
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 | 87 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignArts | |||

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This week we’re interviewing another creative for the podcast. Hooray!
Catherine Rayner is an award-winning author and illustrator based in Edinburgh, whose books have sold over two million copies and been translated into 35 languages. She’s written... more
We've decided to play around a bit and do some INTERVIEWS. Ooooh.
First up is artist and YouTuber Sandi Hester, who recently moved from the US into a 100-year-old fixer-upper house in the UK.
Katie (gently) grills Sandi about what it’s been like m... more
Hi there, Helen here.
This is a special episode of the podcast because we had six of our Good Shippers - that’s people who’ve done our courses - selected as finalists in the Bologna Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition!
Which is pretty amazing news. I... more
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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!
I recently came across with this podcast and I Love it! Many greetings from Mexico
Great, friendly and practical advice. Always inspiring, makes you feel it’s possible, I’m listening alongside slowly doing the picture book course which I can also highly recommend.
Love your chats and insights into your work thankyou for sharing
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Focused on the lives and careers of illustrators, this space offers a warm and supportive environment for creatives. The discussions center around practical advice geared towards overcoming challenges such as client relations, pricing strategies, and addresses common feelings of isolation experienced in the illustration community. The hosts share their personal journeys, offering insights on how to build confidence, find one's unique creative voice, and navigate the intricate world of publishing, further enriched by humor and empathy. Each episode encourages listeners to engage, ask questions, and foster a sense of camaraderie through shared experiences that resonate with many artists seeking to establish their presence in the industry.
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The Good Ship Illustration launched 5 years ago and published 87 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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