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Episode 13 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Kevin Cross and Joshua Kemble of the Big Illustration Party Time Podcast.  Together we discuss the madness behind their methods, their reasons for podcasting, eureka moments, and the concept of Illustration trends.

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

Big Illustration Party Time
Kevin Cross
Joshua Kemble
Theispot.com
Carbonmade
Whiskey Sound

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Episode 12 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Krishna Sadasivam, creator of the webcomics PC Weenies and Uncubed. Together we discuss his history with webcomics, his teaching and upcoming speaking engagements, his experience with getting banned from UStream, and the dangers of art theft. I also announce the winner of the signed copy of The Graphic Eye by Stefan Bucher, as well as the latest exciting developments at EFII such as the new Community page, Share Your Illustration, and 7 Elements of an Effective Portfolio Website.

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

PC Weenies
Uncubed
Rebootus Maximus
Krishna’s justin.tv channel
UStream
Art & Story Alive!
Sequential Artists’ Pub
Sugary Serials
Comic Press
How to Make Webcomics
@krishna_ait
Ghettomation
EFII’s Community Page
Share Your Illustration
7 Elements of an Effective Portfolio Website
The Graphic Eye
Stefan Bucher
Answers for Freelancers

Episode 10 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Holly DeWolf, Illustrator and author of the book Breaking Into Freelance Illustration.  Together we discuss the many great features of her book, and the ways that Illustrators can take their art from hobby to career.

As a special treat, Holly is teaming up with EFII to award a signed copy of this great resource to the winner of this week’s competition.  Listen to my conversation with her to find out how to enter!

I also announce the winner of last week’s Wacom Tablet Giveaway, and tell you about the new developments in the EFII community.

Here are some of the resources mentioned on the show:

Breaking Into Freelance Illustration
HollyDeWolf.com
Holly DeWolf Blog
My Pocket Rock
Creative Blend
Living Out Loud
Tear This Book Up

Episode 9 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Jonathan Woodward, Illustrator and founder of Zero 2 Illo, which is a blog for aspiring Illustrators that documents Jonathan’s adventures in building his Illustration career.  Together we discuss the resources and topics that he covers on his site, as well as Location Independent, a joint venture with his wife which encourages people to “Live and Work Anywhere You Choose”.

I also announce the entry guidelines for the much-anticipated Wacom Tablet Giveaway, which is just one part of a 3-week series of contests designed to invite EFII listeners to participate in a growing community of artists.

Here are some of the resources mentioned on the show:

Jonathan Woodward’s Portfolio Website
Zero 2 Illo
Location Independent
Living the Creative Dream
1,000 True Fans
Gurney Journey
Today’s Inspiration

Episode 8 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Ninja Mountain, a collective of Illustrators working in the Fantasy and Sci-Fi field.  Together we discuss the origins of Ninja Mountain, the evolution of the podcast side of the mountain, and the controversial question: “Are forums dead?”  We get some exclusive insight into the genesis of their group-format show, via a reading of the coveted Ninja Mountain Scrolls, a previously protected portion of early forum discussions.  The international collective also shares some of the resources that they use on a regular basis to get the job done.

Weigh in on the current state of the online forum by taking part in the poll at IllustrationMundo.com.

Nominate the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast, and your other favorites, for the upcoming Podcast Awards at podcastawards.com.

Here are some of the resources mentioned on the show:

Ninja Mountain
Ninja Mountain Podcast
RPG.net
Gamer’s Haven Podcast
UStream
deviantART
Sidebar Nation Podcast
ArtRage
LinkedIn