Jerzy Drozd

Teaching Artist and Cartoonist. He/him. When life is feeling heavy, I enjoy creating and sharing stories of cute heroes showing extraordinary courage.

TPD 253 – Loosen Up

Today I share some thoughts on suspicions I have about my reluctance to loosen up my penciling.

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Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
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TPD 252 – YouTube is to Podcasts as Spotify is to iTunes

Today I respond to today’s Art Soundoff Prompt.

 DAY 11: How do you go about getting fresh perspective?

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Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
Jerzy on Google+
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TPD 251 – Blind Spots pt 2, with Rob Stenzinger

Today I share some of my thinking with regard to potential blind spots I might have when inviting people to participate in the Art Soundoff challenge. This is part 2 of a discussion started on Rob Stenzinger’s Polytechnicast, so he joins me as the first-ever TPD guest!

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Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
Jerzy on Google+
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TPD 250 – Job Journey

Today I follow a prompt from Jim Zub and share my job journey from my first job to where I am today.

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Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
Jerzy on Google+
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TPD 249 – Clip Studio Paint for iOS

Today I share some reactions to the announcement that Clip Studio Paint is now available for the iPad. Mixed feelings!

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Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
Jerzy on Google+
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TPD 248 – Hang On To This

Today I was surprised by a student who brought one of my latest projects to class.

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Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
Jerzy on Google+
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TPD 247 – Constraints

Today I follow the daily Art Soundoff prompt:

DAY 6: What are the most useful constraints on your project?

And share a story about how a technical snafu in my classroom led to a moment where I think I connected with a student.

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Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
Jerzy on Google+
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TPD 246 – Getting Out In Front

Today I share my experience in giving a talk to a local community group. I always feel nervous before the event, and I wonder sometimes if my hesitation to get out in front is holding me back.

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Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
Jerzy on Google+
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TPD 245 – Day at the Museum

Today I visited the Detroit Institute of Ars and had observations on making comics, watching anime, and packaging products.
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Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
Jerzy on Google+
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TPD 244 – Fear of Starting

Today I revisit an old topic–fear of starting something new. There is no respite! No relief!
Links mentioned:

Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.
Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital
Voiceover by Tara Platt
Jerzy on Google+
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