PP 200: Invisible Creature on Success is Creating “Cool” Work You’d Want on Your Desk
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200 Episodic Adventures...🤯
We made it...4 years, later and we’ve hit the episode 200 mark.
I’m just happy to be present at this moment to celebrate and share this with you.
We’re not slowing down because! We’re just beginning to find our groove and next moves here.
So thanks for vibin’ with me over the past 200 episodic adventures. Let’s celebrate with a monumental audio experience with today’s guest...
The Definition of Creative Success is Simpler Than You Think
It really is crazy what you’re doing can vastly evolve over the years—especially when it takes on a mind of its own.
Change is a good thing. Don’t run away from it—run toward it.
Riding the wave of change can help you unlock a new level for the next dragon to slay.
That brings me to today’s guest, the new homie, Don of Invisible Creature.
I’ve been a fan of Don and Ryan’s work for years now.
It’s hard not to be a fan once you hear the story of how IC came to life and how they involved their style and craft with illustration and products.
To date, they’re backed by the clout of 4 Grammy nominations for packaging and a long list of big-name clients like Nasa, Lego, MTV, Xbox, Nike, and more.
Their toys and products are slanged all across major retail stores, and they’ve designed album art for some of the biggest musicians in the world.
As dope as this all sounds, there’s always a new level to conquer that involves treating your work like play.
In today’s episode, Don of Invisible Creature and I cover:
Not asking permission to create the cool stuff you want to create.
The constant evolving process of finding your style/voice.
Getting really good without worrying about being the best.
Not trying to monetize your creativity right away.
Demon Hunter, creating toys, and their latest book: Face the Music: 20 Years of Album Art
If you’re ready to say yes to hiring yourself to create the type of work you want to create, then this episode was crafted specifically for you.
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Executive Assistant - Paige Garland
Photo & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar
Social Media Coordinator - Hannah Schick
Animation Specialist - Greg D'Amico