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Studio Dreams

Cory Godbey

“This is the little corner of the world wherein I shall work out my destiny.” N. C. Wyeth A while back fellow Muddy Colors contributor, monster enthusiast, and cat wrangler, Justin Gerard, and I were talking about studios. He posed the question: what makes an ideal studio? In all the working set ups from all the years, what really mattered for quality of life and production? Thinking through every place in the last 15 years…

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Future Proofing Your Art Career with Eric Wilkerson

Cory Godbey

May 27, 2025 - Not too long ago I was "listening in" you might say, on a Facebook conversation with some fellow illustrators talking about how artistic careers can evolve and change over time.  In the comments someone mentioned that this topic would make for a great Muddy Colors article and I agreed! I invited Eric Wilkerson over to talk through some of these thoughts and to share his insights about the importance diversifying your portfolio as well as cultivating multiple means to support yourself. Enjoy! This is dedicated to all the art school students out there. Whether you’re learning online or at a brick and mortar college.  A career as an Illustrator is not an easy path, no matter what industry you work in.  A career in the arts can have successes or pitfalls based on a variety of factors.  Sometimes your career will flow…

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