🔸 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

🔸 Thinking about breaking into storyboard work? In this episode of the Storyboard Roundtable, our panel of seasoned artists share the lessons they’ve learned and the real-world experiences that shaped their careers. Whether you’re just starting out or already established, you’ll walk away with practical advice and fresh strategies to strengthen your storytelling skills.🎨 Key Takeaways:• Persistence Pays Off: Learn how tenacity can turn knockbacks into opportunities.• The Art of Networking: Discover effective ways to jump into the visual storytelling community and build connections that can accelerate your career.• Shift Your Mindset: Understand the importance of being ego-less in a collaborative environment, focusing on delivering value to the production and directors you work with.🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK, Full of Useful Information for Visual Storytelling: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 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/beyondtheprocess🔸 Please take our short Storyboard Artist survey so we can better serve you:https://forms.gle/jwKTeN65R8kKc3a67ARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/Opening Theme:"Showdown At The Dresden" by Dresden The Flamingo©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction01:15 - Meet the Panelists03:15 - First Gig Stories: Mark Simon09:55 - First Gig Stories: Mark Sexton18:10 - First Gig Stories: Jeremy Simser26:09 - First Gig Stories: Lance Laspina30:30 - First Gig Stories: Shane Patrick White36:45 - Tips on Landing Your First Gig37:45 - Importance of Networking43:15 - The Mindset Shift Needed in Storyboarding44:50 - Key Qualities of a Successful Storyboard Artist#Storyboarding #VisualStorytelling #Animation #Filmmaking #AnimationIndustry #FirstGig #Networking #ArtCareer #StoryboardArtist

🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK to read the written interview we did with WILLIAM STOUT: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 WILLIAM STOUT—the legendary illustrator, painter, and production designer who directly inspired Michael Crichton’s acclaimed novel, Jurassic Park. In this exclusive video podcast interview, discover the untold stories behind Stout’s iconic dinosaur art, his incredible and hilarious stories of working in Hollywood, and how his extraordinary imagination helped to shape one of the most beloved franchises in film history. Whether a fan of comics, illustration, or paleo art, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of the man who brought prehistoric worlds to life. 🔸 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/beyondtheprocess🔸 Please take our short Storyboard Artist survey so we can better serve you:https://forms.gle/jwKTeN65R8kKc3a67GET IN TOUCH_______________ARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/Opening Theme:"Showdown At The Dresden" by Dresden The Flamingo©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.#WilliamStout #JurassicPark #DinosaurArt #Illustration #PaleoArt #HollywoodStories #CreativeProcess #BeyondTheProcess

🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK, Full of Useful Information for Visual Storytelling: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 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🔸 Join us for an insightful session with professional storyboard artists as they share their unique working processes in detail! In today's episode of the STORYBOARD ROUNDTABLE, hear firsthand accounts from Heiko Von Drengenberg (Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, Predator: Badlands, The Electric State), Mark Simon (The Walking Dead, Dexter and Stranger Things), and Simeon Wilkins (Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Naked Gun, Lilo and Stitch), each sharing their creative journeys from concept to completion. You'll discover invaluable tips and strategies that can elevate your own storyboard practice, regardless of your experience level.Key Highlights:- Learn how each artist approaches script interpretation and research, laying the groundwork for effective storyboarding.- Gain insights into the tools and software that streamline their processes, enabling faster and more precise work.- Explore the nuances of collaborating with directors and production teams and the importance of flexibility on set.By the end of this video, viewers will walk away with practical insights into the art of storyboarding, learning techniques to enhance their visual storytelling skills.TODAY’S TOPIC: Our Entire Individual Working ProcessThis is one episode you will NOT want to miss, as each of our guests goes into incredible detail explaining their working process from beginning to end. We promise you'll have that AHA! moment at least once, no matter how long you've been drawing storyboards.🔸 If you enjoy our content, please consider throwing a small tip our way (much appreciated): https://ko-fi.com/beyondtheprocess🔸 Please take our short Storyboard Artist survey so we can better serve you:https://forms.gle/jwKTeN65R8kKc3a67GET IN TOUCH_______________ARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/#StoryboardArt #VisualStorytelling #FilmIndustry #Storyboarding #CreativeProcess #BeyondTheProcess #Art #NarrativeOpening Theme:"Showdown At The Dresden" by Dresden The Flamingo©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.Timestamp Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Meet the Panel03:05 - Mark Simon's Process 27:34 - Simeon Wilkins' Approach46:00 - Heiko Von Drengenberg's Techniques55:00 - The Power of Thumbnails56:40 - Designing While Storyboarding59:00 - Final Thoughts

🔸 Today we launch a new series called the Storyboard Roundtable, where we discuss industry related topics with our panel of veteran live action storyboard artists. Our hope is that you will learn something from our conversation that will help to inform your own storyboarding journey. Joining us at the table this week are: • Mark Sexton (Mad Max: Fury Road and Furiosa, Sinners, Thunderbolts)• Mark Simon (The Walking Dead, Dexter and The Lincoln Lawyer)• Charles Ratteray (Deadpool and Wolverine, Jurassic World: Rebirth and Blue Eye Samurai) • Tim Burgard (Independence Day: Resurgence, Jurassic World, and The Revenant)TODAY’S TOPIC: How to Deal with Difficult ProjectsOur seasoned panel recounts some of the crazy challenges they've faced on set, from tight deadlines and unpredictable directors to being placed in a closet to work. If you’ve ever had a storyboard gig go south on you, then you’ll definitely want to stick around and compare your war story to what these industry legends have faced. You’re sure to find it as entertaining as it is educational. 🔸 Visit our SUBSTACK, Full of Useful Information for Visual Storytelling: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 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/beyondtheprocess🔸 Please take our short Storyboard Artist survey so we can better serve you:https://forms.gle/jwKTeN65R8kKc3a67GET IN TOUCH_______________ARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/#StoryboardArt #VisualStorytelling #FilmIndustry #Storyboarding #CreativeProcess #BeyondTheProcess #Art #NarrativeOpening Theme:"Showdown At The Dresden" by Dresden The Flamingo©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.Chapters:00:01 - Introduction to the War Stories00:42 - Meet the Panel of Veteran Storyboard Artists02:57 - How to Deal with Difficult Projects 12:00 - The Importance of Communication20:00 - Mental Health and Boundaries in Storyboarding 50:15 - Conclusion and Valuable Takeaways

🔸 Join us for Part 3 of our exclusive interview series with renowned storyboard artist Charles Ratteray! In this episode, Charles shares his most invaluable tips and career-changing advice for aspiring storyboard artists. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft, you’ll gain insider knowledge to avoid common pitfalls and develop your unique artistic voice. He also offers his thoughts and opinions on generative AI and how it will affect the future of storyboarding. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the business!🔸 To watch the FULL INTERVIEW, please visit our SUBSTACK, Full of Useful Information for Visual Storytelling: https://www.beyondtheprocess.art/🔸 CHARLES RATTERAY Links:https://www.artstation.com/charlesratterayhttps://www.instagram.com/charlesratteray/https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-ratteray-1b02835/🔸 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/beyondtheprocessGET IN TOUCH_______________ARTSTATION: https://www.artstation.com/beyondtheprocesspodcastINSTA: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheprocess/Opening Theme:"Showdown At The Dresden" by Dresden The Flamingo©2025 2 BOARD ARTISTS LLC. All rights reserved.🔸 Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Storyboarding00:42 - Collaborating with Directors: Process Overview02:34 - The Importance of Communication in Storyboarding04:10 - Adapting to Different Directorial Styles05:50 - Handling Difficult Situations with Directors07:21 - Thumbnails vs. Final Boards: Efficiency in Workflow09:50 - Embracing Emerging Technologies in Storyboarding10:58 - Charles Ratteray's Take on Generative AI12:20 - The Future of Storyboarding: Skills and KnowledgeGain actionable guidance on developing your artistic voice, discover Charles’s perspective on technology’s impact on the craft, and be inspired to keep honing your skills in the dynamic field of visual storytelling.#StoryboardArtist #VisualStorytelling #GenerativeAI #ArtTips #Animation #Filmmaking #Storyboard