The Sketchy Van Podcast

Hello my name is Kristian and I live in a van. I explore the world and record conversations with artists, educators, business people, and friends. This podcast is a record of my journey around the United States in my 2001 Ford E-150 Cargo van. It is meant to be raw and as unedited as possible.

The Creative Burnout No One Talks About

If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️): https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com   Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring): https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140 Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat: https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts

11-02
02:42:11

The Business Side of Art School You Never See

If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️): https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com   Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring): https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140 Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat: https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts

10-11
01:15:53

Why the Difficult Path is Always Worth It __ Slew

If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️): https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com   Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring): https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140 Ryan Benjamin’s intro to drawing (great for basics): https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140 Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat: https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts

10-03
01:57:45

Why Even Good Portfolios Get Ignored __ Alpay Efe

If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️): https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com   Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring): https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140 Ryan Benjamin’s intro to drawing (great for basics): https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140 Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat: https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts  

09-19
02:23:57

What Every Artist Needs to Hear (But Nobody Says) // Marshall Vandruff

If you want to help me keep making these, you can support me here (thank you so much if you do ❤️): https://www.patreon.com/KristianNee And here’s my website with my courses and other stuff I’m working on: https://www.kristiannee.com Learn from marshall: https://www.marshallart.com/HOME/ Some courses I recommend if you’re looking to improve your art: Morgan Weistling’s portrait painting (super inspiring): https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140 Ryan Benjamin’s intro to drawing (great for basics): https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140 Come hang out with us in the Discord — it’s a chill spot for artists to share work, ask questions, and chat: https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb If you liked this, consider subscribing so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks so much for watching and being here. #drawing #sketch #podcasts

07-10
02:01:37

Career Advice from Former Riot Art Director // Dan Norton

Gesture Lessons from me: https://kristiansknees.gumroad.com/l/gesture Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship Portrait painting in oil with Morgan Weistlin g https://www.proko.com/s/ruu4?af=706140 Introduction to Drawing by Ryan Benjamin https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140   Join my Discord: https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb #drawing #sketch #podcasts

04-08
01:07:06

Does Technical Skill Kill Creativity? // Jeff Watts

Learn Gesture Drawing https://kristiansknees.gumroad.com/l/gesture Mentorship: https://www.patreon.com/join/KristianNee Join my Discord: https://discord.com/invite/gRzTWbS2Bb Edited by Ash https://www.instagram.com/vital_ash/ #drawing #sketch #podcasts

03-11
01:39:53

How do you know when you're good enough? - Morgan Weistling

Morgan Weistling is one of the best living painters around (in my opinion). He started his career doing movie posters, and then transitioned full time into western fine art. He displays work at some of the most prestigious galleries around the U.S. and sells paintings for upwards of $100,000 and more.  In this episode we talk about his career, and how he managed to build the confidence to try to be creative for a living.

11-14
58:01

Creativity and Making it Work Practically - Sir Richard Taylor

Sir Richard Taylor is most well known for co-founding Wētā Workshop with his wife Tania Taylor. He has won dozens of awards, and has worked on some of the biggest film, TV and game projects. In this episode we talk about what he feels the most important attributes are for having a creative career, the difficulties associated with taking risks, and practical advice for anyone wanting to do it for a living.

11-14
46:07

Do you Need a Mentor to Be an Artist? - Patrick Ballesteros

Follow https://www.instagram.com/patrickballesteros/ Introduction to Figure Construction by Michael Hampton: https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140 Introduction to Drawing by Ryan Benjamin https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140 Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship Tutorials: Mini Course on Gesture Drawing: https://kristiansknees.gumroad.com/l/gesture Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW #drawing #sketch #podcasts

06-15
59:12

How to become a PRO artist without Art School - Peter Han

Follow Peter https://www.instagram.com/peterhanstyle/ Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship Tutorials: Mini Course on Gesture Drawing: https://kristiansknees.gumroad.com/l/gesture Introduction to Figure Construction: https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140 Introduction to Drawing: https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW #drawing #sketch #podcast

05-01
01:34:18

He made $25,000 in a month from a Gumroad tutorial - Ben Eblen

Ben Eblen is a software developer turned artist. He transitioned from programming as a day job to making a full time living as an artist and art teacher. He spent most of his 20's working in tech doing art on the side and building an instagram following. Over two years, Ben's following rocketed to 200k+ on instagram using a lot of the same strategies he was learning working in tech to building an audience. Things like using time on post as a marker for the instagram algorithm, and capitalizing on that by making his images of lost of text on them so people stay and read and as a result boosting the "engagement" on the backend of instagram. Follow Ben https://www.instagram.com/ben_eblen_design/ @beneblen Plane Jane: https://beneblendesignnewsletter.ck.page/f9ec45ecfb Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship Tutorials: https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140 https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW #drawing #sketch #podcast

04-14
01:06:58

This is the #1 Problem for Artists - Greg Broadmore

At Wētā Workshop in New Zealand, I talked with Greg Broadmore, a concept artist for District 9 and Avatar. Greg stressed beating self-doubt and finding a drawing rhythm. He shared how his graphic novel blends structure and intuition, sometimes using alcohol to beat creative blocks. Greg emphasized the importance of authenticity over commercial success, urging artists to embrace their unique style and dive into projects, underscoring the wonder of creating art. Follow Greg: https://www.instagram.com/greg_broadmore/?hl=en Greg's Graphic Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Grordbort-Presents-Greg-Broadmore/dp/1782761918/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cl6yToUZx9jfWnF_pOYYFL9ixzs64eV8x37MSOci7XphF4FjWnBcsCAW73j6QZr8Yh-nDXJvHtYOmL9hBuR_bZXkHT8y69o1sS3Vkh4572Mbn24wdncE1oWbUYRmpr_HxBKW9iUjBnCDE-FlnccZWru_17pAu_f4-ykueuuf9Ig.lsixRK340eYsggpqMO9YSnkV4rMiuNdhjEIBgzo3qz0&dib_tag=se&qid=1711583148&refinements=p_27%3AGreg+Broadmore&s=books&sr=1-1 Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship Tutorials: https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140 https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW #drawing #sketch #podcast #comics

04-14
27:55

Practical Living as a Freelancer - Sketchy Van Podcast #65 Jon Jags Nee

Jon is a visual effects artist, YouTuber, body builder and foodie. He's also my brother. He's worked with tons of big brands in the entertainment / hobby game space doing visual effects. In this episode we talk a bit about how he made his career sustainable financially, and emotionally. Follow him: https://www.youtube.com/c/JonJagsNee https://www.jags.tv subscribe or I'll find you

03-14
01:06:36

From film sets to drawing anime boys for a living - Sketchy Van Podcast #64 Bryce Kho

Follow Bryce https://www.instagram.com/brycekhodraws/ Bryce is an artist who makes most of his living off selling prints of his artwork at conventions. He started his career in film, working on sets for things like reality TV and commercials. While doing that he was drawing in his free time. Over the years he built up the skills to draw to the point where he was able to start selling his work. In this episode we talk about how his initial love for his artwork helped him stand out because of the lack of pressure on it, and how to motivate yourself to draw more. Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship Tutorials: https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140 https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW Sorry for shaky tripod on Bryce, I lost my other one and forgot to replace it before we recorded. I used an old LED light stand instead #drawing #sketch #podcast #comics

02-03
01:06:26

Finding a Job in Games - Sketchy Van Podcast #63 J Hill

Follow J: https://www.instagram.com/artofjhill/ https://www.youtube.com/@artofjhill J is 3d modeler and designer known for his work on Apex Legends, Back 4 Blood, and Evolve. In this episode we talk about how he got his start and the importance of finding what you care about as an artist. Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship Tutorials: https://www.proko.com/s/FLC2?af=706140 https://www.proko.com/s/nkat?af=706140 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW #drawing #sketch #podcast #comics

02-03
01:07:34

Independent comics and making it work - Sketchy Van Podcast #62 Daniel Warren Johnson

Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/... Dan's a comic book artist and writer known for (but not limited to) his creator owned comic books like Do a Power Bomb, Extremity, and his runs on comic books like and Marvel's Beta Ray Bill. Follow Dan:    / @danielwarrenjohnson1   Follow me:   / kristiansknees    Join my discord:   / discord   #drawing #sketch #podcast #comics

01-12
42:41

How To Find Your Career as an Artist - Sketchy Van Podcast #61 Gary Villarreal (villarrte)

Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/... Gary's Drawing Course: https://villarrte.gumroad.com/l/Paths... Gary is an illustrator, fine artist, and concept artist known on instagram for his graphite sketches. In this episode we talk about his early successes and failures as an artist, and how they made him the person he is today. We also talk a bit about balancing his career and his personal life. Follow Gary: https://www.instagram.com/villarrte/ Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristianskn... https://www.kristiannee.com #drawing #drawing #podcast #van

11-22
01:05:59

The existential threat of AI art and why not to quit drawing - Sketchy Van Podcast #60 Steven Zapata

Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/... Steven Zapata is an artist, illustrator, and teacher known for his graphite pencil drawings. In this episode we talk about the existential consequences of AI art, and why art is important to do. Follow Steven:    / @uc6xmtpctxnbw7pyonwsz1lq   Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW E diting help: https://instagram.com/vitalashofficia... #drawing #sketch #podcast #esotericnonsense

09-27
01:29:44

Finding Your Career As an Artist - Sketchy Van Podcast #59 Bryan Mark Taylor

Mentorship: https://www.kristiannee.com/projects/mentorship Free Procreate Sketch Brushes: https://kristiansknees.gumroad.com/ Bryan is a fine artist, illustrator, and art teacher known for his plein air and sci fi paintings. He is also the founder of an easel company called STRADA. In this episode we talk about finding your voice as an artist, the importance of doing your own thing, and the balance between technical skill and doing what you love. Follow Bryan: https://bryanmarktaylor.com https://www.instagram.com/bryanmarktaylor/ https://www.stradaeasel.com Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/kristiansknees Join my discord: https://discord.gg/uDbwZfeuHW #drawing #painting #landscapepainting #strada

09-25
56:29

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