Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Part 2] [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp]

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QUALIFIED: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work with Shari Dunn | 284 33:58

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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In part one of this series, graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shared tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design, and the challenge of creating honest art.

Now, in part two, Tori talks about stories as "sense-making" devices, urges the importance of celebration breaks during long projects, and shares her experience as an autistic artist.

Once again, our production coordinator, Mari Gonzalez Curia, who is currently seeking representation for her first original graphic novel, joins me as co-host.

Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance in our mentorship: The Clockwork Heart: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/clockwork-heart/

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00:57 Agent Vs Creator 01:32 Magical Or Terrifying? 02:43 Shouldn't You Be More Excited? 04:24 Taking Celebration Breaks 06:45 Why "Get Out Of The House" Is Good Writing Advice 07:38 Stories As "Sense-Making" Devices 09:26 Neurodivergence & Artistic Development 10:53 Good Teachers Are Good Listeners 11:26 The People Who Can Only Hear Your "Voice" 12:28 Developing Adult Characters In Stories For Kids 14:31 Feeling "Seen" By Stories 19:36 How Has Your Mindset Changed? 21:05 The Best Advice You've Ever Received 21:44 ...And The Worst? 22:45 The Magic Feather

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Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Part 2] [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp]

You're A Better Artist Than You Think

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In part one of this series, graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shared tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design, and the challenge of creating honest art.

Now, in part two, Tori talks about stories as "sense-making" devices, urges the importance of celebration breaks during long projects, and shares her experience as an autistic artist.

Once again, our production coordinator, Mari Gonzalez Curia, who is currently seeking representation for her first original graphic novel, joins me as co-host.

Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance in our mentorship: The Clockwork Heart: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/clockwork-heart/

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Jim Henson's Creative Legacy 40:16

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https://Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley The Jim Henson Company Archives’ Director and Historian Karen Falk offers insights into Jim’s creative process, his collaborative style of leadership and the evolution of his characters. If you’re listening on one of the audio-only platforms like Apple Podcasts or Spotify, I do want to encourage you to check out the video version on our YouTube channel where we’ll feature images from the new edition of Karen’s book titled “Jim Henson’s: Imagination Illustrated” as well as photos and video clips from my visits to various Henson exhibits. Find the link at https://Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance at https://MagicBoxAcademy.com -------- 00:00 Intro 00:11 Theme Music 00:35 Interview Begins 00:58 Jim Henson's Imagination Illustrated 03:19 More Than Muppets 06:02 Jim's Personal Touch 07:13 Jim's Fearlessness 08:32 Jim Henson The Character Designer 09:20 From 2D To 3D 10:30 A More Professional Finish 13:12 Jim Henson's Character Designers 14:27 Jim Henson The Director 16:14 Controlled Chaos 17:04 Joining The Jim Henson Company 18:22 Jim's Red Book Blog 20:35 Puppet Preservation 22:06 The Museum Partners 26:47 Character Design Evolution 30:30 The Historical Record 31:40 The Jim Henson Legacy 35:11 Karen's Unique Perspective 38:06 Credits…

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Interacting With Color: Insights From Josef Albers 32:01

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http://Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley In this episode of "You're A Better Artist Than You Think:" How color lies to our eyes and why that matters to artists with author Fritz Horstman of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation. PLUS: Changing our relationship to color from "painful" to "playful." -------- Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance at http://MagicBoxAcademy.com -------- 00:37 What Josef Albers Means To Present-Day Artists 01:24 Interaction Of Color 02:28 Science Vs Experience 03:51 Color Relativity 04:58 Playing With Color 06:04 Homage To The Square 06:49 The Personification Of Color 07:50 Rothko And Albers 11:15 Interacting With Color 15:11 Let Color Come To You 16:16 How To Play With Color 18:18 Color Intervals 18:48 The Illusion Of Transparency 19:45 Color And Music 21:27 How Color Distorts Proportion 22:55 To Open Eyes 24:56 No "Favorite" Colors 26:29 Developing Your Tolerance For Ambiguity 26:58 Color For Non-Artists 27:47 The Magic Feather…

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Did Disney Learn His Lesson? Inside The Animation Strike Of 1941 41:19

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http://linktr.ee/chrisoatley/ In this episode: "The Disney Revolt" author Jake Friedman surveys the infamous animation strike of 1941, and explains why it matters to present-day artists. We consider the cost of Walt Disney's perfectionism, the painful, personal consequences of his decisions, and whether he ever learned from them. PLUS: The most influential Disney animator you've never heard of... -------- Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance at MagicBoxAcademy.com -------- 00:49 Introduction: The Disney Animators' Strike Of 1941 04:08 Disney Vs. Disney 06:37 Art Babbitt - The Most Influential Disney Artist You've Never Heard Of 12:47 Reconstructing The Timeline Of The Disney Strike 15:37 Would The Disney Strike Have Happened Without Art Babbitt? 17:27 Loyalty Above Creativity? 19:01 Products Of Our Influences 20:08 How Walt Disney Was Like Michael Scott From "The Office" 22:44 When Disney History Repeats Itself 25:18 You Can't Fire Family 26:23 The Cost Of Walt's Perfectionism 28:41 Walt Supported His Artists (Until He Didn't) 31:37 The Emotional Ending 34:37 Did Walt Ever Learn His Lesson? 35:42 Was Walt Anti-Union? 39:15 Learn More At TheDisneyRevolt.com 39:55 Credits…

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The ImagineFX "Rising Stars" of 2D & 3D Art [Part 2] 40:41

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http://Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley Nine of my current mentees were named “Rising Stars” of 2d & 3d art by ImagineFX magazine. In this two-part interview series, they’re here to share stories of artistic development and how being selected for the article affected their mindsets. Illustrator Andrea Ivetic Vicai begins the episode with a positive spin on the more frustrating aspects of illustration. Next, animation artist Lucy Ledsam talks about finding an art career that matches your personality. VR artist Elizabeth Person and CG artist Carmen Thora Smith talk about making the switch from painting to 3d. …and finally, character designer Laura Horan presents the benefits of an agile creative process. Find links to their portfolios and samples of their art at bit.ly/ifxmb ———— Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance at MagicBoxAcademy.com ———- 01:18 Illustrator Andrea Ivetic Vicai: 02:17 Infinite Challenge = Infinite Inspiration 03:46 The Devil On The Shoulder 04:52 Be Your Own Best Friend 06:36 Andrea's Magic Feather 08:09 Animation Artist Lucy Ledsam: 08:48 "I'm Not Big And Bombastic..." 12:14 Advice For Non-Bombastic Artists 13:05 Lucy's Magic Feather 18:01 VR Artist Elizabeth Person: 18:26 Specialization As Curation 18:59 Switching Industries 23:14 Lizzy's Magic Feather 23:51 Disney Is Convenient 25:53 CG Artist Carmen Thora Smith: 27:06 Learning Complicated Software 28:12 Shifting Stories 29:36 Tools Do Matter 30:28 Carmen's Magic Feather 31:26 "Just-In-Time" Learning 33:08 Character Designer Laura Horan: 34:28 Don't Settle For Less 36:01 Objectivity Is Impossible 38:04 Laura's Magic Feather 39:16 CREDITS…

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ImagineFX Magazine's "Rising Stars" Of 2D & 3D Art 57:02

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http://linktr.ee/chrisoatley/ What would you do if you learned that your artwork would be featured in an industry-leading magazine for creative professionals all over the world? …and you only had a few days to select and submit your samples, write a professional bio and a short blurb about each submission, update your website and prepare a series of social media posts to coincide with the publication date? Would you find that inspiring? …motivating? …terrifying? Nine of my students faced this question when they were named among ImagineFX Magazine’s “Rising Stars” of 2D and 3D art. …and they’re all here to talk about this career-defining moment. They’ll share their initial reactions and the challenges they encountered throughout the process. They open up about their struggles with self-doubt, perfectionism, and the super-tight deadline. …and offer insights about how the experience changed them. …probably forever. Today, in part one of a two part series, we’ll hear from Mutia Terian, Rami Juma, Dan Tompkins and Veronica Kosowski - in that order. You can find samples of their work and links to connect with each of them at http://bit.ly/ifxmb -------- NEXT IN PART 2: We’ll hear from the rest of the “Rising Stars” in the next episode. For your convenience, I made a Linktree where you can easily find your favorite ways to subscribe: http://linktr.ee/ChrisOatley -------- LET US KNOW WHAT *YOU* THINK! Of the many insights and stories shared throughout this episode, which one resonated with you the most? Let us know! Email my team and I via Support@ChrisOatley.com or leave a comment on YouTube or social media. I’m @ChrisOatley everywhere. The guests from this episode will also be interacting so you can look forward to meeting them in the comments. -------- 00:00 Intro 01:29 Learn More At MagicBoxAcademy.com 01:47 Mutia Terian: Animation Artist 02:50 Mutia Terian: Developing Confidence 07:07 Mutia Terian: Defining Confidence 09:54 Mutia Terian: What To Do When You're Stuck 11:10 Mutia's Magic Feather 16:49 Rami Juma: Digital Painter 17:28 Rami Juma: The Benefits Of Writing About Your Art 20:08 Rami Juma: Effort Vs. Effect 24:41 Rami Juma: When To Change Things Up 27:00 Rami Juma: Gifts From Your Younger Self 29:03 Rami Juma: How Mindset Affects Art 31:19 Rami's Magic Feather 34:13 Dan Tompkins: Character Designer 34:53 Dan Tompkins: Improving Old Art 37:07 Dan Tompkins: Saved By "Game Face" 38:01 Dan Tompkins: Drawing Yourself Out Of Doubt 39:19 Dan Tompkins: Desensitizing Yourself To Doubt 41:58 Dan's Magic Feather 43:05 Veronica Kosowski: Animation Background Painter/ VisDev Artist 44:12 Veronica Kosowski: Learning From Your Younger Self 47:05 Veronica Kosowski: The Benefits Of Life-Long Projects 48:59 Veronica Kosowski: Fear As Perfectionism 50:37 Veronica's Magic Feather (Except Not) 54:57 Connect & Subscribe…

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Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Part 2] [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp] 27:29

25 weeks ago27:29

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http://linktr.ee/chrisoatley In part one of this series, graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shared tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design, and the challenge of creating honest art. Now, in part two, Tori talks about stories as "sense-making" devices, urges the importance of celebration breaks during long projects, and shares her experience as an autistic artist. Once again, our production coordinator, Mari Gonzalez Curia, who is currently seeking representation for her first original graphic novel, joins me as co-host. Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance in our mentorship: The Clockwork Heart: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/clockwork-heart/ Subscribe to this podcast on any of the major platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, YouTube) and join our email list for notifications about future episodes, courses, and mentorship opportunities. It’s 100% free and we will always respect your privacy: https://visual-voice-llc.ck.page/688dccdf68 00:57 Agent Vs Creator 01:32 Magical Or Terrifying? 02:43 Shouldn't You Be More Excited? 04:24 Taking Celebration Breaks 06:45 Why "Get Out Of The House" Is Good Writing Advice 07:38 Stories As "Sense-Making" Devices 09:26 Neurodivergence & Artistic Development 10:53 Good Teachers Are Good Listeners 11:26 The People Who Can Only Hear Your "Voice" 12:28 Developing Adult Characters In Stories For Kids 14:31 Feeling "Seen" By Stories 19:36 How Has Your Mindset Changed? 21:05 The Best Advice You've Ever Received 21:44 ...And The Worst? 22:45 The Magic Feather…

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Is Your Art Vulnerable Enough? [Graphic Novelist/ Literary Agent Tori Sharp] 41:31

27 weeks ago41:31

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https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com In this episode: Graphic novelist and literary agent Tori Sharp shares tips on pitching to publishers, how story guides design and the challenge of creating honest art. Our Production Coordinator, Mari Gonzalez Curia, who is currently seeking representation for her first original graphic novel, joins me as co-host. This is the first of a two-part series. Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance in our mentorship: The Clockwork Heart: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/clockwork-heart/ Subscribe to this podcast on any of the major platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, YouTube) and join our email list for notifications about future episodes, courses, and mentorship opportunities. It’s 100% free and we will always respect your privacy: https://visual-voice-llc.ck.page/688dccdf68 Next, In Part 2: Tori talks about stories as “sense-making” devices, urges the importance of “celebration breaks” during long projects and shares her experience as an autistic artist. 00:45 Meet Tori Sharp 02:59 Tori's First Comics 05:19 Do You Consider Your Work Nostalgic? 09:24 Coursework Vs. Conversations 11:46 Understanding Passion 13:15 The Challenge Of Creating Honest Art 17:25 A Quick Note From Future Chris 17:44 Continuing Education 19:37 Passion Is Past-Tense 21:17 Rediscovering Her "First Love" 23:02 Tori's "Scariest" Project Yet: Just Pretend 24:36 Managing Panic 25:32 The Unique Challenge Of Sequential Art 28:57 Developing A Visual Style 30:48 Discovering Synesthesia 31:45 Imperfect Perspective 33:06 The Emotional Process Of Pitching 36:52 Pitching Multiple Projects At The Same Time 40:32 Next In Part Two 40:45 Credits…

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Rejection Is Never The End [Animation Artist Amy Lewis - Part 2] 27:25

29 weeks ago27:25

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https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/ Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis shares insights about the vitality of professional networking, balancing perfectionism with self-acceptance and the attitude she expects from her students and crew. This is the second in a two-part series. Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance in our mentorship: The Clockwork Heart: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/clockwork-heart/ Subscribe to this podcast on any of the major platforms and join our email list for notifications about future episodes, courses, and mentorship opportunities. It’s 100% free and we will always respect your privacy: https://visual-voice-llc.ck.page/688dccdf68 00:00 Introduction 01:42 The Struggle Of Self-Critique 05:52 Growing Confidence - Brass Bands And Bullies 09:13 How Amy Beats The Odds 12:11 The Vitality Of Networking 14:21 Happy Little Trees 15:14 Amy's Current Mindset 16:37 Evaluating Amy's Old Portfolios 18:26 The Mindset Amy Recommends For Her Students And Crew 19:38 The Best (And Worst) Advice Amy Ever Received 22:29 The Magic Feather 25:30 Anything Else? 26:41 Credits…

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Rejection Is Never The End [Animation Artist Amy Lewis] 33:27

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https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/ Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis (SpongeBob, Moominvalley) talks about establishing a freelance animation career from Europe, the most devastating rejection of her career and the amazing opportunity that followed. This is the first of a two-part series. Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance in our mentorship: The Clockwork Heart: https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/clockwork-heart/ Subscribe to this podcast on any of the major platforms and join our email list for notifications about future episodes, courses, and mentorship opportunities. It’s 100% free and we will always respect your privacy: https://visual-voice-llc.ck.page/688dccdf68 Next, In Part Two: Amy shares insights about the vitality of professional networking, balancing perfectionism with self-acceptance and the attitude she expects from her students and crew... 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Meet Amy Lewis 02:11 Amy's Early Influences 05:03 Frustration With University Art Programs 07:02 Experimenting With Illustration 08:05 "I've Found My People..." 09:49 Amy's First Big Break 14:08 Another Year Of Skill Building 15:33 Moominvalley & Art Directing In Lockdown 16:45 Knowing What You Don't Want 18:50 Amy's Dream Job Disappointment 21:33 SpongeBob SquarePants 24:13 The Brave Locomotive 25:52 Amy's Artistic Development 32:17 Next In Part 2 32:31 Credits/ Hidden Track…

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What Artists Should Look For In A Mentor 17:10

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http://HowToBecomeAProfessionalArtist.com *At the time of this recording, Chris' mentorship The Clockwork Heart is accepting applications. Email Support@ChrisOatley.com to schedule an interest meeting and apply. *IN THIS EPISODE:* In this episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” Chris Oatley, founder of The Magic Box Academy and Visual Development Artist for Disney, DreamWorks, and Sony Pictures Animation, helps artists identify what to look for in a creative mentor. ...and he shares a personal story about the time one of his music mentors helped him overcome a fear he didn't even know he had. This is part one in a series. 0:01 - Introduction 0:21 - A Potential Mentorship Gone Wrong 2:20 - Collaborative Mentorship 4:08 - Defining "Mentorship" 6:08 - Our Definition 6:52 - Great Mentors Help You Help Yourself 13:10 - Homework 14:44 - "Autonomy" by The Bright Sigh…

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