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Why We CreateWhy We Create,Szn 4 Ep 1: The creative nature of ergonomics, with Serafine Lilienđ¨New Episode Alertđ¨Â A special new episode for yâall from the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create. In this episode we sat down (very cautiously I might add) with PDX based ergonomist, artist, and founder of ErgoArts, Serafine Lilien. Serafineâs career started out in the arts, and she now does work to help creatives (and folks of all kinds) stay happy, healthy, and free of any repetitive strain injuries.We got into the weeds on proper posture and the Neutral Posture Principle, the list of âhelpfulâ ergonomic chairs, stools, desks, and more â and also...
2024-04-0144 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create - "Best of" a highlight reel from seasons 1-3As we wrap up season 3 of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create, we take a look back to our past seasons for some of our favorite highlights and folks reasons for why they do what they do. This âbest ofâ episode features clips from:¡    Luke McGarry @lukeymcgarry ¡    Dakota Cates aka @wizardofbarge¡    Colby Nichols @colbynichols¡    Katie Pryde @bookswpictures¡    Kyle Webster @kyle.t.webster ¡    Geneva Bowers @gdbeeart¡    Liz Clayton Fuller aka @ipaintbirbs ¡    Lanny Ho @lan.ny.ho¡    Mike Golden aka @Droquis ¡    Sarajean Chung aka @theonewithbe...
2023-10-1719 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3 Ep13: What If's with Barret Thomson of DeepSkyItâs lucky number 13 for the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create. In this episode we sat down with PDX based Creative Director, Concept Artist and aspiring Improv actor, Barret Thomson of Deep Sky to dish on all things concept art, the influence of traveling, working with musicians and so much more.  Barretâs influence at Deep Sky can be seen across their amazing portfolio of work, including their in house project âItâs the Little Thingsâ (which you can watch on YouTube) and their stellar animation for the music video for the five-part animated series calle...
2023-09-191h 02Why We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3 Ep12: Finding your tribe with Andre' Luis, founder of T.H.UFor the latest episode of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create, we caught up with long time friend and collaborator Andre Luis to discuss the power of finding your tribe, cultivating community, and the struggles and successes of being a creative entrepreneur. Andre Luis founded Trojan Horse was a Unicorn (aka T.H.U) back in 2013. Since its conception, it has been a highly anticipated and highly regarded experience for both emerging and professional creatives. Holding tight to their roots, T.H.U. is a space where creatives of all disciplines, skill levels, and backgrounds can co...
2023-08-241h 05Why We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3, Ep11: Jammin' with the Portland Indie Game Squad & Rose City GamesFor the latest episode of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create, weâre syncing up with a few of our favorite local gamers, Will Lewis and Marlow Dobbe of PIG Squad and Rose City Games. They share with us what it takes to not only create your own indie game, but also cultivate an amazing community of game developers. From musicians to project managers, we discuss all of the roles involved in making a game as well as the benefits of participating in local (or via discord) game jams. PIGSquad is a thriving community of creatives, prog...
2023-08-081h 15Why We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3 Ep10: The Modern Vintage style of Tom Whalen, aka StrongstuffFor the latest episode of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create, weâre heading into the flat graphic territory of adobe illustrator, discussing all things clean lines, tidy color palettes and the âModern Vintageâ aesthetic. We sat down with the master of flat graphics himself, Tom Whalen aka @strongstuff to dish on everything from layers, to typeface, and how to balance multiple characters in one composition. From his first invite to a gallery show, to his current work with large organizations like Mondo and Disney (to name a few), Tomâs work is iconic, stylistic, and packed wi...
2023-07-1952 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3, Ep 9: The Surrealist Art of Nicolas Barrome ForguesListen in while we drift into the magical, delightful, and surrealist worlds created by none other than international artist Nicolas Barrome Forgues in our latest episode of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create. Speaking to us from his home in France, Nico shares with us behind the scenes stories from some of his largest projects, his early day as an aspiring artist, and his love for Spielberg, Lucas, Spongebob and surrealist art. Topics include:đ˛ Surrealist landscapesđš Mischievous creatures𼰠Loving your creationsđ Being Uniqueđ¤ The power of collabor...
2023-07-0358 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Szn2 Ep. 8: Discussing the Tomes with the Wizard of Barge, aka Dakota CatesWeâre studying the tomes and channeling all our strength for episode 8 of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create. Listen in while we journey through the world of wizards, goblins, and trolls (oh my!) with So.Cal based artist Dakota Cates, better known as the Wizard of Barge. Dakota shares with us his insights into living a magical life and just what it takes to become the Stepfather of Fantasy. Topics include:đ§ââď¸ Wizardingđ¨âđź Daddies and Step-Daddiesđ Studying the Tomes𼰠Daily Affirmationsđš Skateboarding⨠Magic the Gatheringđ¸ Mupp...
2023-06-191h 00Why We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3, Ep7: Collaborative Greatness with Colby NicholsFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXDid you know that being a skilled Dungeon Master can also translate to becoming a skilled Creative Director? In episode 7 of Why We Create, we sat down with the brilliant and talented Illustrator, Creative Director and storyteller, Colby Nichols. From his work at Portland, Oregon design studio Jolby, to his current endeavors in the gaming industry, we get the full story and more on his preferences on everything from Metallica and Mario, to Coffee or Beer. We hope you enjoy the ep. You can find...
2023-06-0554 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3, Ep 6: Comics are for Everyone, Katie Pryde of Books w. PicturesFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)What makes your city, town or neighborhood so great? For us here in Portland, one of our greatest poitns of pride is the iconic and Eisner award winning Comic Book store, Books with Pictures. Â For episode 6 of the official @wacom podcast, Why We Create, we sat down with founder, neighborhood historian, avid reader, and comics afficionado, Katie Pryde. Katie shares with us her amazing journey in creating and running the 2022 Eisner Award...
2023-05-2258 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Sn3.Ep5: Food is community with Brett Warnock of Kitchen Table MagazineFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXWhat happens when the love for good food, good stories and great art collide? For episode 5 of the wacom podcast, Why We Create, we sat down with Brett Warnock, Chief Editor of Kitchen Table Magazine. Kitchen Table Mag combines illustrations, stories and recipies, into a comic/zine like layout that focus on the people behind some of Portlandâs favorite restaurants, food carts, and bars. Like a delicious mirepoix for the Pacific Northwest foodie. In this ep. Brett shares with us his beginigns as a publisher in t...
2023-05-081h 03Why We CreateWhy We Create, Sn3.Ep4: Making marks with Kyle T. WebsterFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)Dust off your art supplies, grab your favorite paint brushes and lets make some marks. For episode 4 of the official #wacom podcast, Why We Create, weâre talking to the brush-master himself, Kyle T. Webster. For digital artists and #photoshop enthusiasts, Kyles name will automatically sound familiar. For those not in the loop of digital art lingo, Kyle is the person behind the amazing brush sets featured on Adobe illustration and paintin...
2023-04-241h 12Why We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3 Ep 3: The Art of Photography with Joshua JordanFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXFor Ep 3 we spoke with skilled photographer, Joshua Jordan. Joshua shared with us his love of portrait photography and his humble beginnings capturing images of his grandparents and family.  We also spent some time nerding out on our favorite gear, photo and studio lighting techniques and the differences, and similarities, between portrait and product photography. Make sure to listen to the end and let us know which part of the process is your favoriteâŚ. Shooting/capturing the image or editing/retouching?   You can find and follow Joshua h...
2023-04-1158 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3. Ep 2: Mark Siegel and the magic of sequential storytellingFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For our second episode of âWhy We Createâ, we sat down with publisher and artist, Mark Siegel to chat about the creation of his publishing company, First Second Books, the magic behind a collaborative workflow, and the power of sequential storytelling. You can find and follow Mark at the links below: 01FirstSecond books on Instagram 01FirstSecond books on Twitter#wacomXPDX#podcast â #creatives #wh...
2023-03-271h 08Why We CreateWhy We Create, Szn3. Ep 1: One thing led to another with Sarajean Chung, aka The One with BearFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)Weâre kicking off Season 3 of âWhy We Createâ with one of our favorite artists, twitch streamers and Clip Studio Paint enthusiasts, Sarajean Chung aka The One with Bear. Â In this episode we learn all about the life of a professional freelance artist, the joys of washi tape and the realities behind being an OG twitch streamer. We get the inside scoop on Sarajeanâs creative career, her journey from skilled...
2023-03-131h 17Why We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep14: Doodle in the Margins with Ben Lane and Todd HoppmeyerFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)Get ready for the #RoseCityComicCon special of the wacom podcast âWhy We Createâ. For episode 14 we sat down with animator and storyboard artists, Ben Lane and Todd Hoppmeyer. From the Simpsons to Inside Job, we got down in the mix of just what does it take to be a storyboard artist. Is it possible to hide hidden gems in the shows your working on, and just how does Ben do what h...
2022-10-051h 04Why We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2Ep13: SneakerWeek Exclusive with Steven Smith, the Godfather of Dad ShoesFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For Ep 13 of the wacom podcast âWhy We Createâ we sat down with the man behind some of the most hyped sneakers in the world, the current head of Donda industrial design, the Godfather of Dad shoes himself, Steven Smith. Stevenâs influence in the industry can be traced back to 1986 when he started at New Balance. It was the early days of sneakers and running shoes and Steven was at the...
2022-09-141h 03Why We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep.12: Lanny Ho, a good ol' fashioned Brooklyn artistFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For Ep 12 of the wacom podcast âWhy We Createâ we sat down with Brooklyn based artist, twitch streamer, and all-around awesome guy, Lanny Ho. From traditional block prints to tattoos, Lanny is a true multi-disciplinary artist that has the ability to shift from medium to medium without skipping a beat. His bold and graphic line work is perfectly suited for both prints and tattoos, and sometimes pops up in his ceram...
2022-08-181h 00Why We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2. Ep11: Measure Once, the art and brilliance of Bob PartingtonFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For Ep 11 of the wacom podcast âWhy We Createâ we had the honor of speaking with artist, inventor, director, fabricator, Rube Goldberg aficionado and who we claim may be the most trusting person on the planet, the talented and brilliant, Bob Partington. If youâve been on this world a while and remember the glory days of MTV and music videos, youâve probably seen Bobâs handy work. Or possibly you...
2022-08-0459 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2. Ep10: Going Beyond Tellerrand with Marc ThieleFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can find our podcast âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)For Ep 10 of the wacom podcast âWhy We Createâ weâre diving into the world of events, conferences and the skillful people that make them happen. Weâre speaking with the creative mind behind @btconf Beyond Tellerrand, Marc Thiele. From his early days as a web developer and creative, Marc had the vision to bring people together and share knowledge, inspiration and the love of all things tech. Beyond Tellerrand is...
2022-07-2053 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep9: Nothing but Vibes with Geneva BowersFor Ep 9 of the wacom podcast âWhy We Createâ we sat down with the lovely and talented, Genva Bowers to chat about chill pet dragons, fantastical sunsets, magical gardens more.  Nestled the gorgeous surrounding of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Geneva is inspired by the landscapes around her and is known to use local scenery in her illustrations, transforming even the most mundane locations to something truly out of this world (yâall gotta check out that Pizza Hut). Her use of vibrant and dynamic colors and movement transport you too far off places that feel like a d...
2022-06-1653 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep8: The Pursuit of Perfection with Tom DesLongchampFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can also find this podcast âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms (visit our lnk.bio)Self-taught coder, Master of finger painting, Live experimental animator, Entertainer and so much more⌠for episode 8 of âWhy We Createâ we sat down with Multi-Disciplinary artist Tom DesLongchamp to get an inside look at his creative process. For those that follow Tom on #Twitch, youâre probably familiar with his may creative forms. From âCartoon Mess Liveâ to âPainting with Borbâ. Tomâs live streamed work is a perfect example of what...
2022-06-031h 15Why We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep7: My Ninja TeacherFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXYou can also find this podcast âWhy We Createâ on all major podcast platforms Weâre back with another educational and inspirational episode of âWhy We Createâ. In this episode we sat down with the Kaiser himself, Mr. Bryan Tillman to discuss all things art, education, markers and the importance of failing. Following the motto of âjust do itâ â Bryans career has spanned over a decade and a half and granted him the opportunity to not just attend nearly every Comic Convention in the US (the big ones at least), bu...
2022-05-181h 03Why We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep6 pt 2: Rapid fire Q&A with Ibrahim M. MoustafaFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXWe're back with Portland based comic book illustrator, writer and three-time Eisner Award nominee, Ibrahim Moustafa. In Part 2 of our conversation we dive into the serious questions like who would win in fight; Thor, Hulk or the Thing; and of course, whoâs the best James Bond. WEBSITE: https://www.ibrahimmoustafa.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA:         IG: @ibrahim_m_art        TWITTER: @Ibrahim_M_Buy your copy of âRetroActiveâ here: https://retroactivecomic.com/  Interesting things referenced in this episode: Alex Ross https://www.alexr...
2022-04-2936 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2. Ep6 pt1: The laws of time loops with Ibrahim M. MoustafaFind us on all the socials: WacomXPDXFor episode 6 of âWhy We Createâ we had the honor of sitting down with three-time Eisner Award Nominated Comic Book Illustrator and writer, Ibrahim M. Moustafa. Ibrahim is a Portland, Or based comic book writer, illustrator, car enthusiast, dog lover and time-loop afficionado. Ibrahim may be best known for his work on the Eisner Award Nominated publications such as âHigh Crimesâ and âJaegerâ, his work can also be found across several publishers such as Marvel Comics, DC Entertainment, Image Comics, Dark Horse and more. You can also see his work in hi...
2022-04-2241 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2. Ep5: Wholesomely Deceptive with Carrie BaughcumFind & Follow us on all the socials: WacomXPDXSeason 2, Episode 5 of âWhy We Createâ, we sat down with educator, writer, doodler and mismatch sock wearer, Carrie Baughcum to chat about the power of sketchnoting.  Carrie has been a special education teacher for the past 24 years and one of the top advocates for sketchnoting. What is sketchnoting, you ask? Well, youâll just need to listen to the episode. đ Weâre kidding... in brief, sketchnoting is a form of note-taking, hence the ânotingâ part of it, but as you might guess it involves bringing more visuals into...
2022-04-0158 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep.4: Laughter is the best medicine, with Luke McGarryFind & Follow us on all the socials: WacomXPDXSeason 2, Episode 4 of âWhy We Createâ, we're joined by UK born and LA based cartoonist, illustrator, and musician Luke McGarry. In what we can only describe as our most sarcastic and most hilarious conversation yet, we chat about the everyday norms of growing up in a creative family, the value of laughter and most importantly the coolness factor one earns when receiving a cease-and-desist-letter. Throughout Lukeâs career heâs had the opportunity to work with brilliant minds like Jack Black and Tenacious D, as well as h...
2022-03-1659 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep.3: Color Science or Witchcraft, the art of Visual Development with Jenn ElyFind & Follow us on all the socials: WacomXPDXFor Episode 3 of âWhy We Createâ, we're joined by Portland artist, Jenn Ely, to discuss all things illustration, visual development and the emotional currency of films. As you browse through Jennâs portfolio youâll see that she is truly a master of her craft. Even our amazing discord community was curious if her grasp and understanding of color was science or witchcraft (jokes of course, although we cannot confirm nor deny Jennâs magical abilities, her skills and color mastery are the direct result of her inher...
2022-03-021h 04Why We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep2. : Be the S'more with Lamarcus HarveyFind & Follow us on all the socials: WacomXPDXFor episode 2 of Why We Create, we sat down with 3D modeler, VFX and character artist Lamarcus Harvey. Heâs the go-to person for all things character design and 3D modeling (heâs got you), a hardcore creature and monster fan, sâmores afficionado (itâs all about that charred shâmellow) and tire rendering expert (kidding, of course).Lamarcus shares with us the importance of envisioning yourself in your work (BE the sâmore, BE the orc) and the valuable influence a teacher can have on your...
2022-02-1640 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Sn2.Ep1: The Art of not being seen with Amuse126Find us on all the socials: WacomXPDXLoad up those rattle cans, grab your backpack and let's get ready to make our marks. đď¸Weâre back with another amazing season of âWhy We Createâ and who better than to launch us into the new year than Chicago native and multi-faceted creative, Amuse126. Amuse126 is known for his ability to lure an unaware audience into the dimension of graffiti-inspired abstract illustrative and typographic art. During our conversation we discussed his early start in street art and graffiti, his love for typography and his unique pe...
2022-02-0258 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Ep. 12, Wacom CEO Nobu Ide on Creative Chaos and Connected InkWho doesnât love a good festival, sprinkled with a dash of inspiration, education and of course some Creative Chaos. For this episode of âWhy We Createâ weâre discussing all things creative chaos and Connected Ink. To give season one a proper send off, we figured who better than to speak with but Wacomâs own CEO, Nobu. And what better subject to discuss than Connected Ink, a project near and dear to his heart. Connected Ink is a 24 hour hybrid (virtual and select in-person events) happening on November 16th -17th. Head over to...
2021-10-1432 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Ep 11. Brett Brown: From Gaming to Footwear Ep 11 brings us back to the early weeks of August and the exciting events Portland based footwear celebration, SneakerWeek PDX.  For this special live recorded episode of 'Why We Create' we sat down with 3D designer and emerging photographer, Brett Brown. We discussed everything from his long nights as a 3D modeler in the game industry to his journey into the footwear industry. Brettâs creative journey isnât just limited to the 3D realm, heâs also taken the last couple of years to explore the world of studio and portrait photography.  For mor...
2021-09-181h 13Why We CreateWhy We Create, Ep. 10, Rafik El Hariri: The power of creatingIn Ep. 10 of âWhy We Createâ, Surrealist illustrator, Author, and professional night owl, Rafik El Hariri, sat down with us to discuss the power of tapping into your own creativity. Based in Tripoli, Lebanon, Rafik has been a professional artist since 2016 when he was gifted his very first Wacom tablet by his sister. In that time, heâs contributed both illustrations and written pieces to, publications like Vice Arabia, Vouge, the National and many more. His style is a combination of peaceful color pallets mixed with whimsical textures and a dash (or two, or three) of surre...
2021-09-011h 03Why We CreateWhy We Create, Ep 9. Ali Graham: The wholesome Hip Hop metaverse We got 99 problems but this episode of "Why We Createâ definitely isn't one of them.   For EP. 9 we sat down with UK based Illustrator, Animator and Hip-Hop appreciator, Ali Graham. Ali is best known for his adorable and wholesome illustrations of some of the greatest hip-hop legends of all time.   From his early years creating webcomics to one of his most popular series "99 problems", Ali's love and appreciation of hip-hop has carried his careers to new heights. Aliâs illustrations are a hilarious and tongue and cheek interpretation of what many would consider NSFW rap lyrics. By...
2021-08-1856 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Ep 8, Herbert Beauclere, Co-founder of SneakerWeekPDXWelcome to a super special episode of Why We Create. For our 8th episode we sat down with Herbert Beauclere, Co-founder of Sneaker Week PDX. Since 2017, Sneaker Week has built a foundation of diversity and trust while showing the world how footwear changes lives while enriching consumer experiences and takeaways for a great cause through storytelling & connectivity.Going into the 5th year celebrating Sneaker Week, Herbert and team are excited to continue their creative sneaker journey with all of their new and existing partners, brands, and communities. Itâs only getting better.To sta...
2021-07-3052 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Ep7, Ben T. Matchstick and Pete Talbot: Measure nunce, cut twiceIn episode 7 of Why We Create, we sat down with the brilliant and hilarious inventors, engineers, fabricators, and creators of the PinBox 3000. The Pinbox 3000 is an educational device/game/and all around fun time, brought to you by the Cardboard Teck Instantute (https://www.pinbox3000.com/) - a tool of the ages, combining science and fun in a small cardboard device you can construct and create yourself.From the marble Pete always carries with him (in the handy marble pocket, of course), to the efficacy of pinball as a method of teaching STEAM â Ben and Pe...
2021-07-221h 08Why We CreateWhy We Create, Ep 6. Nina Cosford, Have sketchbook, will travelEpisode 6 took us all the way across the pond for a fabulous conversation with illustrator, sketchbook enthusiast and traveling artist, Nina Cosford. From pandemic hairstyles to tights that never seem to fit properly, Nina shared with us her approach to illustration and the importance of discussing our shared experiences. Often itâs those small moments or the most mundane of actions in our everyday routines that make us feel more connected and a society, and most importantly, humans. Throughout her career as an illustrator, Nina has had the opportunity to travel the world and capture and document tho...
2021-07-0858 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Ep. 5, Liz Clayton Fuller, Birb's Y'allGrab your sketchbook and your favorite water colors, weâre heading outside. For episode 5 of âWhy We Createâ we had the privilege of speaking with scientific illustrator, rock collector and birb (birb=bird) enthusiast, Liz Clayton Fuller. Liz shared with us what it takes to become a scientific illustrator, her love for birds and a bushel of fun bird facts. We chatted about everything from the specific numbers of feathers on a birdâs wing, to structural coloring and why illustrations are better than photographs, we left no feather unruffled. We hope you enjoy this episode an...
2021-06-2355 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, EP 4. Estella Tse: Creating in another RealityFor episode 4 of Why We Create, we grabbed our headsets and logged back into the Oasis for an amazing and hilarious conversation about Virtual, Augmented and Mixed reality with Creative Director and talented XR artist, Estella Tse. We discussed the limitations and ever-growing possibilities of creating in virtual realities and digital spaces, as well as the power of nature and how we can do better at merging technology and our natural world. We may have also derailed into a short discussion on how we would communicate with Aliens if they were to ever land on Ea...
2021-06-0959 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Ep 3. Mike Golden, aka DroquisThird times a charm. For episode 3 we had the pleasure of speaking to Architectural Visualizer Mike Golden, aka Droquis. Mike is a brilliant 3D artist who not only creates beautiful architectural renderings, but masterfully renders gorgeous Sci-fi landscapes that combine a variety of different digital techniques and programs. In this episode we discuss everything from the benefits of working in black and white vs color, to Cezanne to the magic of Blender (open-source software is the coolest). Mike dropped several different books and videos, which are listed below in case you want to check them ou...
2021-05-2652 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Ep 2. Jessica Outlaw, A Whole New WorldIn episode 2 of 'Why We Create' we sat down with Behavioral Scientist Jessica Outlaw and discussed all things AR, VR and the importance of user feedback and research.  During our conversation, she shared with us her approach to setting up effective and productive user testing sessions, her insights into the current state and future of all things XR and so much more.  Jessica also has a workshop coming up on May 20th, Tech-Ethics ToolkitFor info on the workshop and registration, go here: https://extendedmind.mykajabi.com/tech-ethics-toolkit You can find...
2021-05-1353 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Ep. 1, Will SlineyWelcome to the first official episode of 'Why We Create', a podcast brought to you by the team at the Wacom Experience Center here in Portland, Oregon. Our first episode we had the opportunity to speak with comic book artists and all around fabulous human, Will Sliney. Many of you have seen his work in comic books like Spiderman, Star Wars 'Rise of Kylo Ren' and Daredevil. He's also taken to live streaming his comic book creations via Twitch (find and follow here: http://twitch.tv/willsliney )We had a blast speaking with Will abo...
2021-05-0750 minWhy We CreateWhy We Create, Episode 0Welcome to the pre-show episode of Why We Create, the new podcast discussing all things innovation, technology and creativity. Brought to you by the team at the Wacom Experience Center in Portland, Oregon, we'll be speaking to makers, creatives and brilliant minds from all around the globe. No topics are off limits, we're interested in learning more about all facets of the creative and tech industries.  Tune in for up and coming episodes featuring comic book artists, architectural visualizers, behavioral scientists and so much more. Find and Follow the Wacom Experience Center on all...
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