Why do sketchbooks make you FEEL creative?
Author Roland Allen, @zibaldoni.bsky.social, shares some mind-blowing insight about the science of inspiration in our latest episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think!”
Listen now: youtu.be/uU2522vBxXs
Why start a studio when you already have a successful freelance career? @DinDuarte.bsky.social shares her experience forming @MadBoogie.bsky.social on this week’s new episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Listen now: youtu.be/60IG1rnAKEw
Why is Toy Story’s ending so satisfying? Story maven KM Weiland reveals the answer in this case study from “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“Experimenting with brushes gets you out of your comfort zone.”
@KyleTWebster.bsky.social
More from Kyle on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“Fall Over The Ravine”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
16.10.2025 13:31 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
This video by @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social is jam-packed with practical tips for writing comics. Highly recommend!
Also, stick with it. The first few points might seem obvious to some of you, but the insights just get richer the longer you listen:
Is your brush collection a mess? Try this!
…and check out our full interview with brush genius @KyleTWebster.bsky.social on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think!”
Listen and subscribe: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Hey, digital artists! Did you catch our new interview with @Procreate.com's @KyleTWebster.bsky.social?
Gain insight on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize in this week’s podcast episode:
@procreate.com's @kyletwebster.bsky.social shares why brush choice matters more than many artists realize on today’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Plus: Why brush building is the key to Kyle's remarkable versatility...
Listen now:
"Joy Is An Act Of Resistance": Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
24.09.2025 13:31 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Struggling with your outline? This tip from author @shawnrpryor.bsky.social may help.
For more advice on writing all-ages comics, listen to the full interview: buff.ly/Bl2r2V5
“You’re a better artist than you were when you started.”
@victoriaying.com
More from Victoria at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
"Throw Your Arms Around Me”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
03.09.2025 13:30 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
If you’re interested in writing all-ages comics, check out this process breakdown with the prolific @shawnrpryor.bsky.social:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tVY...
Thank you so much for sharing your insights and experience, Shawn! So helpful!
27.08.2025 17:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0This is one of my favorite conversations I've had this year. Being able to talk about the creative process of writing is so freeing and fun. I hope that you enjoy it!
27.08.2025 15:54 — 👍 29 🔁 13 💬 2 📌 0
Learn about writing comics for kids on this week’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” with @shawnrpryor.bsky.social, author of over sixty published books and comics.
Plus: Working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.
Listen now: buff.ly/SraUc00
“You have to get away from your studio to find things to write about.”
@ladygoofus.bsky.social
Subscribe to “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“A lot of people get overwhelmed because they think they have to learn everything at once.
You don’t have to know how to use every element.
…just focus on what you need to do that day.”
-Carmen Thora
More advice from our “Rising Stars” on the podcast: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
This essay by DesignTheory is well worth your time. Thoroughly researched, compellingly argued and super useful: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xWQ...
08.08.2025 15:56 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Thank you so much 🙏
06.08.2025 15:49 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“No Such Thing As Neutral”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
06.08.2025 13:25 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
“Our journey is not a straight line.
Maybe we gotta do a detour before arriving at our destination.
…and that’s OK.”
-Mutia Terian
More insights from our “Rising Stars” on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Did you catch our latest interview with storytelling expert KM Weiland?
If you experience pacing problems (especially throughout the middle) or struggle to create satisfying endings, the insights she offers will almost certainly help: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
Today on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” story structure maven KM Weiland reveals why the midpoint holds the secret to fixing broken stories.
Plus: creating emotional character arcs!
Listen to the new episode: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
“If you’re the best in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”
-Amy Lewis’ dad as quoted on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“Fear is often an indication that something is worth doing.”
@ladygoofus.bsky.social (on telling vulnerable stories)
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“Just get to the end.
It doesn’t matter if it’s good.
Just finish it, then come back later to fix it.
…because that’s the moment where you’ll give up if you let yourself.”
@VictoriaYing.com
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Start your day with art…
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Can’t find time for art?
Today on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” we share why "time management" so rarely works for artists and four tips for a more effective solution.
Listen to the new episode: buff.ly/jhSWcj1
