Episodes
317
Latest episode
Jul 2026
Language
EN
Professional illustrators talking 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. Hosts: Lee White, Jake Parker, Samantha Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler.
Sophie Blackall, illustrator of over 50 children’s books, takes us into the world of Milkwood, her community of illustrators in the Catskills. Join Sam Cotterill and Lee White to discover the importance of connection for artists to stay inspired, get unstuck, and never stop experimenting.
From the right way to make master studies to finding mentors to feeding your creative bank account, Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White cover a little bit of everything in this live-recorded episode.
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’ve stayed true to their voices, and how they make work that resonates with kids.
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, and Jake Parker share the lessons that shaped the way they create, teach, and work.
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 architect, comic artist, improv comedian, and optimistic human.
Gemma Correll joins Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker to discuss her new graphic novel, Anxietyland, a memoir about her mental health journey. Get cozy for this chat about Gemma’s creative process, daily routines, and how her story has shaped her art.
Can you reclaim your attention span in the age of distraction? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler share techniques for staying productive, honing mental clarity, and unplugging from the noise of social media.
Is there more to illustration than storytelling with pictures? D.B. Dowd joins Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker to discuss the influence of illustration on society, taking ownership of your work, and the history of the field.
Is that enticing offer legit? In this live episode, Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler talk about identifying scams, plus updates on their current projects, and a fun family announcement from the Parkers.
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