The School of Illustration

We’re back, baby! In our first episode after a slightly longer than planned hiatus, we’re filling you in on what we’ve been up to for the past few months, both here at the School and in our own personal illustration practices. We cover what we learned from taking part in a business course and successfully pitching for funding, Nick’s exciting new publishing commission and Frances’ plans for her new online portfolio.  We also talk about the thinking behind our plans for online course delivery, how our 1-2-1 Mentoring Power Hours are going, and why when building an illustration career, slow and steady wins the race. LinksYou can check out the work of our wonderful former students/very talented illustrators/School of Illustration Podcast superfans Robynne, Philip and Elisha here: https://www.instagram.com/robynnesc_https://www.instagram.com/realitysicknesshttps://www.instagram.com/elishaoakleyillustration And to find out more about Frances’ mentor, fashion illustration extraordinaire Lucy MacLeod go to:http://lucymacleod.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/lucymacleodillustrationFind out more about us at www.theschoolofillustration.com Join our mailing list for our School of Illustration Newsletter plus exclusive VIP pre-launch access to all workshops and courses https://www.theschoolofillustration.com/mailinglist Find us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theschoolofillustration/

In this episode we take a run at the old chestnut that is the creative voice (for what we are sure will be the first of many such visits), looking at what your creative voice actually is and why it is useful to you as an illustrator or creative in any field. We discuss being authentic, the importance of balancing creative success with commercial success, the joys of collaboration, Elvis Presley and Frances' love of magicians. Links: Find out more about us at www.theschoolofillustration.comJoin our mailing list for our weekly School of Illustration Newsletter plus exclusive VIP pre-launch access to all workshops and courses https://www.theschoolofillustration.com/mailinglistFind us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theschoolofillustration/ Find out more about us at www.theschoolofillustration.com Join our mailing list for our School of Illustration Newsletter plus exclusive VIP pre-launch access to all workshops and courses https://www.theschoolofillustration.com/mailinglist Find us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theschoolofillustration/

In this episode we unpack the knotty subject of creative block, looking at what creative block actually is, what can cause it and our own experiences of it. We also explore burnout, capitalism and productivity culture, alongside strategies to move through creative block and reconnect with the joy in your artistic practice. Links: Find out more about us at www.theschoolofillustration.comJoin our mailing list for our weekly School of Illustration Newsletter plus exclusive VIP pre-launch access to all workshops and courses https://www.theschoolofillustration.com/mailinglistFind us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theschoolofillustration/ Find out more about us at www.theschoolofillustration.com Join our mailing list for our School of Illustration Newsletter plus exclusive VIP pre-launch access to all workshops and courses https://www.theschoolofillustration.com/mailinglist Find us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theschoolofillustration/

In this introductory episode, you’ll find out more about our creative career paths, why we set up the School of Illustration, and what you can expect from future podcasts.Find out more about us at www.theschoolofillustration.comJoin our mailing list for our weekly School of Illustration Newsletter plus exclusive VIP pre-launch access to all workshops and courses https://www.theschoolofillustration.com/mailinglistFind us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theschoolofillustration/Find out more about us at www.theschoolofillustration.com Join our mailing list for our School of Illustration Newsletter plus exclusive VIP pre-launch access to all workshops and courses https://www.theschoolofillustration.com/mailinglist Find us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theschoolofillustration/