The Illustration Department Podcast

Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and author, Lauren Paige Conrad about how much illustrators should and shouldn’t care about their work; what it means to be “productive”; how appreciating small wins can help creatives see the big picture; and more.
To learn more about Lauren, visit laurenpaigeconrad.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Lian Cho, Jon Klassen, Carson Ellis

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to literary agent at Root Literary, Jessica Saint Jean about what comparison titles are, and whether they have value; what else you should have ready to submit, when an agent shows interest; how children’s book illustrators can play the long game; and more.
You can find Jessica on Instagram.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Janell Cannon, Christian Robinson, Leo Lionni, Marc Simont, Beatrix Potter, Remy Charlip, Lane Smith

If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator, writer, and filmmaker, Gris Grimly about how cancelled or postponed projects can be positive, even magical, steps forward; how making art helps process trauma; how creatives can avoid being misguided; and more.
To learn more about Gris, grisgrimly.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Dave McKean, John J. Muth, Edward Gorey, Charles Addams, Arthur Rackham, Lisbeth Zwerger, Sam Kieth, Mercer Mayer, Simms Taback

If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.
If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.

Giuseppe Castellano talks to Sara Frazetta, co-founder of Frazetta Girls, and granddaughter of Frank Frazetta, about her relationship with her grandpa; who Frazetta influenced, and who influenced him; what illustrators today can learn from Frazetta; and more.
Learn more about Sara and Frazetta Girls at frazettagirls.com.
You can buy Taschen’s The Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta from their website.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Titian, N.C. Wyeth, Mark Taylor, Hal Foster, Milton Caniff, and Joseph Clement Coll
Originally published on January 9, 2024.

If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and educator, Marcos Chin about the one lesson he hopes all students of illustration take to heart; how illustrators can “keep the demons of jealousy away”; why asking “what is it like to be me” is an important question all of us should ask; and more.
To learn more about Marcos, visit marcoschin.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Christina Lee, Marshall Arisman, Anita Kunz

If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.
If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.