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Welcome to the official podcast from PosterSpy.com. Join host (and founder of PosterSpy) Jack Woodhams as he talks with artists and key figures in the poster art community, entertainment industry and beyond.

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April 25, 2024Episode 51 hr 13 min

S2:E5 – Doaly: What it takes to go freelance, the importance of pacing yourself and how I find new clients

Welcome to The PosterSpy Podcast, I’m Jack Woodhams founder of the PosterSpy and your host. Today I’m chatting with Doaly, a UK based artist and good friend of mine who has been creating alternative movie posters, comic covers and more for the best part of a decade. His work quickly gained notoriety after releasing several art prints with Bottleneck Gallery which later secured him work with clients such as Marvel, Lucasfilm, Disney and others. We chat about how his work developed, how he first entered the scene, where he sees his work going in the future and much more. To get access to an extended version of this podcast with over 20 minutes of additional content, become a PosterSpy PRO member for just £4.99 per month or £45 per year. Go to posterspy.com/PRO to learn more.

April 3, 2024Episode 447 min

S2:E4 – Thumbs: Exploring Pop Culture Mashups, Work-Life Balance, and Fresh Perspectives

Welcome to The PosterSpy Podcast, join Jack Woodhams founder of the PosterSpy as he chats with Thumbs, a UK based artist who seamlessly blends nostalgia with a contemporary flair. With close to 200,000 followers across socials Thumbs has created art that has been enjoyed by people all over the world and he’s probably best known for his fun, vibrant character mash ups which have been seen on t-shirts, posters, murals and toys. Follow PosterSpy: Website Twitter Instagram

October 25, 2023Episode 348 min

S2:E3 – Hannah Gillingham: Finding an agent and how to improve the visibility of your work to get new clients

In this episode, I’m joined by guest Hannah Gillingham, a UK-based illustrator who recently signed to renowned agency Jelly, which later led to her work being on display in Times Square which is a massive achievement. Her work is known for its painterly and figurative style. Recently, she has created artwork for a wide range of clients including Disney, Lucasfilm, Spotify, Adult Swim, RSPB, Moor-Art Gallery & more. And in during our chat we discuss her inspirations, approach to art, what challenges she faces as an illustrator and much more. Support this podcast by becoming a PosterSpy PRO member, you'll instantly unlock extended versions of our podcast, discounts with our partners and much more. Visit posterspy.com/pro.

October 11, 2023Episode 21 hr 20 min

S2:E2 – Pete Allinson: Improving your work, collaborating within a team and how to be a great leader in design

Welcome back to The PosterSpy Podcast hosted by founder of PosterSpy.com, Jack Woodhams. In today’s episode, I’ll be chatting with Pete Allinson, who has won over 40 design awards. He’s a designer, art director and multidisciplinary creative. Currently, he’s the head of design at UKTV - owned by the BBC Studios. Where he leads a team of creatives to execute exciting campaigns both online and offline.

September 29, 2023Episode 11 hr 7 min

S2:E1 – Sam Green: Working with galleries and how to capture a film in one impactful image

Welcome back to The PosterSpy Podcast, and the first episode of season 2 In today’s episode, I’ll be chatting with Sam Green, who has seen a rise in popularity among collectors and fans over the past few years. Recently, Bottleneck Gallery released his officially licensed print for The Batman which sold out almost instantly and he has a few more licensed prints in the pipeline. Throughout this episode, I chat with Sam about his creative journey, exploring his techniques, inspirations, and experiences that have helped his work garner so much attention. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just someone who appreciates stunning poster art, you’re going to love this episode. If you’d like to support this podcast, you can visit PosterSpy.com/pro - PRO members get extended editions of our podcast and season two will also feature a number of video episodes to watch online.

February 8, 2023Episode 81 hr 3 min

S1:E8 – Murugiah: The importance of personal work for growth and why thinking outside the norm is crucial for success

This episode's guest is illustrator Murugiah, whose abstract, and surreal style has taken the print world by storm. Over the past two years Murugiah has worked with Mondo, Bottleneck Gallery, New Balance, Empire Magazine, Saatchi and Saathci, Elton John, Heavy Metal and the list goes on - I could be here all day. Murugiah is a good friend of mine so we recorded this season finale in person. Enjoy… Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member.

January 25, 2023Episode 755 min

S1:E7 – Nada Maktari: The importance of critique, openness and how being selective helps my growth

This episode's guest is designer and illustrator Nada Maktari. Nada’s work has attracted a lot of attention over the past year, particularly due to her style that appears to merge her two passions of architecture and illustration. In 2022 she released an officially licensed 'Dune' screen print with Bottleneck Gallery as well as a fine-Art print with Moor-Art Gallery. In this podcast we discuss her design background, what inspires her art, her plans for 2023 and much more. Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member.

December 21, 2022Episode 654 min

S1:E6 – Nuno Sarnadas: Photo composite tips & tricks, the benefits of social media & why AI is a danger

Welcome to Episode 6 of the PosterSpy podcast- I’m Jack Woodhams founder of the website and your host. This episode's guest is designer and illustrator Nuno Sarnadas, Nuno is currently a full time designer and between making official posters for short films and features he also makes a lot of his own fan posters. Which collectively have been viewed over 400,000 times on the PosterSpy website. In this episode we discus how competitive the poster scene can be, why the use of social media has benefited Nuno’s career and why Ai is becoming a big problem in the creative industry. Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member.

December 7, 2022Episode 551 min

S1:E5 – Mark Bell: Going full-time freelance, the importance of conventions, assertiveness and championing my own art

In this episode, PosterSpy founder and host Jack Woodhams sits down with Mark Bell, who over the past year has managed to make a name for himself in the poster scene, producing a number of brilliant licensed prints with galleries such as Vice Press and Moor Art, as well as working on private commissions with collectors. Mark is now working as a full-time illustrator and in this episode, he shares tips and advice about freelancing, convention appearances, why persistence is key, and so much more. Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member.

November 23, 2022Episode 448 min

S1:E4 – Freya Betts: Lessons learned from living off grid and going back to basics to create authentic art

In this episode, PosterSpy founder and host Jack Woodhams chats with illustrator Freya Betts. Freya has produced illustrations for Disney, Marvel, Netflix and Royal Mail. Her work has been printed far and wide; notable projects include an exclusive t-shirt range in H&M as well as wall murals across London, New York, and San Fransisco for Uber. Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member.