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Season 10 Episode 26
When your project goes a bit pear-shaped you might wonder if that’s just how the illustration industry is.
Well, this week we’re talking all about what's good, bad, and normal... and whether there are…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
“Help! I found my illustration style… and I don’t like it” 😩
Season 10 Episode 25
Have you ever looked at your own work and thought… egh? When you work so hard to find your style* it can feel rubbish to realise you don't even LIKE IT 😅.
*We're not big fans of the word style...but w…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The joy of not finishing (all) your online courses
Season 10 Episode 24
Quick note before we start:
In this episode we use the words "women" and "creative women" but we know these things don’t just affect women, and not everyone relates to binary gender labels. This chat…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The curse of "Final Artwork"
Season 10 Episode 23
BE MORE WONKY
In this episode:
Why quick sketches usually have more life in 'em than polished piecesHow perfectionism kills creativityBeware of the pause button (when you're doing graphic recording / …Published on 3 months ago
Inside Helen's hermit cave
Season 10 Episode 22
Where does she go? What happens in there?
Come and have a wee peek inside Helen’s hermit cave with us.
BUT FIRST - is it true? Do you prefer a podcast when there's a video too? Katie's just been to Au…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Get more illustration work: A pep talk, some tips, and a tiny rant
Season 10 Episode 21
Errrr, how do you find illustration work in 2025? Pitching? Instagram? Postcards? SEO?
In this nice an' juicy episode we’re answering the 'Heeelp, how do I find clients as an illustrator?' question.
W…Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Residencies and Substack
Season 10 Episode 20
Hiya. This week’s episode of The Good Ship Illustration podcast is all about artist residencies... illustrators are allowed to go on them too!
Our Tania’s just returned from her first ever residency (…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Live Illustration (Course Closes Tonight!) No-fluff Q&A
Season 10 Episode 19
Today’s a biiiig day... the doors to our Live Illustration Course are closing tonight!
AGH!
In this special live illustration-y episode, we grill Katie with loads of the brilliant live illustration q…
Published on 4 months ago
“I’m not sure how to price my illustration work. I think I panic and undercharge because I’m worried they’ll change their mind if it’s too much.”
Season 10 Episode 18
This week’s podcast question is from Annabelle:
“I’m not sure how to price my work. I think I panic and undercharge because I’m worried they’ll change their mind if it’s too much.”
Ooft.
This is a juic…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Illustrator vs artist: what’s the difference? + Creating your portfolio 🥳
Season 10 Episode 17
Thanks for sending in yer juicy questions. Here are the ones we tackle in this week's podcast episode:
“How do I build an illustration portfolio if I only have fine art work?”“What’s the difference be…Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago