The Inkpulp Podcast
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- THE INKPULP PODCAST: Episode 163 with @inkpulp Shawn Crystal, @matteoscalera @EricCanete and special guest @jakeparker44 !
In this episode we talk about the amazing creations of Jake, and what its like to try and naviagte a career in comic books!
Shawn’s Links…
LEARN HOW TO DRAW COMICS HERE! - www.inkpulpinstruction.com
BUY SHAWN’S ART HERE - www.essentialsequential.com/S...
WhatNot - www.whatnot.com/user/inkpulp
IG - / inkpulp
TikTok - / inkpulp
Twitter - / inkpulp
Facebook - / inkpulp
Mattteo’s Links…
BUY MATTEO’’S ART HERE - www.essentialsequential.com/m...
IG - / matteoscalera
Twitter - / scaleramatteo
Facebook
/ scaleramatteo
/ matteoscaleraart
Eric’s Links…
BUY ARC ATHENA HERE!- www.iconiccomics.com/shop-3
Website - www.ericcanete.com
BUY ERIC’S ART HERE - www.essentialsequential.com/e...
IG - / ericcanete
Twitter - / ericcanete
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Speaking to the wage gap in comics, I absolutely understand bleeping out Matteo’s income, but I'm glad he said it to the room. It's Business 101 that employers don't want employees to talk about how much they're making with one another, because that helps them keep wages down. Comic artists need to be sharing that info with each other at every opportunity if they want to have any chance of making things better.
I agree!
This was one productive conversation! Might possibly your best interview, thus far.
Oh i agree with that!
Great conversation! Always nice seeing more professional artists sharing their views on the industry with you guys. Been a fan of Jake's work and podcast for a while so this was a nice treat.
Dooooood Jake hit it on the head for the Middle Class function in comics but in arts in general. This happens at comic shops especially.
This last huge sort of boom in comics and nerd culture was yes fueled by the movies but it was also COVID and stimulus that got people spending money in the shops, I saw it first hand. When people have money they spend it on comics. For us as a comic shop and for me as a creator I have those Lawyers, Engineer, etc customers who have the money and the weekly cash to put into comics to help support us, the people who love it, or what people keep at it. I see them at cons, I see them in line for stuff, they love it and want to support it, and when they feel the squeeze? Hoo boy.
I have looked into getting my Spanish and/or Mexican Citizenship to leave and make a better living. Now I just moved from Miami to El Paso Texas to make things work and it’s helped huge for my wife and me (who is a singer and artist in her own right) to make our stuff happen. THE HUSTLE IS REAL!
Especially in comics, where if you go to a comic con you have every type of thing screaming for attention ad hard for a little book to get out there unless you grind and get the work and word out.
The truth of the matter is, that not everybody is going to “Make it” as far as money. But I think the idea of making the thing that brings you joy, while pounding away a day job, is a bitch but some stuff slowly moves doing that. The work is the reward, I believe.
I tell anyone who wants to get into this that if you want to make money, DO ANYTHING ELSE, but if you want to make a DIFFERENCE and get something out, this is such an amazing calling to heed.
The business reflects the buyers and it’s hard, so hard to compete with everything from Netflix or Xbox or other bullshit to really grab that dollar from the consumer. That can be a whole other episode about competing with other entertainment.
Incredible episode.
I would love to hear an art education episode as I am heading into art education myself.
I’m sending this to many people who need to hear it.
Thank you for all this amazing feedback! And thanks for spreading the word!
Easily one of my favourite conversations you guys have had on here. Really great to take in some of Jake's perspective and take it home.
I agree Chris! Jake has some serious insight!
Jake is just the coolest. It's quite interesting to hear how you got started in the industry. (You'd think I'd get tired of listening to jake after following all the svs stuff but nope, just love the knowledge he shares haha) Appreciate the insight into the comic industry ^^
Thanks for listening!
Amazing conversation. As a 51 yr old who never pursued my dream of working in comics but faced with a recent job loss and an opportunity to pivot, I want to do something more soul satisfying. I just don't know how to break into some/any artistic creative endeavor. My current career is not creative and I really want it to be.
Don't try breaking into anything, create for yourself. Figure out what you enjoy and build upon that. Want to make a comic? Just make one. It doesn't have to be pretty or make sense. Just finish one. Then use that as a learning experience for your next one.
@@inkwell9651 amazing advice. It's easy to fall into a trap of thinking whatever you make has to measure up to someone else's version of acceptable but I suppose that's a constantly moving target
This was one of the best interviews regarding a career in comics I've heard. Really looking forward to a follow up on art education! Thank you so much 🤘🤘
Its coming!
Great guest and great discussion!
Thanks for listening!
One of the best conversations, I really appreciate Jake mentioning the Sean Murphy quote. It feels good to hear it again.
Lots of harsh realities discussed in this one, but i appreciate the honesty and hilarity! Keep the dream alive fellas!
Thanks for listening!
The one "yes, but..." thing about "you could be making X in animation or video games is how much more the rent is in the main locales where that's happening. Doesn't invalidate any points, just something to be very aware of.
Great talk
Thanks for listening!
This is an incredible conversation, puts a lot iof things in perspective of making comics or not? Ether way, I would love to do anything artistic endeavor, the discouragement is real, but damn! do it anyway! Even my for my old ass that's wonderful to hear. Thanks as always guys!
Thanks for listening!
This need more views and more ears to listen to this talk. Lots of stuff to digest here. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
I recently retired from comics, to buy a business with my wife, but I was making a healthy middle class living. Definitely not rich, but I own a house, have a family, and reliable cars. -It can be done.
why did you retire then?
Thanks for sharing!
@@cosmiccry6675 To purchase a family business, and keep it in the family.
@@cosmiccry6675 To Keep a 100 year old Family business in the family. I still work in the industry sporadically (see: 'Survival' from Dark Horse Comics, that released last year) but life keeps moving, you know? I drew comics for 10 years, and now I own a business with my wife. -Opportunity knocks, and all that.
I just found your podcast, and I love it, I am subscribing. However, it did felt a bit discouraging to know that it is difficult to make a living out of making comics. My dream cracked a little, I won't stop though.
I think it’s important to see things as they really are BUT ALSO remain optimistic for the future. The people that are going to succeed aren’t going to let anything like this stop them.
Dont stop! Its just good to be grounded in reality and pursue it!
wonderful episode.
Thanks for listening!
Great nuts and bolts discussion on industry stuff. Keep on that. I'm conflicted about not sharing page rates and numbers , but I understand if others don't.
Thanks for listening Ryan!
So EVIL! The Panosian episode is the pinnacle episode!
LOL
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Thank you all of you guys for your advice and information. I’ve been working at becoming a professional artist after I got sick and my bad health forced me to make a choice about staying in my job or not. They decided they wouldn’t place me to help me and keep me so, I left.
My wife was nervous (so was I) but I had some money to take the time to learn skills I’ve always wanted, at age 48.
It’s been a year and a half alone and when I think about spending time with people, I shrug. I need it but I’m not really alone here (God is good).
I’m also concerned that the corporations that own the “Big Two” (which is actually Viz and Scholastic I think) don’t care enough to fix the situation they find themselves with.
The Big two is Marvel and DC. Thanks for listening!
i would love to know Matteos income to see what is possible this days.
I cant really answer that, but dont limit your beliefs by needing others to verify your ideas. Look at Todd McFarlane!
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Don't worry guys I've got a master plan to make comics a viable medium for creators again.. best of all it's mostly digital. I'll let you know as soon as it's up and running!
sometimes i wish Eric would lay off the trash talk a little bit
Is he too cranky for ya? lol
@@inkpulp haha. i think so
LOL@@knp33