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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · 1d

Is your brush collection a mess? Try this!

…and check out our full interview with brush genius @KyleTWebster.bsky.social on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think!”

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · 6d

Hey, digital artists! Did you catch our new interview with @Procreate.com's @KyleTWebster.bsky.social?

Gain insight on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize in this week’s podcast episode:

Why Brushes Matter (with Procreate's Kyle Webster)

Procreate's Kyle Webster, the Internet's favorite digital art brush builder, on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize. 00:00 Episode Start 02:40 Why Brushes Matter At…

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · 9d

@procreate.com's @kyletwebster.bsky.social shares why brush choice matters more than many artists realize on today’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”

Plus: Why brush building is the key to Kyle's remarkable versatility...

Listen now:

How To Pick The Right Brush (with Procreate's Kyle Webster)

Procreate's Kyle Webster, the Internet's favorite digital art brush builder, on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize. 00:00 Episode Start 02:40 Why Brushes Matter At…

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · 16d

"Joy Is An Act Of Resistance": Digital Plein Air in #Procreate

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · 23d

Struggling with your outline? This tip from author @shawnrpryor.bsky.social may help.

For more advice on writing all-ages comics, listen to the full interview: buff.ly/Bl2r2V5

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Sep 10

“You’re a better artist than you were when you started.”

@victoriaying.com

More from Victoria at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Throw Your Arms Around Me”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Aug 30

If you’re interested in writing all-ages comics, check out this process breakdown with the prolific @shawnrpryor.bsky.social:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tVY...

Writing Comics For Kids (A Prolific Author's Process)

Get FREE digital art brushes every month for a year when you join The Magic Box Brush Club at http://DigitalArtBrushes.com -------- In this episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think: Shawn…

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you so much for sharing your insights and experience, Shawn! So helpful!

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Shawn Pryor @shawnrpryor.bsky.social · Aug 27

This is one of my favorite conversations I've had this year. Being able to talk about the creative process of writing is so freeing and fun. I hope that you enjoy it!

Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Aug 27

Learn about writing comics for kids on this week’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” with @shawnrpryor.bsky.social, author of over sixty published books and comics.

Plus: Working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.

Listen now: buff.ly/SraUc00

Writing Comics For Kids (A Prolific Author's Process)

Get FREE digital art brushes every month for a year when you join The Magic Box Brush Club at http://DigitalArtBrushes.com -------- In this episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think: Shawn…

www.youtube.com

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Aug 27

Learn about writing comics for kids on this week’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” with @shawnrpryor.bsky.social, author of over sixty published books and comics.

Plus: Working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.

Listen now: buff.ly/SraUc00

Writing Comics For Kids (A Prolific Author's Process)

Get FREE digital art brushes every month for a year when you join The Magic Box Brush Club at http://DigitalArtBrushes.com -------- In this episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think: Shawn…

www.youtube.com

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Aug 20

“You have to get away from your studio to find things to write about.”

@ladygoofus.bsky.social

Subscribe to “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Aug 13

“A lot of people get overwhelmed because they think they have to learn everything at once.

You don’t have to know how to use every element.

…just focus on what you need to do that day.”

-Carmen Thora

More advice from our “Rising Stars” on the podcast: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Aug 8

This essay by DesignTheory is well worth your time. Thoroughly researched, compellingly argued and super useful: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xWQ...

Why Creative Success Destroys People

Download AnyDesk for free today using my link: https://Anydesk.com/DesignTheory Sign up to learn more about the design/creativity book that we're going to publish:…

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thank you so much 🙏

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Aug 6

“No Such Thing As Neutral”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Jul 30

“Our journey is not a straight line.

Maybe we gotta do a detour before arriving at our destination.

…and that’s OK.”

-Mutia Terian

More insights from our “Rising Stars” on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Jul 19

Did you catch our latest interview with storytelling expert KM Weiland?

If you experience pacing problems (especially throughout the middle) or struggle to create satisfying endings, the insights she offers will almost certainly help: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM

Solve Plot Problems With "Mirrored" Story Structure

Get free digital art brushes every month for a year: http://DigitalArtBrushes.com In this episode: KM Weiland, author of "Creating Character Arcs" and "Struc...

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Jul 16

Today on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” story structure maven KM Weiland reveals why the midpoint holds the secret to fixing broken stories.

Plus: creating emotional character arcs!

Listen to the new episode: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM

Solve Plot Problems With "Mirrored" Story Structure

Get free digital art brushes every month for a year: http://DigitalArtBrushes.com In this episode: KM Weiland, author of "Creating Character Arcs" and "Struc...

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Jul 10

“If you’re the best in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”

-Amy Lewis’ dad as quoted on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”

Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Jul 3

“Fear is often an indication that something is worth doing.”

@ladygoofus.bsky.social (on telling vulnerable stories)

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Jun 19

“Just get to the end.

It doesn’t matter if it’s good.

Just finish it, then come back later to fix it.

…because that’s the moment where you’ll give up if you let yourself.”

@VictoriaYing.com

Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · Jun 3

Start your day with art…

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · May 28

Can’t find time for art?

Today on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” we share why "time management" so rarely works for artists and four tips for a more effective solution.

Listen to the new episode: buff.ly/jhSWcj1

Can't Find Time For Art? Try This...

Get new digital art brushes with accompanying tutorial guides every month for an entire year at http://DigitalArtBrushes.comIn this episode of You're A Bette...

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Chris Oatley @chrisoatley.bsky.social · May 22

So glad you liked it! Thank you for listening.

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