Zach Gracia's guest appearances

Zach Gracia

The Visual Storytelling Podcast

Jake Parker

Ryan Carlson

Stan Prokopenko

James Woods

Sarah Marino

Jenn Ely

Natalie Nourigat

Chris Bradley

Hurt Your Art Career

John Nevarez

Brynn Metheney

Mike Sundy

Orli Zuravicky

William Stewart

OwlTail

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia continues his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! In part one of this series, Zach told the story of how he challenged his family’s expectations to pursue an artistic career, struggled through art school and avoided debt by working multiple jobs (including some uncomfortable internships). …and when he finally got a chance at an interview with Disney Animation, he completely blew it. Now, in Part 2, Zach tells us:  How he finally broke in at Disney. Why all the struggle was all worth it. Why Mentorship is so crucial for success in the entertainment industry…   Listen To The Episode:  [ download the mp3 ] [ subscribe in iTunes ] Join Us For Our 10th Anniversary Celebration!  2018, marks the ten-year anniversary of The ArtCast! If The ArtCast has a special place in your heart, please join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration where you’ll get a sneak peek at our new album art, hear our new theme song and receive an invitation to our Birthday Party… Learn More &gt;&gt; Awesome Links: Zach Gracia’s website Zach Gracia on Instagram Music by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien Share Your Thoughts… What did you feel when you heard about the moment when Zach finally got his dream job at Disney…? SaveSave SaveSave The post Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia continues his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! In <a href="/zg1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">part one</a> of this series, Zach told the story of how he challenged his family’s expectations to pursue an artistic career, struggled through art school and avoided debt by working multiple jobs (including some uncomfortable internships). …and when he finally got a chance at an interview with Disney Animation, he completely blew it. Now, in Part 2, Zach tells us: <ul> <li>How he finally broke in at Disney.</li> <li>Why all the struggle was all worth it.</li> <li>Why Mentorship is so crucial for success in the entertainment industry…</li> </ul> <h2>Listen To The Episode:</h2> <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/oatley/ArtCast111-ZachGraciaP2.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">[ download the mp3 ]</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/concept-art-illustration-chris/id282618693?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">[ subscribe in iTunes ]</a> <h2>Join Us For Our 10th Anniversary Celebration!</h2> <a href="/ten/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> 2018, marks the ten-year anniversary of The ArtCast! If The ArtCast has a special place in your heart, please join us for our <a href="/ten/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">10th Anniversary Celebration</a> where you’ll get a sneak peek at our new album art, hear our new theme song and receive an invitation to our Birthday Party… <a href="/ten/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn More &gt;&gt;</a> <h2>Awesome Links:</h2> <a href="http://ZachGracia.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zach Gracia’s website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zach_gracia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zach Gracia on Instagram</a> Music by <a href="http://storybooksteve.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Storybook Steve</a> and <a href="https://kangaralien.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kangaralien</a> <h2>Share Your Thoughts…</h2> What did you feel when you heard about the moment when Zach finally got his dream job at Disney…? SaveSave SaveSave The post <a href="https://chrisoatley.com/zg2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chrisoatley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChrisOatley.com</a>.

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough (Part 2) :: ArtCast #111

What would you do if you struggled for seven years to finally get an interview for your dream job at Disney… …and then completely blew it? Would you give up? …create a “Plan B”? What if you had already tried “Plan B”? …or would you hold onto hope for a second chance, humble yourself and double your efforts? Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia shares the first part of his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! Episode Highlights:  Redefining hard work. Challenging your family’s expectations by pursuing an artistic career. The struggle of getting through art school without going into debt. The unglamorous life of a Disney Theme Park intern.  …and what happens when you go into an interview at Disney Animation unprepared…  Listen To The Episode:  [ download the mp3 ] [ subscribe in iTunes ] Join Us For Our 10th Anniversary Celebration!  2018, marks the ten-year anniversary of The ArtCast! If The ArtCast has a special place in your heart, please join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration where you’ll get a sneak peek at our new album art, hear our new theme song and receive an invitation to our Birthday Party… Learn More &gt;&gt; Awesome Links: Zach Gracia’s website Zach Gracia on Instagram Music by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien Share Your Thoughts… Post in the comments below and tell me about an epic failure for which you’re grateful… …if we get fifteen stories or more, I’ll post mine! The post Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough :: ArtCast #110 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

What would you do if you struggled for seven years to finally get an interview for your dream job at Disney… …and then completely blew it? Would you give up? …create a “Plan B”? What if you had already tried “Plan B”? …or would you hold onto hope for a second chance, humble yourself and double your efforts? Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia shares the first part of his story today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast! Episode Highlights: <ul> <li>Redefining hard work.</li> <li>Challenging your family’s expectations by pursuing an artistic career.</li> <li>The struggle of getting through art school without going into debt.</li> <li>The unglamorous life of a Disney Theme Park intern.</li> </ul> …and what happens when you go into an interview at Disney Animation unprepared… <h2>Listen To The Episode:</h2> <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/oatley/ArtCast110-ZachGraciaP1.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">[ download the mp3 ]</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/concept-art-illustration-chris/id282618693?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">[ subscribe in iTunes ]</a> <h2>Join Us For Our 10th Anniversary Celebration!</h2> <a href="/ten/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> 2018, marks the ten-year anniversary of The ArtCast! If The ArtCast has a special place in your heart, please join us for our <a href="/ten/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">10th Anniversary Celebration</a> where you’ll get a sneak peek at our new album art, hear our new theme song and receive an invitation to our Birthday Party… <a href="/ten/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learn More &gt;&gt;</a> <h2>Awesome Links:</h2> <a href="http://ZachGracia.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zach Gracia’s website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zach_gracia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zach Gracia on Instagram</a> Music by <a href="http://storybooksteve.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Storybook Steve</a> and <a href="https://kangaralien.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kangaralien</a> <h2>Share Your Thoughts…</h2> Post in the comments below and tell me about an epic failure for which you’re grateful… …if we get fifteen stories or more, I’ll post mine! The post <a href="https://chrisoatley.com/zg1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough :: ArtCast #110</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chrisoatley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChrisOatley.com</a>.

Disney Toy Designer Zach Gracia On Why You Probably Haven’t Failed Enough :: ArtCast #110