Interview W/Frankie and Matthew

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Gary hosts creators Frankie B. Washington and Matthew Blair, who share their artistic journeys, inspirations, and the development of their comic series 'Kaijus and Cowboys.' They discuss the challenges of the comic book industry, the importance of reputation and communication in freelance work, and the business aspects of comic creation. The conversation culminates in an update on their current Kickstarter campaign for the series. The duo also shares insights into their future plans, including a sneak peek at their upcoming project 'Guardians of the Last Dragon,' and emphasizes the significance of connecting with their audience through social media. They conclude with a motivational mantra about taking action and being a 'doer' in the creative world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Creators and Their Journey

03:00 Frankie's Artistic Journey and Inspirations

05:57 Matthew's Storytelling Background and Comic Book Discovery

08:51 The Birth of Kaijus and Cowboys

12:02 The Creative Process Behind Kaijus and Cowboys

15:00 Challenges in the Comic Book Industry

17:58 The Importance of Reputation and Communication

20:56 Business Aspects of Comic Creation

24:00 Current Status of Kaijus and Cowboys Kickstarter

25:50 Introduction to Kaiju's and Cowboys

27:36 The Creative Process Behind the Comic

30:01 Planning for the Future

35:12 Quality Over Quantity in Comic Creation

40:49 Connecting with the Audience: Social Media Presence

43:29 The Mantra of Doers: Taking Action

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