What is Illustration? An Interview with D. B. Dowd

Shawn joins us on this episode to discuss comic covers, how to do them well, and the art and thinking behind a great cover.

After thirty years of professional illustrating, what’s the best (and worst) advice our hosts have ever received? Sam Cotterill, Lee White, and Jake Parker share the lessons that shaped the way they create, teach, and work.

Victor J. Irizarry joins Jake Parker and Lee White to share his journey from growing up in Puerto Rico to moving to the US and becoming an architect, comic artist, improv comedian, and optimistic human.

Gemma Correll joins Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker to discuss her new graphic novel, Anxietyland, a memoir about her mental health journey. Get cozy for this chat about Gemma’s creative process, daily routines, and how her story has shaped her art.

Can you reclaim your attention span in the age of distraction? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler share techniques for staying productive, honing mental clarity, and unplugging from the noise of social media.

Is there more to illustration than storytelling with pictures? D.B. Dowd joins Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker to discuss the influence of illustration on society, taking ownership of your work, and the history of the field.

Is that enticing offer legit? In this live episode, Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler talk about identifying scams, plus updates on their current projects, and a fun family announcement from the Parkers.

Are you living up to your creative potential? Award-winning director, animator, illustrator, and storyteller extraordinaire Alan Barillaro joins Jake Parker and Anthony Wheeler to discuss striving for excellence, respect for your craft, and the importance of choosing risk.

Want to reinvent yourself? LeUyen Pham joins Jake Parker and Sam Cotterill to share her journey of continuous evolution and artistic expansion, and how you can effectively transform your life and art, too.

Are you looking for a fresh start? Lee White, Jake Parker, and Sam Cotterill teach how to know when it’s time to change gears, how to rediscover your purpose, and subtle shifts that keep you growing and engaged throughout your career.