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Sophie Parr: Drawing Paths from Cartography to Viral Artistry - Tom Ray's Art Podcast

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Podcasts | Spotify | RSS On this episode of the art podcast, I meet Sophie Parr, an artist with a unique talent for creating pen and ink maps. Sophie's journey into the world of map illustration began unexpectedly. With a background in urban planning and a stint as a transit planner, Sophie found herself craving a creative outlet. It was during a family vacation that Sophie sketched their first map, and what started as a casual hobby quickly grew into a full-fledged business fueled by passion and public interest. In this episode, Sophie shares the twists and turns of the path from urban planning to freelancing in graphic design and finally to a niche in map-making. Sophie reveals how their love for maps and skills in drawing buildings and details led to the development of a unique style. Sophie also delves into the focus on Instagram reels as a way to engage an audience and showcase their work. With some videos reaching viral st

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I love looking at the vintage items I sell!

via - The Pop Culture Roadshow I love looking at the vintage items that sold online from my collection one last time before they go out. They really just look so cool. But I'm a sucker for old vintage artwork.

Doing donuts.

It was even on a major road. It was crazy!

Evie Woltil Richner: Crafting Stories for Children's Books - Tom Ray's Art Podcast

Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Podcasts | Spotify | RSS In the episode of the Art Podcast, we get a look at the creative journey of Evie Richner, an artist with a dream of bringing her own picture books to life. Evie's path is not just about the transition from printmaking to illustration; it's a testament to the power of reinvention and the pursuit of a childhood dream. Evie shares the challenges of developing a new drawing style to capture the essence of characters in a way that speaks to both children and adults. Evie describes their commitment to learning new skills through platforms like Skillshare and their strategic move to Madison, Wisconsin, to immerse themself in a community that supports artistic growth. From volunteering at Tandem Press to working at an elementary school, all to fuel their artistic endeavors. We talk about the nuts and bolts of creating a children's book today, character design, the importance of an art portfolio, and the

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I'm not sure what makes them seem like a much better idea when I'm in the car.

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