Podcast Episodes

Illustration trends vs your creative voice PLUS what materials to use

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Season 10 Episode 17

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Two more chunky questions for this week's episode:

“How do I choose the right materials and techniques when I love them all?”“How do I keep up with new tech and trends without hopping on every train a…

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Perfectionism, CMYK & a shout out to Barry in the cupboard (lovin' your work, Barry)

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Season 10 Episode 16

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This week we’re answering TWO of your excellent questions:

“How can I stop overthinking my story and just... FINISH IT???”“Which is better, RGB or CMYK?”

Here’s what we chat about:

That annoying feeling…

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Published on 5 months ago

How to become a paid illustrator (The step-by-step guide! lol)

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Season 10 Episode 15

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This is something we hear quite a lot, and it's a BIG broad question: How do you actually become an illustrator who makes money. Dear Good Ship Illustration please break it down for me, step by step.…

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Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Should you quit Instagram if you're an illustrator?

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Season 10 Episode 15

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This week, we’re answering a question from listener Eilidh:

"How do you navigate social media? Do you have a strategy or just post willy-nilly?"

Gah. It’s complicated. In this episode of the podcast we…

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Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Your website might be missing this one thing – and nooo, it’s not more portfolio pieces

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Season 10 Episode 16

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Ahoy! Doors to the Business Course (for illustrators!) are closing TONIGHT! We're going to be having a chat over on Instagram and you're more than welcome to bring your business of illustration quest…

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Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Is there enough work for illustrators? The truth about illustration jobs in 2025 - a rising tide floats all boats 🚢🚢🚢

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Season 10 Episode 14

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Doors to the Business Course (for illustrators!) are open TONIGHT! We're going to be having a chat over on Instagram and you're more than welcome to bring your business of illustration questions alon…

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Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Feelin' guilty about not drawing as much lately? [A Good Ship Illustration permission slip]

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Season 10 Episode 12

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"I'm not drawing as much anymore - Aghhhhh! Is this ok!?"

If you feel like you’re not drawing as much as you “should”, then you’re definitely, absolutely not alone. In this episode, we share our drawi…

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Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

What size should your picture book be? (And other silly mistakes to avoid.)

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Season 10 Episode 13

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🚢 The Picture Book Course closes TONIGHT!

In this episode, we’re tackling three of the biggest picture book questions we hear all the time:

1. What size should my picture book be?
2. Do I need kids to…

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Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The secret to *actually finishing* your picture book ❤️

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Season 10 Episode 12

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First things first, we've got to let you know that the doors to the Picture Book Course are FINALLY OPEN AGAIN today! 

We'll officially fling 'em open tonight at Art Club (7 pm UK time over on Instagr…

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Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Saying no as an illustrator: dropping projects can boost your career.

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Season 10 Episode 11

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Juggling too many plates, saying yes to everything, and wondering if it’s time to let something go... It's not a fun place to be. (And all three of us have been there, got the frazzled t-shirt). 

In t…

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Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago