Can Draw
In this episode of Drawing Hive, we're joined by an all star team of artists, including illustrators and painters such as Scott Anderson, Adam Gustavson, Dale Stephanos, John English, and Cassandra Kim. Draw along and tune in for some fun, educational chatter on illustration and painting.EarlyBird enrollment is now open! Save on any and all of out art mentorships with discount code SPRING200 a
Drawing Hive 236. Drawing the Super Bowl
In this episode of Drawing Hive, we're joined by Fine Artist and gallery painters, Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, John English and more. Draw along and tune in for some fun, educational chatter on illustration and painting.
Drawing Hive 234. Drawing David Lynch
In this episode of our podcast, Drawing Hive, we're joined by guest artist Nikki Smetters, who is an active instructor at CCAD and has studied under some of our favorite US illustrators and painters. We were also accompanied by illustrators and painters Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English.
Drawing Hive 233. Painting Weird Animals
This episode of Drawing Hive features illustrators and painters, Raymond Bonilla, John English, Adam Gustavson, and Cassandra Kim. As we draw these whimsical creatures we discuss the ins-and-outs of the industry, drawing and painting a silhoutte, fitting your figure on the page and more.
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Drawing Hive 232. Snowpocalypse, Drawing & Painting Podcast
This episode of Drawing Hive is joined by illustrator and painters Raymond Bonilla, John English, and Cassandra Kim. During the ep, we discuss art news, techniques, the viability of a career in illustration, fine arts, and more.
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Drawing Hive Holiday Extravaganza: KrampHard
This is the holiday episode of Drawing Hive, blending 2 very different holiday movie themes: Die Hard & Krampus. During the episode, we are joined by editorial illustrator Scott Anderson, gallery painter Raymond Bonilla, gallery painter Cassandra Kim, and illustrator and painter John English. We discuss drawing techniques, tools, painting materials and process, and so much more.
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Drawing Hive 230. A holiday drawing class with Nosferatu
Join hosts John English, Timmy Trabon, and Cassandra Kim, along with special guests Raymond Bonilla and Adam Gustavson, for an engaging session of Drawing Hive. This episode features live drawing sessions inspired by iconic cinematic imagery, including striking reference shots from Nosferatu. The group discusses everything from the creative process and artistic techniques to behind-the-scenes film
Drawing Hive 229: Life Drawing 'Glicked', Gladiator & Wicked
Drawing Hive 226. Life Drawing The Muppets
Welcome to Drawing Hive, the drawing podcast for artists looking to deepen their craft and professional knowledge. In this episode, hosts John English, Cassandra Kim, and Adam Gustavson cover fundamentals, live drawing, and the inspiration behind iconic works. John English leads a special segment on Mary Blair, exploring her influence on color, shape, and storytelling, and what today’s artists can
Drawing Hive 225: The Halloween Episode
Drawing Hive 224. Drawing The Babadook Fan Art
Drawing Hive 223. Witches w/ Dustin d'Arnault
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dustin d'Arnault, a Los Angeles-based character designer and visual development artist whose work spans print, television, and film. Dustin shares his experiences working on high-profile projects like The Book of Life, Samurai Jack, Maya & the Three, and Nickelodeon’s upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature. We also explored the craft
Drawing Hive 222. Drawing Stephen King Characters (Halloween Ep part 1/3)
We kicked off our month of spooky drawing themes with Stephen King characters. In this episode we were joined by illustrators and painters, John English, Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and Adam Gustavson. We talked about favorite movies, art trends over time, handling anxiety as an artist, finding community, and more.
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Drawing Hive 221: Gallery Painter, Reynier Llanes
In this ep, we made art inspired by our favorite antiheroes alongside an incredible painter, Reynier Llanes. Reynier shares a ton about his personal journey as an artist, his process, inspiration and more. We had an absolute blast learning about his inspiring work and journey that led to his career today. This is part 1 of many more guest appearances by Reynier we hope!Check out Reynier's work
Drawing Hive 220: Batman Villains with Natalie Featherston
Drawing Hive 219. Film Noir with Illustrator Scott Anderson
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Drawing Hive 218. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice art w/ Dale Stephanos, Ray Bonilla, and more
We made art this week inspired by the latest installment of the Beetlejuice franchise alongside artists and painters Cassandra Kim, John English, Raymond Bonilla, and Dale Stephanos.
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Drawing Hive 217. Drawing & Painting with Guest Artist Katie Koenig, 'The Decameron' fan art
We were joined by guest acrylic and oil painter Katie Koenig. Katie is an incredibly talented artist who creates fantastical paintings in the realm of magical realism. In this episode we talk about staying focused, managing your time for work, and more.
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Drawing Hive 216: Alien Romulus Art Demos with Cassandra Kim & John English
Drawing Hive 215: Deadpool, Wolverine, & Scott Anderson
We made fan art inspired by the Merc with the Mouth's latest flick. We were joined by illustrator, Scott Anderson, where we nerded out on comics, discussed the illustration industry, and took a deep dive into process. EarlyBird Enrollment ends Aug. 23 and it's $200 off any course with code CHIRP
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Drawing Hive 214. Orbit Books VP, Lauren Panepinto
This is a 🌶️ SPICY🌶️ episode people! We talk with Lauren Panepinto about the world of publishing, trends in the industry, and a certain book about Minotaurs we're not allowed to explain in this caption 😭. Other fascinating topics include AI in relation the art industry, finding work as an illustrator in publishing, great cover art, working with art directors collaboratively, and more!
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Drawing Hive 213. Francis Vallejo, Drawing the Glen Powell Summer
Drawing Hive 212. #1 Dad with Gary Vider
Drawing Hive 210. Keith Knight, Drawing 'Beverly Hills Cop'
In this episode, we are joined by Eisner nominated cartoonist, Keith Knight. You may know Keith as your favorite syndicated cartoonist or executive producer of the series 'Woke'. Keith has led an incredible career, using comedy and satire in his imagery to press boundaries and shed light on cultural and societal issues.
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Drawing Hive 209. 'The Bear' with guest artist, Nate Sweitzer
Nate Sweitzer is a rising star in the illustration industry and has quickly become one of our new favorite artists to follow. Nate's career includes working with some of the biggest names in the editorial and publishing industry such as MONDO, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated and more. Nate was joined by Cassandra Kim, Timmy Trabon, and John English.
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Drawing Hive 208. Adam Gustavson & John English, House of the Dragon Drawing Session
During episode 208 we made fan art inspired by the latest installment of the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon. John English and Adam Gustavson discuss topics ranging from composition to capturing great photo reference for your art.
John delivers a detailed history class on artist Hans Holbein the Younger.
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Drawing Hive 207. Movies We Love to Hate, with Illustrator Tony Rodriguez
This episode of Drawing Hive features a crew of wildly talented artists, John English, Adam Gustavson, Cassandra Kim, and special guest, animator, home movie-maker and illustrator, TONY RODRIGUEZ!
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Drawing Hive Episode 200: Salacuse, Primary Colors Music & Christopher the Model
Wow. It's been 200 episodes of drawing with all of you. Big shoutout to all the artists who have supported the show over the years. This episode was a blast, featuring Dan Billen (the creator of our theme song), the return of world-renowned photographer, Matthew Salacuse, Christopher Fiorello (The Model), and our regular hosts: John English, Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, Adam Gustavson, and
Drawing Hive 189: Drawing the Grammys
This week we were joined by fine artists Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. We drew images inspired by some of the biggest highlights from the 2024 Grammys, such as Killer Mike, Joni Mitchell, Miley Cyrus, and more.
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Drawing Hive 197: The Regime
This week we were joined by fine artists Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. We drew images from the latest HBO series 'The Regime' and John English delivers an informative lecture on value control for illustrators and painters.
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Drawing Hive 190. Drawing the Super Bowl Winners 2024
From Jason Kelce to Taylor Swift, we drew our hearts out this week. We drew the winning team, the Chiefs, from this year's Super Bowl, which happened to be the most watched televised event in history.
Join artists John English, Cassandra Loomis Kim, and Adam Gustavson as they talk about art, history, inspirational painters, and more.
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Studio Bridge 100. Adam Gustavson, Artist and Children's Book Illustrator
Enjoy an insightful and fun chat between two good art buds. John English chats with children's book illustrator, artist, and educator, Adam Gustavson.
Adam's paintings and drawings have appeared in over thirty highly praised and award winning books for children, as well as magazines, educational materials, advertising campaigns and galleries. He holds an MFA from the School of Visual Art
Drawing Hive 188. Drawing our favorite artists from the past
Episode 188 features illustrator and children's book artist, Adam Gustavson, gallery painter, Cassandra Kim, and illustrator and fine artist, John English. During the episode we talk about artist burnout, historical painters like Mary Cassatt and their profound impact on the art world, and more.
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Studio Bridge 99. Leo Avero, Art Director/Concept Artist at One Pixel Brush
Raymond Bonilla chats with Leo Avero, art director and concept artist at One Pixel Brush. Leo has worked as a concept artist on projects such as Blue Beetle, Back 4 Blood, Project Quantum and more. He's also art directed works for Megan Thee Stallion and more. You can view Leo's work and career here: https://leoavero.artstation.com/
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Drawing Hive 187. Drawing Geniuses
This episode of Drawing Hive features the core group of award-winning illustrators and painters, such as John English, Cassandra Kim, and Raymond Bonilla. We drew reference inspired by individuals we consider to be 'Genius', or who have altered the trajectory of science, art, and technology.
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Studio Bridge 98. Leslie Cober Gentry, President Society of Illustrators NYC
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Drawing Hive 184: Drawing Wild Baby Animals
This might be our cutest life drawing episode to date. Draw along with us as we discuss illustration, painting techniques, and career development in the arts. This episode features gallery painters, John English and Cassandra Loomis Kim as well as children's book illustrator Adam Gustavson.
You can find the photo reference for episode 184 on our archive page, under the tab January 2024.
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Studio Bridge 97. Ray Bonilla talks with Fine Artist, Amy Erickson
In this episode of Studio Bridge, Raymond Bonilla sits down with fine artist and gallery painter, Amy Erickson. Erickson is an award-winning observational painter currently residing in Seattle, Washington. During this chat, Raymond and Amy discuss a variety of techniques, process, and the journey towards a thriving career in art.
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Studio Bridge 96. Claudia Rilling, Fine Artist & Painter
Join Raymond Bonilla for an incredible chat with fine artist, painter, and educator, Claudia Rilling.
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Studio Bridge 95. Glen Southern, 3D Modeler, Digital Sculptor & Educator
Join Raymond Bonilla in this captivating chat with digital modeler, sculptor, and educator, Glen Southern. Glen runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design, which creates assets for TV and film. Clients include SKY, Wacom and Oculus Medium and the studio has an impressive project list that features 3D models for Game of Thrones' house sigils. H
Studio Bridge 93. Dustin d'Arnault with host John English
Dustin d'Arnault is a Character Designer and Visual Development Artist based out of Los Angeles, California. He has worked on various projects that span a variety of media, including print, television, and film. The most notable of these projects include “The Book of Life”, the final season of “Samurai Jack”, “Maya & the Three” and Nickelodeon’s upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles featur
Studio Bridge 94. Bill Carman, Fantasy Illustrator & Painter
Join renowned illustrator and painter, John English, as he dives deep into a captivating chat with the incredibly talented Bill Carman. Bill's artistry reflects the chaotic beauty within his mind. From scribbles and jumps to meticulous illustrations, discover the journey of an artist. Whether it's his dynamic career spanning universities, ad agencies, and exhibitions or his intriguing new
Studio Bridge, 84. Building a Career in Fine Art w/ Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, and John English
We assembled the VAP Fine Arts Program (Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Loomis Kim, and John English) for a roundtable discussion on industry navigation. This episode is a deep dive into what it takes to thrive in fine arts.
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Studio Bridge ICONS, 83. Robert Heindel, John English & Troy Heindel
John English sits down with Troy Heindel, the son of the iconic illustrator and painter, Robert Heindel. During this fascinating conversation, they discuss the life, experiences, and share anecdotes about the famed artist.
Troy Heindel is the Curator of The Robert Heindel Museum of Art. Troy is the second son of Robert and Rose Heindel. Troy worked as a technologist for over thirty-five years, i
Studio Bridge, 82. Illustrator, John Rush w/ Host, Raymond Bonilla
About our guest, John Rush:
John Rush was born in central Indiana in 1948. As a boy he produced stacks of drawings, built models and developed a love of machinery. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in industrial design, he worked as a machine tool designer and later a city planner.
His passion for art eventually led him to Los Angeles to study illustration at Art Ce
Studio Bridge Vault, 81. Ashly Lovett Pastel Demonstration
In this brief demonstration from 2022, Ashly Lovett shares her process, techniques, and tips for working with pastels.
About Ashly Lovett:
Known for her captivatingly ethereal artwork in chalk pastel, Ashly Lovett is an illustrator, writer and gallery artist. Inspired by folklore and mythology, she hopes to bewitch her viewers with a deep sense of wonder and dark nostalgia. She has done licensed
Studio Bridge, 80. Sterling Hundley with John English
This episode of Studio Bridge features a long time friend of Visual Arts Passage and The Illustration Academy. Sterling and John English talk life, share stories, and dig into what made Sterling the person and artist he is today.
About Sterling Hundley
(b. 1976), American. Sterling Hundley is a concept designer and illustrator based in Richmond, Virginia where he also serves as a Professor in the
Studio Bridge, 78. Julie Beck with guest Host, Raymond Bonilla
About the featured artist, Julie Beck:
Julie Beck was born and raised in Western Upstate New York. From 1998 to 2002, she attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island where she graduated valedictorian with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. From 2002 to 2011, she worked primarily as a freelance designer but continued to draw and paint as a self-taught artist. In 2011, a move to Massachusett
Studio Bridge 77. Nicolai Fechin, A Look Back w/ John English
In this episode of Studio Bridge we will discuss the career, influences, and era of artist Nicolai Fechin.
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Studio Bridge 76. Illustration Legends Part 1: Bernie Fuchs
This is a very special introspection of a profound artist, by illustrator and painter John English. John talks about his experiences with these artists, but also takes a deep dive into their influences, talents, and the ripple effect they left on the fine art world. Part one focuses on Bernie Fuchs. Part 2 will highlight the life and career of Robert Heindel.
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Studio Bridge 75. How to Build a Career as a Gallery Artist w/ Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, & John English
We will be hosting an in-depth conversation between Cassandra L. Kim, Raymond Bonilla, and John English about how to thrive as a gallery artist. From building your body of work, to networking with galleries and collectors, we will be covering all the bases.
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Studio Bridge 74. Fantasy Art with Ashly Lovett
Known for her captivatingly ethereal artwork in chalk pastel, Ashly Lovett is an illustrator, writer and gallery artist. Inspired by folklore and mythology, she hopes to bewitch her viewers with a deep sense of wonder and dark nostalgia. She has done licensed work for FOX Searchlight, Jim Henson Company, Adult Swim, Netflix, SEGA, and more. She received her BA in Illustration from Ringling College
Studio Bridge 73. Renato Muccillo, with host Raymond Bonilla
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