Episode 16 Children's Book Categories
Join us while we discuss children's book categories. What are the specs for each, the target audience and we show a few examples of our...
Welcome to the Illo Chat Podcast. Join Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran as they chat about their experiences as children's book illustrators. Listen while they share what has and hasn't worked for them as illustrators on their creative journey.
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Episode 15 When your Muse goes on Vacation
In episode 15 we talk about about when your muse goes on vacation. Cuando la Musa se te va de vacaciones. How to recognize if you have...
Episode 14 Pivot
In episode 14 we talk about what to do when things don't go as planned. How you can pick up the pieces, pivot and make the best of...
Episode 13 Conference Plans
In episode 13 we talk about how our year started out (not like we expected). Our plans for the new year and how we’re planning for a...
Episode 12 You are an Artist
In episode 12 we talk about if you are hesitant to call yourself an artist you are not alone. Join us on this raw and real talk about how...
Episode 11 Self Publishing
In episode 11 we talk about how to work with self publishing authors when they ask you to illustrate their book. In part 1 we discuss the...
Episode 10 Part 2 Let's Talk about Agents!
In episode 10 part 2 we continue our talk about agents. We cover red flags, how to submit to agents and how to query a literary agent....
Episode 10 Part 1 Let's Talk about Agents!
In episode 10 we talk about the different types of agents. What an agent does for children's book authors and illustrators and why you...
Episode 9 FAQ
In episode 9 we answer some frequently asked questions. We talk about what to do after you join SCBWI. How to go from traditional to digital
Episode 8 Part 2 How to Find Work and Promote yourself as an Illustrator
In part 2 of Episode 8 we discuss how to promote yourself online. How to navigate freelance job websites and agents. What redflags to...
Episode 8 Part 1 How to Find Work and Promote yourself as an Illustrator
As an illustrator there are so many avenues to find work and make money. It can be overwhelming trying to decide where to focus your...
Episode 7 Let's Talk Art Part 1 & 2
In this episode Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran talk about what elements make a good children's book illustration. What is a focal point?...
Episode 6 Portfolios Part 1 & 2
In this episode we talk about portfolios and websites for children's book illustration. Why should you have a physical portfolio and a websi
Episode 5 All About Critiques
In this episode we talk about critiques. Why illustrators should get portfolio critiques and how to choose a critiquer.
Episode 4 A Dentist Can't Give You Heart Surgery!
In this episode we talk about why you as an illustrator shouldn't always say "yes" to every creative favor, and how to say NO and stay on...
Episode 3 Start Where You Are At!
In this episode we talk about how to start on your children's book illustration journey. Don't wait to start illustrating, because if you...
Episode 2 Don't Work in a Bubble!
In this episode we talk about how illustrators can tell if they are working in a bubble. How to get out of it, and how to find a creative...
Episode 1 Our Story
In this episode we share our stories on how we met, how we got started as children's books illustrators, and what we plan to do with this...
