Season 4 Episode 3 – Premiere Video CHAT LIVE with FAMOUS Creature Creator and Artist!!!! The artist who drew the Fighting Yoda!!!

In this episode of Season 4 Episode 3 of The Artist APPEALS, you can CHAT LIVE with your host Erin Sparler and FAMOUS guest Christopher Burdett!!!!

Join us as we talk about Christopher’s career creating amazing artwork and creatures for TV shows and movies. Learn about his creative process! In this interview, Christopher shares his system for creating creatures. You will also get an inside look at his new book The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia.

Join us for the Premiere Feb. 27 at 11 EST!

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About Christopher Burdett:

For over twenty years, Christopher has designed many monsters for the entertainment industry. Beginning with special makeup effects, he has been involved in every level of creature design. He has worked on creatures for many television and film projects, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly.

Since 2005, Christopher has specialized in designing monsters for tabletop gaming. His work can be found in Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars games, and many more.

Most recently, he has been focusing on building a world that he first envisioned in 1998. The Grand Bazaar of Ethra VanDalia, is the first book in a series that features monsters and stories. The book, a Fifth Edition D&D stats guide, coloring book, enamel pins, and the book’s original work are now available!

In this episode you’ll hear:
[0:40] How Christopher Burdett Started
[2:00] Christopher’s Work
[2:55] Discussing Christopher’s Book Grand Bazaar of Ethra Van Dalia
[4:55] Christopher’s Education
[6:36] Reading an Excerpt from Christopher’s Book
[9:01] Christopher’s Process and Mediums
[14:09] Upcoming Books and Other Future Plans
[16:42] More of Christopher’s Process
[17:31] Keeping Focus on Projects
[19:44] Marketing and Presentation
[25:05] Favorite Conferences
[35:10] Discussing Third-Party Inventory Tracking Systems and Marketing Strategies
[38:47] Working on his Book with his Editor
[41:49] Time Management, Commissions, and Experiences with Clients
[46:26] More About Time Management
[50:34] Licensing and Contracts
[55:17] Learning from Work Experiences and Job Management
[56:59] More on Christopher’s Painting Process
[1:01:51] Coloring Book and Other Products
[1:03:13] Measuring Success
[1:07:34] Discussing Christopher’s Book One Last Time