
Welcome to The Good Ship Illustration - the podcast for illustrators who are quietly working away in their sketchbooks thinking… “is it just me?”
…it’s not just you!
We’re Helen Stephens, Katie Chappell and Tania Willis - three full-time illustrators from three different corners of the industry (and three different age brackets ). We live in the same seaside town in the UK and started having cup... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 106 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This week, our Katie is chatting to Carys Wright - a London-based writer and illustrator, hardcore Good Shipper, and all-round excellent example of what can happen when you follow the creative thread, even if your path looks a bit wiggly.
Carys went... more
Nobody is born knowing how to pitch.
(Katie here) I've been known to pitch once, hear nothing, and decide 'Oh well. Never mind.' Then never reach out ever again. 😅
So you can imagine my SHOCK and INCREDULITY (is that a word?) when Kira told me tha... more
This week we're pulling up a chair at Helen's kitchen table to finally spill the beans on Salty. Salty Dog and Pals is the book that started as The Picture Book Course branding and somehow ended up as a 2-book deal with Walker Books.
The big questio... more
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I listen to these over and over - I know I’ll pick up some nugget I missed first time round!What a friendly trio of illustrators sharing so much advice. I highly recommend listening while you’re working !
This has become one of my comfy, favorite illustration podcasts (and I have only 2!). The energy and mood the Good Ship captains bring to the table has no price. I will forever be grateful! Ahoy!
I enjoy everything about this show, the hosts are all the perfect combo of friendliness, advice and experience, and wondering and being curious together. Love it!
I love how these guys break down massive topics such as CMYK v RGB into bite sized chunks and always start out with different views but tie up all the loose ends. Very satisfying. Always wish the episodes were longer.
Fantastic resource for a lonely illustrator!
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Three full-time illustrators share friendly, practical conversations about the realities of building a career in illustration. Episodes cover identity as an artist, navigating clients, pricing, developing a portfolio and multiple income streams, and staying motivated through creative blocks. The show leans into community-building, career resilience, and the evolving role of social media, workshops, and courses in shaping a sustainable creative practice. Notable strengths include a warm trio dynamic, down-to-earth advice, and a willingness to address evolving industry shifts with optimism and humor. This makes it especially appealing for illustrators, designers, and visual creatives seeking peer support, actionable tips, and a sense of share... more
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The Good Ship Illustration launched 6 years ago and published 106 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Good Ship Illustration include:
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2. Jill Calder
3. Sandi Hester
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