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Talking Taiwan: A Master Class in Art and Life with Guy Gilchrist Famous Cartoonist for the Muppets

On November 5th we hosted a special live online event for people to experience the artistry of Master Cartoonist Guy Gilchrist. Guy’s artwork is enshrined in the Smithsonian Museum and first lady Nancy Reagan has declared him a national treasure. In this episode we share highlights from the event.

Guy has generously donated all 10 of the drawings he did that night of various Muppets and classic cartoon characters. You can own Guy’s artwork!

Just enter to win his drawings by simply by making a donation of $25 or more to TalkingTaiwan.com/support by 11:59 EST on November 30.

To Donate, the EASIEST WAY IS TO click this link and go to the Talking Taiwan Support Page

Alternatively, you can go directly to Zelle or PayPal and use talkingtaiwanpodcast@gmail.com

*Note: When donating with PayPal or with a credit or debit card, be sure to select the option “Sending to a friend” to avoid withheld commissions

To see Guy in action and draw along with his tutorials visit our YouTube channel and watch A Master Class In Art and Life with Guy Gilchrist: Famous Cartoonist for The Muppets.

A full replay of the event (which is over two hours long) is also available on our YouTube channel. Guy Gilchrist: The Muppets Master Cartoonist Main Event REPLAY

https://youtu.be/L_K_zbbeiNg

We want to thank Guy Gilchrist and his cameraman Rich for sharing his amazing talent with us. Aside from being a talented artist, Guy really knows how to bring happiness to others through his art, as you’ll see if you watch any of the recordings of the event that we’ve posted on our YouTube channel.

A portion of the money raised will benefit Guy’s favorite charity World Central Kitchen.

This episode of Talking Taiwan has been sponsored by NATWA, the North America Taiwanese Women’s Association.

NATWA was founded in 1988, and its mission is:

1.   to evoke a sense of self-esteem and enhance women’s dignity,

2.   to oppose gender discrimination and promote gender equality,

3.   to fully develop women’s potential and encourage their participation in public affairs,

4.   to contribute to the advancement of human rights and democratic development in Taiwan,

5.   to reach out and work with women’s organizations worldwide to promote peace for all.

To learn more about NATWA visit their website: www.natwa.com

 

 

Here are the highlights from this episode:

 

·      Introduction and How to Win ALL of Guy's Drawings

·      Guy's Introduction Song

·      Empowering Children and the Books Guy has Done

·      Guy Draws Upside Down

·      Guy Draws Kermit the Frog

·      Who is Guy's favorite character and the one that Best Represents Him?

·      Guys Explains How to Become Great at Art

·      Guy Draws Muppet He Relates To The Most

·      Guy Shares Some Final Inspirational Wisdom

·      Kaju Asks Guy One Final Artful Question

·      How to Win All of Guy's Drawings, and Some Final Thoughts 

 

Related Links:

 DONATE to Talking Taiwan: https://talkingtaiwan.com/support/

Guy Gilchrist’s website: https://www.aguygilchristproduction.com/

Guy Gilchrist’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AGUYGILCHRISTPRODUCTION

Guy Gilchrist on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guyfgilchrist/

 

LISTEN to Episode 214: A Master Class in Art and Life with Guy Gilchrist Famous Cartoonist for the Muppets HERE

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