In this episode, Drew Baker, Kieran Yanner, Patrick McEvoy, and Jeremy McHugh discuss a listener question from Frostfyre on upping your game as an artist and illustrator. We also discuss Patrick's unnatural love of Manga Studio. We won't judge. Listen to episode 130! Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes, if you want to up your game. Ma…

In this latest episode, we join Socar Myles, Kieran Yanner, Patrick McEvoy, Drew Baker, and Jeremy McHugh as they discuss their latest goings-on. Patrick shares his experiences working on projects crowd-funded via kickstarter . Check out his new collaboration with 01Publishing, "Casefile: Arkham" on Kickstarter! Catch up with the Ninjas! Listen to …

In this latest episode join Ralph Horsley, Socar Myles, Patrick McEvoy, Eric Lofgren, Kieran Yanner, and Jeremy McHugh as they discuss listener questions from Chantal Fournier, George Vega, and Carla Morrow! Jeremy, our chief editor, has managed to claw his way to freedom long enough to prepare this latest show for your listening pleasure. We hope …

In this week's episode Socar, Patrick, Kieran, and Jeremy come together to critique each other's work. Conversation opens with Alderac Entertainment's recent contract change and what it means to freelance illustrators in the gaming market. Download episode 127 here. http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_127.mp3 Subscribe to the Nin…

In this episode, listener Preston Stone has compiled interviews and his experiences at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live for your listening pleasure. Many thanks to the man! This segment is followed by Socar Myles, Eric Lofgren, Patrick McEvoy, and Jeremy McHugh talking about a variety of topics including Emerald City Comicon, PAX East, on-line art sales…

In this latest episode, The Ninjas have foiled the nefarious schemes of Dark Lord Baggadix and return to you with a series of critiques thanks to brave friends of the show, Veronica Jones, Kim Myatt (aka Ysvyri), and Denzel A Jackson! They placed their work up on the chalkboard and we were allowed to offer our thoughts on their excellent images! Ma…

In episode 124 we discuss a multi-part question from lister, Te Kopp, about how to determine if it is time pursue a career in illustration. Thank you, Te! Jeremy also shares an interview with artist, Dave Palumbo, recorded way back at Illuxcon 2012! Things got busy for Jeremy and we had a few special episodes that made it necessary to wait on shari…

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen and Will, the coordinators of Aethercon 2013 to share the latest news on this exciting event. Artists Chris Malidore, Eric Lofgren, and Jeremy McHugh are in the show this year and join in the conversation. Special thanks to Jon Gibbons, and Jon Hodgson of Cubicle 7 for joining in the early attempted recordi…

This episode opens with an interview with artist, Eric Velhagen, taken at LAST year's Illuxcon ( Jeremy's been busy). It is followed up by Ninjas Kieran Yanner, Socar Myles, Patrick McEvoy, and Jeremy McHugh with discussion about Kickstarter. The departure of The World of Warcraft CCG and what it might mean to many working freelancers. We also lear…

This week the Ninjas are joined by Aaron Miller and Randy Gallegos to learn more about PACT--The Professional Artist's Toolkit. The team at PACT reveal their plans for the site and how it hopes to better the situation for freelance illustrators everywhere! They also need your help to get the site off the ground. Consider becoming a supporter and vi…

In this latest episode Socar, Drew, Kieran, Patrick, and Jeremy discuss fandom in answer to a question from Chantal Fournier. They also discuss topics raised by the good people at Art Pact! Episode 120 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or be featured in questionable fan fiction! Allan Pollack Chantal Fournier Art Pact…

This episode opens with an interview with Fred Fields recorded while at Illuxcon 2012. Next, we discuss devious Deviance with Socar, Jeremy, Drew, and Kieran. We then take questions from artists, Allison Stanley and Jacob Walker ! Have a listen! Episode 119 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or you will be made to use Deviant Art's new commission w…

In episode 118 of the Ninja Mountain Podcast, Socar, Patrick, and Jeremy field listener questions about how to deal with poor reviews from the internet critics, the importance of defining your goals as an illustrator, and the secret to building a space-age fort of the future! Episode 118 Subscribe the podcast on iTunes or a flock of angry owls will…

In this episode, Jeremy and Socar discuss the phrase, "Support Your Local Artist". We also briefly touch upon the maintenance of one's on-line persona. Where is the line to be drawn? We also offer humble critique of two recent pieces by the talented illustrator, Preston Stone. Many thanks, Preston! They were some fine work and we hope our thoughts …

In this episode, Kieran, Socar, and Jeremy discuss their latest work. Jeremy found a new toy ( a new brand of colored mud with which to play)! Socar quit her job and is now an illustrator...though we are all pretty sure she was an illustrator all along. Kieran faces the age old conundrum of being compared with another artist ( aren't we all). Subsc…

In this episode we join Socar, Patrick, and Jeremy as they discuss freelance rates, Wally Wood, Rob Liefeld, and bootlegging. Episode 115-- http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_115.mp3 Be sure to subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or we will assemble a website dedicated to the 40 worst illustrations you ever did... …

In this latest episode join Drew, Patrick, Eric, and Jeremy as they discuss various and sundry. It is a testosterone-fueled joyride of epic awesomeness. God, we miss Socar. Episode 114 http://mchughstudios.com/ninjamountain_podcast/episode_114.mp3 Subscribe to the Ninja Mountain Podcast on iTunes or face dire consequences. You have been warned.... …

This week's episode features brief and awkward discussion about a topic seldom addressed in polite society and then goes south in a hurry... At the end, we offer critique on the latest illustrative effort from listener, Gerard Regan (aka. Reggerard) Well done, sir! Episode 112 Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or the Honey Badger will eat your fac…

In this testosterone-soaked episode ( due to the marked lack of one Socar Myles)--Drew, Kieran, Patrick, and Jeremy discuss the manly topic of character design amongst other themes. We also come together in celebration of our new regular crit feature. Many thanks to Talantyre and Scott Johnson for putting their labors of love before our panel. Link…

In episode 108 of the NM Podcast, Patrick, Socar, Kieran, and Jeremy once again join together on the meandering road of conversation of all things arty ( and some topics---not so much). This episode appears in two parts and features interviews taken by Jeremy during his time in Altoona, Pennsylvania as he attended Illuxcon 2011. Episode 108 Episode…