Episode 49 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Illustrator and Type Designer Jessica Hische. Together we discuss the world of Type Design, working in a design studio, and Battlestar Galactica.

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

Jessica Hische’s Website
Jessica Hische on Twitter
Daily Drop Cap
Headcase Design
Louise Fili Ltd
The Arm
ICON6
Semi-Permanent
15 Steps to Freelance Illustration

Episode 43 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Liz Lomax. Together we discuss her creative process for creating 3-Dimensional Illustrations for editorial and advertising projects. I also announce EFII’s audio and video content from last week’s ICON6 Illustration Conference, which you can find here.

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

Liz Lomax’s Website
Red Grooms
Robert Grossman
David O’Keefe
Roberto Parada
Levy Creative
ICON6
EFII’s ICON6 coverage
15 Steps to Freelance Illustration

Episode 42 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features the return of Artist Representative Scott Hull. Together we discuss his recent portfolio reviews for the launch of 15 Steps to Freelance Illustration, as well as the importance of finding your creative identity. I also give an update on EFII’s coverage of this week’s ICON6 Illustration conference.

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

Scott Hull Associates
Drawger
ICON6 Illustration Conference
EFII Coverage of ICON6
15 Steps to Freelance Illustration

Episode 41 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Jonathan Woodward, Illustrator and founder of the blog for aspiring Illustrators, Zero 2 Illo. For Jonathan’s return to the show, we discuss his recent 12 Week Challenge for Illustrators, how to work “location independent”, and his new eBook, the DIY Design and Branding Toolkit.

Here are links to the things mentioned on the show:

Jonathan Woodward’s Illustration Portfolio
Kinetiva
DIY Design and Branding Toolkit
Zero 2 Illo
12 Week Challenge
Location Independent
15 Steps to Freelance Illustration
EFII Podcast Episode 9 – Zero 2 Illo

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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