3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make it as an illustrator? Stephen McCranie joins Jake Parker for a conversation about building a support team, what it means to be a professional comic artist, how to manage your energy productively, and why self-publishing can be beneficial. Expect to see the real behind-the-scenes of a career in comics, from hiring assistants to gathering support for your work to seeing your value in the world as a relationship-builder, not just an artist. QUESTION FOR THE PODCAST? Ask Here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0Ca8VgtjqZoGlr8lxdckRCXfHGds4HDkfbgnBPfmO7rpExg/viewform SHOW LINKS Note: We’ve done our best to provide relevant links to products mentioned in this podcast. Qualifying purchases support SVSLearn and the 3 Point Perspective podcast. Thank you for your patronage! Stephen McCranie: http://stephenmccranie.com IG - https://www.instagram.com/stephen_mccranie/ Webtoon - https://www.webtoons.com/en/sf/space-boy/list?title_no=400 Spaceboy Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stephenmccranie/space-boy-the-series Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/stephenmccranie HOSTS Jake Parker: mrjakeparker.com Instagram: @jakeparker YouTube: JakeParker44 Lee White: leewhiteillustration.com Instagram: @leewhiteillo Samantha Cotterill: samanthacotterill.com Anthony Wheeler: anthonywheelerart.com Instagram: @anthonywheelerart Twitch: AnthonyWheelerArt PRODUCTION Produced by Jamie Wood: https://www.instagram.com/jamiewoodedits/ Shownotes by Lily Camille Howell: lilycamille.com Graphics by Austin Shurtliff: austinshurtliff.com If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, and tell us what you learned!

Grab your favorite comfort beverage and settle into a cozy art chat about day-to-day life as illustrators. Sam Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Lee White reveal their current favorite pens, brush sets, and Photoshop hacks, and discuss their latest career wins and upcoming projects. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts or if you learned something new! Note: We’ve done our best to provide relevant links to products mentioned in this podcast. Qualifying purchases support SVSLearn and the 3 Point Perspective podcast. Thank you for your patronage! True Grit Risograph Texture Brushes: https://www.truegrittexturesupply.com/products/rizzcraft?srsltid=AU7gw4UG-0BwuED7pNUOeOiGtyZBl7IdWaiqh2kdyvrjXin-Ojdv6pVk Natalie Andrewson Art: https://www.instagram.com/natandrewson/ Pilot Juice Up 0.5 Pen: https://link.amazon/B0atCsP08 Wildwood by Laika: https://www.laika.com/our-films/wildwood/ ____________________________________ SVSLEARN Join our community of aspiring artists and conquer the skills you need to make a living with your art 🚀 https://www.svslearn.com/pricing _____________________________________ SUBMIT PODCAST QUESTIONS: https://forms.gle/aAqd1ApdgSEGRTwG6 _______________________________________ INTERVIEW INQUIRIES: process@svslearn.com LISTEN SVSLearn: https://www.svslearn.com/3pointperspective/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-point-perspective-the-illustration-podcast/id1374597671 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CJv3YA2vzbWazcFPnuwCN?si=8fa77f2739c8436a Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a2a328d4-6cda-49eb-9271-615345fb3818/3-point-perspective-the-illustration-podcast _________________________________________ HOSTS Jake Parker: https://www.mrjakeparker.com/ Lee White: https://www.leewhiteillustration.com/ Anthony Wheeler: https://www.anthonywheelerart.com/ Samantha Cotterill: https://www.samanthacotterill.com/ PRODUCTION Edited/Produced by Jamie Wood: https://www.instagram.com/jamiewoodedits/ Shownotes by Lily Howell: https://lilycamilleartist.wixsite.com/home Graphics by Austin Shurtliff: https://austinshurtliff.com

Is creative value measurable? In a recent episode, we discussed key performance indicators for an illustration career: good taste, mastery of your craft, and the ability to produce work consistently and professionally. In this episode, we review pushback on the idea that artistic processes can or should be optimized for efficiency. We analyze the balance between creative play and consistent work and how to preserve the joy of artistic discovery while pursuing career growth. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts or if you learned something new! ------------------------------------------- Note: We’ve done our best to provide relevant links to products mentioned in this podcast. Qualifying purchases support SVSLearn and the 3 Point Perspective podcast. Thank you for your patronage! Episode: Illustrator KPIs -------------------------------------------- SVSLEARN: Join our community of aspiring artists and conquer the skills you need to make a living with your art 🚀 --------------------------------------------- INTERVIEW INQUIRIES: process@svslearn.com --------------------------------------------- LISTEN SVSLearn iTunes Spotify Amazon ----------------------------------------------- HOSTS Jake Parker IG YT Lee White IG Anthony Wheeler IG Twitch Samantha Cotterill -------------------------------------------------------- PRODUCTION Edited and Produced by Jamie Wood Show Notes by Lily Howell Graphics by Austin Shurtliff

Facing rejection? Sam Cotterill and Jake Parker teach when to dump a project, when to persist, and how to take a no (without taking it personally).

Doogie Horner returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book, life as a multi-passionate creative, and his “good enough” philosophy. Join Jake Parker and Anthony Wheeler for this insightful conversation.

How do you know if you’re succeeding as an illustrator? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White discuss key performance indicators to determine if you’re growing or stagnating.

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.

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.