The Illustration Department Podcast
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343 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
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Mary GrandPré
30 januari 2024 · 52 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Artist and Caldecott Honor-winner, Mary GrandPré, about why she got into and out of a career in illustration; what she likes most about her art for Harry Potter; why it’s important for artists to keep exploring; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Mary, visit marygrandpre.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Miró, Braque, Picasso, Matisse, S. Neil Fujita, Albizu, Chagall, Dalí, Fra Angelico, Giotto, Titian, and Pontormo
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Janelle Washington
23 januari 2024 · 41 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Paper Cut and Silhouette Artist and Award-winning Illustrator, Janelle Washington, about the unexpected, multi-award winning beginning of her children’s book career; why she literary bleeds for her art; what she’s learned, through cut paper, about mental health; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Janelle, visit washingtoncuts.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Romare Bearden and Moses Williams
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Holly Hoover
16 januari 2024 · 38 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Holly Hoover, Art Director at Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, about what she looks for in an illustrator’s portfolio; why an illustrator would decline a publisher’s book offer; how to have a positive art director/illustrator relationship; and more. Lees meer
You can find Holly on LinkedIn.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jen Corace, Chris Raschka, and Luisa Uribe
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Sara Frazetta
9 januari 2024 · 58 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Sara Frazetta, co-founder of Frazetta Girls, and granddaughter of Frank Frazetta, about her relationship with her grandpa; what Frazetta influenced, and who influenced him; what illustrators today can learn from Frazetta; and more. Lees meer
Learn more about Sara and Frazetta Girls at frazettagirls.com.
You can buy Taschen’s The Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta from their website.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Titian, N.C. Wyeth, Mark Taylor, Hal Foster, Milton Caniff, and Joseph Clement Coll
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Liza Donnelly
2 januari 2024 · 46 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to New Yorker Writer, Cartoonist, and Visual Journalist, Liza Donnelly, about her early days as a cartoonist; what James Thurber has meant to her, personally and professionally; how illustration—cartoons or otherwise—is the greatest form of communication; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Liza, visit lizadonnelly.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: R.O. Blechman, Mort Gerberg, Whitney Darrow, Jr., Charles Addams, James Thurber, Ethel Plummer, Ilonka Karasz, Helen Hokinson, Barbara Shermund, Roberta Macdonald, Lorraine Fox, Michael Maslin, and Barry Blitt
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Erica Rand Silverman
26 december 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Erica Rand Silverman, Senior Literary Agent at Stimola Literary Studio, about what she expects from a creative for a positive working relationship; and what it means to approach one’s art from a place of play. She also answers questions from podcast patrons about creating a book dummy; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Erica, visit stimolaliterarystudio.com.
To learn more about Stimola Live, visit stimolalive.com.
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Stephanie Alexander-Jinks
19 december 2023 · 46 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Stephanie Alexander-Jinks, co-owner and agent at The Artworks Illustration Agency, about Stephanie’s transition from illustrator to agent; what stands out to her—positively and negatively—in portfolios; what illustrators can do to increase their chances for success; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Stephanie and her agency, visit theartworksinc.com.
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Craig Frazier
12 december 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and author, Craig Frazier, about Craig’s newest monograph, Drawn, and what he hopes the book can do for illustrators; how our time is precious—especially with the ones we love; what illustrators can do that AI and its prompters can never do; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Craig, visit craigfrazier.com.
To purchase Craig’s monograph, visit frazierbooks.com/order-book.
I hope you enjoy our conversation. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Don Weller, Milton Glaser, Heinz Edelmann, John Hersey, Brian Cronin, Michael Mabry, Ivan Chermayeff, Paul Rand, Leo Lionni, Brad Holland, Alan Cober, Christoph Niemann, and Heath Robinson
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Don Tate
5 december 2023 · 40 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and author, Don Tate, about the reasons Black children’s book illustrators, historically, chose to or had to illustrate representationally; why physical fitness is vital for active creativity; why illustrators don’t have to draw every day; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Don, visit dontate.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jerry Pinkney, Leo and Diane Dillon, Floyd Cooper, Brian and Andrea Pinkney, and R. Gregory Christie
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Vanessa Dina
28 november 2023 · 41 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Vanessa Dina, Design Director at Chronicle Books, about some of Chronicle’s historical milestones, including how the iconic glasses logo came to be; how she finds and works with illustrators; why emailing art directors is easier than some illustrators think; and more. Lees meer
Vanessa can be found on LinkedIn.
To learn more about the Chronicle Books Fellowship, visit designfellowship.chroniclebooks.com. To learn more about the consumer trends website that Vanessa mentioned, visit wgsn.com/en.
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Leo Lionni
21 november 2023 · 38 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Stephanie Plunkett, Chief Curator at The Norman Rockwell Museum, Annie Lionni, granddaughter of Leo Lionni, Leonard Marcus, children’s book historian, and Steven Heller, design historian, about how and why they curated Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni; what Lionni was like outside of his work; what creatives today can learn from Lionni’s work and life; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Leo Lionni, visit leolionni.com.
To learn more about Between Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni visit nrm.org.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Robert McCloskey, Eric Carle, Willem de Kooning, Fernand Léger, Alexander Calder, Massimo Vignelli, David Macaulay, Chris Van Allsburg, David Wiesner, and Brian Selznick
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Janine Le
14 november 2023 · 38 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Janine Le, founder and agent at Janine Le Literary Agency, about how she became a literary agent; how the process of querying agents is far from ideal; what illustrators should do if they’re struggling to find an agent; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Janine and her agency, visit janinele.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jerry Pinkney, Peggy Rathmann, Maurice Sendak, Arnold Lobel, and Steven Kellogg
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Matthew Cordell
7 november 2023 · 54 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and author, Matthew Cordell, about why it took some persuading for Matthew to embark on a career in children’s books; why he was thinking about his father on the night of his Caldecott acceptance speech; why it’s okay if your illustrations are a little rough around the edges; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Matthew, visit matthewcordell.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Ian Falconer, William Steig, Arnold Lobel, Jules Feiifer, James Marshall, Quentin Blake, Bernard Waber, Cátia Chien, Don Tate, Beatrice Alemagna, Lilian Hoban, and Garth Williams
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Tony DiTerlizzi
31 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 24 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Tony DiTerlizzi about how Dungeons & Dragons helped him along his journey as a professional creative; how other artists and illustrators guided his visual voice; why—no matter what challenge you face—you have to keep rolling the dice; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Tony, visit diterlizzi.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Arthur Rackham, Alan Lee, Brian Froud, Frank Frazetta, Norman Rockwell, Jim Henson, Don Bluth, Scott Gustafson, J.C. Leyedecker, Winsor Mckay, Hayao Miyazaki, Fred Marcellino, Edward Gorey, Charles Addams, Tim Burton, E.H. Shepard, Richard Doyle, Louis Darling, Mœbius, Heath Robinson, Edmund Dulac, W.W. Denslow, Maurice Sendak, Heinrich Kley, Maxfield Parrish, and Kadir Nelson
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Stanley Chow
24 oktober 2023 · 47 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Manchester’s best known illustrator, Stanley Chow, about how fan art and Myspace helped kickstart his career; what challenges illustrators can face when raising a family; what it feels like to have your work criticized by a future President; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Stanley, visit stanleychow.co.uk.
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Julia Wertz
17 oktober 2023 · 51 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to cartoonist, Julia Wertz about why illustrators should take themselves, but not their work, a little less seriously; why quitting isn’t necessarily a bad thing; why now is the time to spend less time on social media; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Julia and her books, visit juliawertz.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Roz Chast, Lynda Barry, Mimi Pond, and Aline Kominsky-Crumb
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Jason Chin
10 oktober 2023 · 45 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Caldecott Medalist and Sibert Honoree, Jason Chin about the life and work of Trina Schart Hyman, and how she mentored Jason; how trusting others—and yourself—is vital for illustrators; why it’s a good idea for any creative to branch out and risk a little failure; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Jason, visit jasonchin.net.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Trina Schart Hyman, Arthur Rackham, Erin Stead, Chris Van Dusen, Mary Blair, Iyvind Earle, and James Gurney
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Paige Braddock
3 oktober 2023 · 37 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Paige Braddock, Chief Creative Officer at Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, about the life and work of Charles Schulz, and what he was like as her mentor; what Schulz would have likely said about efforts today to ban and censor children’s books; why illustrators should be more detail-oriented; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Paige, visit paigebraddock.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jim Davis, V.T. Hamlin, Steve Canyon, and Bill Watterson
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Brad Holland
26 september 2023 · 1 uur 32 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning, Hall of Fame illustrator, Brad Holland about the early days of Brad’s fifty-plus-year career; how he found bits and pieces of himself, artistically speaking; how he helped bring about the modern-day approach to editorial illustration; why his days as a supervisor at Hallmark taught him that “everything turns into a bunny sooner or later”; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Brad and his work, visit bradholland.net and drawger.com/holland.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Paul Bacon, Leonard Baskin, Barry Moser, David Godine, Jack Davis, Andrew Wyeth, Milton Glaser, Giorgio Morandi, James Thurber, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Norman Rockwell, John Dioszegi, Ben Shahn, Robert Osborn, Beatrix Potter, Robert Riggs, David Levine, Gerald Scarfe, Käthe Kollwitz, and Robert Weaver
Check out these helpful links for illustrators from Brad:
His First Portfolio / Making It Personal / The Childrens Book That Wasn’t / Shel Game / Clair, Slim, Dali and Me / Resilient Reformer / Express Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think / Trojan Horse: Orphan Works and the War on Authors / First Things About Secondary Rights
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Fred Blunt
19 september 2023 · 49 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator and author, Fred Blunt about why being “cartoony” is a good thing; how illustrators can know their style—cartoony or not—is theirs; what we can learn about the life and work of the great Ronald Searle; and more. Lees meer
Check out Fred’s work by visiting fredbluntillustration.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Quentin Blake, Dr. Seuss, P.D. Eastman, Ronald Searle, André Francois, Ed Benedict, and David McKee
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Robb Mommaerts
12 september 2023 · 37 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to cartoonist and illustrator, Robb Mommaerts, about why he still feels like an imposter; why illustrators should think a little less when creating art; how illustrators can draw things they’re too afraid to draw; and more. Lees meer
Check out Robb’s work by visiting instagram.com/robbmommaerts.
The children’s book series, Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat was mentioned in this episode. They were designed and art directed by Lynn Portnoff—the incomparable Executive Art Director of Penguin Workshop.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Frank Frazetta, Jim Davis, Aaron Blecha, Cory Loftis, Tony DiTerlizzi, Nico Marlet, Sergio Aragonés, and Paul Coker Jr.
If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Emma Cheng
5 september 2023 · 34 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Emma Cheng, medical doctor turned illustrator, about why she transitioned from tending to patients to… painting tendons; what similarities doctors and illustrators share (including one that might make you sick); what illustrators can do to feel better; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Emma, visit gallery.emmacheng.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Henry Vandyke Carter and Frank Netter
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Dr. Rose Roberto and Tamsin Rosewell
29 augustus 2023 · 44 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Dr. Rose Roberto, part-time lecturer and librarian at Bishop Grosseteste University, and Tamsin Rosewell, illustrator and bookseller about the removal of Kate Greenaway’s name from The Kate Greenaway Medal; why this renaming should alarm you; what you can do to bring back Kate Greenaway; and more. Lees meer
To sign Rose and Tamsin’s petition, visit ipetitions.com/petition/bring-back-the-kate-greenaway-medal.
From their petition: “You may contact CILIP at carnegies@cilip.org.uk to let them know you share these sentiments.”
To learn more about the Chartered Institute of Library Information Professionals, visit cilip.org.uk.
See more of Rose’s work here. See more of Tamsin’s work here.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Freya Blackwood, Jim Kay, Jackie Morris, Axel Sheffler, James Mayhew, and Thomas Taylor
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Dan Berry
22 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to cartoonist, educator, and podcaster, Dan Berry about Dan’s podcast, “Make It Then Tell Everybody,” and why he chose to end it; how confidence is most certainly key to being an illustrator; what illustrators have that AI “prompt-smiths” don’t have (hint: ownership); and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Dan, visit Thingsbydan.co.uk.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Rebecca Green, John Martz, Danielle Corsetto, Loish, and Ian McQue
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Rachel Ignotofsky
15 augustus 2023 · 49 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to New York Times best-selling artist and author, Rachel Ignotofsky about how she set up shop in the children’s book world; why you should probably stop breaking promises to yourself; how AI is “thought-labor abridged” and what illustrators can do to stay ahead of it; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Rachel and her books, visit rachelignotofskydesign.com.
Rachel mentioned the Electronic Frontier Foundation. You can learn more about them here.
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Darren Di Lieto
8 augustus 2023 · 42 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Darren Di Lieto, Creative Director at Hireillo, about the founding and early years of Hireillo; why marketing for illustrators involves a million degrees of nuance; how there is no silver bullet to finding an easy path to being an illustrator; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Darren and Hireillo, visit hireanillustrator.com.
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Brian Pinkney
1 augustus 2023 · 40 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to New York Times best-selling and two-time Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator, Brian Pinkney about what it was like growing up—and creating art—with his father, Jerry Pinkney; why illustrators don’t have to be just one thing, or make pictures in just one way; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Brian, visit brianpinkney.net.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jerry Pinkney, Alan Cober, Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire, George and Doris Hauman, Margret and H.A. Rey, Alice and Martin Provensen, Joe and Beth Krush, Leo and Diane Dillon, James Ransom, and Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
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Kate Tardif
25 juli 2023 · 44 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Kate Tardif, founder of Sullivan Moore, about why she’s looking to grow her boutique agency… in a big way; how illustrators (whether they like it or not) are content creators; why it is not the end of the world for illustrators if they are dropped by their agent; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Kate, visit sullivanmoore.com.
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Dawud Anyabwile
18 juli 2023 · 57 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Emmy Award-winning illustrator and graphic novelist, Dawud Anyabwile about the origin story of Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline, and how it was a family affair; why it’s important to protect your intellectual property (if and when you can); what advice he has for discouraged illustrators; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Dawud, with anyabwile.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Bernard Harmon, Sonia Sanchez, Reggie Byers, Dwayne Ferguson, Jack Kirby, and Billy Graham
Dawud mentioned his father’s book, Black Family Rituals. You can purchase it here.
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Emily Harris
11 juli 2023 · 38 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Emily Harris, Associate Art Director at Lerner Publishing Group, about how illustrators can know what art directors want (spoiler: they can’t); how she finds illustrators for the myriad books she art directs; what myths need to stop spreading about being—and creating art as—a children’s book illustrator; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Emily, with cargocollective.com/emilyharris.
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Briana Mukodiri Uchendu
4 juli 2023 · 41 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, Briana Mukodiri Uchendu about why having no one to disappoint helped her begin her children’s book career; why the multi-honor-winning picture book, The Talk, was a “rollercoaster of emotions” for Briana; at what point do you feel like your art (and you) are enough; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Briana, with mukoart.com.
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Freya Blackwood
27 juni 2023 · 56 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, Freya Blackwood about her rule-breaking approach to picture book art; how asymmetry and imperfection are keys to an effective illustration portfolio; when it’s time to end your attempt at being an illustrator; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Freya and her books, visit freyablackwood.com.au.
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Mirko Ilić
20 juni 2023 · 52 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, Mirko Ilić, about how procrastination can help in one’s creative process; what role sacrifice plays in defining, and achieving, success as an illustrator; how the key to creative growth lies in both one’s future and past; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Mirko, visit mirkoilic.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Milton Glaser, Melinda Beck, Paul Rand, and Keith Haring
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Jay Cooper and Jim Hoover
13 juni 2023 · 56 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Jay Cooper (New York Times Best-Selling Illustrator and Executive Creative Director at Serino Coyne) and Jim Hoover (Senior Art Director at Penguin Random House) about the making of The Last Comics on Earth; what children’s publishing hasn’t fully figured out yet with graphic novels (hint: money, time, reviews); what selfishness has to do with achieving a work/life balance; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Jay, visit jaycooperbooks.com. You can find Jim on LinkedIn.
To purchase The Last Comics on Earth, visit penguinrandomhouse.com/books.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Chris Dickey, John Byrne, and Frank Miller
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Alyssa Walker
6 juni 2023 · 1 uur 7 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Alyssa Walker, Design Director at WIRED, about her approach to editorial design, and how illustration fits into that approach; what hierarchy form and function follow with editorial illustration; why, if certain failsafes are put in place (and that’s a big if), illustrators may not need to worry about AI; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Alyssa, visit alyssawalker.me.
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Ellen Keiter
30 mei 2023 · 49 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Ellen Keiter, Chief Curator of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, about the life and work of Eric Carle, and the origin story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar; why the curation of illustration may look very different in the very near future; what illustrators should start doing today if they want their work to be in a museum tomorrow; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Ellen and The Carle, visit carlemuseum.org.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Leo Lionni, Arnold Lobel, Susanne Suba, Leonard Weisgard, Virginia Lee Burton, Remy Charlip, Kuniko Craft, and Ekua Holmes
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Vicki Willden-Lebrecht
23 mei 2023 · 52 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Vicki Willden-Lebrecht, CEO and Founder of The Bright Agency, about the founding of Bright, and whether or not it’s “too big”; why illustrators should be less precious about their work; and other topics. Lees meer
Vicki also answers questions from patrons of the podcast about portfolios, book-banning, AI, and more.
To learn more about Vicki and The Bright Agency, visit thebrightagency.com.
Agents at Bright include: Alex Gehringer, Anne Moore Armstrong, Freddie Dawson, James Burns, Robyn Newton, Susan Penny, Lucie Luddington, Ilaria Vigilante, Edward Palmer, Arabella Stein, and Zuzi Wojciechowska
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Rick Richter
16 mei 2023 · 43 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Rick Richter, Literary Agent and Senior Partner at Aevitas Creative Management, about the early days of Rick’s publishing career, including the co-founding of Candlewick; what made the late, great Ian Falconer so special; why providing comparison titles (or comp titles) when querying agents is a waste of time; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Rick and Aevitas Creative Management, visit aevitascreative.com/agent/rick-richter.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Lisbeth Zwerger, Ian Falconer, Helen Oxenbury, E.H. Shepard, and N.C. Wyeth
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Janine Vangool
9 mei 2023 · 45 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Janine Vangool, publisher, editor, and designer of UPPERCASE magazine about the origins and vision of UPPERCASE; why going your own way as a creative is usually the right way; why you should take a walk and a breath before you respond to a rejection; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Janine and her magazine, visit uppercasemagazine.com.
Use the discount code, illusdept, to save 10% on all UPPERCASE subscriptions, books, and back issues. This special offer ends on July 31, 2023.
Janine mentioned “B-School”, by Marie Forleo. To learn more about this online business school, visit marieforleo.com.
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Darrel Rees
2 mei 2023 · 1 uur
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, author of “How To Be An Illustrator”, and founder of Heart, Darrel Rees about why he chose to form an illustration agency; why—when it comes to creating an illustration—good enough is pretty good; how illustrators can best communicate with agents and clients; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Darrel and his agency, visit heartagency.com.
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Melissa Sweet
25 april 2023 · 48 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, author, and Maine Master Naturalist, Melissa Sweet about the “convoluted” beginning of her children’s book career; why it’s a good idea for illustrators to care just a little less about their work; why all you need is a color wheel and a complement when it comes to working with color; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Melissa and her books, visit melissasweet.net.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Beatrix Potter and Robert Spellman
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Lisa Kollins
18 april 2023 · 51 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Lisa Kollins, Founder and Executive Director of The Superhero Project, about the origin story of The Superhero Project; what healing, empowering, and joy-bringing force illustration can be for children with illnesses and disabilities; how illustrators can work with Lisa; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Lisa and The Superhero Project, visit superheroprojectkids.org.
If you would like to join the “League of Extraordinary Artists”, check out this YouTube video. The Superhero Project’s Artist Inquiry Form can be found here.
The Superhero Project has limited funding available to provide honoraria for young and emerging BIPOC artists and artists with disabilities who are interested in participating. To apply for their Artist Equity Program, visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/.
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Jaleen Grove
11 april 2023 · 1 uur 12 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustration historian, educator, and visual communicator, Jaleen Grove about the public’s lack of awareness of illustration (and why that matters); what women illustrators were doing at the turn of the 20th century; why the illustration industry has had many “deaths” over the past 150 years; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Jaleen, visit jaleengrove.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: William Morris, Katheryn Beverley, Elizabeth Ellender, Sidney Sime, Arthr Rackham, and Robert Seymour
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Carter Goodrich
4 april 2023 · 1 uur 10 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, character designer, and author, Carter Goodrich about his creative process—and why he finds it difficult to talk about his creative process; what his approach to character design is with animated films like Prince of Egypt, Shrek, and Despicable Me; why an artist moving through their career is like a leaf floating down a river; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Carter, visit cartergoodrich.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Nico Marlet, Chris Van Allsburg, David Macaulay, Akira Arita, Buck Lewis, Peter de Sève, Carlos Grangel, Vera Brosgol, Remy Charlip, Uri Shulevitz, Frank Frazetta, and Mort Drucker
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Jutta Bauer
28 maart 2023 · 41 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and author, Jutta Bauer, about how she went from being a “bad pupil” to building a multi-award-winning career in illustration; what she has liked and disliked most about her career; whether illustrators today can change the world; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Jutta, visit jutta-bauer.info.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Axel Scheffler, Tove Jansson, Tomi Ungerer, Jean-Jacques Sempé, and Friedrich Karl Waechter
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Dr. David R. McDuff
21 maart 2023 · 55 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Dr. David R. McDuff, sports psychiatrist and faculty member at the University Of Maryland’s School Of Medicine, about his role as a mental preparation trainer for the Baltimore Orioles; what simple, doable, healthy routines help manage anxiety and stress; why athletes and artists should accept the positive energy fear can bring into their lives; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about David and his practice, visit mdsports.net. Read Giuseppe’s article on the similarities between baseball and illustration on his blog.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: James Hartzell
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Shannon McNab
14 maart 2023 · 56 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Shannon McNab, surface designer, educator, and founder of Sketch Design Repeat about how she took the leap from corporate graphic design to freelance surface design; how surface designers can build a portfolio, find clients, and negotiate fees; why illustrators should really follow their own paths; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Shannon, visit shannonmcnab.com.
Other helpful links from Shannon include: Sketch Design Repeat, Pitch Your Portfolio, Artful Pricing & Negotiation, Portfolio Myths Mini-Course, and Surface Design Industry Survey
Artists mentioned in this episode include: William Morris, Alice and Martin Provensen, Jim Flora, Mary Blair, Eyvind Earle, Lisa Congdon, and Victoria Johnson
Surtex, ABC Kids Expo, and Airtable were also mentioned in this episode.
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Leonard Marcus
7 maart 2023 · 45 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to author, critic, and children’s book historian, Leonard S. Marcus about his book, Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World; why Puffin’s tampering of Roald Dahl’s text opens the doors for publishers to rewrite—and re-illustrate—anything; why we should look to illustration’s history to understand its future; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Leonard, visit leonardmarcus.com. To purchase Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World, visit abramsbooks.com/pictured-worlds.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jerry Pinkney, Floyd Cooper, Ashley Bryan, Shirley Hughes, Leonard Kessler, Ted Lewin, Robert Quackenbush, Lois Ehlert, Mitsumasa Anno, Eric Carle, Bryan Collier, David Macaulay, Lane Smith, David Wiesner, Květa Pacovská, Elsa Beskow, Maurice Sendak, Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire, Quentin Blake, Jean de Brunhoff, Beatrix Potter, and Allen Say
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Véronique Kirchhoff
28 februari 2023 · 55 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Véronique Kirchhoff, Literary Agent & Founder of VeroK Agency, about what illustrators should never do when emailing an agent about representation; how she represents publishers, and what it takes for a children’s book from one country to sell in another; how to “put yourself out there”; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Véronique and her agency, visit verokagency.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jean-Jacques Sempé, Alain Grée, Charlotte Steiner, Gertrude Kay, Patricia Hutchins, James Flora, and Jacqueline Ayer
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Philip Lee
21 februari 2023 · 1 uur 13 min
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Philip Lee, cofounder and publisher of Readers to Eaters, about the founding of Lee & Low Books and the philosophy behind its mission; how wabi-sabi guides his editorial process; why “diverse” isn’t the right word when we talk about diverse children’s books; why he’s promoting food literacy from the ground up; and more. Lees meer
To learn more about Philip and Readers to Eaters, visit readerstoeaters.com.
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