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TD Motley on Combing Art and Fiction

TD Motley on Combing Art and Fiction

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 Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write up the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, Tom visits TD Motley about his book, The Art of Farming—Sketches on Life in the Country. Dr. Thomas Motley is a devoted illustrator and cartoonist whose artistic journey began at the tender age of three, fueled by his fascination with the funny papers and Sunday funnies. Inspired by early heroes like Pogo and Mort Drucker, his passion for illustration was further cultivated at 14 through mentorship with his favorite editorial cartoonist, Bob Taylor. Despite facing discouragement from his high school counselor and principal, Thomas pursued art in college, championing the idea of staying true to oneself and following one’s dreams. Today, he draws upon his childhood influences and admiration for illustrators like Tom Lee to encourage aspiring artists to carve out their unique styles and tackle personal challenges with creativity and perseverance. Key highlights: Visual Artist’s Evolution into Storytelling Author Illustrative Inspiration: Tom Lee’s Influence Engaging Sequel Expanding Farming’s Artistry Embracing Dreams: Fueling Artistic Journeys Resources: TD Motley on LinkedIn TD Motley on Instagram Art Spiel Contemporary Art and Culture Eutopia Dallas Biennial (DB) Bookmark interview with Christine Brown, KAMU/PBS, Sept, 2024 Interview with Etty Yaniv, publisher, Art Spiel, posted Monday, Feb 10, 2025 The Art of Farming: Sketches on Life in the Country on Texas A&M University Press Stoney Creek Publishing Nancy Huffman Fine Art Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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