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Escape From Illustration Island

Summary: Escape From Illustration Island is the critically-acclaimed audio podcast featuring conversations with Illustrators, Art Directors, Art Reps and other creative professionals. Past guests include Drew Struzan, Christoph Niemann, Marshall Arisman, Gary Taxali, Bob Staake and more. Visit IllustrationAge.com for the ultimate resources for Illustrators! This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com

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 Episode 25 - Steven Heller | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:28

Episode 25 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Steven Heller, longtime Art Director of the New York Times Book Review and author of 130 books on Design, Illustration, and Art Direction. Together we discuss the Illustrator/Art Director relationship, as well as ways that artists can build a solid portfolio and learn from the history of Illustration. For links to some of the things mentioned on this show, visit escapefromillustrationisland.com. This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com and TheCreativeFinder.com.

 Episode 24 - Leif Peng Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:42

Episode 24 of the Escape From Illustration Island podcast features Part 2 of my audio interview with Leif Peng, Illustrator and founder of the popular Illustration blog, "Today's Inspiration". We pick up where we left off last week and discuss Leif's many adventures as a creative professional. I also announce the winner of the Illustration Friday Challenge. For links to some of the things mentioned on the show, visit escapefromillustrationisland.com. This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com and TheCreativeFinder.com.

 Episode 23 - Leif Peng - Part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:00

Episode 23 of the Escape From Illustration Island podcast features Part 1 of an audio interview with Leif Peng, seasoned Illustrator and founder of the popular Illustration blog, Today's Inspiration, which explores the archives of mid-20th century Illustration and all that it has to teach us today. Together we discuss his experiences in a career in Illustration, his marketing techniques, and many other concepts of interest to all creative professionals. For links to the things mentioned on the show, visit escapefromillustrationisland.com. This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com.

 Episode 22 - Bob Staake | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:21

Episode 22 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Bob Staake. Together we discuss his years of experience creating artwork for everything from the New Yorker to Mad Magazine. We also talk about the challenges involved in making a dramatic shift in style and the concept of submitting your work to Illustration annuals. For links to some of the things mentioned on the show, visit escapefromillustrationisland.com/podcast. This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com.

 Episode 21 - Josh Cochran | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:05

Episode 21 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Josh Cochran, an Illustrator best known for his artwork in the editorial and advertising fields. Together we discuss his style, technique, and approach to color. Josh also shares his story of "shopping" his portfolio around New York and his first meeting with art director Steve Heller. I also announce the official launch of the Visual Artist Podcast Network, a collection of some of the best audio podcasts for artists, by artists (visualartistpodcastnetwork.com). For links ot some of the things mentioned on the show, visit escapefromillustrationisland.com. This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com.

 Episode 20 - Drew Struzan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:37

Episode 20 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Drew Struzan, world-famous Illustrators of movie posters for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and many others. Together we discuss his methods and techniques, the deeper explorations of his personal work, and his new tutorial DVD, Conceiving and Creating the Hellboy Movie Poster Art. I also announce how you can enter to win a copy of this great video tutorial by participating in the Illustration Friday Challenge. For links to things mentioned in the shownotes, visit escapefromillustrationisland.com. This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com.

 Episode 19 - Jon Klassen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:22

Episode 19 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Jon Klassen, whose work can be found at http://burstofbeaden.com. Together we discuss his Illustration and animation work, his experience with working on the film Coraline, and an alternative approach to creating an Illustration. I also announce the details of the upcoming Illustration Friday Challenge, where I'll be giving away a copy of Drew Struzan's new DVD, Conceiving and Creating the Hellboy Movie Poster Art. For links to some of the things mentioned on the show, go to escapefromillustrationisland.com. This episode of the EFII podcast is sponsored by Dripbook.com.

 Episode 18 - Gary Taxali | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:46

Episode 18 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Gary Taxali, a prolific and well-known Illustrator whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Newsweek, and countless other major publications. Together we discuss his distinct style, his adventures in creating a new children's book and starting a vinyl toy company, and how looking at things differently can make you a more dynamic artist. Join me in this rich conversation with Gary Taxali. I also announce Dripbook's sponsorship of the EFII podcast and a new giveaway brought to you by FreshBooks. For links to the items mentioned on the show, go to escapefromillustrationisland.com. This episode is sponsored by Dripbook.com

 Episode 17 - Brian Despain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:17

Episode 17 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Brian Despain, Illustrator and oil painter known for his current series featuring robots. Together we discuss Brian's adventures in multiple artsitic professions, his philosophical approach to painting, and where he wants to take his work in the future. For links to the things mentioned on the show, visit escapefromillustrationisland.com.

 Episode 16 - Andrew Hem | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:07

Episode 16 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Andrew Hem, an Illustrator, gallery painter, and graffiti artist who inspires with an ever-evolving style. We also talk about the concept of finding and maintaining your artistic voice, following the middle path, and, of course, breakdancing and the 4 Elements of Hip Hop. For links to the things mentioned on the show, go to http://escapefromillustrationisland.com

 Episode 15 - Mcbess | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:26

Episode 15 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Mattieu Bessudo aka Mcbess, a very talented Illustrator and animator. Together we discuss his unconventional perspectives on Illustration, his practice of not working on commision, and the way that he merges his very distinct style with his music and animation projects. For links to some of the things mentioned on the show, go to http://escapefromillustrationisland.com. Audio editing provided by WhiskeySound.com.

 Episode 14 - Holli Conger | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:37

Episode 14 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Holli Conger, Children's Illustrator and author of the influential blog Living the Creative Dream, where she outlined her year-long process of breaking into the Illustration field and starting her own business. Together we discuss her origin story as a creative professional, her experiences in working with an art rep, the benefits of joining and creating critique groups, and how you can learn from your mistakes and achievements as an artist. For links to the things mentioned on the show, go to escapefromillustrationisland.com.

 Episode 13 - Big Illustration Party Time | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:04:32

Episode 13 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Kevin Cross and Joshua Kemble of the Big Illustration Party Time Podcast. Together we discuss the madness behind their methods, their reasons for podcasting, eureka moments, and the concept of Illustration trends.

 Episode 12 - Krishna Sadasivam | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:06:34

Episode 12 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Krishna Sadasivam, creator of the webcomics PC Weenies and Uncubed. Together we discuss his history with webcomics, his teaching and upcoming speaking engagements, his experience with getting banned from UStream, and the dangers of art theft. I also announce the winner of the signed copy of The Graphic Eye, by Stefan Bucher, as well as the latest exciting developments at EFII such as Share Your Illustration and 7 Elements of an Effective Portfolio Website.

 Episode 11 - Stefan Bucher | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:46

Episode 11 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Stefan Bucher of 344 Design. Stefan is an Illustrator, Designer, Art Director, and the creator of the popular blog, The Daily Monster, which became an interactive online sensation virtually overnight. Together we discuss creation stories, the art of wearing many hats, stumbling well, respectability forcefields, dinosaurs with rockets, and the giveaway of his newest book, The Graphic Eye, which is a collection of the photography of Graphic Designers. Stay tuned for the end of our conversation to find out how to enter! I also announce the winner of the latest EFII giveaway of Holly DeWolf's book, Breaking Into Freelance Illustration, along with many other exciting developments at Escape From Illustration Island. For links to the resources mentioned on the show, go to escapefromillustrationisland.com.

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