Andy J. Pizza | Episode 29

A Deep-Dishy Dive into All Things Illustration and Creativity

Andy J. Pizza is a New York Times best-selling illustrator and author, and host of the Creative Pep Talk podcast. Today he joins me for a deep-dishy dive into all things illustration and creativity, especially where he and I share a lot of common ground. Along the way, we talk about such topics as the myth of the Inspired Artist, his message of adopting a more positive self-psychology, the balance of inspiration and craft in creative work, and even why he thinks full-blown therapy should be a part of art school education. No topping (or topic) is held back — even the mushrooms and pineapples were allowed in this one. 

In This Episode

• The difference between creative “pantsers” and “plotters”

• Why free-writing matters for ALL creative disciplines

• We talk about shifting from digital to a more physical process

• My thoughts on having Andy — who’s been a huge inspiration— on the show

• And much, much more!

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