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Two Broke Guys Selling Art

Two Broke Guys Selling Art

By Simon & Lex

This won't be your typical art podcast. Each week Simon and Lex get together and talk about various art topics they have no business giving their opinion on. Join them as they grow as artist and continue to try to make it in the art world.
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Interview with The Frisky Gent!

Two Broke Guys Selling ArtJul 08, 2019

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Interview with The Frisky Gent!

Interview with The Frisky Gent!

A few weeks ago I had the chance to chat with my buddy, Nitie Atemenwan, about social media. On this weeks episode we talk about some tips for artists to improve their online presence. Next week the boys will be back in town! Simon and I are back on track!
Jul 08, 201951:33
That’s gonna be a no from me!

That’s gonna be a no from me!

Simon and Lex discuss how to keep sane by saying no to jobs you may not have the skills for, and how to pass them to your artist friends and community.
Apr 23, 201901:01:48
Interview of a Broke Guy

Interview of a Broke Guy

Polly Pocket is here as our guest host and interviewer! Listen along as Simon discusses his past, present, and future in art and struggles to comprehend the English language. Thank you to Polly Pocket and to all of our listeners out there!
Apr 08, 201935:32
Grab the world by the Content!

Grab the world by the Content!

Simon and Lex try to grasp onto the ethereal cloud that is artistic “content” and how to find and exercise it. Come along with us as I say “content” way too many times!
Mar 18, 201940:36
Just the Tips

Just the Tips

Lex and Simon enjoy a few laughs as they discuss what you can get to start out your art career in both the traditional and digital realms for illustration and logo work.
Mar 11, 201953:24
Learn Out that Burnout

Learn Out that Burnout

Lex And Simon discuss ways to avoid and remedy the inevitable burnout that comes with being a creative.
Mar 04, 201939:30
Polly P in da Hizzy

Polly P in da Hizzy

Special guest Polly Pocket joins us to talk about her art, artistic process as a musician, and leaves some nuggets of advice for emerging artists and musicians!
Feb 26, 201941:54
Client Climates

Client Climates

Lex and Simon discuss how to handle client frustrations and how to respect yourself and your time.
Feb 18, 201947:46
Brand it? I hardly know it!

Brand it? I hardly know it!

Lex and Simon talk about how to brand yourself and the steps you need to take to get started as a professional artist.
Feb 11, 201949:14
We've hit Critical Depth!

We've hit Critical Depth!

Surprise! we are publishing this episode early to invite everyone to take part in our February drawing prompt list! Check it out on our instagram (@twobrokeartguys.) Also in this episode Lex and Simon discuss how to utilize feedback to further your work and bring it to the next level. +1 to thick skin!
Feb 01, 201940:49
Let’s Get Critical, Critical!
Jan 28, 201937:51
Learning is Half the Battle.

Learning is Half the Battle.

Drawing is a skill which develops as you practice. On today's episode Simon and Lex discuss some practical methods which can get you started on your magical journey. Here is some information from today's episode. Inkscape.com: A free and open-source vector graphics editor; it can be used to create or edit vector graphics such as illustrations, diagrams, line arts, charts, logos and complex paintings. Inkscape's primary vector graphics format is Scalable Vector Graphics; however, many other formats can be imported and exported. "Mike Monteiro: F*ck You, Pay Me" The most popular CreativeMornings talk of all time, Mike Monteiro gives us some valuable advice on how to get paid for the work that you do. Skillshare.com: An online learning community for people who want to learn from educational videos. The courses, which are not accredited, are available through subscription. The majority of courses focus on interaction rather than lecturing, with the primary goal of learning by completing a project. Udemy.com: An online learning platform. It is aimed at professional adults. Unlike academic massive open online course programs which are driven by traditional collegiate coursework, Udemy uses content from online content creators to sell for profit. Pluralsight.com: An American publicly held online education company that offers a variety of video training courses for software developers, IT administrators, and creative professionals through its website. The Nerdwriter is a weekly video essay series that puts ideas to work. Wisecrack is a collective of comedians, academics, filmmakers, and artists who are super curious about the world around us. Our channel explores big ideas in unusual (and hopefully super entertaining) ways. We dive into philosophy and critical thinking through the lens of movies, TV shows, video games, and books. Draw with Jazza: New content every week, like tutorials, speed paintings, streams, competitions and more! Proko: Stan Prokopenko, is an artist and teacher. Proko is a resource for artists to get good art instruction videos. "You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less" by Mark Kistler. Drawing is an acquired skill, not a talent--anyone can learn to draw! All you need is a pencil, a piece of paper, and the willingness to tap into your hidden artistic abilities. With Emmy award-winning, longtime PBS host Mark Kistler as your guide, you'll learn the secrets of sophisticated three-dimensional renderings, and have fun along the way--in just 20 minutes a day for a month. Sktchy is an has helped thousands of artists around the world break through creative block and fill up their sketch. @EtheringtonBros Creators of UK's MOST SUCCESSFUL COMICS KICKSTARTER of ALL TIME. Comic, book, and film makers, tutorial sharers.
Jan 21, 201901:07:07
Inspiration Perspiration

Inspiration Perspiration

Lex and Simon are the engineers on the inspiration train, jump aboard!
Jan 14, 201947:01
Two Broke Bois Say Hello!

Two Broke Bois Say Hello!

Simon and Lex intoduce themselves as the two broke artists and converse on their plans for the new year and set sights on eventual world domination!
Jan 07, 201958:24