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What does it actually take to build a sustainable life in illustration—without burning out or chasing every new platform?
In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation where I was the guest on Design Icons, produced by Noun Project. Nick Power’s questions gave me a chance to step back and reflect on my career honestly—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what I’m still figuring out.
We talk about:
- Lessons learned from a decade+ as an illustrator
- Creative plateaus and my worst year for client work
- Why style is about reliability, not aesthetics
- How constraints shape better work
- Visibility, sustainability, and what actually moves the needle
This one covers all the classic interview questions, but it gave me a chance to reflect on the basics in a real, honest way.
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Mike Lowery is an internationally recognized picture book illustrator and author, as well as fellow teacher and daily drawer. Mike joins me to talk about the business of illustration, finding his style, the impact of AI on the i…
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What if social media isn’t actually social anymore—and what if that changes how creatives should use it?
In this monologue episode, I reflect on a growing realization I’ve been wrestling with for years: social media has quietly shi…
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In this episode, I take on the "myth of artistic looseness." We often envy the "spontaneous" energy of artists like Quentin Blake, but the truth is that looking effortless requires a tone of effort. I dive into why your…
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