Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews With Today's Best Artists

Artists often have to work to tight deadlines, but what happens when you've got three whole years to complete a single project? That's exactly what happened to artist, illustrator and Pencil Kings tutor, Francis Vallejo. In this interview, you'll hear all about the fascinating creative process behind illustrating Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph, and how having more time to research and develop his illustrations actually helped Francis find his true niche as an artist. So, if the fast-paced world of the average art studio environment just isn't for you, you'll find plenty of valuable advice in this interview to help you plan, research, execute and market your art projects. Plus, you'll get lots of super-useful insights on what it's really like to work as an illustrator, and why good things are more likely to come your way if you stay true to yourself and your art. Interview Chapters: 00:00 - 03:12 - Introduction Detroit-born artist and illustrator, Francis Vallejo, introduces himslef and reveals wh