Here be Dragons ep. 014 with guest Alexander Gustafson

Here be Dragons ep. 014 with guest Alexander Gustafson

Join Allen Childers and Carla Morrow as we talk art and the business of art! This week we chat with Alexander Gustafson!!! Alex is An Award Winning Illustrator, Concept Artist, Maquette Sculptor and Art Director. Growing up in the icy mountains of Vermont, he enjoyed drawing stories and playing Dungeons and Dragons to ward off the cold. Alex also spent hours in those formative years admiring the works of modern masters like Todd Lockwood, Chris Van Allsburg, James Gurney, and Brom. All of this eventually compelled him to seek out a career in fantasy illustration, where he has the freedom to create worlds and tell stories with pictures. The art he makes is meant to inspire people to remember that their inner kid can come along for the ride into adulthood and to spark imagination and wonder in those who take time out to view it. Alex graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2008 with a Master’s degree in Illustration, and continues to pursue his passion for fantasy, sci-fi, and steampunk. Website [https://www.illustratedpixels.com/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/alexandergustafson]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/illustratedpixels/] Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com [http://www.DragonLadyArt.com] Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. www.childersartstudios.com/ [http://www.childersartstudios.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Here be Dragons ep. 013

🥳🎉Here be Dragons Artcast ep. 013🎉🥳 Join Allen Childers and Carla Morrow as we talk art and the business of art! This week we chat about AI and how our phones have equalized the experience of art, AI, and social media, and how we fight it by using in person events and creating an experience for our buyers. We also talk about the recent “peoples artist” and other artist scams. Art Video from Steven Zapata Art about how AI is winning the battle of Social Media. Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com [http://www.DragonLadyArt.com] Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. www.childersartstudios.com/ [http://www.childersartstudios.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Here be Dragons ep. 012

🥳🎉Here be Dragons Artcast ep. 011🎉🥳 Join Allen Childers and Carla Morrow as we talk art and the business of art! This week we chat about what’s on the horizon for our art, show etiquette, and as always…dragons! Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com [http://www.DragonLadyArt.com] Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. www.childersartstudios.com/ [http://www.childersartstudios.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Here be Dragons Artcast ep. 011 with Justin Thyme!

Here be Dragons Artcast ep. 011 Join Allen Childers and Carla Morrow as we talk art and the business of art! This week we chat with Justin Thyme, a friend of Carla’s and owner of Painting with a Twist in Bedford TX. Justin came to art seriously later in life and we get to talk about how its never too late to be an artist! Justin Thyme, the vibrant owner of Painting with a Twist Bedford, blends artistic vision with over twenty years of experience as a massage therapist to create a uniquely intuitive and people-centered studio environment. Known for a teaching style that balances encouraging hype with down-to-earth guidance, Justin fosters a celebratory space where both novices and experienced artists feel empowered to rediscover their creative spark. From the imaginative "Rock Hound" series featured in The Collegiate to high-energy specialty events, Justin’s bold personality and rebellious creative spirit infuse every session with humor and connection. Painting with a Twist [https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/bedford/artists/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/twistbedford/] Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com [http://www.dragonladyart.com] Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. www.childersartstudios.com/ [http://www.childersartstudios.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Here be Dragons ep. 010

🥳🎉Here be Dragons Artcast ep. 010🎉🥳 Join Allen Childers and Carla Morrow as we talk art and the business of art! This week we chat about AI and how our phones have equalized the experience of art, AI, and social media, and how we fight it by using in person events and creating an experience for our buyers. We also talk about the recent “peoples artist” and other artist scams. Art Video from Steven Zapata Art about how AI is winning the battle of Social Media. [https://youtu.be/swNEBi6AtbY?si=LUnZGg-eq8lpOuop] Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com [http://www.dragonladyart.com] Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. www.childersartstudios.com/ [http://www.childersartstudios.com/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe [https://herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]