Ninja Mountain Scrolls

Episode 130---Upping Your Game!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 05:44:00 -0700

In this episode, Drew Baker, Kieran Yanner, Patrick McEvoy, and Jeremy McHugh discuss a listener question from Frostfyre on upping your game as an artist and illustrator.

We also discuss Patrick's unnatural love of Manga Studio. We won't judge.

Listen to episode 130!

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Dave Palumbo's article over on Muddy colors!

Episode 129--- Kickstarting another episode...

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:20:00 -0700

In this latest episode, we join Socar Myles, Kieran Yanner, Patrick McEvoy, Drew Baker, and Jeremy McHugh as they discuss their latest goings-on.
Patrick shares his experiences working on projects crowd-funded via kickstarter .

Check out his new collaboration with 01Publishing, "Casefile: Arkham" on Kickstarter!

Catch up with the Ninjas!

Listen to Episode 129

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Links of interest:
Patreon
New Masters Academy
Mythic Worlds Convention
Star Talk Radio
99% Invisible
Welcome to Nightvale
Blue Max Bulbs

Episode 128 Listener questions galore!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 04:07:00 -0800

In this latest episode join Ralph Horsley, Socar Myles, Patrick McEvoy, Eric Lofgren, Kieran Yanner, and Jeremy McHugh as they discuss listener questions from Chantal Fournier, George Vega, and Carla Morrow!

Jeremy, our chief editor, has managed to claw his way to freedom long enough to prepare this latest show for your listening pleasure.
We hope you enjoy it in time for the holidays!
This one was recorded before Halloween!!

Listen to episode 128

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Chantal Fournier
George Vega
Carla Morrow

Episode 127--Ninja Critique!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 17:38:00 -0700

In this week's episode Socar, Patrick, Kieran, and Jeremy come together to critique each other's work.

Conversation opens with Alderac Entertainment's recent contract change and what it means to freelance illustrators in the gaming market.

Download episode 127 here.

http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_127.mp3

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast in iTunes or suffer sharp criticism...

The Other Side of Pain

by Jeremy McHugh

Headbatross by Socar Myles

Nain Rouge by Patrick McEvoy

Goblin Battle by Kieran Yanner

Episode 126-- Cons, art sales, and ebay! Oh my...

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Sat, 17 May 2014 13:39:00 -0700

In this episode, listener Preston Stone has compiled interviews and his experiences at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live for your listening pleasure. Many thanks to the man!

This segment is followed by Socar Myles, Eric Lofgren, Patrick McEvoy, and Jeremy McHugh talking about a variety of topics including Emerald City Comicon, PAX East, on-line art sales, and career development!

And Captain Brownseat...

Have fun with this double-sized episode!

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or we will send Captain Brownseat to your next tea party!

Enjoy the show!

http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_126.mp3

Artists Selling Their Work on Facebook

Society6

PVP Online

ArtPact

An Artist's Journey with Sam Flegal

Dragon Dice

PAX East

Spectrum Fantastic Art Live

Emerald City Comic Con

Episode 125--A Mountainous Critique!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 17:25:00 -0800

In this latest episode, The Ninjas have foiled the nefarious schemes of Dark Lord Baggadix and return to you with a series of critiques thanks to brave friends of the show, Veronica Jones, Kim Myatt (aka Ysvyri), and Denzel A Jackson!
They placed their work up on the chalkboard and we were allowed to offer our thoughts on their excellent images!
Many thanks to all who submitted their work.
We only had time this round for three critiques and your willingness to help is much appreciated!

Listen to Episode 125

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The images we were able to get to this episode in order that they appear on the show:

Veronica's cover art for "The Zodiac Collector" by Laura Diamond from Spencer Hill Press!

Judging by its cover, it should be a great read!

"The King's Punishment" by Kim Myatt!

"The Burden of Triumph" by Denzel A Jackson

The very generous Drew Baker produced paint overs for each piece as we discussed them and they can be found below.

More episodes are on the way as our fearless coordinator and ( slightly overwhelmed new dad), Jeremy is back on track!
Thanks for tuning in!
We hope everyone finds this episode helpful as you head into your studios this week.

Stay tuned for further adventures on the mountain!

Episode 124--To be or not to be. Is there a question?

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Sat, 7 Dec 2013 16:29:00 -0800

In episode 124 we discuss a multi-part question from lister, Te Kopp, about how to determine if it is time pursue a career in illustration.
Thank you, Te!

Jeremy also shares an interview with artist, Dave Palumbo, recorded way back at Illuxcon 2012!
Things got busy for Jeremy and we had a few special episodes that made it necessary to wait on sharing what turned out to be an awesome interview.
We hope you enjoy it!

Listen to episode 124 of the Ninja Mountain Podcast.

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Munkie Revolution by Jeremy Rathbone!

Dave Palumbo

Episode 123--A convention emerges from the ether. Aethercon 2013 !

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 08:45:00 -0700

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen and Will, the coordinators of Aethercon 2013 to share the latest news on this exciting event.

Artists Chris Malidore, Eric Lofgren, and Jeremy McHugh are in the show this year and join in the conversation.

Special thanks to Jon Gibbons, and Jon Hodgson of Cubicle 7 for joining in the early attempted recording of this episode.
Sadly, that first recording was lost to the internet gods who must occasionally select a tribute to sate their terrible hunger.

Socar even asks a question in this episode that we all manage to not answer. :)

Have a listen!
episode_123.m4a

mp3 version now available!

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or you will join the lost recording of episode 123---floating and lost amidst the internet ether!

Aethercon 2013

Chris Malidore

Jon Gibbons

Jon Hodgson

Cubicle 7

Episode 122--Kicking from the start and an interview with Eric Velhagen.

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 08:56:00 -0700

This episode opens with an interview with artist, Eric Velhagen, taken at LAST year's Illuxcon ( Jeremy's been busy).

It is followed up by Ninjas Kieran Yanner, Socar Myles, Patrick McEvoy, and Jeremy McHugh with discussion about Kickstarter.

The departure of The World of Warcraft CCG and what it might mean to many working freelancers.

We also learn about Mr GnarlyPouch and why he doesn't like you...

Listen to Episode 122

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or Mr GnarlyPouch will do somewhat more than merely not LIKE you...

You've been warned....

I mentioned on facebook that we were in the midst of recording this episode and the following Ninja Listeners kindly voiced their approval. I happened to look at the post during the show and made mention of these artists:

Apologies to those that did not happen to chime in on facebook during the recording! You all rock!

We also make special shout-out to our friends at Sidebar Nation. Give that show your ears, folks!

Check out Krab Jab Studio while you're out there in the internet wilds or stop by Atelier Coffee Company for a steaming cup of kick-ass!

Learn more about Eric Velhagen and his work at his studio website. :)

Episode 121--Professional Artist Client Toolkit!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:31:00 -0700

This week the Ninjas are joined by Aaron Miller and Randy Gallegos to learn more about PACT--The Professional Artist's Toolkit.

The team at PACT reveal their plans for the site and how it hopes to better the situation for freelance illustrators everywhere! They also need your help to get the site off the ground.

Consider becoming a supporter and visit their Indiegogo page!

We also tackle challenging questions from our listeners.

Don't forget to listen to the episode's "B side" tacked on by special request at the end of the first half.

What to do when a publisher breaks its contract with you!

We've all been there, folks.

Listen to Episode 121

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SHOW LINKS:

Randy Gallegos

Aaron Miller

PACT needs your support to become reality!

World War Kaiju kickstarter needs you!

Gorblog!

Trapper Keepers!

Episode 120-A Pact with the Fans!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:32:00 -0700

In this latest episode Socar, Drew, Kieran, Patrick, and Jeremy discuss fandom in answer to a question from Chantal Fournier. They also discuss topics raised by the good people at Art Pact!

Episode 120

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Allan Pollack

Chantal Fournier

Art Pact

Episode 119---Ooooh You Deviant!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 20:05:00 -0800

This episode opens with an interview with Fred Fields recorded while at Illuxcon 2012.

Next, we discuss devious Deviance with Socar, Jeremy, Drew, and Kieran.

We then take questions from artists, Allison Stanley and Jacob Walker !

Have a listen!

Episode 119

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or you will be made to use Deviant Art's new commission widget for any and all future business. Prepare to be hungry...

Episode 118-Bad Reviews and Good Brands

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 14:17:00 -0800

In episode 118 of the Ninja Mountain Podcast, Socar, Patrick, and Jeremy field listener questions about how to deal with poor reviews from the internet critics, the importance of defining your goals as an illustrator, and the secret to building a space-age fort of the future!

Episode 118

Subscribe the podcast on iTunes or a flock of angry owls will set upon thee!

Join the new Ninja Mountain Forums and our growing community!

Links:

A Guide for Publishers-Learning How to Commission Illustration by Randy Gallegos

Drawception

Christopher Burdett-RAWR!

Illuxcon–Note! The Jury for artists wishing to take part in certain showcases at this year’s symposium is taking place now! Get your entries in!

The Art Order

Episode 117 - Support your local on-line persona...

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:03:00 -0700

In this episode, Jeremy and Socar discuss the phrase, "Support Your Local Artist".
We also briefly touch upon the maintenance of one's on-line persona.
Where is the line to be drawn?

We also offer humble critique of two recent pieces by the talented illustrator, Preston Stone.
Many thanks, Preston!
They were some fine work and we hope our thoughts were of use to you.

http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_117.mp3

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes and support your local free illustration podcast...

Also, make sure to head over to the new home of the Ninja Mountain Podcast!
It comes complete with forums for show discussion and the sharing of your latest work with a community of hardworking illustrators!

www.ninjamountain.org

Preston Stone

Episode 116 is here! For Comparison's Sake!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Sun, 2 Sep 2012 12:23:00 -0700

In this episode, Kieran, Socar, and Jeremy discuss their latest work.
Jeremy found a new toy ( a new brand of colored mud with which to play)!
Socar quit her job and is now an illustrator...though we are all pretty sure she was an illustrator all along.
Kieran faces the age old conundrum of being compared with another artist ( aren't we all).

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Boss Hogg wins!

Listen to the show:
http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_116.mp3

Birds of Lore
Chroma Atelier Interactive Acrylics
Dukes of Hazzard

Episode 115--Panelists that always work

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:15:00 -0700

In this episode we join Socar, Patrick, and Jeremy as they discuss freelance rates, Wally Wood, Rob Liefeld, and bootlegging.

Episode 115--

http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_115.mp3

Be sure to subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or we will assemble a website dedicated to the 40 worst illustrations you ever did...

Be sure to take a gander at the new Ninja Mountain site under construction by none other than our own Kieran Yanner. He has put forth a herculean effort and the site is coming along beautifully.
Let us know what you think!
Ninja Mountain's upcoming new blog site!

VAPN
Wally Wood's 22 panels that always work!
Aardvark and Donkey
Rob Liefeld's 40 Worst ( otherwise known as "Pig Pile on the Cartoonist").
Holly DeWolf's blog

Episode 114-- At The Edge and beyond!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:52:00 -0700

In this latest episode join Drew, Patrick, Eric, and Jeremy as they discuss various and sundry.
It is a testosterone-fueled joyride of epic awesomeness.
God, we miss Socar.

Episode 114

http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_114.mp3

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or face dire consequences. You have been warned....

At The Edge
GenCon
Greg Hildebrandt
Cynthia Sheppard
Paul Prof Herbert, fellow artist and organizer of our weekend pilgrimage to Pennsylvania.
IMC
Prometheus
The Avengers Movie
P.Craig Russell

Episode 113 - A Healthy Dose of Ninja

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Sat, 9 Jun 2012 23:01:00 -0700

We're back with a long, rambling, super-cool episode full of STUFF! We're not even sure all of us will survive. But one thing's for sure - Ralph, Drew, Socar, Patrick and Jeremy will do their utmost to entertain and inform, even at the cost of our very lives. In this episode we discuss conventions past and future, art technique, health, TV, and whatever else we happen to think of.

Episode 113!!

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! The alternative would NOT be good for your health...

AetherCon! Check it out!

Episode 112---Honey Badger don't waste no time...

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:01:00 -0700

This week's episode features brief and awkward discussion about a topic seldom addressed in polite society and then goes south in a hurry...

At the end, we offer critique on the latest illustrative effort from listener, Gerard Regan (aka. Reggerard)

Well done, sir!

Episode 112

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or the Honey Badger will eat your face!

Honey Badger

Aardvark & Donkey

Stroller City by Reggerard

Image Expo

World War Kaiju from 01 Publishing

Socar's new book is here!

Article about Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School

VAPN

Episode 111--Let's build some character.

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:47:00 -0800

In this testosterone-soaked episode ( due to the marked lack of one Socar Myles)--Drew, Kieran, Patrick, and Jeremy discuss the manly topic of character design amongst other themes.

We also come together in celebration of our new regular crit feature.

Many thanks to Talantyre and Scott Johnson for putting their labors of love before our panel.

Link to Episode 111---

http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_111.mp3

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or we'll commission Scott to do a portrait of your mom.

Blue Bells by Talantyre

Scott Johnson's Muse

That new AD position at Wizards of the Coast

Frazetta: "The Brain" Great painting, impractical helmet...

VAPN

Episode 110 - Son of Critiques from the Grave!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:15:00 -0800

Finally! Here's the one you've all been waiting for - part 2 of our Listener Critiques. Jeremy couldn't join us this time, but Socar, Drew, Kieran and your temporary host Patrick bring you more of the insights and comments you've come to tolerate from Ninja Mountain!

http://www.megaflowgraphics.com/NinjaMountain/NinjaMountain110.mp3

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes we'll pout. I mean, like, REALLY pout.

The pictures from our glorious listeners in this episode:

Gordon Napier:
http://dashinvaine.deviantart.com/art/Retours-270018915

Jeremy Rathbone:
http://munkierevolution.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d49v47s

Jan Pospisil
http://pospabr.sweb.cz/UndertakersCover.jpg

Matthew Sylvester:
http://fav.me/d4iuoqj
http://fav.me/d4iulyy

Simplejay
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1968/vaugg.jpg

Thanks everybody. We'll be back soon, promise!

Ep 109 - Critiques return from Beyond the Grave!

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:27:00 -0800

This episode we attempt to help make the world a slightly more pleasant place by providing critiques to listeners! Last episode we invited people to send in their art for us to view and discuss, and we got a lot of them, so this will be part one of a two-part extravaganza! It's been a while since we've done a critique episode, so we hope you enjoy.

http://www.megaflowgraphics.com/NinjaMountain/NinjaMountain109.mp3

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or we'll come to your door and critique YOU. Don't think we won't.

The pictures from our wonderful listeners in this episode:

David Michael Wright
http://davidmichaelwright.blogspot.com/2011/03/new-painting.html

Chris Carrasco
http://chriscartoonist.deviantart.com/#/d4hy6ql

Alex McVey
www.alexmcvey.com

Max Antonov
http://maxantonov.deviantart.com/art/Red-Sonja-DACN-Avatar-Contest-271354939

Bushmen
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx4w-CS79C_ZgK-jU6iALqIsrdIgn2WPJY7eA3xgGjSchl2_VYVheu91bovzlOFimo5JUlNqbkTwY8iniNk2bJsBXq0hGQgDU98KgeVJBVySqreGMtgH-xxc4PpVkPjxgxrqtvuw/s1600/overlook.jpg

Thanks one and all!! More critiques next week.

Episode 108--influence and reference deference...

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Sat, 3 Dec 2011 06:53:00 -0800

In episode 108 of the NM Podcast, Patrick, Socar, Kieran, and Jeremy once again join together on the meandering road of conversation of all things arty ( and some topics---not so much).

This episode appears in two parts and features interviews taken by Jeremy during his time in Altoona, Pennsylvania as he attended Illuxcon 2011.

Episode 108

Episode 108 Side B

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or we will send Socar to your home to ransack your coat closet! She WILL one day find the perfect coat and will not be denied!

If you would like to have your work critiqued on our next episode of the podcast--drop a link to it here in this episode's comments section!

Leonard Nimoy--Secret Selves

WIP Nation

Red Bubble

VAPN

Episode 107 - the King of France

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:21:00 -0800

Welcome! It's been far too long, but since we kept you waiting we've come back with an extra-short episode. Just because we love you! Enjoy as Kieran, Socar, and Patrick are back, with listener questions (well, one, at least), and some general banter. Oh, and news about Socar's upcoming art technique book.

http://www.megaflowgraphics.com/NinjaMountain/NinjaMountain107.mp3

Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or our next episode will be longer. MUCH longer.

Fantasy Art Drawing Skills

Episode 105 -Bigger than Life (repost)

patrick@megaflowgraphics.com (Ninja Mountain) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:04:00 -0700

Hello, faithful listener. It's been a while, but we have an ENORMOUS episode to make up for the delay. First, Jeremy, Patrick, Drew, Socar and possibly Eric discuss a listener question from Jeremy Rathbone, and engage in some of the witty banter you've come to expect from much, much less entertaining people.

Then, because we know what you crave in the dark recesses of your soul, there's another feature-length segment featuring a GenCon wrap-up! Ralph Horsley and guests Paul "Prof" Herbert and Chris Burdett join Drew and Jeremy for a wide-ranging con-related discussion. If you like this sort of thing, then rest assured, it's the sort of thing you'll like.

http://www.megaflowgraphics.com/NinjaMountain/NinjaMountain0105.mp3

And don't forget to subscribe and COMMENT (yes, you! Comment!) on iTunes.

Thanks for your order. Please drive through.

(PS - for some reason we can't even begin to understand, some people got episode 015 instead of 105 originally here. Failing to figure that out, we've just reposted the whole thing. We almost feel like apologizing for the inconvenience. )