Episode 23 of the Escape From Illustration Island podcast features Part 1 of an audio interview with Leif Peng, seasoned Illustrator and founder of the popular Illustration blog, Today’s Inspiration, which explores the archives of mid-20th century Illustration and all that it has to teach us today.  Together we discuss his experiences in a career in Illustration, his marketing techniques, and many other concepts of interest to all creative professionals.

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

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

Episode 22 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Bob Staake.  Together we discuss his years of experience creating artwork for everything from the New Yorker to Mad Magazine.  We also talk about the challenges involved in making a dramatic shift in style and the concept of submitting your work to Illustration annuals.

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

Bob Staake’s website
Thomas James Illustration
Illustration Friday Challenge

Episode 21 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Josh Cochran, an Illustrator best known for his artwork in the editorial and advertising fields.  Together we discuss his style, technique, and approach to color.  Josh also shares his story of “shopping” his portfolio around New York and his first meeting with art director Steve Heller.  I also announce the official launch of the Visual Artist Podcast Network, a collection of some of the best audio podcasts for artists, by artists.

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

Josh Cochran’s Website
Visual Artist Podcast Network
Steven Heller
Illustration Friday Challenge

Episode 20 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Drew Struzan, world-famous Illustrator of movie posters for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and many others.  Together we discuss his methods and techniques, the deeper explorations of his personal work, and his new tutorial DVD, Conceiving and Creating the Hellboy Movie Poster Art.

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

Drew Struzan’s Website
Conceiving and Creating the Hellboy Movie Poster Art
Illustration Friday

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Episode 19 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Jon Klassen.  Together we discuss his Illustration and animation work, his experience with working on the film Coraline, and an alternative approach to creating an Illustration that embraces the unexpected.

I also announce the details of the upcoming Illustration Friday Challenge, where I’ll be giving away a copy of Drew Struzan’s new DVD, Conceiving and Creating the Hellboy Movie Poster Art.

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

Jon Klassen’s Website
Black Lake
Coraline
Drew Struzan
Illustration Friday
Conceiving and Creating the Hellboy Movie Poster Art
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