Marshall sits down with professional fantasy artist April Solomon. The two discuss how April fell in love with drawing dragons and werewolves, the power of traditional art materials and the techniques she’s learned over the years, art festivals, what her art schedule looks like, and more. If you’re interested in supporting April be sure to check out her patreon
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References and books
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The Fantastic Art of Frank Frazetta (v. 1)
April’s Influences (Jeff Easley, James Gurney, Donato Giancola, Daniel Dos Santos, Scott Fischer, Gregory Manchess, Rebecca Guay, Boris Vallejo, Frank Frazetta, Norman, Rockwell, Howard Pyle, John Singer Sargent, James Jean, Terryl Whitlatch, Joe Weatherly, Drew Struzan, J.A.W. Cooper, Paul Bonner, John Howe, Sulamith Wülfing, Julie Bell)
Referenced Images:
April's Dragon Art
April's Werewolf Art
David Solomon
Graphite Negative Space Art
Myers Briggs Scale Perceivers Judge
Drew Struzan
Painting Marshall bought From April
Dragon April sold to Drew & Dylan Struzen
Donato Giancola
