Latest Digital illustration Podcast Episodes
35: Alva Skog – Making Your Own Rules
Illustration Hour - May 25, 2020 16:26 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsSign up for the newsletter Get a free trial of Skillshare Premium About this Episode Alva Skog (Web; IG) is a Swedish illustrator based in London. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2017, Alva has worked with clients like Apple, the New York Times and The Guardian. Their r...
34: Haley Tippmann – Embracing Digital Tools
Illustration Hour - April 27, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI chat with illustrator Haley Tippmann about her expressive observational approach to illustration, finding community on Instagram and tips to use Procreate.
33: Brian Blomerth - Following the 50/50 Rule
Illustration Hour - April 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I chat with illustrator and cartoonist Brian Blomerth about his career drawing weird dog-human hybrids, his experience finishing his first full-length graphic novel and his general approach to creativity.
32: Nicki Field – What You Put Out There Is What You Get Back
Illustration Hour - March 30, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI chat with Nicki Field, head of illustration at the illustration agency and animation production company Jelly London about the business of illustration and what she looks for in illustrators.
31: Nolan Pelletier – Keep Shaking the Tree
Illustration Hour - March 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI chat with illustrator and designer Nolan Pelletier about collecting art and ephemera, meeting your illustration heroes and developing your voice as an illustrator.
30: Melanie Lambrick – Follow Your Gut and Trust Yourself
Illustration Hour - February 24, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI chat with illustrator and designer Melanie Lambrick about voice, style and her experience transitioning from full-time employment to freelance illustration.
29: Armando Veve – Everyday Is a New Opportunity to Get Better at the Craft
Illustration Hour - February 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI talk with illustrator Armando Veve about his path, how he found his place as an illustrator and his process for creating his incredibly detailed illustrations.
28: Eleanor Taylor – Keep Your Mind Open and Push Your Work Forward
Illustration Hour - January 27, 2020 04:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I talk with illustrator and artist Eleanor Taylor about her creative journey and her experiences working as an illustrator for magazines and book publishers.
27: George Wylesol – Do Work that Makes You Happy
Illustration Hour - January 13, 2020 06:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I talk with illustrator and artist George Wylesol about his path, his work and the advice he gives his illustration students.
26: Daniel Ramirez Perez – The Hardest Thing Is to Start
Illustration Hour - November 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I chat with illustrator, creative director, and designer Daniel Ramirez Perez about his path from being an art director working at big ad agencies to becoming a full-time freelance illustrator.
25: Robin Davey – Success and Breaking Through Self-Doubt
Illustration Hour - November 11, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I talk with animator and illustrator Robin Davey about his long and successful career as a freelance animator, how he deals with self-doubt and how he continues to learn new skills.
24: Laurie Rowan - Take Charge of Your Creative Career
Illustration Hour - November 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I chat with the animator, director and illustrator Laurie Rowan about his wonderfully addictive animations and how he got to where he is now.
23: Matthew LeBaron - An Insider's Guide to the Business of Illustration
Illustration Hour - October 21, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I talk with agent and founder of Much Creative Matthew LeBaron about his experiences and lessons learned from representing artists for over a decade.
23 - Matthew LeBaron - An Insider's Guide to the Business of Illustration
Illustration Hour - October 21, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsAbout this Episode Matthew LeBaron (Web; IG) is an agent and the founder of Much Creative, an agency that represents talented artists and creatives. After studying illustration at SVA and FTI, Matthew discovered a love for representing artists and changed his career path. He has over a...
22: Cathal Duane - How to Make It as a Freelance Illustrator
Illustration Hour - October 14, 2019 04:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I talk with illustrator Cathal Duane about freelance life, setting realistic expectations and the importance of understanding the business side of freelance illustration.
21: Thomas Danthony - Push Yourself and Deliver Your Best Work on Every Project
Illustration Hour - October 07, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I chat with illustrator and commercial artist Thomas Danthony about his creative career path, his beautifully pared-down work and his creative process.
20: Clay Hickson - Keep Busy and Enjoy the Process
Illustration Hour - September 30, 2019 06:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I chat with Clay Hickson, an illustrator and the founder of Tan & Loose Press and The Smudge. We talk about Clay's path to illustration, why he keeps busy with many personal and side projects and how he works and gets inspired.
19: Party of One - Cathartic Art and the Power of Personal Projects
Illustration Hour - September 16, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I talk with designers Melissa Deckert and Nicole Licht of Party of One studio about how they started collaborating, how they used personal projects to their advantage and how they create sets and props for photo-illustrations.
18: Elena Xausa -Drawing Symbols and the Universal Language of Illustration
Illustration Hour - September 09, 2019 05:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I talk with italian illustrator Elena Xausa about her experience drawing for publications like the New Yorker and the ebbs and flows of freelance life.
17: Hedof - Building a Thriving Career Around Your Interests
Illustration Hour - September 02, 2019 02:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I talk with Dutch illustrator Rick Berkelmans AKA Hedof about his amazing career as a commercial illustrator, how he got to where he is now, and what he's learned along the way.
16: How to Create A Portfolio that Gets You Work - A Strategic Approach
Illustration Hour - August 26, 2019 04:40 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode, I share a strategic approach for creating a portfolio that gets you clients and attention. I answer questions like how much work should I have in my portfolio, what type of portfolio builder should I use,when should I start building a portfolio and much more.
15: Peter Gamlen - Overcoming Creative Doubts and Growing as an Illustrator
Illustration Hour - August 12, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI talk with illustrator Peter Gamlen about what he's learned in his 8 years as a freelance illustrator, how to overcome creative crises and how to grow as an artist.
14: Jing Wei - From Illustration Director at Etsy to Full Time Freelance Illustrator
Illustration Hour - August 05, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI talk with illustrator Jing Wei about her experiences moving to the US as a child, how she realized she wanted to illustrate for a living and how she got to where she is now. We talk about style, finding clients, struggling, full time jobs and believing in yourself enough to keep going. Jing als...
13: Thibaud Hérem - A Philosophy of Image Making, Craft and Hard Work
Illustration Hour - July 29, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI talk with French illustrator Thibaud Hérem about his insanely detailed architectural drawings, how he built his creative practice and the importance of understanding the underlying philosophy behind image-making and craft.
12: Marylou Faure - Building a Career, Dealing with Criticism, and Pricing your Work
Illustration Hour - July 15, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI chat with Marylou Faure about her colorful and cheeky style, her start in the world of illustration and her experience with pricing her work and negotiating with clients.
11: Aaron Lowell Denton - Designing for Bands and Making a Living from Your Passion
Illustration Hour - July 08, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI talk with designer Aaron Lowell Denton about how he started working for bands, what inspires him and how he manages to get so much work done. Aaron also shares some important advice about valuing your work and creativity and how he prices projects according to risk.
10: Dan Woodger - Get your Work Seen, Protect Yourself and Keep Improving
Illustration Hour - July 01, 2019 04:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI talk with British illustrator and animator Dan Woodger about how he got his work seen, how he learned to protect himself and his art through contracts and agents and how he pushes himself to keep learning and getting better at his craft.
09: Leon Edler - Trust the Process, Support Others and Persevere
Illustration Hour - June 21, 2019 05:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI talk with conceptual illustrator and cartoonist Leon Edler about what it was like to start in the field of illustration, how he works and how he created Room Fifty, an online business that sells high quality and carefully curated prints from the best in illustration.
08: Seb Agresti - Pushing Yourself Out of Your Creative Bubble
Illustration Hour - June 13, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsI talk with Dutch illustrator, designer and graphic artist Seb Agresti about books, learning from his creative hero, and how he plans to push himself out of his comfort zone creatively next year.
07: Kati Szilagyi - Embracing Analog Media and Thriving as an Editorial Illustrator
Illustration Hour - June 06, 2019 13:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsIn this episode of the Illustration Hour, I talk with the Berlin based illustrator and graphic artist Kati Szilagyi about her practice, how she got started in editorial illustration and what she recommends young illustrators do to get noticed.
Related Digital illustration Topics
- Illustrator 3
- Interview 2