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Are You a Puddle-Jumper or a Train-Tracker?
Episode 297
Should you choose a niche and settle in, or follow the winds of inspiration? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White teach how to pick the path tha…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Mind-Shifting Marketing Ideas for Your Art Business
Episode 296
Are you marketing your art all wrong? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler discuss how to turn followers into customers (without cheap gimmick…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Best of: Productivity
Episode 296
This episode highlights our top moments discussing productivity for illustrators. Tune in for advice about designing your daily routine, deep work, a…
7 months ago
We Went to SCBWI: Here’s How it Went
Episode 295
Back from the SCBWI conference in New York, Sam Cotterill and Lee White recap the trip, from funny stories to biggest takeaways (plus tips on how to …
7 months, 1 week ago
Claudia Rueda: Entering the Child’s World
Episode 294
Jake Parker and Samantha Cotterill interview Claudia Rueda, a Colombian author and illustrator whose Smushkin characters connect with young readers i…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The One Where Lee’s Friends Thought He Died
Episode 293
Jake, Sam, and Lee discuss Lee’s untimely death, Jake’s rules for 2026, and how to find work when you’re in between jobs. Reflect, laugh, and gain in…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Creative Seasons
Episode 292
Want to avoid burnout, increase productivity, and have more fun in 2026? Jake Parker shares how seasonal living feeds the soul and how you can implem…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Time
Episode 291
Overwhelmed with ideas? Join Jake Parker, Samantha Cotterill, and Lee White to learn how to evaluate potential projects and make the best selection. …
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Can Artists Use AI Productively?
Episode 290
Can you build an art career without social media? How helpful is AI, actually? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler discuss why human connecti…
9 months ago
The Best Picture Books of 2025
Episode 289
Are celebrities worthy authors for our children? Is there still a place for highly detailed illustrations? Anthony Wheeler, Lee White, and Jake Parke…
9 months, 1 week ago