Mervyn and Nicki dive into the nitty-gritty of convention schedule logistics, which might be helpful for artists who are starting out. Mervyn discusses some of the history of Artist Alley and advocates for corner booth supremacy as Nicki warns people against heading out the same day as a convention ends (at least if you can help it!) and keeping your eyes peeled for local, non-convention events to participate in.

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96 Crayons And Conte Ain't One.

May 27, 2025 • 27 mins

It's time to put on the metaphorical convention toolbelt and discuss some tools of the trade! The underrated crayon is Nicki's go-to for coloring in commissions, and she's about to let you know some interesting history behind the waxy but mighty tool. Mervyn weighs in on some of the crayon's cousins and his vendetta against one in particular.

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When Nicki Met Mervy Redux!

May 13, 2025 • 24 mins

One dark, stormy and fateful night, Nicki met Mervyn at a comic book store in south Florida, and the rest is history! We learn the hidden origins of how they started as artists at conventions as well as the pros and cons of working with a partner.

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When Nicki Met Mervy!

April 29, 2025 • 30 mins

Our special guest, Carrington, listens to the trials and tribulations of the collaborative artistic process and gets Mervyn to confess some of the difficulties that have to be navigated working on the job (and even some of his pet peeves)!

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How To Network The McKoy Way, Part 2

April 15, 2025 • 27 mins

We return with special guests Jake and Spencer as we examine Jake's artistic journey into all things digital and the importance of self-motivation. Mervyn and Nicki agree that passion is something artists need to drive themselves forward, and Mervyn delves into some of his own artistic process.

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How To Network The McKoy Way, Part 1

April 1, 2025 • 26 mins

Join us for a delightful interview with special guests Spencer and Jake as they reminisce about how they got started in the convention scene and eventually behind our booth. We discover that art is the great equalizer and a great way to make new friends.

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Art Lies Bleeding! Part 02

March 14, 2025 • 23 mins

We continue our discussion on art-related injuries, and Nicki makes some confessions regarding her childhood art career. Mervyn also mentions some preventative measures while Nicki encourages being aware of your surroundings during the art-making process.

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Art Lies Bleeding! Part 01

March 4, 2025 • 24 mins

In any given profession, injuries can occur on the job, and artists are no exception! Nicki and Mervyn talk about some common art-related injuries and how to cope with them (without resorting to surgery). We're not gonna lie, this podcast is a little bit corny!

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Who Are We? Part 02

February 18, 2025 • 21 mins

We're about to learn about Mervyn's secret artist origin, straight from the horse's mouth! From his childhood shenanigans to how Mervyn almost became something other than an artist, the rundown is about to be revealed.

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Who Are We? Part 01

February 4, 2025 • 23 mins

New show, new you! It's time for a fresh start and new beginnings, and we want to focus on learning new things and sharing our own experiences in return. We discuss the future of the show and how to navigate the ever-evolving art world.

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