@chrisoatley.bsky.social
Helping artists make a living from their imagination since 2008 | Courses: The Magic Box Academy | Podcast: You’re A Better Artist Than You Think | Clients: Disney/ DreamWorks/ Sony
Thank you so much 🙏
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“No Such Thing As Neutral”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
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“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)
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“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…
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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
So glad you liked it! Thank you for listening.
22.05.2025 20:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0@VictoriaYing.com offers an encouraging perspective on how to maintain momentum and a growth mindset when facing external setbacks in your artistic career.
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Illustrator and Web Presence Specialist @KristenSchwartz.bsky.social shares how “The Clockwork Heart” mentorship helped her define her niche and create meaningful networking connections.
Looking for help with your own career?
Email Support@MagicBoxAcademy.com to schedule an interest meeting!
Character Designer Dan Tompkins shares how “The Clockwork Heart” mentorship helped him finish new character line-ups, refresh his portfolio, and pitch to 20th Century Studios!
Need help with your own career?
Email Support@MagicBoxAcademy.com to schedule an interest meeting!
(Only 2 spots left!)
Enrollment for my mentorship is now open!
Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and focused, personalized guidance for your career in “The Clockwork Heart”.
Email Support@MagicBoxAcademy.com to schedule an interest meeting!
"I’ve often had to relearn that I’m a 'better artist than I think'.
Perfectionism, doubt, feeling stuck– I know the struggle.
I hope the podcast helps you push past the challenges to start building the creative life you dream of."
-Veronica
Season three available now: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Do you struggle with finishing projects?
…maybe, you just need a bit of practice:
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So glad you found the episode helpful. More to come! Thank you for the encouragement 🙏
20.04.2025 17:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0So great having you on the team, Veronica 🙏
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The versatile and prolific @victoriaying.com shares 12 tips for finishing ambitious, creative projects...
“You're A Better Artist Than You Think” is back for season three!
youtu.be/81t_uCVIX58
Hey, artists! You know that project you’ve been thinking about for so long?
"You're A Better Artist Than You Think" Season 3 will help you finish it…
New episodes begin April 16!
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Yesterday’s live is now on YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?featur...
04.02.2025 20:02 — 👍 22786 🔁 4466 💬 793 📌 333Empathy is a virtue.
27.01.2025 14:43 — 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0“The truth should hold.”
It’s one of the most profound lessons I ever learned.
If you believe something to be true, it should hold up when tested with scrutiny, skepticism, questions…
Those tests are not threats to truth, they verifiers of it.
Your right to religion is not diminished when someone exercises or grants a right that your religion doesn’t.
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We need to highlight Black people who have suffered loss during these LA fires. Please please share this "Displaced Black Families" document and donate if you can!!!!!
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“He never wasted a good idea.”
The Jim Henson Company archivist Karen Falk offers insights into Jim’s creative process, his collaborative leadership style, Miss Piggy’s character design evolution and more!
All on today’s “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think!”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rkl...
Likewise!
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