About this episode

The hosts discuss the best and worst advice they've received throughout their illustrating careers.

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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sam Cotterill, Lee White, Jake Parker

Topics covered

• art advice
• illustration
• creative process
• teaching
• professional growth

Keywords

• art lessons
• illustration advice
• creative teaching
• professional illustrating
• career trajectory

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