Illustrator KPIs

Publishers Weekly’s Fall preview is out, and our hosts are excited to pore over the diverse styles and stellar craftsmanship represented. Sam Cotterill, Anthony Wheeler, and Jake Parker check out the top ten books on the list and discuss what an abundance of new releases means for your publishing goals. Stay to the end to learn how to handle “off” days in the studio without beating yourself up.SHOW LINKS: We’ve done our best to provide relevant links to products mentioned in this podcast. Qualifying purchases support SVSLearn and the 3 Point Perspective podcast. Thank you for your patronage!World Kidlit MonthPublishers Weekly Fall 2026 Children’s Preview-----------------------------------------3 POINT PERSPECTIVE: Want more 3PP? The conversation continues with our members-only bonus clips. Members, log in to watch this episode’s clip. Not a member? Join the community, where you’ll get access to this clip and all our other exclusive content.---------------------------------------------SVSLEARN: Join our community of aspiring artists and conquer the skills you need to make a living with your art 🚀---------------------------------------------INTERVIEW INQUIRIES: process@svslearn.com---------------------------------------------LISTENSVSLearniTunesSpotifyAmazon-----------------------------------------------HOSTSJake Parker IG YTLee White IGAnthony Wheeler IG TwitchSamantha Cotterill------------------------------------------------PRODUCTIONEdited and Produced by Jamie WoodShow Notes by Lily HowellGraphics by Austin Shurtliff

Are you ready to start an online illustration business? Most successful artists follow a pattern you can copy to increase your chances of success. First, find your niche. Develop a style, a genre, and a recognizable presentation style congruent with your personality. Next, connect with your audience through content and platforms they value. Finally, give them something to buy. Make small product drops, keep costs low, and let your people know. When you keep it simple, getting started doesn’t have to be hard! SHOW LINKS Note: We’ve done our best to provide relevant links to products mentioned in this podcast. Qualifying purchases support SVSLearn and the 3 Point Perspective podcast. Thank you for your patronage! Paper Stories - https://www.instagram.com/paperstoriesworkshop/ Fourth Wall POD - https://fourthwall.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=22858686440&utm_adgroup_id=182906622226&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22858686440&gbraid=0AAAAABr3mN28pdGcB9bxxQlhyMYLLXO2a&gclid=CjwKCAiAhqHXBhAXEiwATbksU2seQruhf_8FkJlIYc6Z4gM46FJvvNBsMV922gUgCA6FdhrNRem6OhoCSqYQAvD_BwE Big Cartel - https://www.bigcartel.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2047099378&utm_term=big%20cartel&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=2047099378&gbraid=0AAAAADSOh3rDgrTAxZwYg0t9KCy6Tww1u&gclid=CjwKCAiAhqHXBhAXEiwATbksU-_-5qETXWoo5mq4A1d0hcVnaLB1lY4HXGXqQgO7Sfv690X5BEH9tRoCmWsQAvD_BwE Chaotic Draw Along - https://chaoticdrawalong.com/ Want more 3PP? The conversation continues with our members-only bonus clips. Members, click here to watch this episode’s clip. Not a member? Head to Svslearn.com to join the community, where you’ll get access to this clip and all our other exclusive content. HOSTS Jake Parker: mrjakeparker.com Instagram: @jakeparker YouTube: JakeParker44 Lee White: leewhiteillustration.com Instagram: @leewhiteillo Samantha Cotterill: samanthacotterill.com Anthony Wheeler: anthonywheelerart.com Instagram: @anthonywheelerart Twitch: AnthonyWheelerArt PRODUCTION Produced by Jamie Wood: @jamiewoodedits Shownotes by Lily Camille Howell: lilycamille.com Graphics by Austin Shurtliff: austinshurtliff.com If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, and tell us what you learned! SVSLearn Join the discussion on YouTube! Svslearn.com

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make it as an illustrator? Stephen McCranie joins Jake Parker for a conversation about building a support team, what it means to be a professional comic artist, how to manage your energy productively, and why self-publishing can be beneficial. Expect to see the real behind-the-scenes of a career in comics, from hiring assistants to gathering support for your work to seeing your value in the world as a relationship-builder, not just an artist. QUESTION FOR THE PODCAST? Ask Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0Ca8VgtjqZoGlr8lxdckRCXfHGds4HDkfbgnBPfmO7rpExg/viewform SHOW LINKS Note: We’ve done our best to provide relevant links to products mentioned in this podcast. Qualifying purchases support SVSLearn and the 3 Point Perspective podcast. Thank you for your patronage! Stephen McCranie: http://stephenmccranie.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/stephen_mccranie/ Webtoon - https://www.webtoons.com/en/sf/space-boy/list?title_no=400 Spaceboy Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stephenmccranie/space-boy-the-series Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/stephenmccranie HOSTS Jake Parker: mrjakeparker.com Instagram: @jakeparker YouTube: JakeParker44 Lee White: leewhiteillustration.com Instagram: @leewhiteillo Samantha Cotterill: samanthacotterill.com Anthony Wheeler: anthonywheelerart.com Instagram: @anthonywheelerart Twitch: AnthonyWheelerArt PRODUCTION Produced by Jamie Wood: https://www.instagram.com/jamiewoodedits/ Shownotes by Lily Camille Howell: lilycamille.com Graphics by Austin Shurtliff: austinshurtliff.com If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, and tell us what you learned!

Grab your favorite comfort beverage and settle into a cozy art chat about day-to-day life as illustrators. Sam Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Lee White reveal their current favorite pens, brush sets, and Photoshop hacks, and discuss their latest career wins and upcoming projects.If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts or if you learned something new!Note: We’ve done our best to provide relevant links to products mentioned in this podcast. Qualifying purchases support SVSLearn and the 3 Point Perspective podcast.Thank you for your patronage!True Grit Risograph Texture Brushes: https://www.truegrittexturesupply.com/products/rizzcraft?srsltid=AU7gw4UG-0BwuED7pNUOeOiGtyZBl7IdWaiqh2kdyvrjXin-Ojdv6pVkNatalie Andrewson Art: https://www.instagram.com/natandrewson/Pilot Juice Up 0.5 Pen: https://link.amazon/B0atCsP08Wildwood by Laika: https://www.laika.com/our-films/wildwood/ ____________________________________SVSLEARN Join our community of aspiring artists and conquer the skills you need to make a living with your art 🚀 https://www.svslearn.com/pricing _____________________________________SUBMIT PODCAST QUESTIONS: https://forms.gle/aAqd1ApdgSEGRTwG6 _______________________________________INTERVIEW INQUIRIES: [email protected] LISTEN SVSLearn: https://www.svslearn.com/3pointperspective/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-point-perspective-the-illustration-podcast/id1374597671Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CJv3YA2vzbWazcFPnuwCN?si=8fa77f2739c8436aAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a2a328d4-6cda-49eb-9271-615345fb3818/3-point-perspective-the-illustration-podcast _________________________________________HOSTS Jake Parker: https://www.mrjakeparker.com/Lee White: https://www.leewhiteillustration.com/Anthony Wheeler: https://www.anthonywheelerart.com/Samantha Cotterill: https://www.samanthacotterill.com/PRODUCTIONEdited/Produced by Jamie Wood: https://www.instagram.com/jamiewoodedits/Shownotes by Lily Howell: https://lilycamilleartist.wixsite.com/homeGraphics by Austin Shurtliff: https://austinshurtliff.com

Is creative value measurable? In a recent episode, we discussed key performance indicators for an illustration career: good taste, mastery of your craft, and the ability to produce work consistently and professionally. In this episode, we review pushback on the idea that artistic processes can or should be optimized for efficiency. We analyze the balance between creative play and consistent work and how to preserve the joy of artistic discovery while pursuing career growth. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts or if you learned something new!-------------------------------------------Note: We’ve done our best to provide relevant links to products mentioned in this podcast. Qualifying purchases support SVSLearn and the 3 Point Perspective podcast. Thank you for your patronage!Episode: Illustrator KPIs--------------------------------------------SVSLEARN: Join our community of aspiring artists and conquer the skills you need to make a living with your art 🚀 ---------------------------------------------INTERVIEW INQUIRIES: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------LISTEN SVSLearniTunesSpotifyAmazon-----------------------------------------------HOSTS Jake Parker IG YTLee White IGAnthony Wheeler IG TwitchSamantha Cotterill--------------------------------------------------------PRODUCTIONEdited and Produced by Jamie WoodShow Notes by Lily HowellGraphics by Austin Shurtliff

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.

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.