How to Be an Exceptional Artist

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.

Do you feel a shift in the summer? Sam Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Anthony Wheeler explore reframes on productivity and how to nurture your creative spirit during this fun and chaotic time of year.

Sophie Blackall, illustrator of over 50 children’s books, takes us into the world of Milkwood, her community of illustrators in the Catskills. Join Sam Cotterill and Lee White to discover the importance of connection for artists to stay inspired, get unstuck, and never stop experimenting.

From the right way to make master studies to finding mentors to feeding your creative bank account, Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White cover a little bit of everything in this live-recorded episode.

Husband and wife duo Philip and Erin Stead join Jake Parker and Lee White to share their journey into children’s book illustration, how they’ve stayed true to their voices, and how they make work that resonates with kids.