Episode One: Tom Fritz Masterclass Part One

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The Round Six Gearheads were fortunate to spend some time hanging out with legendary automotive artist Tom Fritz. We learned and laughed more than we have in years.

Going well beyond the palette and canvas, Tom drops common sense and essential wisdom. You’ll learn about color theory and marketing strategy, the value of a hook in your work, and so much more. Tom has more on offer in just part one of this series than any of the Round Six guys could have imagined, and this is barely the tip of an incredible journey.

Things you’ll learn just in episode one of this series:

•Marketing yourself and your work as an artist
•Building your portfolio
– From day job to self-employment
•How Tom went from cartoon background layout to technical illustration
– Working through day job frustration as a freelancer
– Growing a client list
– Working in the Aerospace industry
•We learned that Tom and our own Alex have a bit in common, working for Northrop Grumman (and that Tom’s father had worked in the Stealth Bomber!).
– The value of diversity and deadlines in your work
•The value of not making your artwork appear photographically realistic
•Tom’s hot rodding roots
•The genesis of Tom’s automotive paintings
•School, and whether it’s best to draw the pirate or the turtle
•Tom’s early attempts at selling his art
•Paying your dues, literally and figuratively
•The value of social media and the internet

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