(Illustration by Kevin Cross)

Episode 35 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features a discussion about style with Illustrator Kevin Cross.  Together we explore the overall concept of style, as well as our own recent experiences with reinventing our approach to style.  I also announce the official release date of my new eBook, 15 Steps to Freelance Illustration.

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

Kevin Cross Illustration
Thomas James Illustration
Cartoon Modern by Amid Amidi

Episode 33 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Stephanie Glaros, Art Director of Utne Reader Magazine.  Together we discuss Stephanie’s process of learning to be an Art Director the hard way, as well as her search for a seemingly absent Art Director community.  This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com and TheCreativeFinder.com.

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

Utne Reader Magazine
Podcast Episode 25 – Steven Heller
Art Direction Explained, At Last by Steven Heller
10 Inspiring Illustration Books by Steven Heller
Illustration Mundo
Drawger
Illoz
Fine-Tuning Your Portfolio series
Dripbook
The Creative Finder

Episode 31 of the Escape From Illustration Island podcast features an audio interview with Artist Representative Scott Hull.  Together we discuss the ins and outs of artist representation, marketing, promotion, and ways that Illustrators can bridge the gap and connect with potential clients.

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

Scott Hull Associates
Penelope Dullaghan
Michael Bast
Art & Fear
Marketing with Meaning
Lynchpin: Are You Indispensable?
How to Draw a Bunny
Fusion
The Creative Finder
Dripbook