PK 233: Redefine Your Creative Career
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
Release Date: 12/23/2020
PK 243: Launching A Board Game on Kickstarter
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
In this week’s episode we get the final chapter on designing and launching your own board game. We had Dan on the podcast in the past to talk about the process so far in Episode 230 (https://www.pencilkings.com/daniel-piche/) and now that he’s just about to launch again here’s the update of the story as he's just about to release his new board game to the world.
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PK 242: Reinventing Yourself as an Artist
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
In this week’s episode, Diego Jourdan Pereira walks us through how he went from a career as an illustrator working in licensing and completely reinvented himself as an author and book designer.
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PK 241: How to Become a Character Designer
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
In this week’s episode, Mitch Bowler from Pencil Kings breaks down a simple five-step process that he would use to break into having a career as a character designer.
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PK 240: Publishing Your Animated Short
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
In this week’s episode, we’re speaking with Michael Cawood who had been on the podcast previously to speak about his independently animated film, ‘The Wrong Rock’ which has since been completed and published and is generating a lot of views on YouTube and which was also made the shortlist for consideration to be included in the Oscar Awards.
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PK 239: Mentorship and Education for Creative Careers
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
Mitch wraps up his series on getting serious about using your creativity to generate income and talks about the different types of resources you can use to move towards your goal.
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PK 238: Testing Creative Career Ideas
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
In this week's episode of Pencil Kings, host Mitch Bowler demonstrates how you can discover—and develop—the skills necessary to land your dream creative career. Mitch shares his strategies for identifying which skills are in demand for creative projects, how to find your calling as an artist, and the simple ways to unlock new possibilities for your creative career. Stay tuned for more!
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PK 237: Making Your Art Career Path Real
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
In this week's episode of Pencil Kings, host Mitch Bowler reveals how to ground your art career path in reality using job descriptions. Listen in as Mitch talks about how to discern what creative skills are in demand for a specific field, why experience isn’t the only metric for determining if you are qualified for a job, and the importance of breaking out of your comfort zone as you make your dreams a reality. Stay tuned.
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PK 236: The 12 Month Art Career Goal
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
In this week's episode of Pencil Kings, host Mitch Bowler shares his expert strategies for transforming your creative dreams into a reality in the next 12 months. Mitch highlights the importance of setting a concrete goal as an artist, how to determine the right path to take on your creative journey, and his tips for making real progress with your next project. Stay tuned!
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PK 235: 4 Phases of a Creative Career
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
In this week's episode of Pencil Kings, hostMitch Bowler discusses how to transition from a dreamer to a doer in the new year. Mitch shares the essential steps for taking your art career to the next level, the story of how he first broke into the industry, and his journey to becoming the artist and teacher he is today. Listen in to learn more about how to achieve your artistic and career goals in 2021!
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PK 234: 2020: The Year of Time
Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists
In this week's episode of Pencil Kings, host Mitch Bowler reflects on how 2020 allowed him to take stock of his creative pursuits—and the time he spent working on them. He discusses the common challenges artists face with making time to pursue their creative endeavors, the importance of saying “no” when carving out time for your art, and his strategies for sticking to your artistic goals in 2021. Stay tuned.
info_outlineTerri Rodriguez-Hong is a UX/UI designer and a UX/UI Tutor at CareerFoundry. In her position as a UX/UI designer, Terri hopes to bridge the gap between products to be accessible by all users. She received her MFA from the University of Hawaii and is currently working on her master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction. Outside of her passion for UX/UI, Terri is an avid Muay Thai boxer, a volleyball fan, and the co-host of the Ramblings of a Designer podcast.
In this episode…
What happens when you blend a passion for art and user experience? While many artists base their success on commissions and reputation, there may be a more fulfilling path.
UX/UI is the combination of design, art, and user experience that bridges the gap between a product and its user. Terri Rodriguez-Hong made the leap into the UX/UI world four years ago—and she hasn’t looked back since. With her fine art and visual design background, she brings a unique perspective to her role as a UX/UI designer. So, what is Terri’s advice to fellow artists looking to create a career in the sweet spot between art and user experience?
In this week's episode of Pencil Kings, host Mitch Bowler sits down with UX/UI Designer, Terri Rodriguez-Hong. Terri recalls what gave her the push to transition from visual design to UX/UI, how she navigated the interview process, and why the most important investment you can make is in yourself. She also shares her tips for building industry connections and starting your journey in UX/UI. Stay tuned!