The Illustration Department Podcast Giuseppe Castellano
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to folks in illustration, graphic design, publishing, animation, and other creative fields about the ups and downs of their careers.
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Toby Fox
This episode is sponsored by Agency Access.
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Toby Fox, Deputy Art Director at Rolling Stone, about what A.I. imagery really is (it’s not art); how stylistically open the field of editorial illustration is—for the print or digital space; how creative inspiration can come from anywhere; and more. -
Semadar Megged
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Semadar Megged, former Art Director at Penguin Random House, about her approach to art direction; what makes good illustrators good; why it’s important to not just look at art, but to be curious about it; and more.
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Jill Pratzon
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Jill Pratzon, founder of Pratzon Art Restoration, Illustrator, and Graphic Novelist, about what it takes to restore and conserve the art of Winsor McCay, George Herriman, and other giants of illustration; what she learns about artists’ lives through examining their art; what the key to being an illustrator is, beyond talent and skill; and more.
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Daniel Liévano
Giuseppe Castellano talks to author and conceptual illustrator, Daniel Liévano, about the job of an editorial illustrator; how he connects philosophy and illustration; how illustrators are “traitors”; and more.
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Naomi Kirsten
This episode is sponsored by Agency Access.
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Naomi Kirsten, Senior Editor at Chronicle Books, about what it means to create children’s books with heart and a “felt sense”; what role “the market” and “trends” play in her acquisition process; why the term “kid-friendly” has no place in kids’ books; and more. -
Antonia Markiet
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Antonia Markiet, retired Editorial Director for HarperCollins Children’s Books, about her early days as an editor at Harper & Row; what illustrators should do if they want to be great; why Maurice Sendak’s newest book, Ten Little Rabbits, was published more than a decade after his passing; and more.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic and illuminating
I’ve enjoyed and learned a great deal from each podcast. Fantastic interviews with a diverse group of industry moguls that give insight and inspiration for those interested in and working in the industry.
In- depth and illuminating
Gems of information that keep me listening! My goto illustration podcast for in depth interviews that are honest and inspiring. Giuseppe asks the questions that dig deeper to unveil the grey areas and complexities of everything from how you approach your work to marketing and getting it in front of prospective clients.
Honest and constructive
Lots of great stuff here, sure to burst your bubble if you have dreams of become the next superstar illustrator 😉, but grounded and real enough to set you on the right path to success. Can’t wait to hear the rest!