• 1 hour 17 minutes
    How to Be an Exceptional Artist

    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!).

    11 August 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Regina Linke: Illustrating Philosophy

    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.

    4 August 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Can You Stay Productive During Summer?

    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.

    28 July 2026, 10:00 am
  • 59 minutes 27 seconds
    Sophie Blackall: Creating Community

    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.

    21 July 2026, 10:30 am
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    Three Illustrators Shooting the Breeze

    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.

    14 July 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Philip and Erin Stead: Staying True to the Vision

    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.

    7 July 2026, 12:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 20 seconds
    Dynamic Comic Covers with Shawn Crystal

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

    30 June 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Art Lessons That Changed Our Trajectory

    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.

    23 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Structure and Spontaneity: An Interview with Victor J. Irizarry

    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.

    16 June 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Gemma Correll: Using Art to Face Anxiety

    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.

    9 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    The Power of Focus

    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.

    2 June 2026, 5:00 pm
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