On today's show, award-winning illustrator Iris Compiet stops by to talk all things creativity. She shares her story and wisdom she's learned along the way. Don't forget to follow her amazing social accounts and support her on Patreon! Iris' Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iriscompiet Web shop: https://www.iriscompiet.art/featured-products/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iriscompiet Schoolism: https://www.schoolism.com/online-art-classes-workouts/faery-workout-with-iris-compiet Twi...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Jenny Robins, Wells Street’s head of television and film, is no stranger to the art of storytelling. She's embraced her non-linear path in the television industry and has always come back to what she loves most: story. These days she's focused on the future of Wells Street, the production company set up by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. On today's episode she takes us through her personal journey, creative philosophy and why a good creative day always, at least for her, starts with a delicious hot chocol...
Jul 13, 2020•54 min
On today's episode, author, illustrator and creative director Beatrice Blue talks about her background, her creative philosophy and so much more. Beatrice is the author of “Once Upon a Dragon’s fire”; “Wonder, the art and practice of Beatrice Blue”; and the critically acclaimed “Once Upon a Unicorn Horn”. She's worked with Dreamworks TV, Hasbro, Procreate, Harper Collins, Nickelodeon, Square-Enix or Lonely Planet and among many others. "Once Upon a Unicorn Horn" has been translated into more tha...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 13 min
On today's show, artist/songwriter/producer extraordinaire Jenna Andrews shares her story and philosophy of creativity. Driven by an innate passion for music and her belief in the medium’s incredible universal capability to unite and inspire, creative powerhouse Jenna Andrews has spent the large part of her outstanding career bringing out the best in the most promising talent around the globe. As an artist (Island Def Jam) and a songwriter (Sony/ATV) herself, Andrews is sensitive to the challen...
May 11, 2020•31 min
Loish (Lois Van Baarle) has always been interested in creating art, but the path forward hasn't always been clear or easy. Art school wasn't a p[particularly happy experience for her. Something many fans of hers may not know is that she is also an incredibly knowledge mental health advocate. On today's show Loish and I have some fun and also talk about the importance of maintaining mental health (in addition to physical health) during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Survival is key and you shouldn...
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 39 min
That's right! It's Kayla Coombs: The Sequel! But this sequel isn't a box office bomb - it's full of goodness. On today's episode (Eek! Our very first sequel interview!) artist and illustrator Kayla Coombs shares what she's been up to. We also break down her learning process, the ins and outs of freelancing and how to select a good creative partner (even if they work halfway across the world). Follow Kayla: Instagram: @kaylacoombs Twitter: @KaylaJCoombs Web: kaylacoombs.com/shop Connect with Hann...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 24 min
On today's episode, the founder of Emerald City Comic Con and co-founder of Lightbox Expo shares his story with us. Raised by immigrant parents, he learned the value of hard work and the upside to being one's own boss from an early age. When Jim sees an opportunity to create something that celebrates art, meets a need and brings people together, he makes it happen. Find out more about Jim: Twitter: @jimdemonakos Lightbox Expo: https://lightboxexpo.com/ Connect with Hannah: Instagram: @hannah_cam...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 27 min
On today's episode, artist Tim Kaminski (The Dragon Prince game art direction) talks about his very unlikely journey to artistic success. Not only has he taken the road less traveled, he's extremely passionate about teaching others and mentoring a diverse group to help them make it in the business. Find Tim: Instagram @randomspirits timkaminski.com Find Hannah: Instagram @hannah_camacho hannahcamacho.com
Feb 22, 2020•59 min
12 creatives send me their "new years resolutions" and how small steps have made a huge difference in their creative journeys. Want to jump to hear your favorite creative genius? I got you, fam. The time stamps are listed below: Nora Twomey (2:15) - Twitter @nora877 Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (4:15) - Twitter @beckandwoods Kayla Coombs (6:15) - Instagram @kaylacoombs Aaron Draplin (11:03) - Instagram @Draplin and https://fieldnotesbrand.com/ Alyssa Winans (15:10) - Instagram @alawinans Kat Burns...
Jan 15, 2020•35 min
On today's show, artist and illustrator Peter Mohrbacher talks about his journey in the biz and how his drive to succeed has taken him down a non-linear road to artistic independence. More about Peter: Instagram: @petermohrbacher Website: https://www.vandalhigh.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/angelarium Find Hannah: hannahcamacho.com
Sep 29, 2019•58 min
Kate McMillan is a woman of many talents. Not only did she study architecture at Yale and Norwegian boat building through the Mortimer Hayes-Brandeis Fellowship, she forged her own path into the animation industry with grit and determination. She's a talented woodworker in her spare time and works as a visual development artist for Dreamworks TV currently. Kate's story is refreshingly real and a great reminder of the age old saying, "Where there's a will, there's a way." Find Kate: Web: www.kate...
Aug 03, 2019•43 min
Alyssa Winans took the road less traveled. She wasn't born with a pencil in her hand. Sure, she always appreciated art, but (like many of us) didn't consider it as something that could be a profession. When it came time to pursue plan for life beyond high school, she learned that, well, art is a thing that you can actually earn a living with. That was the turning point for her and pursued it with her whole heart. Not only did Alyssa get in to RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), she thrived the...
Jun 11, 2019•38 min
Liz Hannah shares her philosophy of storytelling on today's episode. Not only is she a kind, humble human, but her work is already making waves in the industry. She genre hops because she's that good and has impeccable taste in TV (ahem, "Killing Eve" - need I say more?). Liz welcomes collaboration and believes that most of the writing process happens away from the computer screen. Find Liz: Twitter: @itslizhannah Instagram: @itslizhannah Have questions, comments, feedback? You can reach Hannah ...
May 27, 2019•46 min
Anthony Mandler is a man of many talents. He's photographed some of the most iconic musicians in the biz and filmed a plethora of music videos of the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Beyonce, Jay Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and so many more. These days he's focused on directing feature films - his recent masterpiece Monster (based on the novel) will be hitting theaters this fall. Throughout today's conversation, he breaks down his own story and what he's learned about his own process along the way. He ...
Mar 16, 2019•46 min
On today's show, indie short film director and professor Vanessa Newell talks about her journey as a film student, film professor and maker of short films. Her recent film, Bull Mountain Lookout, recently won a jury award from the Spokane International Film Festival and continues to make waves throughout the film festival circuit. Find Vanessa at: https://www.vanessanewell.com/ Find Basic Brainheart: Instagram - @hannah_camacho Twitter - @basicbrainheart
Mar 09, 2019•32 min
That's right - today's show features the man, the myth, the Aaron James Draplin. Legendary designer and amazing human being. He shares bits of his story, what he's up to today at Field Notes and Draplin Design Co and how he's learning to say "no" a little more often when a project isn't a good fit. Draplin Design Co: http://draplin.com/ Field Notes: https://fieldnotesbrand.com/ Aaron's Instagram: @draplin The book: http://ddcbook.com/
Jan 12, 2019•53 min
Zoe Rain is quickly becoming one of the hottest photographers in the biz. Her raw, bold style cuts through the bullshit and contains a compelling honestly that won't let you look away. While Zoe is really only just getting started, she's got some really real truths about the creative journey figured out and it shows. In today's episode, she shares her story as well as a lot of great tips about working hard and using the tools you have at your disposal. See Zoe's work: zoerainphoto.com Instagram:...
Nov 05, 2018•34 min
Jason Koenig started out with a passion to become a professional baseball player. As he began to work passionately to achieve that goal, physical injury derailed those plans. He "fell" into photography and began to pursue greatness regardless of his circumstances. His journey has taken many unexpected twists and turns, but through it all he has held true to his mantra: love people, work hard, always create. We are based out of Seattle. We shoot for musicians, non-profits, corporations and everyd...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 46 min
Musician Sam Tinnesz has put in the time and is starting to see his years of hard work pay off in a big way. He's a believer in collaboration and dedication and the art of NOT becoming a one hit wonder. His easygoing nature made the conversation feel so natural and he's overflowing with so much wisdom that I walked away with so much food for through despite pursuing a very different discipline myself. Find Sam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamTinnesz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtinne...
Jul 29, 2018•43 min
Scott and Bryan met when they were preteens and quickly discovered their mutual love for storytelling. They started making movies together and never looked back. On today's podcast, they walk us through their journey, the importance of their partnership and how choosing to keep their education local to Iowa impacted their current success. Beck and Woods have hit a stride and, after a marathon of 20 years pounding the pavement, have earned their stripes and are collaborating with some of the most...
Jul 14, 2018•40 min
Musician and author Matt Bronleewe grew up in rural Kansas. He gravitated toward music from an early age and hasn't looked back. He's honed his musical skills for over 20 years and has built a vast community in Nashville particularly within the Christian music community. These days he's pioneering new, exciting ventures with Unsecret and is beginning to see his love for both writing and music collide more frequently. On today's episode, he discusses his journey and philosophy for creating incred...
Jul 09, 2018•47 min
In today's episode, you'll hear storyboard artist Lila Martinez's fascinating story. Lila Martinez had a passion for animation while watching Disney animated movies, Looney Tunes and Tex Avery cartoons at an early age in Mexico City. Through tenacity and the drive to pursue her deep interest for the medium, she enrolled at the Vancouver Film School, where she diligently studied the craft of traditional character animation and CGI. While employed in the Mexican feature animation industry as a cha...
May 22, 2018•59 min
As an artist, Alison Mann always knew she wanted to work in Animation. She began her career at Nickelodeon Animation Studio as a finance department intern while attending Columbia College Chicago. After graduating, she was offered the amazing opportunity to continue working with Nickelodeon/ MTV as their Recruiter/ Coordinator of Talent Relations. Through her 16 years in the industry, she gained experience in TV, Film and Gaming while working at Walt Disney Animation Studio, Zynga, Disney Intera...
May 08, 2018•50 min
Not only did Marcos Mateu-Mestre know what he wanted to be from a young age, he worked tirelessly until he achieved his goals. His epic career has landed him roles at some of the worlds most respected animation studios (Dreamworks, Sony, etc) and today he is an Art Director for Sony animation. On today's episode he shares his inspiring story and tips for creatives of all stripes. Find Marcos: Instagram: @mmateumestre https://www.facebook.com/Marcos-Mateu-Mestre-893679814001650/ Amazon books: htt...
Apr 19, 2018•55 min
Meg LeFauve is about as well-rounded a storyteller as they come. Throughout her impressive career she paid careful attention to the mechanics of storytelling from every angle before deciding to jump into the world of writing with both feet. Her recent work includes writing credits for Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur and Captain Marvel. On today's episode Meg shares her own story and how she set a beacon for herself. Her path wasn't always linear, but she made it take her where she wanted to go. Fi...
Apr 04, 2018•42 min
In today's episode, producer extraordinaire Kim Adams shares her story. Her interpersonal sensibilities and organizational superpowers have become legendary and I'm honored she spent an hour of her time reviewing her career so far and the lessons learned. About Kim: Kim Adams most recently was the Head of Production at Emmy Award-winning Oculus Story Studio, a team at Oculus that focused on narrative virtual reality content. Before Oculus, Kim transitioned into VR at Google Spotlight Stories, wh...
Mar 11, 2018•50 min
Aaron Waltke's impressive writing credits include the critically acclaimed series Trollhunters (Netflix) as well as the colorful, fun Unikitty show(Warner Bros). His uniquely intellectual and whimsical approach have quickly earned him respect within the animation industry and beyond. HIs willingness to learn more than simply "writing' has allowed him to serve in a showrunning capacity. He's enjoyed the incredible privilege of working alongside industry giants such as Guillermo Del Toro - watch o...
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 3 min
On today's episode, screenwriter Eric Heisserer shares how he managed to break into the incredibly competitive world of narrative for the big screen. Believe it or not, he didn't attend a prestigious university, but instead used good old fashioned hard work and persistence to get where he is today. is quickly becoming a recognized force in the world of screenwriting. He is best known for writing the screenplay for Arrival, which earned him a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination at the 89th Academy...
Jan 15, 2018•52 min
Writer Laura Sreebny studied marketing in college thinking it was the sensible option. She didn't expect to fall into the fabulous world of animation, but happily did so and hasn't looked back. She shares her journey on the production side and how she ended up in the writers room. Find Laura: Instagram: @laurasreebny Twitter: @laurasreebny Find Hannah: Instagram: @hannah_camacho Twitter: @basicbrainheart Music By: bensound.com
Dec 16, 2017•54 min
Kayla Coombs went to universtiy to study science, prompty got a job in science, then felt unhappy. She quit to pursue a career in art without any formal training. Through grit and pure determination, she is not only making it work but is poised to thrive as a gifted artist in a competitive space. In today's episode, Kayla walks me through her journey so far and shares so many relatable tips and tricks and my head is spinning. Don't forget to follow Kayla: Instagram: @kaylacoombs Twitter: @KaylaJ...
Dec 02, 2017•57 min
