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EFII Podcast Episode 50 – Jeff Sedlik of the PLUS Coalition

(Illustration by Øivind Hovland)

Episode 50 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Jeff Sedlik of the PLUS Coalition. Together we discuss his efforts in working with creative professionals and clients to develop more efficient and reliable systems for managing image rights, as well as the various forms of the Orphan Works bill. I also announce the official release of the new eBook and Audiobook, EFII: Year One.

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

PLUS Coalition
PLUS Newsletter
American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA)
International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC)
Society of Illustrators
Illustrators’ Partnership of America
Graphic Artists Guild
EFII: Year One
15 Steps to Freelance Illustration

EFII Podcast Episode 49 – Jessica Hische

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

Podcast Episode 48 – Marshall Arisman Part 2

Episode 48 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features Part 2 of an audio interview with Marshall Arisman. This week, we pick up where we left off in Episode 47 and talk about Marshall’s collaborations with Steven Heller, as well as his explorations in new media. This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com and Theispot.com.

EFII Podcast Episode 47 – Marshall Arisman Part 1

Episode 47 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features Part 1 of an audio interview with Marshall Arisman. Together we discuss his work as an Illustrator, Fine Artist, and educator.

EFII Podcast Episode 46 – Art Director SooJin Buzelli

(Illustration by Victo Ngai, Art Directed by SooJin Buzelli)

Episode 46 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Art Director SooJin Buzelli.  Together we discuss her refreshing approach to working with Illustrators for multiple publications through Asset International, as well as her involvement with the ICON6 Illustration Conference. This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com and Theispot.com.

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

Asset International
ICON6 Illustration Conference
ICON6 Video: Creative Directors Who “Dig” Illustration Part 2
EFII Podcast Episode 33 – Art Director Stephanie Glaros
Nigel Buchanan