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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 47 Final EpisodeOur art journey here is coming to an end. We've loved every minute we have gotten to chit-chat on this platform. We'd like to thank all of our past and future listeners for tagging along. We wish you much success and inspiration in your art journey. Thanks for listening.Cover Art by Olga HerreraPodcast and video production by Sunny DuranILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP):facebook.com/groups/423218296121427OUR WEBSITE: illochat.com▼YOUR HOSTS ▼Sunny Duran: sunnyduran.comOlga Herr2025-03-0255 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 46 Wrap Up 2024It's our end-of-the-year episode! Join us while we reminisce about the year and make our plans for the future. Thanks for listening.Cover Art by Olga HerreraPodcast and video production by Sunny DuranILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP):facebook.com/groups/423218296121427OUR WEBSITE: illochat.comWatch the video: youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE▼YOUR HOSTS ▼Sunny Duran: sunnyduran.comOlga Herrera: olgaherrera.me2024-12-231h 00
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 45 ThankfulIn this episode, we share what we're thankful for, spending time with friends, finding inspiration in new places, and having the courage to do new things. We'd love to hear what you're thankful for.
Thanks for listening.
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Olga Herrera: olgaherrera.me2024-11-271h 07
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 44 A Chat with Berrie Torgan-RandallIn this episode, we chat with author and illustrator Berrie Torgan-Randall about her early graphic novel Bella and Blue. We discussed her publishing journey and how her persistence has paid off.
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Berrie Torgan-Randall www.berrietr.com
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Olga Herrera: olgaherrera.me2024-10-271h 06
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP43 A Chat with Tara J. HannonIn this episode, we chat with author and illustrator Tara J. Hannon about her early graphic novel series Birtle. We discussed her process for submitting a graphic novel and the inspiration behind these adorable books.
Thanks for listening.
Tara J. Hannon: www.tarajhannon.com
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Olga Herrera: olgah2024-09-221h 06
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 42 How to say Yes when you think you're not readyIn this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about how to say yes to projects in spite of the fear of failure and imposter syndrome and just do the thing.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgaherrera.me/2024-08-2552 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 41 Social Media for IllustratorsIn this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the state of social media for illustrators today. How things have changed and where they are going.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 40 The Sting of RejectionIn this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the sting of rejection and how to overcome the feeling of failure.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgaherrera.me/2024-06-1938 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 39 Three Year AnniversaryYay! It's Illo Chat's third anniversary! Join Olga and Sunny as they reminisce on how they got here and some of their favorite highlights from the last three years.
Thank you for listening for three years. We couldn't have done this without you.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 38 Think Like a DesignerIn this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about how thinking like a designer can save you time and edits when creating art for children's books.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgaherrera.me/2024-04-2549 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 37 Should you be an Author or an Illustrator or BothIn this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the roles and responsibilities of being an author and an illustrator or wearing the hats of both. And how to decide which fits best.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 36 Switching AgentsIn this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the steps one can take when switching agents. The use of publisher’s marketplace, and query tracker to research agents and help make informed decisions.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 35 2023 Wrap upIn this episode, Olga and Sunny recap what happened this year, where they are now, and their plans for the future. They also discuss how it's easier to stay focused when you're busy but easy to lose your way when you have too much time on your hands.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP34 A Chat with Jed AlexanderIn this episode, we chat with author, illustrator Jed Alexander about his wordless picture books. We talked about his process for writing wordless picture books and his illustration technique.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
Jed Alexander: https://jedalexander.com/books/
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Olga Herrera: ol2023-11-261h 01
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 33 A chat with John SandfordIn this episode, we chat with author, illustrator John Sandford about his new picture book BrindleFox. We talk about his inspiration and illustration technique for this book as well as his time as an art director.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
John Sandford: sandfordarchive.com
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 32 Interview with Julia MillsIn this episode we chat with author and illustrator Julia Mills about her debut picture book I am Stuck. We talk about her writing journey, her inspiration as an art teacher, and her process for illustrating this book.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
Julia Mills: jamills.com
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 31 Time to ReevaluateIn this episode, Sunny talks about her year of letting go and her decision to go back to a full-time job outside the home. Giving her the freedom to pursue art as her passion instead of her career.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 30 Interview with Holly HatamIn this episode, we chat with Holly Hatam the illustrator of A Good Deed Can Grow written by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. We talk about Holly's journey to becoming a children's book illustrator and her process for illustrating this book.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Holly Hatam: hollyhatam.com
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Olga Herrera: olgaherrera.me2023-07-2338 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 29 I Left My AgentIn this episode Sunny talks about leaving her agent and what she would look for in the future when considering an agent. She discusses how it's okay to evaluate where you are and make changes to help you move forward.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
You can also find Olga's book here: https://www.olgaherrera.me/book
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 28 Interview with Vicki Johnson and Gillian ReidIn this episode, we chat with Vicki Johnson the author of Molly's Tuxedo, and Gillian Reid the illustrator that worked on this wonderful book. We talk about Vicki's author journey and inspiration for this picture book. We also talk to Gillian about her Illustrator journey and her art process.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Vicki Johnson: vickijohnsonwrites.com
Gillian Reid: gillian-reid.com
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 27 MarketingIn this episode Olga talks about everything she is doing for marketing as an author, illustrator. How she is preparing for her upcoming book launch at the Dancing Bear Toy Store (hosted by the Curious Iguana) on April 22nd at 2pm EST. If you're in the Frederick, MD area stop by for this fun family friendly event.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Book Launch at Dancing Bear toy Store: https://www.olgaherrera.me/events
Preorder the book through Curious Iguana (includes free bag): https://curiousiguana...2023-03-131h 30
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 26 Interview with Lenny WenIn this episode we chat with author, illustrator Lenny Wen about her debut picture book Spicy Spicy Hot. We talk about her journey into illustration, how she got an agent. We also learn how she came up with the idea for this adorable book.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Lenny Wen: lennywen.com
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 25 Interview with Pat Tanumihardja and Shiho PateIn this episode we chat with Pat Tanumihardja the author of Ramen for Everyone and Shiho Pate the illustrator that worked on this adorable book. We talk about Pat's author journey from cookbooks to picturebooks and her love of Ramen. We also discuss Shiho's Illustrator journey and her varying art styles.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Pat Tanumihardja: ediblewords.com
Shiho Pate: shihopate.com
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 24 Listener QuestionsIn this episode Olga and Sunny answer listener questions about; voice in writing, ghostwriters, how to find publishers open for submissions, is traditional obsolete, can you improve in art without going to school, and ways to learn what magazines are looking for.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Writing, ghostwriting references:
Michelle Shusterman
Online courses:
SVS Learn, 21 Draw,Make Art that Sells, Schoolism,Domestika,Skillshare
Magazines :
Highlights,Cricket Media
Illustrators:
The Fan Brothers,Dan Santat,Demelsa Houghton,G...2022-12-211h 39
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 23 Interview with Jonathan Roth and Paulina SuarezIn this episode we chat with Jonathan Roth, author and illustrator of the graphic novel Rover and Speck, this Planet Rocks and his colorist Paulina Suarez. We talk about his inspiration and process for the book and what it was like working with a colorist.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Jonathan Roth: beepandbob.com/books/rover-and-speck/
Paulina Suarez: paulinasuarez.com/
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 22 Picture Book SpecsIn episode 22 Olga and Sunny break down all the parts and pieces of a picture book. From trim size and bleed to end papers and gutters they cover it all. Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Books we discuss:
New in Town by Kevin Cornell
Lannie Rea’s Marvelous Hair by Yesenia Rodriguez, illustrated by Sunny Duran
Oak Leaf by John Sanford
The Crystal Beads by Pat Black-Gould, illustrated by Katya Royz
It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan and Eric Fan
2022-10-251h 00
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 21 Picture Book DummiesIn episode 21 Olga and Sunny take a deep dive into picture book dummies. They talk about what a dummy is, when you need one and how to plan it out with a storyboard. They also show examples of their own storyboards and examples of their past dummies. Thanks for listening. ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/ Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2022-09-261h 28
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 20 Best AdviceIn episode 20 Olga and Sunny discuss the worst and best advice that they've been given as author/illustrators. How they have dealt with bad advice and how they have put good advice to use. Thanks for listening.
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2022-08-2143 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 19 StyleIn episode 19 Olga and Sunny discuss illustration style. How it's a journey and not a destination. They talk about how their styles have evolved over time and how to identify if it's your style or if it's a mistake you keep repeating. Make sure you stick around until the end where they talk about sketchbooks.
Mentions:
Faith Pray and her wonderful sketchbook look book https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfHiKmsrVk5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 18 Illustration CommunityIn episode 18 Olga and Sunny announce their new facebook group for Illo Chat listeners the Illo Chat Illustration Community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427
They talk about how to manage and set up a critique group and how listeners will be able to find critique partners, network and participate in live critiques in their new facebook group. Thanks for listening.
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 17 FAQ'sIn episode 17 Olga and Sunny talk about about some frequently asked questions. They discuss their response when people ask them to recommend an illustrator for their book or project. What to do if your an author illustrator and only your manuscript gets accepted and why you don't have to participate in illustration challenges. Thanks for listening.
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2022-05-3047 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 16 Children's Book CategoriesIn episode 16 Olga and Sunny discuss children's book categories. What are the specs for each, the target audience and they show a few examples of their favorites. To see the books discussed in this episode you can watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/38gKjmI1Mow Thanks for listening.
Books we discuss
BOARD BOOKS:
The Mitten by Jan Brett Guess How Much I Love you by Sam McBratney illustrated by Anita Jeram
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Bath! Bath! Bath! by Douglas Florian, Illustrated by Christiane Engel
F...2022-05-011h 21
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 15 When your Muse Goes on VacationIn episode 15 Olga and Sunny talk about about when your muse goes on vacation. Cuando la Musa se te va de vacaciones. How to recognize if you have art block and possible things you can do to work through it. Thanks for listening.
LINKS:
Neil Gaiman University of the Arts commencement speech clip (Make Good Art): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OwRUyZMKwI
Waterproof notepad: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LID8V54/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_api_i_CXTRFCB5EBQG769GGXRX
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Wat...2022-04-0355 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 14 PivotIn episode 14 Olga and Sunny talk about what to do when things don't go as planned. How you can pick up the pieces, pivot and make the best of things. Thanks for listening.
LINKS:
Women in Publishing Summit: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/
SCBWI Regional Conference: https://mddewv.scbwi.org/events/2022-mddewv-regional-conference-all-together-now/
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2022-03-0759 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 13 Conference PlansIn episode 13 Olga and Sunny talk about they're plans for the new year. They also discuss how to plan for a conference. Please excuse the quality of the audio in this episode. Olga had some technical difficulties. Thanks for listening.
LINKS:
Women in Publishing Summit: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/
Elisabeth Craster: https://www.elisabethcraster.com/
La Cometa: https: //spain.scbwi.org/la-cometa/
SCBWI Regional Conference: https://mddewv.scbwi.org/events/2022-mddewv-regional-conference-all-together-now/
OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/4UunlCuh6SE
2022-02-0758 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 12 You are an ArtistIn episode 12 Olga and Sunny talk about if you are hesitant to call yourself an artist you are not alone. Join us on this raw and real talk about how we finally arrived at the point when we could say I am an Artist. Thanks for listening.
SCBWI Creative Coaching/ Mentorship program: https://mddewv.scbwi.org/events/creative-coaching-groups-a-6-month-mentorship-program-3/
OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-12-131h 19
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 11 Part 2 Self PublishingIn episode 11 part 2 Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about how to work with self publishing authors when they ask you to illustrate their book. In this episode they discuss contracts with self publishing authors. Why you need one and what you should cover in your contract. Thanks for listening.
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-11-1946 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 11 Part 1 Self PublishingIn episode 11 part 1 Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about how to work with self publishing authors when they ask you to illustrate their book. They discuss the information you should get and the information you should give to the author before agreeing to illustrate their book. Thanks for listening.
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-11-1937 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 10 Part 2 Let's Talk about Agents!In episode 10 part 2 Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about red flags to look for, how to submit to agents and how to query a literary agent. They also discuss Twitter pitches, how to look for agents and what questions to ask when you get "the call" from an agent. Thanks for listening.
Links we discuss in this episode:
Query Tracker
Twitter pitch party calendar 2021
Publishers Weekly
Sub it Club
Manuscript Wish List
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Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 10 Part 1 Let's talk about Agents!In episode 10 part 1 Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about the different types of agents. What an agent does for children's book authors and illustrators and why you need one. Thanks for listening.
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-10-1853 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 9 FAQIn episode 9 Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran answer some frequently asked questions about life as an illustrator. They cover what to do after you join SCBWI. How to go from traditional to digital illustration. How they balance their time between family and an art career. Thanks for listening.
Links we discuss in the podcast: SCBWI: https://www.scbwi.org/
OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
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Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-09-271h 24
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 8 Part 2 How to Find Work and Promote yourself as an IllustratorIn Part 2 Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about ways to find work as a children's book illustrator. They cover how to promote yourself online. How to navigate freelance job websites as an illustrator. They also talk a little bit about the different types of agents and how to find submit to one. There was a lot to cover and the episode ran long so we broke this up into two parts. Part 1 was released previously where we discussed multiple income streams. Thanks for listening.
Links we discuss in the podcast:
ILLUSTRATOR DIRECTORIES: Behance: https://w...2021-09-0649 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 8 Part 1 How to Find Work and Promote yourself as an IllustratorIn Part 1 Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about ways to generate income as a children's book illustrator. They cover multiple income streams and how to promote yourself online. There was a lot to cover and the episode ran long so we broke this up into two parts. Part 2 will release later and continue our discussion about where to promote yourself and where to find work. Thanks for listening.
Links we discuss in the podcast:
PLACES YOU CAN SELL your work or products: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/ Society6: https://s...2021-08-1651 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 7 Let's Talk ArtIn this episode Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about what elements make a good children's book illustration. What is a focal point? How do you use line to tell a story? What makes a good composition? What is value, color harmony and saturation? How do you use these elements to tell your story with your art. Thanks for listening!
WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgdCA-_dgO4&t=1825s
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Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/
Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-07-2544 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 6 Portfolios and WebsitesIn this episode Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about portfolios and websites for children's book illustration. Should an illustrators have a physical portfolio and a website? What should you include in your portfolio and what mistakes to avoid. Thanks for listening!
WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgdCA-_dgO4&t=1825s
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Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/
Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-07-0541 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEP 5 CritiquesHave you had a portfolio critique? In this episode Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk all about critiques. Why should illustrators get portfolio critiques, how to choose who critiques your artwork. How to listen to a critique and how to give one using the sandwich method. Thanks for listening.
WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgdCA-_dgO4&t=1825s
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Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/
Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-06-1432 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 4 A Dentist can't give you Heart SurgeryDo friends and family ask you for art favors? Do you say yes to things that may not further your illustration career? In this episode Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about why illustrators should not always say yes to every creative favor and how to say no and stay on track. Thanks for listening.
WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m366qgmdA-w&t=1949s
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Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/
Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-05-0836 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 3 Start Where You're At!Should you wait until you're ready to start? In this episode Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about how to start on your children's book illustration journey. Don't wait to start illustrating because if you wait you'll never be ready. Just start where you're at. Thanks for listening.
WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oftmXEGzn_g&t=1015s
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Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/
Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-05-0747 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 2 Don't Work in a Bubble.Are you working in a bubble? In this episode Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about how illustrators can tell if they are working in a bubble. How to get out of it and how to find their creative community. Thanks for listening.
WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl5LDoOFKaY&t=1176s
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Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/
Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/
Links we discussed: SCBWI - https://www.scbwi.org/ SVS Learn - https://www.svslea...2021-05-0746 min
Illo Chat: Illustration PodcastEp 1 Our Story, How we got started as Children's Book Illustrators and how we met.In this episode Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran share their stories on how they got started as children's book illustrators. They'll discuss how they met and what they plan to do with this podcast. Thanks for listening.
WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS8HB2Ej1p0&t=80s
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Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/
Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/2021-05-0447 min