This is the Rocketeer coming at you with Podcast #69. In Episode 2 of Reviving the Pulps: From Sketch to Story, I invite you into my studio for a behind-the-scenes look at how new pulp art is made—from inspiration to finished illustration.
I break down the traditional and hybrid techniques I use to capture the high-drama pulp style: everything from tool choices like ink, paint, and markers, to layout and reference materials. You’ll hear how I reverse-engineer the visual logic of 1930s and 1940s covers and adapt it to modern indie publishing, while staying true to the original spirit.
But this episode isn’t just about art supplies and technique. It’s also about the creative journey—mine and yours. I talk honestly about what it means to keep going in a time when social media rewards the algorithm over authenticity. If you’ve ever felt like your work doesn’t measure up, or wondered whether to keep creating in a world full of polished images, this episode is for you.
See you next week when I’ll talk about the nuts and bolts of writing pulp stories, including finding the right mood and inspiration.
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