Cover image of The Visual Storytelling Podcast

The Visual Storytelling Podcast

Disney Artist Chris Oatley helps you become a professional Visual Storyteller with Tutorials and Expert Interviews on Concept Art, Animation Visual Development, Character Design, Storyboarding, Comics... Read more

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

4 Keys To A Long and Healthy Illustration Career :: ArtCast #114

4 Keys To A Long and Healthy Illustration Career :: ArtCast #114

How long did it take you to learn the “Happy Birthday” song? …and how long would it take you to learn to sing a pitch-pe... Read more

1 Jan 2019

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

11 Social Media Habits That Hurt Your Art Career (And How To Break Them) :: ArtCast #115

11 Social Media Habits That Hurt Your Art Career (And How To Break Them) :: ArtCast #115

These days, whenever I ask my industry colleagues where they’re finding work, the answer is almost always one of two thi... Read more

19 Feb 2019

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

Creative Bravery: Why Animation Pros Sarah Marino and Jenn Ely Thrive In A Challenging Industry :: ArtCast #102

Creative Bravery: Why Animation Pros Sarah Marino and Jenn Ely Thrive In A Challenging Industry :: ArtCast #102

This month, Sarah Marino (Color Supervisor at Nickelodeon), Jenn Ely (Production Designer for House Special, Visual Deve... Read more

12 Jul 2017

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

3 Lessons For Writing Timeless Stories :: “Toy Story” Edition

3 Lessons For Writing Timeless Stories :: “Toy Story” Edition

What makes Toy Story a timeless classic? In this short video tutorial, I share three lessons to help you create stories ... Read more

16 Oct 2018

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

How To Fail Like A Professional Artist (…and Find Inspiration In The Process) :: ArtCast #109

How To Fail Like A Professional Artist (…and Find Inspiration In The Process) :: ArtCast #109

So you trashed your last project and started over… …and then again. …and then again. …is that because you just aren’t me... Read more

23 May 2018

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

Interview with Animation Art Director Ryan Carlson (Part 2) :: ArtCast #101

Interview with Animation Art Director Ryan Carlson (Part 2) :: ArtCast #101

In the previous episode, we met Ryan Carlson – my Disney mentor and the person without whom The Oatley Academy may never... Read more

7 Jun 2017

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

The Lost HERstory Of Disney Animation :: ArtCast #113

The Lost HERstory Of Disney Animation :: ArtCast #113

When author Mindy Johnson set out to write a book about of the history (or as Mindy says, the “HERstory”) of Walt Disney... Read more

26 Sep 2018

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough :: ArtCast #110

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough :: ArtCast #110

What would you do if you struggled for seven years to finally get an interview for your dream job at Disney… …and then c... Read more

27 Jun 2018

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia continues his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! In part one of this series, Zac... Read more

24 Jul 2018

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

Visual Development Mythbusting :: ArtCast #108

Visual Development Mythbusting :: ArtCast #108

What is the difference between drawing and design? When working for a studio, does your personal aesthetic matter? Are y... Read more

14 Feb 2018

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”