The Illustration Department Podcast

Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator and author, Greg Pizzoli, about how some of his characters reflect his own multitudes; why “for now” are two very important words for aspiring book creators; what simple step illustrators can take if they want to write; and more.

To learn more about Greg and his books, visit gregpizzoli.com.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Kay Healy, Matt Curtius, Matt Phelan, Zachariah OHora, Eric Carle, Saul Bass, Tomi Ungerer, Ed Emberley, Saul Steinberg, Roger Hargreaves, Roy McKie, P.D. Eastman, Katherine Milhous, Aliki Brandenberg, Seymour Chwast, Susan Viguers, John Alcorn, Jerry Smath, Arnold Lobel

If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.
If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.

Giuseppe Castellano talks to bookseller and founder of Forage Books, Tamlyn Ancone, about how an independent book store isn’t just a place to buy books; how she stocks her store—literally and morally; what book-buyers are looking for (it’s not AI); and more.

To learn more about Tamlyn and Forage Books, visit foragebooksksq.com.

A few things that were mentioned in this episode:

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Don’t buy books on Amazon. Use bookshop.org instead.

For audio books, visit libro.fm.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Leo Lionni, Maria Dek, Micha Archer, Alexandra Day

If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.
If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.

Giuseppe Castellano talks to designer and illustrator, Brandon Campbell, about what making a bed has to do with illustration; how illustrators can improve the artistry of their line; what it means to listen to your work; and more.

To learn more about Brandon, visit brandoncampbell.tv.

Find Brandon’s book, Just Add Line, here or at your favorite bookseller.

Correction: Giuseppe mentioned that Harold Ross asked Gloria Steinem to infiltrate a Turkish bath for an exposé. It was actually Harvey Kurtzman—not Harold Ross.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jim Campbell, Norman Rockwell, Bernie Fuchs, Rick McCollum, Jim Flora, David Klein, David Stone Martin, Ben Shahn, Al Parker, Ralph Steadman, Tim Bauer, Steve Brodner, Philip Burke, Joe Sorren, Evaline Ness

If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.
If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.

Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and artist, Rafael Lopéz, about how illustrators can approach color fearlessly; why fun, community, and discipline are a creator’s holy trinity; what it means to give all children the stories they deserve; and more.

To learn more about Rafael, visit rafaellopez.com.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Mary Blair, Alice and Martin Provensen, Charley Harper, J.P. Miller, Jon Klassen, Christian Robinson

If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.
If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.

Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, teacher, and author of Drawing Is Important, Tom Froese, about the pleasures and pains of podcasting; why doing things in small increments is a real way to reach big creative goals; how creativity isn’t just about creating; and more.

Find Tom‘s book, Drawing Is Important, here, or at your favorite bookseller. To learn more about Tom, visit tomfroese.com.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Saul Bass, Mike Lowery, Lauren Nassef

If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.
If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.