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

[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

Episode 36 of the Escape from Illustration Island Podcast features an insightful audio interview with artist Mark Kaufman.  Together we discuss his career as an Illustrator and Graphic Designer, his time with AIGA Seattle, and his status as living proof that even bad students can achieve success as a creative professional.  This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com and TheCreativeFinder.com.

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

Mark Kaufman’s Website
Mark Kaufman’s Blog
Mark on Twitter
Vivitiv
Dripbook Giveaway
AIGA
AIGA Seattle
ICON6
Dripbook
The Creative Finder