🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK to view the entire 86 minute in-depth interview with MARK SCHULTZ: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 In this Part 3 of 3 in our series, MARK SCHULTZ talks about the powerful influence Robert E. Howard's writings had his life, and how a boyhood dream was realized when he received a call to illustrate Conan of Cimmeria. 🔸 Download our FREE 10-page VISUAL STORYTELLING GUIDE (for storyboard and comic artists as well as filmmakers): https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/p/free-visual-storytelling-guide🔸 If you enjoy our content, please consider throwing a small tip our way (much appreciated): https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheprocessARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/Opening Theme:“Showdown At The Dresden” by Dresden The Flamingo#MarkSchultz #XenozoicTales #DinosaurArt #Illustration #eccomics #cadillacsanddinosaurs #CreativeProcess #BeyondTheProcess©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.CHAPTERS:#MarkSchultz #Conan #frazetta #frankfrazetta #johnbuscema #conanthebarbarian #robertehoward #XenozoicTales #ComicArt #CreativeProcess #Illustration #Storytelling #ArtisticJourney

🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK to view the entire 86 minute in-depth interview with MARK SCHULTZ: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 In this Part 2 of 3 in our series, MARK SCHULTZ reveals how the idea for XENOZOIC TALES was born and how he was able to find the right publisher for this classic comic. 🔸 Download our FREE 10-page VISUAL STORYTELLING GUIDE (for storyboard and comic artists as well as filmmakers): https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/p/free-visual-storytelling-guide🔸 If you enjoy our content, please consider throwing a small tip our way (much appreciated): https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheprocessARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcast

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/Opening Theme:“Showdown At The Dresden” by Dresden The Flamingo#MarkSchultz #XenozoicTales #DinosaurArt #Illustration #eccomics #cadillacsanddinosaurs #CreativeProcess #BeyondTheProcess©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:40 The Genesis of *Xenozoic Tales*03:24 Influences and Inspirations08:30 Experimenting With Page Sizes12:30 Creative Process and Storytelling Techniques16:00 Balancing Personal Projects with Commercial Work17:37 Other Ways of Earning Income#MarkSchultz #XenozoicTales #ComicArt #CreativeProcess #Illustration #Storytelling #ArtisticJourney

🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK to view the entire 86 minute in-depth interview with MARK SCHULTZ: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 In this short excerpt, MARK SCHULTZ (creator of Xenozoic Tales aka Cadillacs and Dinosaurs) reflects on his upbringing in Pennsylvania and the early passions that led him toward art and comics. He talks about the books, films, and visual experiences that inspired him to draw, as well as how these early interests shaped his storytelling sensibilities and artistic style.🔸 Download our FREE 10-page VISUAL STORYTELLING GUIDE (for storyboard and comic artists as well as filmmakers): https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/p/free-visual-storytelling-guide🔸 If you enjoy our content, please consider throwing a small tip our way (much appreciated): https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheprocessARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/Opening Theme:“Showdown At The Dresden” by Dresden The Flamingo#MarkSchultz #XenozoicTales #DinosaurArt #Illustration #Conan #RobertEHoward #CreativeProcess #BeyondTheProcess©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.CHAPTERS:0:00 Opening Anecdote: A Formative Comic Experience0:45 Introduction to Mark Schultz1:59 Pennsylvania Upbringing and Regional Influences5:57 Early Creative Development and Artistic Isolation8:38 Breaking into Comics and Career Launch9:31 Artistic Influences and Style Development13:11 Formative Comic Experiences and Career Direction