Unscripted Creativity with Kids Book Illustrator Daniel Medley (“The Freeway Episode”)

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On Episode 4, Mark Miller chats with illustrator Daniel Medley about a kids book that is piping-hot off the press. “Birds Frolicking in a Tree,” authored by the LA-based poet Henry B. Bursie Jr., welcomes readers of all ages into an immersive experience of joy, peace, and simple appreciation for life.

Get to know more about Daniel’s creative process as we shoot the breeze—right by the freeway, of all places. Adventure is out there!

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• Get the book "Birds Frolicking in a Tree," written by Henry B. Bursie Jr. and illustrated by Daniel Medley: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964399300/

• Follow Daniel Medley for more artwork: https://www.instagram.com/thatlightdan/

• Check out the first book illustrated by Daniel, written by Naomi Estolas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964399246/

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00:00 BMC Intro

00:16 Meet Daniel Medley

00:58 The new book: "Birds Frolicking in a Tree"

03:48 Shout-out for Naomi Estolas' book

04:35 The inside scoop into our creative process

07:52 Navigating art styles in book creation

11:35 Unraveling the world of "Oh, Shiyo!"

15:48 Building a fanbase of actual kids

18:25 Some final comments

19:33 Outro