Episode 27 of the Escape From Illustration Island podcast features a conversation with artist Leif Peng about portfolios and promotion.  Together we take a look at what it means to be an artist in today’s market, as well as some of the best ways that creative professionals can adapt to changes in the industry and make the most of new technology.

Here are links to some of the things mentioned on the show:

Leif Peng’s Website
Today’s Inspiration
Leif Drawing 101
Female Illustrators of the Mid-20th Century
Monsters in Real Places
ICON6 Illustration Conference
4 Elements of an Ethical Art Competition
Art Direction Explained At Last!
How to Add a Grain Texture in Photoshop
The Creative Finder
Dripbook

Episode 28 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Alex Wright of Dripbook, the provider of online promotional tools to creative professionals.  Together we discuss the importance of an artist’s ability to adapt to change, and take a look at some of the best ways to make the most of modern technology for the purposes of networking and promotion.  I also announce Zero2Illo’s “12 Week Challenge” and encourage artists to take part in this business-building event created by Jonathan Woodward.

Here are links to some of the things mentioned on the show:

Dripbook
Dripbook blog
Contact Alex via email (alex@dripbook.com)
Alex Wright’s Portfolio Website
Zero 2 Illo
12 Week Challenge
Thomas James Interview on Zero 2 Illo
Theispot.com
The Creative Finder
Workbook

Episode 26 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Ron English, well-known artist and “Billboard Liberator”.  Together we discuss his sometimes controversial work depicting Barack Obama, Abraham Lincoln, and Mickey Mouse; and what it means to create work for a deeper purpose.  I also share links to two posts for Illustrators looking to promote their work and interact with the Illustration Community.

Here are links to some of the things mentioned on the show:

Ron English’s Website
Share Your Illustration 2
Promotion 101 for Artists
The Creative Finder
Dripbook

Episode 25 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Steven Heller, longtime Art Director of the New York Times Book Review and author of 130 books on Design, Illustration, and Art Direction. Together we discuss the Illustrator/Art Director relationship, as well as ways that artists can build a solid portfolio and learn from the history of Illustration.

Here are links to some of the things mentioned on the show:

Steven Heller’s Website
New York Times Book Review
Art Direction Explained At Last
Handwritten
New Vintage Type
New Ornamental Type
The Creative Finder
Dripbook

Episode 24 of the Escape From Illustration Island podcast features Part 2 of my audio interview with Leif Peng, Illustrator and founder of the popular Illustration blog, Today’s Inspiration.  We pick up where we left off last week and discuss Leif’s many adventures as a creative professional.  I also announce the winner of the Illustration Friday Challenge.

Here are links to some of the things mentioned on the show:

Leif Peng’s Website
Today’s Inspiration
Storyboard Central
Illustration Friday Challenge
The Creative Finder
Dripbook