ABOUT THIS EPISODE
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
