You're A Better Artist Than You Think

Author: Chris Oatley

In "You're A Better Artist Than You Think," host Chris Oatley (Disney, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures Animation) explores the mindset, strategies and practices of professional artists from a wide range of creative fields. Whether you're a total beginner or seasoned pro, this podcast provides actionable insights to enhance your creative skills and advance your artistic career. Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance at MagicBoxAcademy.com
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Sketchbooks Vs. Screens: Which Makes You More Creative?
Episode 7
Thursday, 29 January, 2026

How paper sketchbooks help you think in creative ways that screens simply can't. PLUS: Why six months of sketching literally changes how you see! ...with special guest Roland Allen, author of The Notebook: A History Of Thinking On Paper. -------- 00:00 Episode Start 03:15 Why We Don't Love Our Devices 03:45 How Paper Helps Us Think 08:39 Why Is The "Blank Page" Inspiring? 13:02 Fascination With Process 14:32 "Easy To Get Right, Hard To Get Wrong..." 16:22 How Paper Empowers Artists 23:36 The Problem Of Impermanence 25:24 How Sketchbooks Change Your Brain -------- Claim your 100% free, lifetime membership to The Magic Box Brush Club and get new digital art brushes (Procreate or Photoshop) with accompanying tutorial guides every month for an entire year: http://DigitalArtBrushes.com Subscribe to "You're A Better Artist Than You Think" on all major podcast platforms: http://Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley Mentorship: http://MagicBoxAcademy.com -------- If you like our show, please comment, subscribe, thumbs-up, ring the bell, write a review, share with a friend, etc. Those efforts really do make all the difference in whether our show actually finds the artists and storytellers we're here to inspire and support.