Plein Air Podcast 269: Nathan Fowkes

About this episode

Eric Rhoads interviews concept artist Nathan Fowkes about his work in animation and teaching art.

In this episode of the Plein Air Podcast, Eric Rhoads interviews Nathan Fowkes, a concept artist working across feature animation, entertainment projects, and video games. Nathan has collaborated with major studios including DreamWorks, Blue Sky, and Disney. In addition to his professional studio work, Nathan is a respected teacher of drawing, painting, color, and design, and is also an accomplished fine artist. Don't miss your opportunity to create lifetime memories at PACE! https://pleinairconvention.com The next Plein Air Convention & Expo is May 14-18, 2026 in The Ozarks. All training sessions are indoors on giant, high-def screens, with plein air paint-outs in the afternoons. Beginners and pros feel right at home, so register now to join us!

People in this episode

Host: Eric Rhoads

Guest: Nathan Fowkes

Topics covered

• concept art
• animation
• teaching art
• plein air painting
• video games
• fine art

Keywords

• concept artist
• animation
• drawing
• painting
• color
• design
• Plein Air Convention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DreamWorks, Blue Sky, Disney

Places: The Ozarks

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