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March 16, 2010 | | 0 Comments

EFII Podcast Episode 26 – Ron English

Episode 26 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Ron English, well-known artist and “Billboard Liberator”.  Together we discuss his sometimes controversial work depicting Barack Obama, Abraham Lincoln, and Mickey Mouse; and what it means to create work for a deeper purpose.  I also share links to two posts for Illustrators looking to promote their work and interact with the Illustration Community.

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

Ron English’s Website
Share Your Illustration 2
Promotion 101 for Artists
The Creative Finder
Dripbook

March 9, 2010 | | 0 Comments

EFII Podcast Episode 25 – Steven Heller

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

March 2, 2010 | | 1 Comment

EFII Podcast Episode 24 – Leif Peng Part 2

Episode 24 of the Escape From Illustration Island podcast features Part 2 of my audio interview with Leif Peng, Illustrator and founder of the popular Illustration blog, Today’s Inspiration.  We pick up where we left off last week and discuss Leif’s many adventures as a creative professional.  I also announce the winner of the Illustration Friday Challenge.

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

Leif Peng’s Website
Today’s Inspiration
Storyboard Central
Illustration Friday Challenge
The Creative Finder
Dripbook

February 24, 2010 | | 0 Comments

EFII Podcast Episode 23 – Leif Peng Part 1

Episode 23 of the Escape From Illustration Island podcast features Part 1 of an audio interview with Leif Peng, seasoned Illustrator and founder of the popular Illustration blog, Today’s Inspiration, which explores the archives of mid-20th century Illustration and all that it has to teach us today.  Together we discuss his experiences in a career in Illustration, his marketing techniques, and many other concepts of interest to all creative professionals.

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

Leif Peng’s Website
Today’s Inspiration
Illustration Friday Challenge
The Creative Finder
Dripbook

February 17, 2010 | | 0 Comments

EFII Podcast Episode 22 – Bob Staake

Episode 22 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Bob Staake.  Together we discuss his years of experience creating artwork for everything from the New Yorker to Mad Magazine.  We also talk about the challenges involved in making a dramatic shift in style and the concept of submitting your work to Illustration annuals.

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

Bob Staake’s website
Thomas James Illustration
Illustration Friday Challenge

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