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.

GoSA Mini-Adventure 01 – A Visit from Rankin the Space Elf

In this mini-adventure Ben shows up for this week’s recording only to find that Jerzy and Zack have been called away on other matters. But before Ben can be on his way, he’s visited by the cosmic mail carrier, Rankin the Space Elf! Contact us! GoSATron on Twitter Ben on Twitter Zack on Twitter Jerzy […]

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TPD 203 – In an Effort to Bypass Anxiety

boulder_runningAs I get ready for another work week I share some ways I’m planning on doing an end run around “finished project” anxiety.

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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 202 – Fear is Natural

gosa_logo_nostarsToday I share some thoughts about stepping outside of my comfort zone and making something just for the fun of it.

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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TPD 201 – Learn Balance

maxxToday I share some challenges I faced when penciling the next Robo Force story: how to find the minimum amount of visual material to communicate the idea.

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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TPD 200 – Pressing On

neutralzoneInstead of doing a big special event for episode 200 I opted to press on with a regular reflection/essay episode (and circumstances demanded that I do so). Today I share some thoughts on winning the trust of an audience.

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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TPD 199 – The Penultimate TPD

George_Washington_bicentennial_quarter,_reverseIn the final episode before #200, I ruminate about celebrating with rites of passage or just plowing on and making the thing.

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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TPD 198 – Intentional and Unintentional

29_01BOULDERANDFLEETToday I share some thoughts on not being sure whether or not you meant to add something that works in your story and walking the balance between intentionality and the inadvertent. I also talk a little bit about naps.

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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TPD 197 – Cast Your Vote!

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GoSA 04 – Don’t be Fools about Your Tools

In this adventure Zack, Ben, and Jerzy discuss the tools they use to make their art and the process they use to evaluate prospective tools. Featuring visits by Tommy Flaherty and Rankin the Space Elf! Links mentioned: Manga Studio/Clip Studio Paint LayerPaint HD Lean Into Art Cast 111 – What’s So Great About Manga Studio? Lean Into […]

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TPD 196 – My First Characters

clawToday I share some stories about my very first “original” characters. We learn about classics such as Snaketooth, Claw, Fastfoot, Jailbreaker, and Silver (the last of which became the main character in one of my earliest comics, which you can read here).

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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