Episode 45 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features a different kind of episode, where I offer an apology for a HUGE mistake and invite some friends to help me take a look at what to do when things don’t go according to plan. Joining me on the podcast are Scott Hull, Jason Ritz, and Nate Williams.

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

Maria Piscopo
Graphic Designers’ and Illustrators’ Guide to Marketing and Promotion
ICON6 Video: Price Negotiation w/ Maria Piscopo
Scott Hull
Nate Williams
Podcast Episode 3 – Collaboration

Episode 44 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Matthew Shannon of The Jacky Winter Group, recorded at the ICON6 Illustration Conference. Together we discuss his experiences as an art rep, as well as JWG’s exciting new portfolio app for artists and art directors, Slipcase.

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

The Jacky Winter Group
Slipcase
ICON6 Illustration Conference
EFII’s coverage of ICON6

Episode 40 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Whitney Sherman, Illustrator and Chair of the Illustration program at MICA. Together we discuss her work in building up and creating Illustration programs for MICA, her experiences with the ICON6 Illustration conference, and the general topic of business education in art school.

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

Whitney Sherman’s Website
MICA
Pricing and Ethical Guidelines
Resource Guide for Illustrators
EFII Podcast Episode  34 – ICON6 w/John Hendrix
ICON6 Illustration Conference

Episode 39 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with local Portland artist, BT Livermore. Together we discuss his many personal projects, his shared studio space, and his new small-press publishing project, Banner Year Press. I also discuss last week’s official release of EFII’s new eBook, 15 Steps to Freelance Illustration.

Watch a brief video tour of BT’s shared studio space:

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

Big Time Illustration
Radrobot.org
Banner Year Press
Robopocalypse Comics Collective
Independent Publishing Resource Center
Goldsmith Building
Floating World Comics
Stumptown Comics Fest
15 Steps to Freelance Illustration

[ORIGINALLY AIRED JUNE 7TH, 2010]

Episode 38 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Illustrator Christoph Niemann. Together we discuss conceptual editorial illustration, working in multiple styles, and Christoph’s explorations in creating Illustrated books.

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

Christoph Niemann’s Website
Abstract City
100% Evil
The Pet Dragon
I Lego N.Y.
15 Steps to Freelance Illustration