34 episodes

Illustration Hour is a long-form interview podcast about the craft and business of illustration and design hosted by illustrator Julia Dufossé. With the help of successful illustrators, designers and art directors, we unpack how you can ideate better, learn new skills, keep yourself fresh, promote yourself and your work, and maintain a profitable freelance business. NOTE: THIS PODCAST IS NO LONGER ONGOING. The website has not been renewed but the episodes will remain available for educational purposes. Thank you!

Illustration Hour Julia Dufossé

- Arts
- 5.0 • 8 Ratings

- APR 26, 2020
34: Haley Tippmann – Embracing Digital Tools

34: Haley Tippmann – Embracing Digital Tools

I chat with illustrator Haley Tippmann about her expressive observational approach to illustration, finding community on Instagram and tips to use Procreate.
- 54 min
- APR 13, 2020
33: Brian Blomerth - Following the 50/50 Rule

33: Brian Blomerth - Following the 50/50 Rule

In this episode, I chat with illustrator and cartoonist Brian Blomerth about his career drawing weird dog-human hybrids, his experience finishing his first full-length graphic novel and his general approach to creativity.
- 1 hr
- MAR 30, 2020
32: Nicki Field – What You Put Out There Is What You Get Back

32: Nicki Field – What You Put Out There Is What You Get Back

I chat with Nicki Field, head of illustration at the illustration agency and animation production company Jelly London about the business of illustration and what she looks for in illustrators.
- 1 hr 35 min
- MAR 9, 2020
31: Nolan Pelletier – Keep Shaking the Tree

31: Nolan Pelletier – Keep Shaking the Tree

I chat with illustrator and designer Nolan Pelletier about collecting art and ephemera, meeting your illustration heroes and developing your voice as an illustrator.
- 1 hr 9 min
- FEB 23, 2020
30: Melanie Lambrick – Follow Your Gut and Trust Yourself

30: Melanie Lambrick – Follow Your Gut and Trust Yourself

I chat with illustrator and designer Melanie Lambrick about voice, style and her experience transitioning from full-time employment to freelance illustration.
- 1 hr 11 min
- FEB 9, 2020
29: Armando Veve – Everyday Is a New Opportunity to Get Better at the Craft

29: Armando Veve – Everyday Is a New Opportunity to Get Better at the Craft

I talk with illustrator Armando Veve about his path, how he found his place as an illustrator and his process for creating his incredibly detailed illustrations.
- 1 hr 25 min

5.0 out of 5

8 Ratings

Illustration Hour is my favourite!

Thanks so much for this amazing podcast on illustration. As an aspiring illustrator, I find it super helpful and inspiring to listen to this podcast — each episode offers real life stories about the creative process and advice about pursuing a career in illustration. To top it off, the Illustration Hour email newsletter and website offer even more amazing resources for creative people.