How to Be an Exceptional Artist

Facing rejection? Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker teach when to dump a project, when to persist, and how to take a no (without taking it personally).

Doogie Horner returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book, life as a multi-passionate creative, and his “good enough” philosophy. Join Jake Parker and Anthony Wheeler for this insightful conversation.

How do you know if you’re succeeding as an illustrator? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White discuss key performance indicators to determine if you’re growing or stagnating.

Joe Sutphin is back on the podcast, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of Winnie-the-Pooh: The Graphic Novel, coming this October! Join Jake Parker and Anthony Wheeler to see what it takes to bring a classic story to the next generation of readers.

Joe Sutphin is back on the podcast, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of Winnie-the-Pooh: The Graphic Novel, coming this October! Join Jake Parker and Anthony Wheeler to see what it takes to bring a classic story to the next generation of readers.

Trying to support, but find yourself wincing at your peers’ success? Jealousy is a normal human experience that hits creatives extra hard. Jake Parker and Anthony Wheeler discuss how to learn from these emotions and even improve from them.

If staying focused feels like a losing battle, this episode is for you. Danielle McGeough joins Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker to talk about creating a creative life that’s both fruitful and sustainable through play, introspection, and aligned expectations.

How does your personality influence your career? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler discuss how your traits impact your life as an illustrator and how you can optimize for the best version of life with your personality.

Are art skills and business savvy the only keys to illustration success? Jake Parker, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White discuss the characteristics you need to become an exceptional illustrator (they’re not what you think!).

Regina Linke didn’t take the traditional illustrator’s path. Join Jake Parker and Sam Cotterill to learn how she developed her Eastern-inspired style, the philosophy behind her work, and how creative practices evolve with the seasons of life.