Join Allen Childers and Carla Morrow as we talk art and the business of art! This week we chat with Ben “NEB” Girven about his exit from the art world and his new comeback…slowly but surly! Ben Girven was a comic book artist for many years in the mid 2000s before life hit him like a truck (almost literally). He made the decision to step away from the art world for family and health reasons, both mentally and physically, and has since started to rediscover a path to creation and enjoyment. Join us for his story!See Ben “NEB’s Work here

Carla Morrow is a fantasy artist specializing in painting dragons and capturing their energies on paper. Through Light, Color, and Energy Carla Morrow of DragonLady Art channels the energies of Dragons that dance at the boundaries of our perceptions and brings them to the light so that others may experience and enjoy them. She has been capturing them lovingly in watercolor for 20 years. Carla has worked on several large projects ranging in scope from several full oracle decks, to plush, patterns, and calendar design which have been sold and collected world wide while traveling across the USA selling at some of the top comic book conventions, art fairs, and metaphysical shows.www.DragonLadyArt.com

Allen Childers is a fantasy illustrator with over 15 years of experience, living in Southeast Kansas with his daughter, and pets. Specializing in whimsical, imaginative artwork, his vibrant portfolio features dragons, fantastical creatures, and playful characters. Allen’s passion for fantasy worlds shines through his dynamic compositions and rich color schemes. He works in various mediums, focused on narrative and storytelling imagery . Alongside his illustration career, he is an Art Educator for grades K-5 and a US Army veteran. Allen has attended Pittsburg State University and Middle Tennessee State University for Fine Art. His clients include Storm Bunny Studios, Beholder’s Gaze Dice, and Wilders Realms as well as several private commissions.www.childersartstudios.com/

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