
Professional illustrators talking about illustration, how to do it, how to make a living at it, and how to make an impact in the world with your art. Hosts: Lee White, Jake Parker, Samantha Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 331 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArtsBusiness | |||

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make it as an illustrator? Stephen McCranie joins Jake Parker for a conversation about building a support team, what it means to be a professional comic artist, how to manage your energy productively, and why self-pu... more
Grab your favorite comfort beverage and settle into a cozy art chat about day-to-day life as illustrators. Sam Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Lee White reveal their current favorite pens, brush sets, and Photoshop hacks, and discuss their latest career ... more
Is creative value measurable? In a recent episode, we discussed key performance indicators for an illustration career: good taste, mastery of your craft, and the ability to produce work consistently and professionally. In this episode, we review push... more
Facing rejection? Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker teach when to dump a project, when to persist, and how to take a no (without taking it personally).
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Loved your Three Illustrators Shooting the Breeze episode! I’be been a listener for years and love the combo of you three together the most. Fabulous content as always. I’ve been enjoying your guest interviews immensely too.
I’m 40 years in on this wonderful ride as an illustrator, not always easy, but having peers like you to listen to inspires and enlightens, so thank you!
In general I am a very positive guy. In the latest podcast (Oct 2025) they both ragged on people who say $400 for their online class is too expensive then went on to talk about how stressful selling their house with a pool is because the realtor can’t figure out how to turn on the pool heater. It really brought me down and came off as totally out of touch. I love art but I think these guys don’t realise how those comments discourage people who are working really hard both just to make ends meet... more
I’ve been listening to this podcast for a long time and the hosts are interesting and charming in their own ways. They are also talented. They also often have enjoyable guests. It should be obvious that this is a promotional device for SVSLearn. The podcast promotes itself as “a place where you can learn how to be a professional, get hired, and how to make a difference in the world with your art.” If you’re listening though, the hosts also let slip from time to time that the reality is they need... more
I really wanted to like this podcast. The first episode was 20+ minutes wasted listening to the male speakers continually talk over the one woman on the show. And they aren’t that interesting. Especially the professor with the scratchy voice. He sure likes to hear himself talk. C’mon guys. It’s 2025, almost 2026 and you still haven’t gotten the memo about letting women speak uninterrupted? Lame.
Do better, guys.
I’ve listened for years to this show and I feel like I’m friends with all the hosts. They give great insights into the lives of professional illustrators, as well as answer a lot of questions.
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Professionals in the visualization and publishing space discuss how to build a sustainable illustration career. Episodes spotlight practical, real-world topics: freelance workflows, working with agents and editors, self-publishing, crafting a distinctive personal style, and navigating the evolving balance between commercial work and personal projects. Notable notables include deep dives into craft, storytelling, and career pivots, along with community-building through SVS Learn formats and collaborative projects. The show likely attracts mid-career illustrators and aspiring authors-illustrators seeking actionable guidance, mentorship, and insights from experienced practitioners. The format combines practical advice, industry history, and ca... more
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