I sit down with Brandon Dayton, an artist who wrote a beautiful and interesting comic book called Green Monk. We discuss his work and inspiration.

Green Monk: Blood of the Martyrs by Brandon Dayton: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Monk-Mar…

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Coming up next…
00:00:45 – Intro music
00:01:19 – Introduction
00:02:11 – What was the impetus behind The Green Monk
00:05:01 – What was the reaction?
00:08:45 – Inspiration for the fantastical elements
00:11:25 – Sequel
00:11:53 – It flows
00:12:43 – How much did you know about Eastern Orthodoxy?
00:14:50 – The Virgin Mary and the feminine
00:19:54 – Mormonism
00:22:08 – Violence and sacrifice
00:27:17 – Following your intuitions as an artist
00:28:51 – Influences
00:32:21 – Final words

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My intro was arranged and recorded by Matthew Wilkinson.

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