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Facing rejection? Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker teach when to dump a project, when to persist, and how to take a no (without taking it perso...
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Illustrators Will Terry, Lee White, and Jake Parker talk about illustration, how to do it, how to make a living at it, and how to make an impact in the world with your art.

Facing rejection? Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker teach when to dump a project, when to persist, and how to take a no (without taking it perso...

Doogie Horner returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book, life as a multi-passionate creative, and his “good enough” philosophy. J...

How do you know if you’re succeeding as an illustrator? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White discuss key performance indicators to dete...

Joe Sutphin is back on the podcast, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of Winnie-the-Pooh: The Graphic Novel, coming this...

Trying to support, but find yourself wincing at your peers’ success? Jealousy is a normal human experience that hits creatives extra hard. J...

If staying focused feels like a losing battle, this episode is for you. Danielle McGeough joins Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker to talk about...

How does your personality influence your career? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler discuss how your traits impact your life as an...

Are art skills and business savvy the only keys to illustration success? Jake Parker, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White discuss the characteris...

Regina Linke didn’t take the traditional illustrator’s path. Join Jake Parker and Sam Cotterill to learn how she developed her Eastern-inspi...

Do you feel a shift in the summer? Sam Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Anthony Wheeler explore reframes on productivity and how to nurture your...

Sophie Blackall, illustrator of over 50 children’s books, takes us into the world of Milkwood, her community of illustrators in the Catskill...

From the right way to make master studies to finding mentors to feeding your creative bank account, Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee Whit...

Husband and wife duo Philip and Erin Stead join Jake Parker and Lee White to share their journey into children’s book illustration, how they...

Shawn joins us on this episode to discuss comic covers, how to do them well, and the art and thinking behind a great cover.

After thirty years of professional illustrating, what’s the best (and worst) advice our hosts have ever received? Sam Cotterill, Lee White,...

Victor J. Irizarry joins Jake Parker and Lee White to share his journey from growing up in Puerto Rico to moving to the US and becoming an a...

Gemma Correll joins Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker to discuss her new graphic novel, Anxietyland, a memoir about her mental health journey. G...

Can you reclaim your attention span in the age of distraction? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler share techniques for staying prod...

Is there more to illustration than storytelling with pictures? D.B. Dowd joins Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker to discuss the influence of ill...

Is that enticing offer legit? In this live episode, Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler talk about identifying scams, plus updates o...