Creating Visual Stories In Your Spare Time

[@TheDrawingCodex]

I got a bunch of great ideas from this to help developing my own projects! Let me know what your favourite bit was.

[@Buddhabellie]

it was so awesome hearing you two talk about sometimes you just try and ink one, and then talk yourself into doing another. it is a talking yourself into process. I am so further than I ever imagined and I desperately not worrying about next step. i'll get to that when I get to that.

[@solgast]

The outward reflections of the inner dialogue parts and transparent perceived mistakes and how to reminding yourself of your path gotta be the best moments of this video. The keep doing something and the correlations between life, inspiration and the creations.

[@Buddhabellie]

after a night of thinking about this video, the most helpful part was the sketchbook behind Rhodes when he said several are filled with thumbnails of one of his stories. I need more thumbnails!

[@jakeparker44]

FANTASTIC episode. “Most people overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a month. We overestimate what we can do in a year, and underestimate what we can accomplish in a decade." that quote has been attributed to everyone from Bill Gates to the Dalai Lama, but Matt Rhodes is the example of what happens when you LIVE the underlying principle of the quote. I have a folder with Matt's art that dates back to around 2001. Back when he used the name Isric online. I think I first discovered his work on the Sijun forums? Been amazing to follow him over the years, to see each project showcase a new level of quality, and see Tellerion rise out of the bubbling cauldron of creativity that is Matt's imagination. The brilliant thing about not having prose or dialogue in Tellurion is that it can easily transcend the language barrier. I bet more people around the world have "read" it than if it was done with english prose and dialogue. Really excited for the Dead Gods project. I have a feeling it will be his Magnum Opus...but I hope I didn't jinx it by typing that!

[@mattrhodesart]

Dude ❤

[@ReaganLodge]

"Isric"... Now that is a name I have not heard in a very long time!

[@solgast]

Great interview. Great combo. I have said it before, but going to say it again: The long format, the café drawing feel of it all. You got it. Because far too many are trapped into short formats without patience for this sort of stuff today. It is great to swing the pendulum in this direction. Deeply humble and well balanced. Asking the right questions and something that mixed generational pasts and future dreams tied to the now. Creativity and craftsmanship like this do take time and includes that wandering in the dark. Many smaller ponds will create that lake. With some rain it might even give the depth of an ocean. I bet everyone can relate to when that time comes when you notice what to mix it up with and what to remove or add. If the ideas come haunting you again and again, you know the story must be told. Or it might even burst out from your chest and kill you one day if you do not let it out. Breathe in the vision, breathe out the creations. Mosaic. Mosaic. Mosaic. I deeply feel that the only way chaos can take form is through that flow of curiosity. Let it flow and trust it while relaxing into it. That means relaxing those tensed up neck muscles also you hear.

[@ignifero]

Such a blast having Matt Rhodes chatting on the chanel! Loved the interview and it's always a pleasure hearing him talking about his process. I follow him since I discovered his art from Dragon age origin (or it was DA 2, can't be sure, it was so long ago haha). Thank you for the video!

[@637arsen5]

Holy… I’ve been studying both of you two since I want to practice illustrating stories before I graduate highschool, this is a very convenient time

[@hemig2869]

Can't believe I'm seeing an interview with Matt. Been a fan of his since his work on mass effect 2 Amazing stuff ❤

[@AdrianW3D]

Would be so cool if you guys had a monthly or quarterly podcast! So much to learn!

[@DanielWillardson]

Such a great conversation, Tim. All the talk about when social art spaces online (pre mass social media) had such a positive feedback loop with posting and feedback loops really took me back. I wish we could all find a way to get back to that spirit of creative camaraderie that felt more like sharing diary entries with each other. I would love to hear more conversation about how you cultivate those muscles about how to find something you want to say/an idea worth sharing. At the 26:00 mark, Matt says he thinks "its more foundational to have something meaningful to say" which I totally agree with, though never nailed down as eloquently as that! Right now I really feel stuck in what he says immediately after though, on "Well why do you want to make a story?" - "uhhhiunno, i like stories" he's right it IS a nightmare. If there are discussions to be had about how to get out of that rut I'd really love to hear it. I'd kill to have an idea worth sharing or something to say but for the life of me I have no idea what. Would love any advice you've got!

[@Buddhabellie]

when I first started watching you, I'd do maybe 2 or 3 thumbnails and feel so amazed that I was able to accomplish that. I used to spend all my time on a finished product and it took me forever. now, man, i am thumbnailing my story like wow! this was a fun conversation. i thank you kind sirs....

[@nailbomb420]

what a flippin great treat this was! thank you both for this wonderful insight into your processes and minds!

[@Amelia_PC]

What a coincidence! I've just seen his Tellurion story beats on Artstation and was amazed by his visual narrative skills. Thanks for this interview! Recently, I read zero dialogue graphic novel: 'Step by Bloody Step' by Si Spurrier, and art by Matías Bergara (yup, a top tier too). Good 'mute' stuff.

[@behemothcat5819]

I love Matt's ideas and arts so much❤

[@MANIAKRA]

Ah fantastic. I've been a fan of Matt Rhodes for almost 20 years, can't wait to listen to this

[@Buddhabellie]

1:32:37 subscribed to Matt's channel. thanks for the recomendations. 😊

[@CuttleSquish-hd8fg]

Very inspiring interview, it's got fresh thoughts turning in my brain

[@P3rformula]

Thanks for having Matt Rhodes on.

[@CameronBrotzman]

Matt is such a huge inspiration and this was awesome stuff to hear! Loved the interview format too super fun!

[@dakotagarcia997]

This was pretty special to me. thank you for bringing us this one Tim

[@tripplejaz]

You and Matt have very similar styles. Big fan of both of your works. Can't wait for your art book, Tim. I know it's happening soon 😏 P. S. Kinda miss the head mic. That was a unique look to you haha

[@TheDrawingCodex]

Yeah I need to make that happen. I have a bunch of ideas on the topic of art books. I like what Matt has done by publishing his own on Amazon.

[@graveyard1979]

Oh yes, I've spent so much time following Tellurion. Way, way too much time. 😂

[@Buddhabellie]

1:15:45 😅😅😅😅 that's funny. I love it.

[@francoismahr]

Thanks Tim for this interview, the mix of images of you discussing and images of the actual book was really inspiring and interesting. More over it gives explanations of artistical choices that Matt did. A warm thanks for this. More interviews could be interesting. Cheers

[@V1RNER]

Should I start creating comics/stories/etc…even though my skills are a bit stagnant at the moment?

[@TheDrawingCodex]

From my experience drawing comics or scenes or stories, even when you are struggling with the craft aspects of drawing, is one of the best ways to improve everything. It forces you to draw a variety of subjects and allows you to apply any drawing foundation you learn immediately to the page. Having a project to work on is a great way to focus your efforts. But obviously it can be really hard going in the beginning. Even after decades doing this the first few pages of anything are always a bit off while I get used to the process and drawing new things.

[@V1RNER]

@ Thank you! I have been a middling artist for many years. I have great ideas but struggle with “am I good enough” to begin something/anything. I’m bursting with creativity but perhaps scared of failure and/or choosing the right (or wrong) project to begin with. Love your insights. Thanks again!

[@AnnoyingOnion]

when your guest starts to answer, STOP TALKING! he already get the question