My Creative Life By Nancy Miller

Hi Everyone! I interviewed Andrew Wiens, Development Director of Guided Discoveries. He answered my questions on the nature of sales and how artists can learn to sell their work to an audience. Great chat! Here is more about Andrew and where you can learn more about Guided Discoveries. Andrew is a former Executive Salesperson, who decided to pursue passion and pivoted to non-profit development. Now it is about helping children experience exceptional STEM education outside the classroom. Lots of experience working within a small business unit where you are expected to wear many hats as well as within a global organization requiring worldwide cooperation. To learn more about Guided Discoveries visit: https://guideddiscoveries.org/

Hi Everyone! I'm really into collaborations these days, and I wanted to share some interviews with people that are doing that in a big way. Allan Meade is the founder of the Concept Factory Atlanta. Here is more about Allan and his company.  Allan is a multi-faceted Entrepreneur and Creative Producer with experience in fiction/non-fiction film development, along with practices in the entertainment and corporate arenas. Allan founded Concept Factory in 2020 and plans to use the startup to provide collaborative spaces for visual storytellers with the goal of creating opportunities to help creatives advance their industry careers. As a Creative Producer & Entrepreneur, Allan is proficient in uniting and leading small and large creative teams, using his skill set and knowledge to help develop stories for the screen, and overseeing a creative startup from start to finish with strong attention to detail, creativity, and originality. Follow Concept Factory at @conceptfactory.us  Thanks for listening

Kim-Hoa Ung was kind enough to speak with me about her experience as a children's book author and illustrator. We met through the connection from the Erin Murphy Literary Agency.  Kim-Hoa spoke about her inspiration for writing and illustrating, and how she persevered to get her debut title A Gift for Nai Nai. published. Here is more about Kim-Hoa. My name is Kim-Hoa and I am a picture book author/illustrator and an amigurumi artist. My two children inspired me to become an author/illustrator. One day while reading, my daughter asked why there weren’t any characters like her. It made me think about how nice it would be for my little girl to be able to identify with a character similar to her. That’s how my dream of publishing a children’s book came about. I hope to achieve that someday and to be able to dedicate it to my little girl and others like her. To see her work visit: https://autumnleafletcom.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnleaflet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutumnLea

Hi Everyone! Today I interviewed Nabeela Washington the Editor-in-Chief of Lucky Jefferson. Here is more information about the literary journal Lucky Jefferson.  Founded in 2018, Lucky Jefferson is an award-winning literary journal that generates interactive conversations around poetry and art by reforming the way journals are produced and shared. Lucky Jefferson is proud to feature poets and writers who have never been published, marginalized perspectives, and those who sought to pursue writing later in life. We exist to create spaces for those who wish to see themselves represented more boldly in the world; we help those same few build an audience and reimagine joy for their work. You can enjoy our print publications quarterly or four times a year. Here is their website: https://luckyjefferson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucky_jefferson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_luckyjefferson

Hi Everyone! This is Nancy and Keith from My Creative Life, and today we have Allen Zhang a fellow graduate illustration student talking about his concept work. We also sidetracked and talked about the eastern versus western thought process of ideation. That was really interesting and I hope we do another chat in the future about it. Allen recommended looking at the work of Man Ba and Erak.  Warning regarding the images on the site as they are not appropriate for all ages. To view Allen's work visit: https://www.instagram.com/zitong_zhang19/?hl=en https://www.behance.net/zitongzhang1/ Twitter: @ZitongZhang19 To view Keith's work: https://www.instagram.com/keithleeillustration/?hl=en https://www.keithleeillustration.com/ To view my work Nancy So Miller Illustration: https://www.nmillerillustration.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nmillerillustration/ Thanks for listening!

Hi Everyone! I have Little Boat a fellow illustrator on this episode. She talks about her aspirations and her background that led her to studying illustration. Here is a link to the artist she mentioned in the interview: https://www.instagram.com/plastiboo/ Leiji_Matsumoto To see her work: https://boat88.myportfolio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boat.boat_c/ Thanks for listening!

Hi Everyone, today I have Gillian Mallory as my co-host on this episode, and we are interviewing Joey Liu a concept designer for film. Joey is a really nice guy and he shared his art journey with us today and how he got started in that field. He shares his plans and goals in his career. Thanks, Joey! To see Joey's work visit  https://www.instagram.com/jo.ey545/ Art Station joey545.artstation.com To see Gillian's work visit https://www.instagram.com/gillian_mallory72/ Thanks for listening!

Hi Everyone! Today we are introducing the My Creative Life Magazine that we are working on as a team. The goal of the print publication is the highlight emerging artists from a variety of cultural identities that are transitioning into art careers. They are new and they are trying to get things started. I feel it is important to share their journey because we have gone through some unprecedented times. I think their stories will resident with those starting out.  Here are the links to the  MCL Arts Instagram Keith Lee Illustration Gillian Mallory Painter Nancy So Miller Illustration Thanks for listening!

Hi Everyone! This is a special podcast today, it is my first video podcast! Yeah! I have guest Keith Lee, and he is talking about starting his illustration career and a demo with his favorite pen. Here is more about Keith: Keith Alexander Lee is an illustrator based in Hong Kong. After obtaining his Master of Fine Arts in illustration with Savannah College of Art and Design, he is now working as a freelance illustrator. He Incorporates traditional drawing elements into his digital illustrations to create his unique style. His conceptual illustrations are simple yet thought-provoking. His areas of expertise include editorial illustration, poster designs, advertising, and packaging. He is creative, organized, a great communicator, and works well with others. Illustrated for: Tesla, SCAN Magazine Keith's Website Keith's Instagram The video is also available to watch on my Youtube Channel Nancy Miller Illustration.

Hi Everyone! I'm excited to announce I have an agent!! My agent is Tara Gonzalez,  Erin Murphy Literary Agency. She was so kind to speak with me today and tell us about her background as an agent, and share what are things she's looking for in a submission! Here is more about Tara: Tara Gonzalez is an Associate Agent at the Erin Murphy Literary Agency, as well as the social media coordinator. She's located in Florida, although pre-pandemic she was always looking for an excuse to go elsewhere. Tara is actively building her client list. She loves all ages of children's literature, from picture books to young adults, with some forays into the adult space. Her taste spans across broad ranges of genres, from contemporary, historical, literary, to adventure and fantasy. She loves characters and stories that resonate and strong voices. Beyond books, Tara loves movies, cats, buying things she probably doesn't need on Etsy, making candles, and getting hooked on TV shows that get canceled after one season. She has

Today I am speaking with Jeff Hinchee, an illustrator I have admired for his stunning work in paper and 3D. He was kind enough to share his art journey with me today. Here is more about Jeff and his work: Jeff Hinchee is an illustrator and set designer. Blending 2-D and 3-D, his illustrations are an assemblage of traditional drawing and painting, cut paper relief, meticulous models, and the odd found object. His clients include Penguin Random House, The New York Times, The Washington Post, This American Life, Disney Theatrical, and Interview Magazine.  His illustrations can be seen at JeffHinchee.com. For television, Jeff has created special illustrations and featured graphics for "Little America", "Single Parents", "Search Party, and "Transparent", as well as for the European Games, and numerous live musical events such as “The Wiz Live!” and “Hairspray Live!” on NBC. His extensive theatrical work for Broadway, opera and ballet can be seen at JeffHincheeDesign.com. “When pressed through the mi

Hi Everyone! Today I'm chatting with Via Li a fellow illustration student. Via creates lovely paintings and prints and draws inspiration from fine artists like Egon Schiele. My cohost is Robin Mallory today. To see Via work visit: https://www.instagram.com/via.li_art/ To see Robin's work: https://www.instagram.com/gillian_mallory72/ Thank you for listening!

Hi Everyone it is my 97 episode! Yeah! I have Kelly Kiviranna a professional surface designer that has done work for various resorts, hotels, and casinos with her designs. Robin is my cohost today! To see more of her work visit: https://www.instagram.com/kellykiviranna/ To see Robin's work: https://www.instagram.com/gillian_mallory72/ To see my work: https://www.instagram.com/nmillerillustration/ https://www.nmillerillustration.com/ Thanks for listening!

Hi Everyone, on this episode of My Creative Life I have return guest Robin Martéa. She just finished her MFA in Illustration and shared some tips about searching for jobs in the current market. Here is more about Robin: Robin Martéa is a visual artist, born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. Since grade school, she has been heavily involved in the visual arts and has since then, developed a strong foundation in mediums ranging from painting to photography. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is currently pursuing her M.F.A. degree in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. “I like to think of my paintings as a window into my daydreams. Chasing my dreams is often done in the most unconventional way: through a brush and a canvas. My art, which is a direct reflection of my imagination, is illustrated through drawings that are grounded in hope. What motivates me are the works of artists and illustrators whose art tells a story in an imaginative way. When

Hi Everyone, I spoke with Jennifer Thornhill an illustrator I met via SVS Learn's Children's Book Pro. She speaks about her journey to becoming an illustrator. Here is more about Jennifer: I did the first part of my growing up in Alberta, Canada, and the second part in Ontario, Canada. Most of my hobbies as a child were related to arts and crafts. If I was indoors, I was drawing or working with craft supplies. If I was outdoors I was building forts in the woods with my siblings and cousins. My favorite thing growing up was Christmas. My twin sister and I started getting ready for Christmas on the first chilly day of August and didn't give it up until long after January 1st.  Christmas is still one of my favorite things. My ideal illustration project is a beautiful Christmas book.  I studied Art and English at Nipissing University in Bracebridge, Ontario. After living in Northern Ontario for most of my life, I moved to Grafton, Ontario- a small town on the north shore of Lake Ontario, where winters

Hi Everyone, today I speak with Amelia Leicht, designer, and teacher about her art journey.  Here is a little more about Amelia. Hello! I’m Amelia Leicht (that’s me in the hat!), a Grad Student at SCAD and Creative Director currently based in Dallas, Texas. I have extensive experience in Graphic Design, Brand Identity, and Content Strategy. I am passionate about data-driven creative and storytelling and developing brand identities and experiences that foster meaningful connections with audiences.  My entire philosophy towards my career can be summed up with two simple phrases: I want to do great work, and I want my work to do great things. I’m looking for a position where I can grow my skill set with new challenges and problems to solve in an environment that fosters growth and collaboration. To see her work: https://www.amelialeicht.com/ https://www.instagram.com/schmashmelia/ Thanks for listening!

Today I'm speaking with Kat Albert a fellow classmate from my thesis class. She talks about her thesis project and how she manages and finds time for all of her creative projects and stay healthy as an artist. Here is more about Kat: I’m a Filipino-American illustrator who specializes in digital painting, traditional watercolor, and a combination of the two. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Arts, I took up a Master’s degree in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). I love to illustrate narrative situations, imaginative whimsical concepts, and little things in life that spark joy. To see more of Kat's work visit: https://www.katalbertart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kittensbrush/

Episode 101. I had the pleasure of speaking with Lu Pan, who is a classmate in my Fiber's class that is majoring in accessories design. Lu's work has appeared in the Global Footwear Awards and House and Home Magazine. He's the first person I've met with this major and I wanted to learn more about it.  To see Lu's work visit: https://www.instagram.com/panlu.create/ Thanks for listening!

On my 100th podcast episode I spoke with Jun Zhou, a fellow illustration student I met in my fibers class. She was kind enough to share her experience as a freelance illustrator. Here is more about Jun: Hi! Welcome to my world. This is Jun Zhou, an ambitious illustrator, motion media designer, and children's comic book artist. Now I am a graduate student at Savannah College of art and design. The enthusiasm for drawing in my life began with Japanese manga, I got all my happy childhood from designing comic books and drawing animation frames. I could find true peace when I am drawing. Now I also enjoy communicating about ideas and arts with people, so feel free to send me a direct email, let's be friends. Hope you have a great day :) To see more of Jun's work visit: https://www.instagram.com/junzhou_draw/ https://junzhou.art/ Thanks for listening!

Hi Everyone! Today I have Charlie Carter a fellow illustration student here with me today. She talks about her journey into fantasy art and how she stays focused. Here is a bit about Charlie: Illustration and character concept artist. For work inquiries or commission info: DM or email! katelace1665@outlook.com https://www.instagram.com/kingcharliestudios/ Thanks for listening! Nancy Miller Illustration Social Media Portfolio: http://www.nmillerillustration.com/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmfmhL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmillerillustration/ Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/nmillerillustration Blog: https://nmillerillustration.art.blog/