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illustration Hour is a long-form interview podcast about the craft and business of illustration and design hosted by illustrator Julia Dufossé. With the help of successful illustrators, designers and art directors, we unpack how you can ideate better, learn new skills, keep yourself fresh, promote yourself and your work, and maintain a profitable freelance business.
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Sens Créatif[REDIFF] Episode COLLECTIF spécial confinement COVID-19 (avec BEATRICE ALEMAGNA, LUC MELANSON, DALKHAFINE et pleins d'autres !!)🍟 Pour participer au questionnaire Sens Créatif : https://tally.so/r/w4aE6AEn cette nouvelle période de confinement, je crois qu'une petite REDIFF de l'épisode COLLECTIF spécial COVID-19 (sorti en avril 2020) est tout indiqué ! MERCI à tous ceux qui ont participé : Laurent Bazart, Adrien Guy, Victoria Ducruet, Ben Jung, Lavilletlesnuages, Jessica Das, Emmanuel Bossanne, Jonathan Gilbert, Gonoh, Clod, Maïte Franchi, Thibaut Chavanton, Luc Melanson, Kevin Deneufchatel, Lamia Magliuli, Alexis Minchella, Elsa Gabet, Benjamin Flouw, Julia Dufossé, Lucia Calfapietra, Yuio, Beatrice Alemagna, Pauline Thomas, Lighton, Florimond Mochel, Morgane...2020-11-021h 05
Illustration Hour35: Alva Skog – Making Your Own RulesSign up for the newsletterGet a free trial of Skillshare PremiumAbout this EpisodeAlva Skog (Web; IG) is a Swedish illustrator based in London. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2017, Alva has worked with clients like Apple, the New York Times and The Guardian. Their recognizable and bold style of towering characters with rule breaking proportions and their careful handling of difficult topics like inequality and gender has positioned Alva as a fresh and exciting voice within the illustration community. Alva has won multiple awards for their work including the ADC...2020-05-2500 min
Illustration Hour34: Haley Tippmann – Embracing Digital ToolsSign up for the newsletterGet a free trial of Skillshare PremiumAbout this EpisodeHaley Tippmann (IG; Web; Society6) is an illustrator based in Koblenz, Germany. who loves to draw people. Haley's signature way of drawing, an observational, organic and extremely expressive style has earned her commissions from clients like the New York Times, the New Yorker, Culture Trip and Vice. While she's always been an avid drawer, Haley's specific style of illustration grew out of her love for the Ipad Pro app Procreate. Now well into her career, Haley has developed a w...2020-04-2700 min
Illustration Hour33: Brian Blomerth - Following the 50/50 RuleSign up for the newsletterGet a free trial of Skillshare PremiumAbout this EpisodeBrian Blomerth (Web; IG) is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist. From 2017 to 2018, Brian wrote a weekly cartoon titled Alphabet Junction for the magazine VICE. Since then, bands and companies have commissioned Brian to deliver his uniquely personal style of dog cartoons. Brian’s first full-length graphic novel, Brian Blomerth’s Bicycle Day, was published by Anthology and hailed by many for its original retelling of a day in the life of Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman’s experience riding a bicycl...2020-04-1300 min
Sens Créatif(#26) Episode COLLECTIF spécial confinement COVID-19 (avec BEATRICE ALEMAGNA, LUC MELANSON, DALKHAFINE et pleins d'autres !!)🍟 Pour participer au questionnaire Sens Créatif : https://tally.so/r/w4aE6ABienvenu dans le premier épisode COLLECTIF du podcast, une édition spéciale confinement COVID-19 ! MERCI à tous ceux qui ont participé : Laurent Bazart, Adrien Guy, Victoria Ducruet, Ben Jung, Lavilletlesnuages, Jessica Das, Emmanuel Bossanne, Jonathan Gilbert, Gonoh, Clod, Maïte Franchi, Thibaut Chavanton, Luc Melanson, Kevin Deneufchatel, Lamia Magliuli, Alexis Minchella, Elsa Gabet, Benjamin Flouw, Julia Dufossé, Lucia Calfapietra, Yuio, Beatrice Alemagna, Pauline Thomas, Lighton, Florimond Mochel, Morgane Malapert, Alexandre Soubrier, Shawy, Dalkhafine, Marion Leissen, Marion Demeulenaere, Corail Gucher, Marjolaine Go...2020-04-081h 06
Illustration Hour32: Nicki Field – What You Put Out There Is What You Get BackSign up for the newsletter Get a free trial of Skillshare PremiumAbout this EpisodeNicki Field is the head of illustration at the agency and production company Jelly London. Nicki has years of experience representing artists and illustrators and she shares helpful tips about portfolios, self-promotion, outreach and negotiation. In this conversation we talk about:pricing, contracts, and negotiationindustry-wide issues that trouble Nickiportfolios and websites and how to present yourself to get workreaching out directly to potential clientsNicki's advice for illustrators starting out how Nicki thinks about Instagram when you shou...2020-03-3000 min
Illustration Hour31: Nolan Pelletier – Keep Shaking the TreeSign up for the newsletterGet a free trial of Skillshare PremiumAbout this EpisodeNolan Pelletier (Web; IG) is an illustrator and designer based in Toronto Canada. Nolan's deep love for collecting antiques, art and printed ephemera influences his work very deeply. Over the years he has developed a unique style and voice combining his love of inky, blotty lines and textured color. Nolan's deft deployment of the graphic and the ornamental peppered with a healthy dose of humor has attracted clients like the NYT, the New Yorker, New Republic, NY Magazine and...2020-03-0900 min
Illustration Hour30: Melanie Lambrick – Follow Your Gut and Trust YourselfAbout this EpisodeMelanie Lambrick (IG; Web) is an illustrator and designer based in Montreal, Canada. Melanie's work really caught my eye from the moment I first saw it on Instagram. It's delightfully textured, filled with brilliant color palettes and pleasing compositions. Melanie's work is a nod to the folk art traditions of the 1960s, works by illustrators like the great John Alcorn and Charley Harper. Melanie has worked with a nice roster of distinguished clients like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Volkswagen, Fortune Magazine and Medium. You might be surprised to learn, as I...2020-02-2400 min
Illustration Hour29: Armando Veve – Everyday Is a New Opportunity to Get Better at the CraftAbout this EpisodeArmando Veve (Web; IG) is an illustrator and artist known for his masterful use of graphite and surreal compositions. Armando's work is remarkable in his extreme attention to detail and the care he puts into his medium. Armando's illustrations are truly magical with a very tactile feel. His concepts are equally impressive. Armando has a propensity for the surreal and humor plays a huge role in his work. 2018 was a huge year for Armando, as he received the ADC young gun award from the One Club for Creativity and was named in Forbes' 30 under 30...2020-02-1000 min
Illustration Hour28: Eleanor Taylor – Keep Your Mind Open and Push Your Work ForwardAbout this EpisodeEleanor Taylor (Web; IG) is an illustrator and artist working out of Hastings in the U.K. Eleanor has a BA in illustration from Norwich College of Arts and an MA in communication Art and Design from the Royal College of Art. Her work is highly praised and regarded among book publishers and editorial circles and she has worked with tons of prestigious publications including Penguin, the NYT, the New Yorker, the Guardian, WSJ, NBC and many many more. Eleanor's approach to image making is influenced by her love of paper and printmaking, she...2020-01-2700 min
Illustration Hour27: George Wylesol – Do Work that Makes You HappyAbout this EpisodeGeorge Wylesol (Web; IG) is an illustrator, designer and artist working out of Baltimore. After graduating from the Maryland Institute College of Art with an MFA in Illustration Practice in 2014, George assembled a portfolio filled with personal work that got him his first few editorial and commercial commissions. Since then, George has worked with publications and brands from all over the world, including the New Yorker, the New York Times, NBC, Penguin and the Guardian. George's work combines clean lines with richly textured colors to depict scenes and objects in unusual ways. George is...2020-01-1300 min
Illustration Hour26: Daniel Ramirez Perez – The Hardest Thing Is to Start26Episode SummaryIn this episode, I chat with illustrator, creative director and designer Daniel Ramirez Perez about his path from being an art director working at big ad agencies to becoming a full time freelance illustrator.Show Notes:In this episode, I chat with illustrator, creative director and designer Daniel Ramirez Perez about his path from being an art director working at big ad agencies to becoming a full time freelance illustrator.About this EpisodeDaniel Ramirez Perez (IG; Web) is an illustrator, creative director and designer...2019-11-2500 min
Illustration Hour25: Robin Davey – Success and Breaking Through Self-DoubtAbout this EpisodeRobin Davey (IG; Web) is an animator and illustrator represented by Agent Pekka. Robin is well known for his cute bouncy characters, simple bold shapes and cheerful color palettes. His animations are full of joy and so expressive. Robin is a master at animating facial expressions and body movements in a way that doesn’t feel too stiff or childish but still manages to make you smile. Robin has a lot of experience animating and working with brands and publications such as Google, Microsoft, The BBC, The Atlantic, Wired, Nickelodeon and Logitech.In...2019-11-1100 min
Illustration Hour24: Laurie Rowan - Take Charge of Your Creative CareerEpisode SummaryIn this episode, I chat with the animator, director and illustrator Laurie Rowan about his wonderfully addictive animations and how he got to where he is now.Show Notes:About this EpisodeLaurie Rowan (IG; Web) is an animator, director and illustrator based in the U.K. Laurie is well-known for his uniquely tactile pastel animations of quirky wobbly characters. Laurie started working in the animation industry 13 years ago, working his way up in small and bigger studios creating animations for phone games, tv, and websites. In 2017, Laurie attended...2019-11-0400 min
Illustration Hour23: Matthew LeBaron - An Insider's Guide to the Business of IllustrationAbout this EpisodeMatthew LeBaron (Web; IG) is an agent and the founder of Much Creative, an agency that represents talented artists and creatives. After studying illustration at SVA and FTI, Matthew discovered a love for representing artists and changed his career path. He has over a decade of experience working with and representing artists and illustrators and has a real passion for helping illustrators. More recently Matthew launched Collab+, an innovative portal that allows creatives to look for one-off project management, negotiation and contract overview help and that also helps buyers find qualified creatives to fit...2019-10-2100 min
Illustration Hour22: Cathal Duane - How to Make It as a Freelance IllustratorShow Notes:In this episode, I talk with illustrator Cathal Duane about freelance life, setting realistic expectations and the importance of understanding the business side of freelance illustration.About this EpisodeCathal Duane (IG; Web) is an Irish illustrator based in France and represented by Usfolk. Cathal’s work is bold, modern and textured consisting of highly figurative forms, smart compositions and joyful color schemes. Cathal has worked on commercial and editorial projects with clients like The Atlantic, the BBC, Creative Ireland, the Association of Illustrators and the Belfast City Council. In...2019-10-1400 min
Illustration Hour21: Thomas Danthony - Push Yourself and Deliver Your Best Work on Every ProjectIn this episode, I chat with illustrator and commercial artist Thomas Danthony about his creative career path, his beautifully pared-down work and his creative process.About this EpisodeThomas Danthony (IG; Web; Shop) is a French illustrator and artist based in Barcelona and London. Thomas’ striking work uses a limited but cohesive color palette and clever composition and lighting to convey a mood or idea. Over the years, Thomas has become famous and won awards for his commercial work alternating big commercial campaigns with clients like Magnum and Hennessy with some editorial work for the Ne...2019-10-0700 min
Illustration Hour20: Clay Hickson - Keep Busy and Enjoy the ProcessIn this episode, I chat with Clay Hickson, an illustrator and the founder of Tan & Loose Press and The Smudge. We talk about Clay's path to illustration, why he keeps busy with many personal and side projects and how he works and gets inspired.About this EpisodeClay Hickson (IG;Web) is an LA based illustrator and founder of the independent risograph press Tan & Loose Press as well as a monthly newspaper called The Smudge. Clay is not only a hugely talented illustrator with a distinctive 70s vibe who has worked with clients like Netflix...2019-09-3000 min
Illustration Hour19: Party of One - Cathartic Art and the Power of Personal ProjectsIn this episode, I talk with designers Melissa Deckert and Nicole Licht of Party of One studio about how they started collaborating, how they used personal projects to their advantage and how they create sets and props for photo-illustrations.About this EpisodeParty of One (Web; IG) is a collaborative studio founded and headed by Melissa Deckert and Nicole Licht. Together, they specialize in bold visual campaigns for brands and products using props, sets, and unique materials. Melissa and Nicole met while working as in-house designers at Etsy and after freelancing separately for a while...2019-09-1600 min
Illustration Hour18: Elena Xausa -Drawing Symbols and the Universal Language of IllustrationSupport the Show (for free)
Thank you for listening to Illustration Hour. As you might know, the show currently doesn't have any sponsors.
Each episode takes a tremendous amount of time, effort and some money to produce. I do all of that work myself. So, if you want to support the show, please consider doing one (or all!) of these (completely free) things:
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Illustration Hour17: Hedof - Building a Thriving Career Around Your InterestsSupport the Show
Thank you for listening to Illustration Hour. As you might know, the show currently doesn't have any sponsors.
Each episode takes a tremendous amount of time, effort and some money to produce. I do all of that work myself. So, if you want to support the show, please consider doing one (or all!) of these things:
Subscribe to the show's weekly newsletter Art Club
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Illustration Hour16: How to Create A Portfolio that Gets You Work - A Strategic ApproachIn this episode, I share a strategic approach for creating a portfolio that gets you clients and attention. I answer questions like how much work should I have in my portfolio, what type of portfolio builder should I use,when should I start building a portfolio and much more.
I share:
Two questions you need to ask yourself before you build a portfolio
How to research the industry you want to work in
How to figure out your story and how you should tell it
Two essential qualities your portfolio should have
Why you shouldn't wait...2019-08-2600 min
Illustration Hour15: Peter Gamlen - Overcoming Creative Doubts and Growing as an IllustratorI talk with illustrator Peter Gamlen about what he's learned in his 8 years as a freelance illustrator, how to overcome creative crises and how to grow as an artist.
Support the Show (for free)
Thank you for listening to Illustration Hour. As you might know, the show currently doesn't have any sponsors.
Each episode takes a tremendous amount of time, effort and some money to produce. I do all of that work myself. So, if you want to support the show, please consider doing one (or all!) of these (completely free) things:
...2019-08-1200 min
Illustration Hour14: Jing Wei - From Illustration Director at Etsy to Full Time Freelance IllustratorI talk with illustrator Jing Wei about her experiences moving to the US as a child, how she realized she wanted to illustrate for a living and how she got to where she is now. We talk about style, finding clients, struggling, full time jobs and believing in yourself enough to keep going. Jing also reveals her favorite New York City activity and her guilty pleasure (it’s something we actually have in common).
Jing Wei (Web;IG; Twitter) is an American illustrator based in NY. Jing was born in China but moved to the U.S. wh...2019-08-0500 min
Illustration Hour13: Thibaud Hérem - A Philosophy of Image Making, Craft and Hard WorkI talk with French illustrator Thibaud Hérem about his insanely detailed architectural drawings, how he built his creative practice and the importance of understanding the underlying philosophy behind image making and craft.
Thibaud Hérem (Web ;IG) is a French illustrator based in London. Thibaud is known for his incredibly detailed and precise drawings of buildings. Each of Thibaud's pieces are handdrawn following a careful process of line making and sometimes coloring by hand. Thibaud has worked with many brands and companies including Soho House, Liberty, Samsung, Herman Miller and many more.
I talk wi...2019-07-2900 min
Illustration Hour12: Marylou Faure - Building a Career, Dealing with Criticism, and Pricing your WorkI chat with Marylou Faure about her colorful and cheeky style, her start in the world of illustration and her experience with pricing her work and negotiating with clients.
Marylou Faure (IG; Web) is a French illustrator and artist based in London. Marylou is known for her colorful and playful style which has attracted big companies like Google, Spotify, Lyft and Nike to her work. More recently, Marylou hosted her first solo exhibition, a show called Nobody’s Baby featuring nude women in elusive poses. This and her female-centric work has established Marylou as a modern voice on...2019-07-1500 min
Illustration Hour11: Aaron Lowell Denton - Designing for Bands and Making a Living from Your PassionI talk with designer Aaron Lowell Denton about how he started working for bands, what inspires him and how he manages to get so much work done. Aaron also shares some important advice about valuing your work and creativity and how he prices projects according to risk.
Aaron Lowell Denton (IG; Twitter) is a designer known for his music posters and album covers. Aaron went from making gig posters for himself to producing music posters for big bands like Tame Impala, Leon Bridges and The National in just a couple of years. He has gained a reputation...2019-07-0800 min
Illustration Hour10: Dan Woodger - Get your Work Seen, Protect Yourself and Keep ImprovingI talk with British illustrator and animator Dan Woodger about how he got his work seen, how he learned to protect himself and his art through contracts and agents and how he pushes himself to keep learning and getting better at his craft.
Dan Woodger (IG;Web;Twitter) is a freelance illustrator and animator based in Kingston, UK. You might be familiar with Dan’s signature bubbly and joyful characters, anthropomorphised fruits and Where’s Waldo?-esque crowd scenes. Dan has drawn his unique characters for brands like McDonald's, Samsung, Apple and Netflix. Dan also occasionally contributes edit...2019-07-0100 min
Illustration Hour09: Leon Edler - Trust the Process, Support Others and PersevereI talk with conceptual illustrator and cartoonist Leon Edler about his love of comedy, what it was like to start in the field of illustration, and how he created Room Fifty, an online business that sells high quality and carefully curated prints from the best in illustration.
Leon Edler (IG; Web) is an award-winning conceptual illustrator and cartoonist best in Brighton who has worked with clients like the New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal and many more. Last year, Leon was commissioned by Warby Parker to create five stunning murals for...2019-06-2100 min
Illustration Hour08: Seb Agresti - Pushing Yourself Out of Your Creative BubbleI talk with Dutch illustrator, designer and graphic artist Seb Agresti about books, learning from his creative hero, and how he plans to push himself out of his comfort zone creatively next year.
Seb Agresti (Web; IG) is a Dutch illustrator, designer and graphic artist based in Rotterdam. Despite being quite new to the scene of editorial and commercial illustration (Seb only started illustrating full time in 2017), he has already garnered a reputation for impeccably composed and conceptually intriguing illustrations working for big publications like the NYT, the New Yorker and with brands like Warby Parker. Seb...2019-06-1300 min
Illustration Hour07: Kati Szilagyi - Embracing Analog Media and Thriving as an Editorial IllustratorIn this episode of the Illustration Hour, I talk with illustrator and graphic artist Kati Szilagyi about her practice, how she got started in editorial illustration and what she recommends young illustrators do to get noticed.
Kati Szilagyi (Web; IG) is a Berlin based illustrator and graphic artist. She has worked with the NYT, the New Yorker, Google, Bloomberg Businessweek on illustration projects. Her style is tangible and expressive, with a strong focus on analog medium and cohesive concepts. Kati is also a part of an artist collective called Paralel Universe Collective.
Together, Kati and...2019-06-0600 min
Illustration Hour06: Brad Woodard - Building a Creative Practice with Multiple Streams of IncomeThis episode is all about how visual creatives can leverage their unique talent towards building a sustainable business that doesn't rely just on commission or client work. My guest is Brad Woodard, an illustrator, and designer, co-founder of his own design studio Brave the Woods and a creative who has successfully managed to break free from the uncertainties of client work.
Show Notes:
Brad Woodard (IG; Website; Twitter; Youtube) is an illustrator, designer and visual creative. He owns the popular design and commercial illustration studio Brave the Woods which he runs with his wife Krystal.2019-05-3000 min
Illustration Hour05: Hannah K. Lee - Art Director at the NYT on Work, Art, and LifeEver wonder exactly how art directors at big publications like the New York Times work? You're not alone. In this episode of the Illustration Hour podcast, I talked with Hannah K. Lee, Art Director for the Opinion section of the New York Times about her job, the process of editorial art direction and what she looks for when she's seeking illustrators to work with.
Hannah K. Lee (Website; IG) is an artist, editorial art director and published author based in Brooklyn. She graduated with a BFA at Parsons The New School of Design in 2009. Since then, she...2019-05-2300 minIllustration Hour04: Magoz - Solving Problems, Following your Intuition and Writing Effective EmailsMagoz (IG:@magoz, Website: https://magoz.is/ is a conceptual and editorial illustrator based in Malmo, Sweden. You might have seen his wonderfully minimal illustrations in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, Wired or many other publications. Magoz also runs a blog where he writes about his experiences as an editorial illustrator, his creative process, how to find clients, how to reach art directors, and much more. This blog is a must read for illustrators! Magoz also runs a directory of resources and tools for illustrators which you can find here
COMPLETE SHOW...2019-05-1700 minIllustration Hour03: Cabeza Patata on 3D Illustration, Self Promotion Tips, and CollaborationCabeza Patata is a creative team composed of Katie Menzies and Abel Reverter. He’s a 3D artist and animator, she’s an illustrator and craftswoman. Together they are re-defining what it means to illustrate. Their illustrations are wonderfully tangible, 3D creations that look as though they are carved out of plasticine. Their clay-like characters are delightfully odd in proportions and a real treat to look at. They have an impressive client list that includes the NYT, Google, Apple, Adobe and many more. You can find Cabeza Patata on Instagram @cabeza_patata, on their website www.cabezapatata.com and on B...2019-05-1100 minIllustration Hour02: Greg Gunn on Illustration, Animation, and Tips for CreatingGreg Gunn (IG:[@gunngreg] (https://www.instagram.com/gunngreg/) WEB: https://www.ggunn.com/) is an animator, illustrator and content creator. After graduating from Otis College of Arts and Design, Greg launched a multidisciplinary animation studio called Three Legged Legs. In 2011, Greg joined the renowned design consultancy Blind to work as a creative director with the legendary designer Chris Do. Since then Greg has also contributed content and videos to Chris Do's education platform the Futur.
In this interview, we talk about how illustrators can get started with animation, how Greg's animation background influences the way he...2019-05-0700 minIllustration Hour01: Allison Filice on Discovering Yourself and Becoming an IllustratorAllison Filice (IG: @allisonfilice WEB:https://allisonfilice.com/) is a talented illustrator and designer based in San Francisco . Allison has worked with amazing publications and media outlets including the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, NBC, and Refinery 29.
In this episode, I found out how Allison went from an illustrator with zero clients and zero following to a successful, in demand editorial illustration in under a year. We talked about Allison's quest for her style, how she got to know herself through illustration, how illustration helped her navigate grief, how she organizes her...2019-05-0700 min