Studiomate Steve

Steven Lenton
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Illustrator Steven Lenton chats to fellow illustrator's about their work, career, process, inspirations and life.

  1. Episode 33: Sheena Dempsey

    08/09/2025

    Episode 33: Sheena Dempsey

    The brilliantly talented Sheena chats all things Pablo and Splash with insights into her work ethic and graphic novel-creating process. She reveals that she is a cricketer and also has a dog called Jeremy! We have some wonderful book recommendations and a couple of interesting peeves to discuss too!

    1 hr
  2. Episode 32: Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley

    22/08/2025

    Episode 32: Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley

    Powerhouse pairing Lu & Kate talk about their new book 'The Busiest Beaver' so of course, expect a lot of giggles and fun! They suggest two cracking books and are generally awesome.

    1h 9m
  3. Episode 31: Sarah Tagholm

    15/08/2025

    Episode 31: Sarah Tagholm

    Effervescent author Sarah chats about all her latest books including 'Brenda's Revenge' and recommends two wonderful books. This episode also features the first 'Steve's Peeves' segment where we have a minor gripe about something/anything!

    1h 18m
  4. Episode 30: Mikey Please

    11/11/2024

    Episode 30: Mikey Please

    Mikey has created and directed myriad, beautiful animation projects and has now entered the world of children's picture books with his gorgeous debut 'The Cafe At The Edge Of The Woods' which we discuss, along with his work with Aardman, his views on AI and our current favourite books.

    53 min
  5. Episode 29: Paul Black

    12/08/2024

    Episode 29: Paul Black

    Paul is the PR and Brand Director at Andersen Press and chats to me about the role of a publicist within the children's book industry. We delve into brilliant books and also Vanderpump Rules, Love Is Blind and Below Deck - we love a bit of telly! Fun and informative, Paul is an excellent guest!

    1h 13m
  6. Episode 28: Jamie Smart

    01/08/2024

    Episode 28: Jamie Smart

    Comic book creator extraordinaire Jamie, best-known for Bunny V's Monkey and numerous The Phoenix characters, chats about his life/work balance and his earlier career working on The Dandy and a naturist publication amongst others! Also his penchant for gardening and his choice of books for the Studiomate Steve Suggests segment!

    1h 1m
  7. Episode 27: Rachel Morrisroe

    21/07/2024

    Episode 27: Rachel Morrisroe

    Author extraordinaire Rachel talks about her upcoming picture book, young fiction AND middle grade titles plus her opinions on public events and the north/south divide in publishing.

    53 min
  8. Episode 26: Nadia Shireen

    04/03/2024

    Episode 26: Nadia Shireen

    Nadia chats about her early career as a magazine sub-editor, her switch to children's books, Grimwood 3 and lemon curd!

    1h 21m
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Illustrator Steven Lenton chats to fellow illustrator's about their work, career, process, inspirations and life.

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  • Creator
    Steven Lenton
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Steven Lenton
  • Show Website
    Studiomate Steve