Chris Oatley
@chrisoatley.bsky.social
Helping artists make a living from their imagination since 2008 | Courses: The Magic Box Academy | Podcast: You’re A Better Artist Than You Think | Clients: Disney/ DreamWorks/ Sony
Why is Toy Story’s ending so satisfying? Story maven KM Weiland reveals the answer in this case study from “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Why is Toy Story’s ending so satisfying? Story maven KM Weiland reveals the answer in this case study from “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“Experimenting with brushes gets you out of your comfort zone.”
@KyleTWebster.bsky.social
More from Kyle on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
@KyleTWebster.bsky.social
More from Kyle on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
October 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“Experimenting with brushes gets you out of your comfort zone.”
@KyleTWebster.bsky.social
More from Kyle on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
@KyleTWebster.bsky.social
More from Kyle on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“Fall Over The Ravine”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
October 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“Fall Over The Ravine”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
This video by @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social is jam-packed with practical tips for writing comics. Highly recommend!
Also, stick with it. The first few points might seem obvious to some of you, but the insights just get richer the longer you listen:
Also, stick with it. The first few points might seem obvious to some of you, but the insights just get richer the longer you listen:
My Writing Process for Comics and Prose
I'm a NYT and Indie Bestselling author and illustrator, and have worked full time for nearly a decade writing both prose novels and comics. Here is a look at how I write my books!
See more…
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October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This video by @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social is jam-packed with practical tips for writing comics. Highly recommend!
Also, stick with it. The first few points might seem obvious to some of you, but the insights just get richer the longer you listen:
Also, stick with it. The first few points might seem obvious to some of you, but the insights just get richer the longer you listen:
Is your brush collection a mess? Try this!
…and check out our full interview with brush genius @KyleTWebster.bsky.social on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think!”
Listen and subscribe: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
…and check out our full interview with brush genius @KyleTWebster.bsky.social on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think!”
Listen and subscribe: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
October 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Is your brush collection a mess? Try this!
…and check out our full interview with brush genius @KyleTWebster.bsky.social on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think!”
Listen and subscribe: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
…and check out our full interview with brush genius @KyleTWebster.bsky.social on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think!”
Listen and subscribe: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Hey, digital artists! Did you catch our new interview with @Procreate.com's @KyleTWebster.bsky.social?
Gain insight on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize in this week’s podcast episode:
Gain insight on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize in this week’s podcast episode:
Why Brushes Matter (with Procreate's Kyle Webster)
Procreate's Kyle Webster, the Internet's favorite digital art brush builder, on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize.
00:00 Episode Start
02:40 Why Brushes Matter At…
www.youtube.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Hey, digital artists! Did you catch our new interview with @Procreate.com's @KyleTWebster.bsky.social?
Gain insight on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize in this week’s podcast episode:
Gain insight on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize in this week’s podcast episode:
@procreate.com's @kyletwebster.bsky.social shares why brush choice matters more than many artists realize on today’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Plus: Why brush building is the key to Kyle's remarkable versatility...
Listen now:
Plus: Why brush building is the key to Kyle's remarkable versatility...
Listen now:
How To Pick The Right Brush (with Procreate's Kyle Webster)
Procreate's Kyle Webster, the Internet's favorite digital art brush builder, on why brush choice matters more than many artists realize.
00:00 Episode Start
02:40 Why Brushes Matter At…
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
@procreate.com's @kyletwebster.bsky.social shares why brush choice matters more than many artists realize on today’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Plus: Why brush building is the key to Kyle's remarkable versatility...
Listen now:
Plus: Why brush building is the key to Kyle's remarkable versatility...
Listen now:
"Joy Is An Act Of Resistance": Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
September 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
"Joy Is An Act Of Resistance": Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
Struggling with your outline? This tip from author @shawnrpryor.bsky.social may help.
For more advice on writing all-ages comics, listen to the full interview: buff.ly/Bl2r2V5
For more advice on writing all-ages comics, listen to the full interview: buff.ly/Bl2r2V5
September 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Struggling with your outline? This tip from author @shawnrpryor.bsky.social may help.
For more advice on writing all-ages comics, listen to the full interview: buff.ly/Bl2r2V5
For more advice on writing all-ages comics, listen to the full interview: buff.ly/Bl2r2V5
“You’re a better artist than you were when you started.”
@victoriaying.com
More from Victoria at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
@victoriaying.com
More from Victoria at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
September 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“You’re a better artist than you were when you started.”
@victoriaying.com
More from Victoria at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
@victoriaying.com
More from Victoria at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
"Throw Your Arms Around Me”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
September 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"Throw Your Arms Around Me”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
If you’re interested in writing all-ages comics, check out this process breakdown with the prolific @shawnrpryor.bsky.social:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tVY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tVY...
Writing Comics For Kids (A Prolific Author's Process)
Get FREE digital art brushes every month for a year when you join The Magic Box Brush Club at http://DigitalArtBrushes.com
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In this episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think: Shawn…
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August 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
If you’re interested in writing all-ages comics, check out this process breakdown with the prolific @shawnrpryor.bsky.social:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tVY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tVY...
Reposted by Chris Oatley
This is one of my favorite conversations I've had this year. Being able to talk about the creative process of writing is so freeing and fun. I hope that you enjoy it!
Learn about writing comics for kids on this week’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” with @shawnrpryor.bsky.social, author of over sixty published books and comics.
Plus: Working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.
Listen now: buff.ly/SraUc00
Plus: Working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.
Listen now: buff.ly/SraUc00
Writing Comics For Kids (A Prolific Author's Process)
Get FREE digital art brushes every month for a year when you join The Magic Box Brush Club at http://DigitalArtBrushes.com
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In this episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think: Shawn…
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August 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This is one of my favorite conversations I've had this year. Being able to talk about the creative process of writing is so freeing and fun. I hope that you enjoy it!
Learn about writing comics for kids on this week’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” with @shawnrpryor.bsky.social, author of over sixty published books and comics.
Plus: Working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.
Listen now: buff.ly/SraUc00
Plus: Working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.
Listen now: buff.ly/SraUc00
Writing Comics For Kids (A Prolific Author's Process)
Get FREE digital art brushes every month for a year when you join The Magic Box Brush Club at http://DigitalArtBrushes.com
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In this episode of You're A Better Artist Than You Think: Shawn…
www.youtube.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Learn about writing comics for kids on this week’s episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” with @shawnrpryor.bsky.social, author of over sixty published books and comics.
Plus: Working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.
Listen now: buff.ly/SraUc00
Plus: Working with artists and the essential role of conflict in story development.
Listen now: buff.ly/SraUc00
“You have to get away from your studio to find things to write about.”
@ladygoofus.bsky.social
Subscribe to “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
@ladygoofus.bsky.social
Subscribe to “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
August 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“You have to get away from your studio to find things to write about.”
@ladygoofus.bsky.social
Subscribe to “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
@ladygoofus.bsky.social
Subscribe to “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think” at: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“A lot of people get overwhelmed because they think they have to learn everything at once.
You don’t have to know how to use every element.
…just focus on what you need to do that day.”
-Carmen Thora
More advice from our “Rising Stars” on the podcast: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
You don’t have to know how to use every element.
…just focus on what you need to do that day.”
-Carmen Thora
More advice from our “Rising Stars” on the podcast: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
August 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“A lot of people get overwhelmed because they think they have to learn everything at once.
You don’t have to know how to use every element.
…just focus on what you need to do that day.”
-Carmen Thora
More advice from our “Rising Stars” on the podcast: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
You don’t have to know how to use every element.
…just focus on what you need to do that day.”
-Carmen Thora
More advice from our “Rising Stars” on the podcast: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
This essay by DesignTheory is well worth your time. Thoroughly researched, compellingly argued and super useful: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xWQ...
Why Creative Success Destroys People
Download AnyDesk for free today using my link: https://Anydesk.com/DesignTheory
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August 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This essay by DesignTheory is well worth your time. Thoroughly researched, compellingly argued and super useful: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xWQ...
“No Such Thing As Neutral”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
August 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“No Such Thing As Neutral”: Digital Plein Air in #Procreate
“Our journey is not a straight line.
Maybe we gotta do a detour before arriving at our destination.
…and that’s OK.”
-Mutia Terian
More insights from our “Rising Stars” on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Maybe we gotta do a detour before arriving at our destination.
…and that’s OK.”
-Mutia Terian
More insights from our “Rising Stars” on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
July 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“Our journey is not a straight line.
Maybe we gotta do a detour before arriving at our destination.
…and that’s OK.”
-Mutia Terian
More insights from our “Rising Stars” on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Maybe we gotta do a detour before arriving at our destination.
…and that’s OK.”
-Mutia Terian
More insights from our “Rising Stars” on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think”: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
Did you catch our latest interview with storytelling expert KM Weiland?
If you experience pacing problems (especially throughout the middle) or struggle to create satisfying endings, the insights she offers will almost certainly help: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
If you experience pacing problems (especially throughout the middle) or struggle to create satisfying endings, the insights she offers will almost certainly help: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
Solve Plot Problems With "Mirrored" Story Structure
Get free digital art brushes every month for a year: http://DigitalArtBrushes.com In this episode: KM Weiland, author of "Creating Character Arcs" and "Struc...
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July 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Did you catch our latest interview with storytelling expert KM Weiland?
If you experience pacing problems (especially throughout the middle) or struggle to create satisfying endings, the insights she offers will almost certainly help: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
If you experience pacing problems (especially throughout the middle) or struggle to create satisfying endings, the insights she offers will almost certainly help: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
Today on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” story structure maven KM Weiland reveals why the midpoint holds the secret to fixing broken stories.
Plus: creating emotional character arcs!
Listen to the new episode: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
Plus: creating emotional character arcs!
Listen to the new episode: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
Solve Plot Problems With "Mirrored" Story Structure
Get free digital art brushes every month for a year: http://DigitalArtBrushes.com In this episode: KM Weiland, author of "Creating Character Arcs" and "Struc...
youtu.be
July 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Today on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” story structure maven KM Weiland reveals why the midpoint holds the secret to fixing broken stories.
Plus: creating emotional character arcs!
Listen to the new episode: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
Plus: creating emotional character arcs!
Listen to the new episode: youtu.be/h6UMwu0LZmM
“If you’re the best in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”
-Amy Lewis’ dad as quoted on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
-Amy Lewis’ dad as quoted on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
July 10, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“If you’re the best in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”
-Amy Lewis’ dad as quoted on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
-Amy Lewis’ dad as quoted on “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think.”
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“Fear is often an indication that something is worth doing.”
@ladygoofus.bsky.social (on telling vulnerable stories)
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
@ladygoofus.bsky.social (on telling vulnerable stories)
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
July 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“Fear is often an indication that something is worth doing.”
@ladygoofus.bsky.social (on telling vulnerable stories)
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
@ladygoofus.bsky.social (on telling vulnerable stories)
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
“Just get to the end.
It doesn’t matter if it’s good.
Just finish it, then come back later to fix it.
…because that’s the moment where you’ll give up if you let yourself.”
@VictoriaYing.com
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
It doesn’t matter if it’s good.
Just finish it, then come back later to fix it.
…because that’s the moment where you’ll give up if you let yourself.”
@VictoriaYing.com
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
June 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“Just get to the end.
It doesn’t matter if it’s good.
Just finish it, then come back later to fix it.
…because that’s the moment where you’ll give up if you let yourself.”
@VictoriaYing.com
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
It doesn’t matter if it’s good.
Just finish it, then come back later to fix it.
…because that’s the moment where you’ll give up if you let yourself.”
@VictoriaYing.com
Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
June 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM