Episode 15 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Mattieu Bessudo aka Mcbess, a very talented Illustrator and animator. Together we discuss his unconventional perspectives on Illustration, his practice of not working on commision, and the way that he merges his very distinct style with his music and animation projects.

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

McBess’s Portfolio Website
The Dead Pirates
Rotopol Press
Cafe Sale

Episode 14 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Holli Conger, Children’s Illustrator and author of the influential blog Living the Creative Dream, where she outlined her year-long process of breaking into the Illustration field and starting her own business.  Together we discuss her origin story as a creative professional, her experiences in working with an art rep, the benefits of joining and creating critique groups, and how you can learn from your mistakes and achievements as an artist.

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

HolliConger.com
Holli Conger Studios
Holli Conger Designs
Living the Creative Dream
Holli Conger’s Facebook Page
Holli Conger on Twitter
The Giggling Pickle
Illustration for Kids
Woogie Wednesday
Creative Warmup
Big and Little Art
A Girl Who Creates
ChildrensIllustrators.com
Theispot.com

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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