Podcasts listening + Drawing = Bliss

As I've got use to working long hours drawing at a desk I've learnt to appreciate having some background noise so I don't get bored and have decided to get a hunger for radio shows and podcasts. One of them is from film maker Kevin Smith's Fatman on Batman podcast.

Recent podcasts have involved interviews with comic book industry leads such as Bruce Timm, Jim Lee, Greg Capullo and even the legendary Stan Lee. If anyone out there knows of any podcasts and shows relating towards aspirational and creative minds please let me know, Kevin Smith's show is really good but it leaves me wanting more considering it's uploaded weekly.

For 'Fatman on Batman' and more Smodco shows just follow the link: http://smodcast.com/channels/fatman-on-batman/

The Key to Good Character Design

I found another blog which provides tips and hints on good character design from Aaron Diaz. Character design is something that can permeate a wide majority of entertainment media and a good character can act as a mascot or personification of particular ideas. Personally I need to read this because not all my ideas of character come complete, I'll have an idea for clothing or just a face but through this article I have learnt the importance of using cohesion in visual design and its use to build up on raw ideas.

The whole blog post is seen here:
http://floobynooby.blogspot.co.uk/2011/12/tips-on-character-and-costume-design-by.html

For more information on Aaron Diaz and specifically what he is working on you can check his latest project that has been successfully funded through the Kickstarter website, here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/156287353/the-tomorrow-girl-dresden-codak-volume-1
More tips and hints for good character design can be seen here:
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/features/20-character-design-tips