May 2013
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Anonymous asked: hi! are you teaching at dartmouth college this summer?
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derrickdent asked: " This “shit” is “dope." " No sir. Your "shit" is "dope". "Actually" that "sentence" was really "awkward".
April 2013
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Interview: John Lee
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John Lee is a Memphis-based artist and art professor. I was impressed by his various but equally impressive illustrations. His answers to our questions are something worth reading. Check out the rest of his work on his website and read the interview after the jump.
“John Lee is a backflipping, southern-raised illustrator living in Memphis, TN. He received his BFA in...
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Kali Ciesemier: TAXES FOR FREELANCERS, 101 →
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In the past, I’ve gotten some questions about the business of illustration & about how taxes work. Filing taxes is a bummer, but it sucks even more when you have no idea what you’re doing. After progressing from Completely Clueless to Somewhat Experienced* during the past 5 years of doing my…
Kali is the nicest person on the planet.
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leeparksillo asked: Hey John, how's it going? Per your recent painted work, it's easy to tell you've been super into textures and the like. Were you inspired by any particular person/group of people, or has your work sort-of naturally evolved in this direction? Either way, as another question, could you name-drop some illustrators that you're really big on right now? I always like checking out...
scotchmallow asked: What class are you taking at TAD? :)
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March 2013
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mat-kaminski asked: So, while freelancing seems like a viable option, do you have any experience in how to get a studio gig? Or advice on what to possibly start gearing a portfolio towards if one were to try to push for a studio gig?
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Anonymous asked: So, I'm pretty terrified of freelancing. I feel that once you put yourself "out there" it's something you can't take back; people now know you. I feel like at some point it's wrong to huddle down and try to make yourself the best you can be before your work is in the real public eye (probably when your bank balance begins its descent), but should I just go for it? ...
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Hey guys, I went through and reorganized a bunch of stuff in my archives. Everything that’s related to the educational side of illustration is now under the aptly named “Pedantry” tag here:
johnleedraws.tumblr.com/tagged/pedantry
I still consider myself a baby illustrator; there are huge gaps in my knowledge and I’ve made a lot of mistakes, but I’ve learned a...
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Anonymous asked: Hi! I was just wondering what your process is for quick sketches...whenever I try to do something quick I always harp on details
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Anonymous asked: Hey, first off, great illustrations... Secondly, I always feel very self-conscious when trying to do public sketching on the metro/at the mall/wherever. Do you have any advice getting over that? What do you say if someone comments on your drawing? Or asks to see it and its awful? Thanks!
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