How to Convey a Message or Story With Your Art

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How to Convey a Message or Story With Your Art

From3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast

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May 8, 2019

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Illustration is all about storytelling, yet sometimes it can be really difficult to make sure your stories are clear and interesting. In this episode we go over a bunch of tips and things you can do to make sure that your illustrations are filled to the brim with clear and engaging storytelling.

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May 8, 2019

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Illustrators Will Terry, Lee White, and Jake Parker talk about illustration, how to do it, how to make a living at it, and how to make an impact in the world with your art.

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Ship Happens: Today we talk about one of the main things that separates the pros from the amateurs: Having the ability to not just come up with the idea of a project, but to carry that idea all the way through to the actual production and shipping of it. In this episo by 3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
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The Caldecott: The Caldecott is the most prestigious award a children’s book illustrator can receive, and it’s an award that, once received, changes each recipient’s life. We will discuss what the award is, how it is chosen, some patterns with books that have received t by 3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
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Critiques: Critiques can be the wind beneath your wings that help you grow in incredible ways, or they can be the source of many tears and hurt feelings. In this episode we will cover why you need critiques and critique groups, where to get them, how to prepare for by 3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
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Networking for Artists: If you think that networking is manipulative, selfish, or all about getting ahead you are doing it wrong. In this episode, we talk about how networking is all about friendship, giving, and the people that you choose to spend time with. We talk about how t by 3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
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The Life Cycle of a Children's Book: Have you ever wondered what happens before an illustrator is offered a book project, or what happens after of the illustrations are complete? There is a lot more to illustrating a children's book than just drawing and painting. In this episode we will go by 3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
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Illustration Horror Stories: Just in time for Halloween! We sent out a call for illustration horror stories and got some good ones. We share some of those, along with personal stories, and share lots of advice on how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes when working with clients. by 3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
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Our Most Embarrassing Stories in Illustration: In this episode we swallow some pride and take a look at some of our less stellar moments. These are the times we wish we had a rewind button for life and could do things over. We have take away points from each story so you don’t have to make our mistak by 3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
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