Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast
Illo Chat is a podcast for illustrators working in the children's book industry. Creative, funny and full of information on how to write, illustrate, and publish picture books and how to become a professional illustrator. Olga Herrera, children's book author and illustrator, teaches about the publishing industry and the behind the scenes work that goes into book design and illustration. Kidlit discussions and insights for artist and creatives. WEBSITE: www.illochat.com
Episodes
In this episode we have Sunny as a guest! We chat about the constant pull to monetize art. After leaving the industry and not seeking art as career, the siren call to make money from art can ruin the joy of it.
The podcast is back! Hosted by Olga Herrera. Let's chat again! There will be thoughtful and insightful conversations with guest artists, and think out-loud wonderings with Olga.
Our journey here is coming to an end. We've loved every minute we have gotten to chit-chat on this platform. We'd like to thank all of our past and future listeners for tagging along. We wish you much success and inspiration in your art journey.
Thanks for listening.
Cover Art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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It's our end-of-the-year episode! Join us while we reminisce about the year and make our plans for the future.
Thanks for listening.
Cover Art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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OUR WEBSITE: illochat.com
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In this episode, we share what we're thankful for, spending time with friends, finding inspiration in new places, and having the courage to do new things. We'd love to hear what you're thankful for.
Thanks for listening.
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, we chat with author and illustrator Berrie Torgan-Randall about her early graphic novel Bella and Blue. We discussed her publishing journey and how her persistence has paid off.
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Berrie Torgan-Randall www.berrietr.com
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, we chat with author and illustrator Tara J. Hannon about her early graphic novel series Birtle. We discussed her process for submitting a graphic novel and the inspiration behind these adorable books.
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Tara J. Hannon: www.tarajhannon.com
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about how to say yes to projects in spite of the fear of failure and imposter syndrome and just do the thing.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the state of social media for illustrators today. How things have changed and where they are going.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the sting of rejection and how to overcome the feeling of failure.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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Yay! It's Illo Chat's third anniversary! Join Olga and Sunny as they reminisce on how they got here and some of their favorite highlights from the last three years.
Thank you for listening for three years. We couldn't have done this without you.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about how thinking like a designer can save you time and edits when creating art for children's books.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the roles and responsibilities of being an author and an illustrator or wearing the hats of both. And how to decide which fits best.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the steps one can take when switching agents. The use of publisher’s marketplace, and query tracker to research agents and help make informed decisions.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, Olga and Sunny recap what happened this year, where they are now, and their plans for the future. They also discuss how it's easier to stay focused when you're busy but easy to lose your way when you have too much time on your hands.
Thanks for listening.
Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator Jed Alexander about his wordless picture books. We talked about his process for writing wordless picture books and his illustration technique.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
Jed Alexander: https://jedalexander.com/books/
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In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator John Sandford about his new picture book BrindleFox. We talk about his inspiration and illustration technique for this book as well as his time as an art director.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
John Sandford: sandfordarchive.com
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In this episode we chat with author and illustrator Julia Mills about her debut picture book I am Stuck. We talk about her writing journey, her inspiration as an art teacher, and her process for illustrating this book.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
Julia Mills: jamills.com
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In this episode, Sunny talks about her year of letting go and her decision to go back to a full-time job outside the home. Giving her the freedom to pursue art as her passion instead of her career.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran
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In this episode, we chat with Holly Hatam the illustrator of A Good Deed Can Grow written by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. We talk about Holly's journey to becoming a children's book illustrator and her process for illustrating this book.
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Cover art by Olga Herrera
Holly Hatam: hollyhatam.com
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