The Illustration Department
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We support illustrators through online mentorships, workshops, portfolio reviews, a “Top Podcast”, and more. | Founded in 2015 by Giuseppe Castellano
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Joined February 2016
No memberships. No impersonal videos. No generic instruction. Through meaningful, one-on-one conversations, our mentorships, workshops, and other offerings are focused on you and your objectives as an illustrator. To learn more about us, visit:
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Hi illustrators, If the person reviewing your portfolio says, “If I was an art director, I wouldn’t hire you,” or “You have no future in editorial illustration,” ask for your money back. It’s not “no-nonsense”. It’s mean and worthless.
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Elsa Beskow was born on this day, February 11, in 1874. Referred to as “Sweden’s best-loved children's book illustrator,” Beskow created dozens of picture books that became classics, including “The Tale of the Little, Little Old Woman”.
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Episode 296 of the #IDPodcast—with writer and co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, Michael DiMartino—is now available! Michael talks about his new novel; how he weaves complex emotions into stories for kids; and more.
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Episode 296 of the #IDPodcast—with writer and co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, Michael DiMartino—will be available on February 11! Michael talks about his new novel; how he weaves complex emotions into stories for kids; and more. Here’s a preview…
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Good news for yet another ID alum!
New client announcement! I’m thrilled to share that Viktoria Astrom and I are now working together. Victoria has 5 children’s books published in Sweden and I look forward to sharing more of her work in the near future.
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“Your door into the world of illustration.” —Adam Ming “Follow for fascinating bits of history and useful advice.” —Tasha Goddard “One of the most inspiring sources for me as an often doubtful illustrator.” —R.L. Mahacek Become a paid subscriber today:
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❝I think of myself as an artist—admittedly a basic term that can mean almost anything. In a deep sense, I am my work—what you see on the page is really me.❞ —Stephen Gammell, born on this day, February 10, in 1943
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❝I think the difference between being a person of talent and being a writer is the ability to apply the seat of your pants to the seat of your chair… and finish.❞ —Elaine Lobl (E. L.) Konigsburg, born on this day, February 10, in 1930
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Happy birthday, Frank Frazetta! In Episode 240, @SaraFrazetta, co-founder of @frazettagirls, talked about her relationship with her grandfather; what illustrators can learn from Frazetta; and more. Give it a listen:
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RT @Rahll: 🔴CALLING ALL ARTISTS🔴 @ChristiesInc is planning an AI art auction expected to bring in over $600,000 to creators who've used mo…
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Adrienne Adams was born on this day, February 8, in 1906. Between the ages of 54 and 62, the Arkansas native created her most recognized and beloved books. She earned two Caldecott Honors—and four “Notable” designations by the ALA—during that time.
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❝A painting may approach technical perfection, and yet be completely vacuous. And even a crudely made drawing or painting can be important if the artist has a really worthwhile statement to make.❞ —Albert Dorne, born on this day, February 7, in 1906
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Did you know you can listen to our podcast episodes in order from oldest to newest? If you listen to one episode every day, it would take you more than a year to get through the archive. Enjoy!
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Illustrators who complete a mentorship with us are invited to display one of their pieces in our Illustrator Showcase. This piece is by Jennifer Lu. See more at Check out the showcase at
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RT @pinocastellano: In June of 2016, I accepted Beatrix Potter’s Hall of Fame award on her behalf. Here’s what I said in my speech; how an…
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❝I consider myself a storyteller with a brush. I try to place myself back in imagined situations that would make interesting and appealing pictures. I am intent on producing paintings that relate to the human experience.❞ —Tom Lovell, born on this day, February 5, in 1909
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Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson was born on this day, February 5, in 1872. Four years after his wife, Mabel, died in the 1918 Pandemic, he illustrated “The Velveteen Rabbit”. Winston Churchill said Nicholson was the best painting teacher he ever had.
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❝I enjoy variety and I try to use style in the same way a typographer uses typefaces. The style is not dictated by whim, nor by the art director, but by the problem the job presents.❞ —Murray Tinkelman, born on this day, February 4, in 1933
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