Podcast – ILLUSTRATION AGE: Recent Episodes
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In episode 23, I interview children’s book author and illustrator, Selina Alko. We met briefly at ICON10 in Detroit where she was serving as the VP (thanks to Scott Bakal for the introduction) and I was happy to have the chance to chat with her in a more conversational setting. Selina grew up in Canada […]
Debbie Millman, everyone! This episode of Creative Playdate is a bit different than all the other episodes so far because this one is NOT about parenting. Debbie Millman is many things, including a designer, brand consultant and founder and host of one of the world’s longest running podcasts, Design Matters. Debbie has worked with some […]
Episode 21 of Creative Playdate features an interview with Canadian illustrator and super nice guy, Michael Byers. His editorial illustration is whimsical and colorful and always includes a touch of humor – as is Michael, himself. We talk about whether or not we should be properly dressed to take our kids to school and Michael […]
You are going to LOVE this episode with Francesca Tortora of Doing It For the Kids (DIFTK)! She has created an incredible community of freelance parents and I only wish she could do some meetup events in the US. We learn about her journey to being a parent, freelance graphic designer and founder of DIFTK. […]
I am back from ICON with a great new episode featuring book designer and art director Regina Flath! She gives a nice overview of how Penguin Random House chooses illustrators, what they are looking for and how often they use stock images, illustration or their own photoshoots for book covers. One of her latest, The Dark […]
I am super happy I had the chance to interview Melinda Beck for the show. She’s an incredible illustrator and graphic designer who showcases a wide range of styles. And you can certainly see the graphic design influence in her illustration. We talk about what it’s like to be a freelance illustrator while raising two […]
I am very pleased to have children’s book illustrator and author, Dan Santat on the show. We talk about his career and the effect that winning the Caldecott Medal has had on the way he approaches his work and his place in the children’s book industry. Dan has a pretty laid-back attitude about parenting and truly feels […]
Creative Playdate is back! Since the first season ended, my life turned upside down a bit – including a move to the DC area that we had 3.5 weeks to plan. I’m thrilled to be back with new episodes and I’m kicking off the season with medical illustrator, Merlin Strangeway. Her work is incredibly varied in […]
I can’t believe I’ve done 15 episodes of Creative Playdate! This episode is the last one for Season One and I will be back with Season Two in a couple of months. This week’s episode features the incredibly talented Jessica Abel. Her list of accomplishments is far too long for these show notes but you […]
(Illustration by Thomas James) (Post created in collaboration with Michelle Kondrich) Podcasts have always been my go-to audio when I’m working on illustration (or driving, or doing dishes, or…). Listening to podcasts about illustration and creativity can help us feel more connected to the greater art and design community but can also fuel our inspirational […]