Wow. It's been 200 episodes of drawing with all of you. Big shoutout to all the artists who have supported the show over the years. This episode was a blast, featuring Dan Billen (the creator of our theme song), the return of world-renowned photographer, Matthew Salacuse, Christopher Fiorello (The Model), and our regular hosts: John English, Cassandra Kim, Raymond Bonilla, Adam Gustavson, and Dale Stephanos. Support our guests: Dan Billen, co-owner of Primary Colors Music:...

This week we were joined by fine artists Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. We drew images inspired by some of the biggest highlights from the 2024 Grammys, such as Killer Mike, Joni Mitchell, Miley Cyrus, and more. You can view the photo reference here under Feb. 2024, listed as episode 189: https://visualartspassage.com/drawing... 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your...

This week we were joined by fine artists Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Kim, and John English. We drew images from the latest HBO series 'The Regime' and John English delivers an informative lecture on value control for illustrators and painters. 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine...

From Jason Kelce to Taylor Swift, we drew our hearts out this week. We drew the winning team, the Chiefs, from this year's Super Bowl, which happened to be the most watched televised event in history. Join artists John English, Cassandra Loomis Kim, and Adam Gustavson as they talk about art, history, inspirational painters, and more. 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic...

Enjoy an insightful and fun chat between two good art buds. John English chats with children's book illustrator, artist, and educator, Adam Gustavson. Adam's paintings and drawings have appeared in over thirty highly praised and award winning books for children, as well as magazines, educational materials, advertising campaigns and galleries. He holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York, and a BFA from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. His career in art education has led...

Episode 188 features illustrator and children's book artist, Adam Gustavson, gallery painter, Cassandra Kim, and illustrator and fine artist, John English. During the episode we talk about artist burnout, historical painters like Mary Cassatt and their profound impact on the art world, and more. Draw along with us. You can find our reference here under February, 2024: https://visualartspassage.com/drawing-hive/archive/ 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you...

Raymond Bonilla chats with Leo Avero, art director and concept artist at One Pixel Brush. Leo has worked as a concept artist on projects such as Blue Beetle, Back 4 Blood, Project Quantum and more. He's also art directed works for Megan Thee Stallion and more. You can view Leo's work and career here: https://leoavero.artstation.com/ Other resources from Leo Avero: Store: https://leoavero.artstation.com/store Gumroad Store: https://leoavero.gumroad.com/ Patreon:...

This episode of Drawing Hive features the core group of award-winning illustrators and painters, such as John English, Cassandra Kim, and Raymond Bonilla. We drew reference inspired by individuals we consider to be 'Genius', or who have altered the trajectory of science, art, and technology. You can grab our photo reference here: https://visualartspassage.com/drawing-hive/archive/ 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to...

About this episode: 🚀Need a Powerful Resource to Kick Your Art Career into Gear?🚀 Are you ready to take your artistic skills to the next level and unlock your artistic potential? Visual Arts Passage offers immersive online mentorship courses focused in Illustration, Fine Art, and Character Design. 🧭 View each of our Learn-by-doing online Mentorship Tracks 🧭 🔗 Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ 🔗 Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ 🔗...

This might be our cutest life drawing episode to date. Draw along with us as we discuss illustration, painting techniques, and career development in the arts. This episode features gallery painters, John English and Cassandra Loomis Kim as well as children's book illustrator Adam Gustavson. You can find the photo reference for episode 184 on our archive page, under the tab January 2024. Share your work with us on Instagram and tag #drawinghive and @visualartspassage so we can see and...

In this episode of Studio Bridge, Raymond Bonilla sits down with fine artist and gallery painter, Amy Erickson. Erickson is an award-winning observational painter currently residing in Seattle, Washington. During this chat, Raymond and Amy discuss a variety of techniques, process, and the journey towards a thriving career in art. Visual Arts Passage Art Mentorships are currently a MAJOR sale. Use code HOWDY at checkout and get our biggest discount EVER for new students. Learn more about...

Join Raymond Bonilla for an incredible chat with fine artist, painter, and educator, Claudia Rilling. Subscribe to our channel to get updates on our latest episodes of Studio Bridge and more!

Join Raymond Bonilla in this captivating chat with digital modeler, sculptor, and educator, Glen Southern. Glen runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design, which creates assets for TV and film. Clients include SKY, Wacom and Oculus Medium and the studio has an impressive project list that features 3D models for Game of Thrones' house sigils. He's been using and training ZBrush for over 15 years and is a Wacom Ambassador for the UK and...

Dustin d'Arnault is a Character Designer and Visual Development Artist based out of Los Angeles, California. He has worked on various projects that span a variety of media, including print, television, and film. The most notable of these projects include “The Book of Life”, the final season of “Samurai Jack”, “Maya & the Three” and Nickelodeon’s upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film. Studio List: Netflix Animation / Disney TV / Warner Bros. Animation / Cartoon Network...

Join renowned illustrator and painter, John English, as he dives deep into a captivating chat with the incredibly talented Bill Carman. Bill's artistry reflects the chaotic beauty within his mind. From scribbles and jumps to meticulous illustrations, discover the journey of an artist. Whether it's his dynamic career spanning universities, ad agencies, and exhibitions or his intriguing new book, “Imagery From the Bird’s Home”, this episode offers a sneak peek into the world of Bill Carman.

We assembled the VAP Fine Arts Program (Raymond Bonilla, Cassandra Loomis Kim, and John English) for a roundtable discussion on industry navigation. This episode is a deep dive into what it takes to thrive in fine arts. Check out Cassandra Kim’s bootcamp for skill and style as a fine art painter This course is designed to help you outline your professional goals and explore genres that align with your unique style and interests. View the course here:...

John English sits down with Troy Heindel, the son of the iconic illustrator and painter, Robert Heindel. During this fascinating conversation, they discuss the life, experiences, and share anecdotes about the famed artist. Troy Heindel is the Curator of The Robert Heindel Museum of Art. Troy is the second son of Robert and Rose Heindel. Troy worked as a technologist for over thirty-five years, including six years at NASA Johnson Space Center as a Space Shuttle Flight Controller. Troy,...

About our guest, John Rush: John Rush was born in central Indiana in 1948. As a boy he produced stacks of drawings, built models and developed a love of machinery. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in industrial design, he worked as a machine tool designer and later a city planner. His passion for art eventually led him to Los Angeles to study illustration at Art Center College of Design. After graduating in 1975, he was recruited to work in a large Chicago art...

In this brief demonstration from 2022, Ashly Lovett shares her process, techniques, and tips for working with pastels. About Ashly Lovett: Known for her captivatingly ethereal artwork in chalk pastel, Ashly Lovett is an illustrator, writer and gallery artist. Inspired by folklore and mythology, she hopes to bewitch her viewers with a deep sense of wonder and dark nostalgia. She has done licensed work for FOX Searchlight, Jim Henson Company, Adult Swim, Netflix, SEGA, and more. She received...

This episode of Studio Bridge features a long time friend of Visual Arts Passage and The Illustration Academy. Sterling and John English talk life, share stories, and dig into what made Sterling the person and artist he is today. About Sterling Hundley (b. 1976), American. Sterling Hundley is a concept designer and illustrator based in Richmond, Virginia where he also serves as a Professor in the School of Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University. From movies, posters, murals, exhibitions,...

About the featured artist, Julie Beck: Julie Beck was born and raised in Western Upstate New York. From 1998 to 2002, she attended Roger Williams University in Rhode Island where she graduated valedictorian with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. From 2002 to 2011, she worked primarily as a freelance designer but continued to draw and paint as a self-taught artist. In 2011, a move to Massachusetts introduced her to the Academy of Realist Art, Boston which catapulted her abilities to a new...

In this episode of Studio Bridge we will discuss the career, influences, and era of artist Nicolai Fechin. Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Commercial Gallery Mentorship Track:...

This is a very special introspection of a profound artist, by illustrator and painter John English. John talks about his experiences with these artists, but also takes a deep dive into their influences, talents, and the ripple effect they left on the fine art world. Part one focuses on Bernie Fuchs. Part 2 will highlight the life and career of Robert Heindel. Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists...

We will be hosting an in-depth conversation between Cassandra L. Kim, Raymond Bonilla, and John English about how to thrive as a gallery artist. From building your body of work, to networking with galleries and collectors, we will be covering all the bases. Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration...