Here be Dragons Artcast

Here be Dragons
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An art podcast with Carla Morrow and Allen Childers where we talk art, the business of art and ask "What art dragons are you facing?" herebedragonsartcast.substack.com

  1. 4d ago

    EP 024: The AI witch hunt and having to prove we are real artists with Brigid Ashwood!

    Join Carla Morrow and Allen Childers as we talk with Brigid Ashwood about her recent targeting from the social media witch hunt from people trying to attack traditional artist for using AI despite being able to prove artistic mastery going back years and years. Brigid Ashwood is an accomplished and imaginative artist known for her extraordinary ability to blend reality with the fantastical. Drawing inspiration from mythology, folklore, and fairy tales, her art weaves intricate tales that captivate the imagination. With a paintbrush as her magic wand, Brigid's vibrant and diverse creations transcend mediums, embracing both traditional painting and digital art. Her work delves deep into themes of empowerment and self-discovery. Through her captivating storytelling and mesmerizing artistry, Brigid Ashwood continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike, leaving an indelible mark on the ever-evolving world of fantasy art. https://www.brigidashwood.com/ Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. http://www.DragonLadyArt.com Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. https://www.allenchildersarts.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe

    EP 024: The AI witch hunt and having to prove we are real artists with Brigid Ashwood!

  2. Aug 26

    EP 023: Mental health, not making art, and projects! A hostful!

    Join Carla Morrow and Allen Childers as we talk about how life gets in the way of creation, working in seasons, and how AI is infiltrating everything, everywhere, all at once… Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. http://www.DragonLadyArt.com Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. https://www.allenchildersarts.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe

    EP 023: Mental health, not making art, and projects! A hostful!

  3. Aug 26

    EP 022: Shows, galleries, and grifters with Jim Julo

    Join Carla Morrow and Allen Childers as we talk with Jim Julo about shows, products, and how the show landscape has changed over the years. Jim Julo is the illustrator behind Cursed Hallow, an ever-growing collection of fantasy and macabre art. As a traditional pen and ink artist his work draws inspiration from 14th and 15th-century engravings, woodcuts, occult manuscripts, and old books, as well as traditional tattoos and folklore. His subject matter ranges from animals and knights to mythical creatures and death. As a traveling artist, he spends most of the festival season traveling to different fairs and conventions across the Midwest and Upper South every weekend to sell his work. Currently he is working on an constantly evolving tarot card deck, book illustrations for some local authors as well as preparing new work for some larger festivals later this year. https://www.cursedhallowart.com/ Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. http://www.DragonLadyArt.com Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. https://www.allenchildersarts.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe

    EP 022: Shows, galleries, and grifters with Jim Julo

  4. Aug 4

    EP 021: Murals, Community, and World building with Blake Woody Woodward

    Join Carla Morrow and Allen Childers as we talk with Blake “Woody” Woodward about building community with mural painting, a touch on politics, and researching various cultures for world building! Resources:Ken Burns DaVinci docu: https://kenburns.com/films/leonardo-da-vinci/The Long Game: https://adamwestbrook.co.uk/films/long-game/ A graduate of Manchester University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Woody is a fantasy illustrator residing in Kansas City, MO, and originally hails from Northwest Indiana. Currently, he travels and sells his art at various Renaissance Fairs such as Bristol, Kansas City, St Louis and others. When feasible, Woody travels overseas to gain knowledge of the world and inspiration for his art. The stories he gains from these experiences nurture his passion for fantasy illustration and the ability to tell stories in that work, both traditional and digital alike. Culminating all of his inspirations and travels, his latest work in progress and his first book - Auveriah: Ascension, is coming to fruition thanks to its latest round of beta readers and will hopefully be published within a year. https://www.instagram.com/woody_woodward.art/ Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. https://www.allenchildersarts.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe

    EP 021: Murals, Community, and World building with Blake Woody Woodward

  5. Jul 30 ·  Bonus

    MINISODE! Here be Dragons Artcast (ms 001)

    YES MORE!Bring on the “minisode”! This is a place where Allen and Carla will share their thoughts about previous guests, what’s happening in the news and art world, answer any questions YOU might have about us, our work, the pod, or anything else, and what ever else 3 ADHD artist can think up! It’ll be a little more loose and a little more us. Questions? Comments? Want to get on the show? Email us at HereBeDragonsArtcast @ Gmail . com Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. www.childersartstudios.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Jul 28

    Ep 20: Shows and Metal health: A Hostful!

    Join Allen Childers and Carla Morrow as we talk art and the business of art! This week Carla talks about her up and coming show schedule, how to decide, find, and prep for Ren fairs and conventions and Allen opens up about his recent struggles with finding flow. Join us! Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. www.childersartstudios.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe

    Ep 20: Shows and Metal health: A Hostful!

  7. Jul 21

    019: Building Worlds and surviving chronic illness with Heather Hitchman!

    Join Carla Morrow and Allen Childers as we talk once with Heather Hitchman creating worlds while battling the dragons of Chronic illness and fatigue. Advocating for yourself and rebuilding habits were on the list and as always, creating beautiful works for others to enjoy! Books Mentioned:Atomic Habits by James ClearBuy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell Heather R. Hitchman is an artist, author, and world builder, creating a fantasy world called “Terratoff” filled with whimsical art and bittersweet stories. Terratoff is a realm of enchantingly magical visuals and tales that celebrate the beauty of nature, decay, transformation, and grief. Her work is inspired by mythology, medieval tapestry, ghost stories, and the dark fantasy media of the 80s and 90s. She has created a prolific collection of creature and fantasy art that has been hand-crafted using traditional media such as graphite, colored pencils, watercolor and gouache. TerratoffPatreonInstagram Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. www.childersartstudios.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe

    019: Building Worlds and surviving chronic illness with Heather Hitchman!

  8. Jul 14

    Episode 018 with Rachel Portillo, Artist Social Media Rethink

    Join Carla Morrow and Allen Childers as we talk once with Rachel Portillo about social media and how we as artists can use it in better ways!!! We get deep in the weeds about what works and how its constantly changing. Maybe with a shift in how we think and approach our socials we can get them working for us once again! Rachel is a multi-passionate creative. She works as an educational video producer for New Mexico State University and a content creator for Jacks Backstage, an up-and-coming music venue in Ruidoso, New Mexico. While many young people are auto-slotted into being their organization’s token social media guru, Rachel blends her love of storytelling into the content she creates for small business owners, university leaders, and other artists to find the heart of everyone’s story in each video she makes. Instagram Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows. www.DragonLadyArt.com Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions. www.childersartstudios.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herebedragonsartcast.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode 018 with Rachel Portillo, Artist Social Media Rethink
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An art podcast with Carla Morrow and Allen Childers where we talk art, the business of art and ask "What art dragons are you facing?" herebedragonsartcast.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Here be Dragons
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Here be Dragons
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    Here be Dragons Artcast