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Hosted by Ilya Viryachev · arts · EN
Creative Theory brings you conversations with visual artists from various fields about what their journey looked like to get to where they are at, what their day to day is like, their struggles, goals, thoughts on what’s happening in the art realm and a lot more. The show is meant to be as much of a learning resource of how to navigate life as an artist, as it is a place for fun and thought-provoking conversations.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCreative Theory brings you conversations with visual artists from various fields about what their journey looked like to get to where they are at, what their day to day is like, their struggles, goals, thoughts on what’s happening in the art realm and a lot more.
Creative Theory Podcast is hosted by Ilya Viryachev. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 48 - Present and Future of Animation Industry - Part 2" (6 May 2025, 24 minutes), "Episode 47 - Present and Future of Animation Industry - Part 1" (28 April 2025, 26 minutes), and "Episode 46 - Jon Lam" (29 January 2023, 79 minutes).
Creative Theory Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 87 minutes across 48 episodes.
Booking probability for Creative Theory Podcast is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Creative Theory Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Creative Theory Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Creative Theory Podcast are Artists, Writers & Performers. Creative Theory Podcast has an arts audience.
Ilya Viryachev hosts Creative Theory Podcast, an arts podcast with 48 episodes published.
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In this Part 2 episode, we get insight from Jackie Droujko (@jackiedroujko) and Léo Chiola (@leo.chiola) on their thoughts about the current low point in the entertainment industry, how they are getting through it, and...

In this episode, we get insight from Pedro Amato(@pedro.amato) and Jesse Winchester Schmidt (@jwinchesterart) on their thoughts about the current low point in the entertainment industry, how they are getting through it...

Episode #46
Jon Lam is a senior storyboard artist and character designer that has worked in the Game, Animation and Comics Industry. He is currently working full-time at Riot Games. Previous projects include Diablo 4, Overwatch 2...

Episode #45
Sam Bradley is an artist, art director and writer based in Toronto. He was born in the early eighties and raised in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Mostly through happenstance he attended Sheridan College, where he quickly...

Episode #44
Drew Young is an internationally exhibited painter with shows and projects in Thinkspace Gallery, POW!WOW!, Abend Gallery just to name a few. On top of that, he acted as the Visual Arts curator for TedX Vancouver...

Episode #43
Jeff Simpson is a concept artist for games, film, T.V. and various other media with over 15 years of experience. Some of his clients include Ubisoft, Edios, MPC, Lionsgate, Universal Pictures just to name a few and he...

Episode #42
Macarena and I talked about how she started in textile design, moving around the world and working in LA, finding inspiration, the challenges of being a freelance artist, what is exciting about the textile field and a...

Episode #41
Nathan and I talked about creating personal IPs, Nathan’s move from the VFX industry to working at Unity, the ability to pursue personal projects, Norman’s Island project going to Annecy, and a lot more. Nathan Thomas...

Episode #40
In Part 2 of the podcast, Andy and I talked about the design process for live action costumes, the future of 2d animation, tropes of the animation industry, Andy’s personal projects and more. Andy Poon is a Visual...


Episode #38
A brief talk about losing and finding yourself on the pursuit to creating meaningful work over the last year.

Episode #37
Jesse and I talked about his pleinair practice, working in the animation industry, personal and professional growth, being an artist and its relationship to identity and a lot more. Jesse Winchester Schmidt is a...

Episode #36
Taylor and I talked about working while traveling, life during quarantine, Taylor's freelance practice, motion graphics industry, working at Giant Ant, understanding yourself and a lot more. Taylor Jon Peters is an...

Episode #35
Luis and I talked about working as a freelance designer, his journey in the animation industry, choosing to follow the path that brings you the most fun, being part of LightBox Expo, expanding one's skills and a lot...

Episode #34
Allan and I talked about his versatility, how he starts out on a piece, power of 3d software and how it mixes with 2d animation, working in the animation industry, brainstorming ideas and a lot more. Allan Douglas...

Episode #33
Michael and I talked about how he went from a full time job in set design to being a full time fine artist, the way he grounds himself, Michael's solo show - PACE, the pressure of producing large quantities of artwork...

Episode #32
Bailie and I talked about her variety of interests and how she is able to follow them through, working on multiple graphic novels, her love for Gothic art and folk music, studying at Sheridan, working as a full time...

Episode #31
Genice Chan is a Chinese-Canadian artist from Vancouver, BC. Genice and I talked about taking part in art conventions, managing to balance work and life, trying to pursue various types of art, ways to find and learn...

Episode #30
Johel and I talked about his journey from Costa Rica to Vancouver, first job experience, working while studying, Johel's project "Lizards Have no Friends, being versatile, and more. Johel Rivera is a multi-disciplinary...

Episode #29
Sunny and I talked about working in the animation industry, learning 3D software, Sunny's design process and how he got his first job, value of networking, personal projects, and a lot moreLearn more about Sunny and his...
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