The Visual Scholar

Oct 01 2024 39 ep. 59 mins 1

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Demystifying the world of Art and Productivity, so you can get better faster and enjoy your Artistic Journey.

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E39: Art Projects - The Mysterious Magic of Constraint

Oct 01 2024 35 mins

This is The Thirty Ninth Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's talk about how creative restraint can actually help your art project! Below is in Automagically generated summary so you can check out the content and also to help with search functionality! --- Often, we think unlimited options and total creative freedom are what we need, but in reality, cons

E38 Becoming a Pro Artist: How Long Does It Really Take?

Aug 14 2024 76 mins

This is The Thirty Eighth Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's talk about how long it takes to reach the mythical 'pro' level of art. This concept is something many people ask me about. And it's one of those markers that many of us consider to be really important. But it's also a moving target, and is not always as significant as people make it out to be

E37: 3 Ways I Kicked Art Procrastination As A Pro

Jul 11 2024 64 mins

This is The Thirty Seventh Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's talk overcoming procrastination as artists! I think there are a few things which are really unique and interesting about procrastination and how it relates to the creative process. Personally I dealt with a lot of procrastination issues early on in my career. Both while learning to draw as a

E36: Adobe is Legacy Software. What Does The Future Look Like?

Jun 25 2024 103 mins

This is The Thirty Sixth Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's talk Adobe... There is a lot of drama and outrage aimed at Adobe. I normally stay away from this stuff on the Visual Scholar... But people often ask for my opinion as I do use Adobe products, and teach people how to use them. So this episode is dedicated to my thoughts on the future of Photos

E35: Can Hustle Help Your Art???

Jun 07 2024 54 mins

This is The Thirty Fifth Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's talk Hustle vs Hard Work. Should we Embrace the Grind? Or Avoid Burnout? How do these concepts help our creativity... and the final art we create. Below is in Automagically generated summary so you can check out the content and also to help with search functionality! ---ARTISTIC GRIND AND HUST

E34: Finding The Right Level Of Challenge For Your Art Is Key!

May 22 2024 40 mins

This is The Thirty Fourth Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's talk about challenge. And more importantly how finding the right level of challenge for your art can be a major key to your overall improvement and happiness as an artist. Below is in Automagically generated summary so you can check out the content and also to help with search functionality!

E33: Without Tracking... Your Art Progress Does Not Exist.

Apr 26 2024 54 mins

This is The Thirty Third Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's look at how Tracking relates to your artistic progress! (Yeah this can sound a bit analytical.... but trust me it's critical for overcoming many of the natural pitfalls we can fall into as aspiring artists!) Below is in Automagically generated summary so you can check out the content and also

E32: The Hidden Secrets Of Artistic Process

Apr 11 2024 65 mins

This is The Thirty Second Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's look at how properly understanding the role of artistic process steps can lift your artistic game! Below is in Automagically generated summary so you can check out the content and also to help with search functionality! ---Defining Process:The process is the journey from an initial idea to th

E31: After A Break... How To Get Back Into The Swing Of Drawing.

Mar 21 2024 61 mins

This is The Thirty First Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's look at some strategies for warming up after you have taken a break from drawing! Below is in Automagically generated summary so you can check out the content and also to help with search functionality! ---Facing difficulties in drawing after a break, regardless of its length, is a common issu

E30: Make Good Art In Only 30 Min A Day?

Mar 07 2024 66 mins

This is The Thirtieth Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Can you get anything done in just 30 Minutes a day??? Below is in Automagically generated summary so you can check out the content and also to help with search functionality! (These are not bad at summing it all up... ) ---Chipping away at art, even with just 30 minutes a day, can offer up some interes