Fine Art vs. Commercial? Scott Gordley On Taking Both Paths

Grace sits down with renowned artist & illustrator Scott Gordley to discuss what it was like to paint James Earl Jones' portrait, as well as Cher, Madonna, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Gordley's commercial work has appeared in Time, Esquire, Newsday, Playboy, and the London Times, among others. He dives into what makes an illustration "smart", the importance of understanding your subject, and how to bring extra dimension into your work that'll catch the eye of any decent art director.