Do you want to learn how to write for children? The Institute of Children's Literature has taught hundreds of thousands of aspiring writers, and the director of ICL is the host of Writing for Children. Bestselling children's author Katie Davis focuses on the craft of writing for children: how to write a children's book, how to write for children's magazines, how to get paid, and get published. There are listener questions, with answers from the experts at the Institute, plus hard-to-find res ...
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Author Katie Davis hosts Brain Burps About Books as a "fly on the wall" show. It's all about the craft and business of publishing, now including all genres––not just children's books. Interviews with experts cover publishing, creating, promoting, and writing them. Are you an aspiring writer who'd like to know the inside scoop on how others got their books published? Kid's books? Indie books? Non-fiction? Or are you already published and want to hear how to make your book trailer? Maybe you'r ...
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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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Expert Events with People That Inspire: Mindset, Wellbeing, Healing, Yoga, Time, Meaning, and Money.
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Presenting Fearless Portraits, stories of women leaders, innovators, and trailblazers. Some of them are well-known, some are obscure, all of them worked to make a difference in the world. In each episode, you’ll learn the story of an amazing changemaker in the time it takes to drink your morning coffee. Fearless Portraits is hosted by Dan Landau, a New Jersey-based visual artist who repurposes maps and other items with ink drawings and intricate papercutting to create portraits of people and ...
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Welcome to ItsPersonalPodcast, hosted by Gary R. Gray Jr.—teacher, writer, storyteller, and kid from Preston now teaching in Singapore. This ain’t your typical pod. No fancy edits. No perfect soundscapes. Just real talk. Sometimes it’s Gary, solo, diving deep—into childhood, into choices, into what it means to be growing, moving, becoming. He peels back the layers, questions his “accomplishments,” wonders out loud if he’s living a full life. It’s vulnerable. It’s honest. It’s personal. Other ...
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Why is in-person connection so important? Jake Parker and Lee White discuss the value of learning from and uplifting other artists in real life as Jake reflects on his takeaways from New York Comic Con. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links …
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The Top Five Questions Artists Ask Pros
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1:28:00What’s the best schedule for illustrators? How do you choose your materials? What keeps you motivated? Anthony Wheeler, Samantha Cotterill, and Lee White tackle their most commonly asked questions and pepper in time-tested advice. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click he…
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What do travel, recording technology, and illustration have in common? Lee White, Samantha Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler explore how new (and sometimes uncomfortable) experiences expand your skills and feed your creative bank account. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Cli…
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Jake Parker is back from tabling at New York Comic Con; was it worth it? Crunch the numbers, hear the stories, and learn more about the experience alongside Samantha Cotterill and Anthony Wheeler. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and sh…
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How to Make Your Portfolio So Good It Can't Be Ignored
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1:06:33Our best portfolio tips, all in one place! Tune in to hear Jake Parker, Lee White, and multiple guests share how to build a portfolio that stands out and lands the jobs you want. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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Jake Parker, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White update us on their latest projects, wins and losses, and the lessons they’re learning. Tune in for some illustrator’s insider baseball. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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By Samantha Cotterrill, Preston Smith, Austin Shurtliff, Anthony Wheeler, Lee White, Daniel Tu, Analise Black, Will Terry, Lisa Faught, Jake Parker, Lily Howell, David Hohn
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6 Things Pros Embrace That Amateurs Fear
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1:06:36Are your amateur habits blocking your progress? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White divulge the secrets professional illustrators know that will advance your career to the next level. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show note…
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The 6 Business Skills Every Artist Needs (That Art School Never Taught)
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1:16:17Are your business chops lacking? Jake Parker, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White teach how to market your work, communicate with clients, unravel contracts, and more to create a sustainable career. Tune in to take your business from good to great. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator sta…
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The Hidden Mistakes Killing Your Illustration Progress
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1:06:26Are you unknowingly exposing yourself as an amateur? Learn the most common mistakes new illustrators make and how to create more professional results with Lee White, Sam Cotterill, and Jake Parker! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and s…
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Illustrators React to Google's Storybook AI
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1:07:00Join Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler for a discussion about Google’s AI storybook app, a recently rediscovered N.C. Wyeth mural, and a children’s book that can detect color blindness. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and sho…
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What would your art (and your life) look like if you reinvented yourself by the New Year? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White share habits to start today so you can hit the ground running in 2026. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links …
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Have you lost the fun of making art? Lee White, Sam Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler share how to rediscover the delight of creating through play. You’ll learn how limitations give you freedom, how letting loose might be the antidote to your burnout, and much more. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a g…
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Illustrators: Allow Yourself to Play!
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1:25:11It’s time for an update! Samantha Cotterill, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler share what they’re working on and the lessons they’re learning in the process. Tune in to discover how to listen to your creative voice and maintain play in your illustration practice. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a grea…
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Make Art for Your Audience, Not for Approval
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1:12:40Trying to impress the wrong crowd? Samantha Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Lee White discuss the temptation to create for your peers and how to return to your authentic expression. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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Illustrators: Don’t Sleep on Branding!
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1:02:21Is your website looking dusty? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White discuss the proper care and feeding of your portfolio site. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.By Lily Howell, Daniel Tu, Will Terry, Samantha Cotterrill, Austin Shurtliff, Lee White, Jake Parker, Preston Smith, Anthony Wheeler, Analise Black, Lisa Faught
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So many ideas, so little time! How do you decide which project to take to the finish line? Jake Parker, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White teach how to prioritize your time and make the most meaningful selection. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s …
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Want to join the professional league? Learn what it takes to become a career artist or illustrator in this compilation episode, containing some of our best advice to creatives in your shoes. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show not…
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How to Succeed at Art Fairs (and Who Should Avoid Them)
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1:04:05Ever strolled through an art festival and thought, “I could do this”? Lee White, David Hohn, and Jake Parker share what it takes to sell at live events and how to maximize the experience. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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What’s the most common bad advice given to artists? Jake Parker, Samantha Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler debunk commonly accepted but poor counsel. Expect to learn alternative ways to approach your art career. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s…
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Why Most Artists Stay Broke (and How to Escape It)
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1:25:50Feel like a starving artist? Lee White, Jake Parker, and Anthony Wheeler teach how to not only earn money but prosper. Tune in for budget and tax strategies, ways to save, and resources to keep, grow, and enjoy more of your well-earned cash. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator start…
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Why You Need a Mentor and How to Get One
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1:20:34If you’ve always wondered how to find a mentor (or become one), this is your episode. Jake Parker, Lee White, and David Hohn share about their greatest mentors, how to cultivate a creative community, and how a life of service makes all of your goals possible. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great…
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The Hidden Cost of Being Too Precious with Your Art
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49:31How can I learn to let go of bad art? Why isn’t my style selling? Does drawing ever get easier? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White discuss these topics and more. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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As AI takes more entry-level jobs, will new illustrators find enough work to survive? Jake Parker, Lee White, and David Hohn teach the ethical (and practical) path to a thriving art career. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show note…
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Ep. 144 Nina Mata on her debut picture NEW, family and writing for celebrities
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40:34In this episode, I chat with the insightful Nina Mata—author of A Place for Fire and The Legend of the Hummingbird. We dive into her journey as a writer, debut children's book NEW, the cultural roots that inspire her stories, and how nature, family, and heritage intertwine in her work. Nina shares her thoughts on crafting stories that celebrate res…
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Is it possible to run an online shop without burning out? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler teach how to make your shop work for you (rather than becoming a slave to it). 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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What is a Starred Review and Why Does It Matter?
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1:05:44How important are starred reviews to the life of your children’s book? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Samantha Cotterill explain what they are and whether or not you need them to succeed. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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It’s the end of an era: Will Terry is retiring from SVSLearn. Join Jake Parker and Lee White to learn what he’s been working on and the lessons he’s learned along the way. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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Do You Find Your Art Style, or Does It Find You?
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1:14:21Is your artistic voice discovered or created? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler share how to unlock a style that feels uniquely you. Sign up for Lee White’s watercolor workshop in Spain 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and sho…
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My Coworker Used AI Art in Her Children’s Book
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1:09:30Is AI driving illustrators to extinction? Jake Parker, David Hohn, and Samantha Cotterill explore the nuances of launching your art career amid modern technology. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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How can I know if my project will succeed (before I dedicate my life to it)? Can I start painting yet? Is social media still worth the effort? Jake Parker and Lee White offer insights on these questions (plus a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their current projects). 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a …
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Are you ready to fully commit to your craft? David Hohn, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White discuss overcoming art block, the risks of art careers, and how to know when you’re ready to go big. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes…
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Ep. 143 Betty C. Tang on Parachute Kids, Identity, and Growing Up Immigrant
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39:17In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Betty C. Tang—author and illustrator of the powerful graphic novel Parachute Kids. We talk about her childhood, the real-life inspirations behind her work, and how identity, immigration, and family shaped the heart of her storytelling. Betty opens up about the emotional roots of Parachute Kids and what…
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What makes a good hobby, and do you need one? Should you worry about sharing your ideas too soon? And what if someone copies your project? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and David Hohn debate these questions and offer their wisdom. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here…
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Breaking into Comics in 2025 with Shawn Crystal
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1:18:44Can you make it as a comic artist in 2025? Is this a dying market? Shawn Crystal gives his take on the modern comic industry and shares his advice to anyone hoping to see their work in print. Join the conversation! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this epis…
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How many ways can you monetize one illustration? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry teach how to make art that keeps on giving, plus how to popularize your IP and more! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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The legendary James Gurney joins Jake Parker, Will Terry, and Lee White to talk about his life as an artist, from a train-hopping twenty-one-year-old to becoming one of the most iconic illustrators of our time. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’…
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Is it possible to make art with kids at home? Anthony Wheeler, Sam Cotterill, and Will Terry share how to balance parenting and creativity (without feeling guilty). 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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Should I create my passion project even if it won’t pay well? Lee White and Anthony Wheeler discuss how to select a project, prioritize tasks, and advance your career while keeping the love of art alive. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links…
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EP.142 Quartez Harris chats NEW BOOK and what happen on his writing journey
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47:36Quartez Harris, a poet and teaching artist whose work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Ohio Poetry Association’s Poet of the Year for his collection We Made it to School Alive. Quartez is set to release his debut picture book, Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer, with Little Brown in January 2025. Born in Springfield, Ohio…
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How can we harness the power of stories in our marketing? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry teach how to appeal to emotions and share the “why” behind your work. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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Ep. 141 Lit Agent TELLS ALL about the industry, and what's it like to edit manuscripts
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32:19I’m excited to introduce you to Jenissa Graham, a Literary Agent at BookEnds Literary Agency. Jenissa began her publishing career at Writers House, starting as an intern and working her way up to the Subrights department as the Global Licensing and Media Rights Assistant. In 2022, she joined BookEnds Literary as an Associate Agent and Subrights Man…
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Feel like you’re always rushing to the finish line? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry discuss how to minimize anxiety during artmaking and the keys to creating successful work more frequently. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and s…
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EP.140 Jess is a public health professor, but in all her free time, she's a passionate artist.
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43:56I had the pleasure of speaking with Jess Owens-Young. By day, Jess is a public health professor, but in all her free time, she’s a passionate artist. Her work beautifully captures the essence of living as a Black person in the U.S., exploring various dimensions of Black life through acrylics, oil pastels, and inks. Jess also creates digital illustr…
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Can you identify a bad contract (without a lawyer’s help)? Samantha Cotterill, Anthony Wheeler, and Will Terry discuss what to look out for, plus how to stand out in a saturated market and more. Listen in! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s lin…
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EP.139 Black Muslim author, Rahma Mohamed shares story growing up in Canada
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26:07I talk to Rahma Mohamed, who was born and raised in Hargeisa, Somaliland. At just eight years old, her family immigrated to Canada, where they settled in Quebec. Rahma faced many challenges as she entered her first formal school, grappling with the French language while being the only Black Muslim girl in her class. Despite experiencing bullying, s…
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Can your relationship survive your illustration career? Jake Parker, Will Terry, and Lee White share how they’ve maintained healthy partnerships on the wild ride of artistic entrepreneurship. Listen and learn! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s…
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How Mistakes Make You a Better Artist
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1:11:30What does Tom Cruise getting stuck in a time loop have to do with becoming a great artist? More than you’d expect! Learn how to iterate, how to avoid generic character designs (EVERYTHING has been done before, no exceptions!), and how you can supercharge your art skills with an online education for WAY cheaper than a traditional art school. Only on…
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Art Career Expectations vs. Reality
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1:13:13Is the life of an illustrator all it’s cracked up to be? Samantha Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Lee White compare what they anticipated to how their careers have shaken out. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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In this best-of episode, discover our top tips on finding, firing, and working with agents, featuring Jake Parker, Lee White, Will Terry, Anthony Wheeler, and Samantha Cotterill. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts! Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.…
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