Join Allen Childers and Carla Morrow as we talk art and the business of art! This week we chat with Brian W Parker about where we want to go with our art and how we would like to impact people and communities.

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Believe In Wonder is a youth focused publishing entity based in Portland, OR. We publish internally developed works like The Wonderous Science, YOU CAN RELY ON PLATYPI, and Crow in the Hollow, but also actively search out new and amazing works to bring to the public eye. Our focus is to promote imagination, inspiration, and positive thinking in kids and adults alike. In a time where social pressures and injustices threaten to take away our ability to dream of a better future, we hope to promote endeavors and education that uplifts and inspires, as well as provides creative outlets for the young and young at heart. We have an emphasis on bringing these opportunities to underrepresented communities and their allies, but we hope our work and message is embraced by many.

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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