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Episode 34: Xoana Herrera
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Feb 17, 2017
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Podcast episode
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Xoana Herrera is an artist at Buck, a production company in Los Angeles, CA. During our conversation, we talked about how she finds inspiration, what it’s like working for Buck and the importance of finding a unique voice and having courage as an artist. Links: Kyle Brushes: www.kylebrush.com/ Twitter: twitter.com/xoanaherrera_ Website: www.xoanaherrera.com Highlights: - Husband had a video noticed by Buck - Came from Argentina - Learning English - Figuring out what it looks like to be a graphic designer at Buck - Started doing a little bit of everything - Learning Photoshop - Learned how to illustrate - Currently pursuing the goal of becoming an Art Director - Loved illustrations every since she was a child - The tension of looking for inspiration vs. copying - Find your own voice - Have courage and say “yes” - You can have skills but a bad attitude and it really won’t work - Feel like you are working at home with your own friends - Learn from other people, ask questions - Inspiration: Sculptures - Outside of work projects - My hobby has become my job - Keep playing with shapes - Kyle Webster Brushes - Try to be humble & grow your own voice as an artist - Dream Client: Treats employees with love - Favorite Animated Film: Ponyo - What does your family think you do: “you do little illustrations” - Animalator: Horse
Released:
Feb 17, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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