Promoting yourself, your art, your ideas, your crowdfunding project . . . there's a million ways to do it all. We're hanging out and talking self promotion, art, and every thing in between.

Episode 35 - Katie Croonenberghs

Apr 10th, 2018 1h

In episode 35 we hang out with Katie Croonenberghs, artist of Kamakru art. She describes her leap of faith into illustration, and provides a breakdown of her business model and convention experience.

Episode 34

Apr 6th, 2018 54m 21s

Episode 34 is live and we're hangin' out. Join in and listen as we breakdown current projects, processes, and business plans .

Episode 33 - Stephen Najarian

Mar 26th, 2018 1h 1m

In episode 33 we talk to Stephen Najarian! He brings some serious insight to conventions and taking the leap as an artist. There are some audio issues, despite editing, but they clear up after the 10 minute mark. Hang out with us!

Episode 32 - Bonus Episode

Mar 14th, 2018 1h 9m

Here's the audio from our latest bonus episode. Check out our YouTube channel to watch Allen paint while you listen! This is a real hangin' out episode, so prepare to listen to two guys talk at length about art and art accessories.

Episode 31

Mar 8th, 2018 55m 40s

Allen's back from Emerald City Comic Con and he's got a ton of convention tips and tricks to share as we discuss the madness of a con, breakdown current commissions, and talk about running a quick-stop.

Episode 30

Feb 25th, 2018 48m 14s

We made it to 30 episodes. Thanks for hangin' out all this time. In this episode we cover our progress since a year ago, the practices we've found most effective, avoiding pitfalls, social media sucking you dry, and lot of other stuff.

Episode 29 - Get a Job, Bum

Feb 15th, 2018 51m 10s

Episode 29 - It's all about finding real jobs that don't suck, finding real jobs that boost your creativity, finding real jobs that support your art, the pros and cons of the Surface Book 2, Allen's admiration of Wacom, why you shouldn't buy a

Episode 28 :: Dave Rapoza - From Commercial to Personal

Feb 5th, 2018 1h 7m

Start your week off right with a discussion featuring one of the best. Bear and Allen hang out with the kind and talented Dave Rapoza in episode 28. Dave talks working with huge clients like Marvel, remaining relevant through honesty, making fu

Episode 27 :: Inspiration and Motivation

Jan 31st, 2018 50m 20s

And we're live with Episode 27! It's a great hang out this week, with two paintings behind our boys and two more already started. Bear and Allen discuss the challenges and triumphs of these works along with the motivation and inspiration that k

Episode 26 :: Design and Illustration

Jan 24th, 2018 1h

Bear and Allen won't shut up about digital illustration and design in this weeks busy episode. Come hang out, and look forward to information on our Patreon and how you can support the show and future guests.

Episode 24 :: Forward Progress

Jan 18th, 2018 1h 10m

This episode is all about meditative breaks in life, searching for art shows, applying to conventions, challenging yourself in new work, Patreon, portraits, and pricing your art. Come hang out!

Episode 23 :: Hangin' Out In 2018

Jan 12th, 2018 57m 51s

We ring in the new year with a heated discussion on everything. Gen-Con, approaching family and art, getting drunk in Oxford, MS, and our current projects are all up for grabs in the first episode of 2018.

Episode 22 :: Art and Cartoons with a Beer Guru

Dec 20th, 2017 48m 5s

It's the final Episode of the year and a Holiday special featuring beer breakdowns from Caleb E Anderson of Wicked Weed in Asheville, N.C. Caleb tells us the nitty-gritty on why beer is so great, offers wisdom as an art appreciator, and breaks

Episode 21 :: Hangin' Out With Bear and Allen

Dec 13th, 2017 59m 21s

Episode 21 includes a discussion over our series on education plus how Bear and Allen are approaching their current bodies of work. Come hang out!

Episode 21 :: Hangin' Out With Bear and Allen

Dec 13th, 2017 59m 21s

Episode 21 includes a discussion over our series on education plus how Bear and Allen are approaching their current bodies of work. Come hang out!

Episode 20 :: Taking Risks with Donato Giancola

Dec 4th, 2017 1h 5m

Closing out our education series, we sit down with the great Donato Giancola. Known for his outstanding illustration career and superb talents as an oil painter, Donato blows our minds with his education experiences and motivations as a teacher

Episode 19 :: Paying it Forward with Todd Lockwood

Nov 28th, 2017 59m 50s

Moving forward in the spirit of education, Bear and Allen sit down with the legendary Todd Lockwood, discussion his experiences as a student and teacher, and the importance of paying it forward.

Episode 18 :: Our Education

Nov 22nd, 2017 1h 5m

Continuing our series on education, Bear and Allen look back on their own art school experiences, and share insight gained in the years after.

Episode 17 - Schooling Art with Pete Mohrbacher

Nov 13th, 2017 1h 10m

Continuing our series on art education, we talk to Pete Mohrbacher about his experiences in art education and his personal passions as a painter. Find Pete's work through Angerlarium or listen to him every week with fellow illustrator Sam Flega

Episode 16 - Learning with Duncan Baird

Nov 10th, 2017 1h 8m

We kick off our series on art education with our personal mentor, Duncan Baird. A successful studio artist and lifetime educator, Duncan brings a guru like wisdom to teaching. He offers the perspective of a college professor, granting some ins

Episode 15 - Building Your Website

Oct 31st, 2017 56m 57s

Happy Halloween! Building a web portfolio is necessary to getting work these days. Come hang out while we share details on how to look professional on the web and the tips and tricks to driving a little traffic your way.

Hangin' Out Episode 14 - Creative Influences

Oct 26th, 2017 45m 10s

You don't need a muse to find creative inspiration. Sometimes, you just need to walk into a Chili's and try your best to get banned from the place. Come hang out while we discuss creative influences in life.

Episode 13 - The Exorcism of Bear and Allen

Oct 18th, 2017 1h 1m

We're back, with Episode 13! Bear and Allen get in a heated discussion about the new Blade Runner, the importance of originality, meeting your heroes, and common pitfalls of the rising artist.

Jeepers Creepers, Bear and Allen Can See Your Peepers

Oct 9th, 2017 1h 5m

Come hang out in episode 12 while Bear and Allen talk art process, composition, erotic art, and cocktail recipes. Hangin' Out with Bear and Allen is the art podcast for the developing artist. We hang out with the intent to be your working, arti