Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast
autor: Olga Herrera
Najnowszy odcinek
A Light For Lucinda - The story
A Light For Lucinda - The story
O tym podcaście
Illo Chat is a podcast for illustrators working in the children's book industry. Creative, funny and full of information on how to write, illustrate, and publish picture books and how to become a professional illustrator. Olga Herrera, children's book author and illustrator, teaches about the publishing industry and the behind the scenes work that goes into book design and illustration. Kidlit discussions and insights for artist and creatives.
WEBSITE: www.illochat.com
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- A Light For Lucinda - The story · 33 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 54In this episode Olga shares the story behind her latest picture book, A Light For Lucinda published June 9, 2026. She answers questions from the Kidlit community regarding the…
- A Chat with Jed Alexander. Writing and Marketing. · 56 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 53In this Episode, I chat with Jed Alexander, author and illustrator of The Black Market. We talked about his writing style, writing for characters and not the plot. We discuss the…
- A Chat with Kerry McQuaide. Finding your pack: Kidlit Community · 53 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 52In This Episode Olga and Kerry chat about the importance of having connections, the benefits of associations and being active in your kidlit community. They discuss Kerry's…
- What is Narrative Art? · 13 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 51In this episode Olga talks about Narrative Illustration. What does it mean, and how to do it. With examples on how small changes can create story in your illustration work.
- Time Trap. What's stealing your time? · 18 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 50In this episode Olga talks about social media, the ultimate time stealer, and what she did about it. She gives concrete ideas for maximizing your time and rebooting that creative…
- Can Art be a hobby again? · 43 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 48In this episode we have Sunny as a guest! We chat about the constant pull to monetize art. After leaving the industry and not seeking art as career, the siren call to make money…
- Illo Chat Comes Back! · 3 min · Sezon 2 Odcinek 1The podcast is back! Hosted by Olga Herrera. Let's chat again! There will be thoughtful and insightful conversations with guest artists, and think out-loud wonderings with Olga.
- EP 47 Final Episode · 55 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 49Our journey here is coming to an end. We've loved every minute we have gotten to chit-chat on this platform. We'd like to thank all of our past and future listeners for tagging…
- EP 46 Wrap Up 2024 · 1 godz. 0 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 48It's our end-of-the-year episode! Join us while we reminisce about the year and make our plans for the future. Thanks for listening. Cover Art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video…
- EP 45 Thankful · 1 godz. 7 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 47In this episode, we share what we're thankful for, spending time with friends, finding inspiration in new places, and having the courage to do new things. We'd love to hear what…
- EP 44 A Chat with Berrie Torgan-Randall · 1 godz. 6 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 46In this episode, we chat with author and illustrator Berrie Torgan-Randall about her early graphic novel Bella and Blue. We discussed her publishing journey and how her…
- EP43 A Chat with Tara J. Hannon · 1 godz. 6 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 45In this episode, we chat with author and illustrator Tara J. Hannon about her early graphic novel series Birtle. We discussed her process for submitting a graphic novel and the…
- EP 42 How to say Yes when you think you're not ready · 52 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 44In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about how to say yes to projects in spite of the fear of failure and imposter syndrome and just do the thing. Thanks for listening. Cover…
- EP 41 Social Media for Illustrators · 1 godz. 2 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 43In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the state of social media for illustrators today. How things have changed and where they are going. Thanks for listening. Cover art…
- EP 40 The Sting of Rejection · 39 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 42In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the sting of rejection and how to overcome the feeling of failure. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video…
- EP 39 Three Year Anniversary · 44 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 42Yay! It's Illo Chat's third anniversary! Join Olga and Sunny as they reminisce on how they got here and some of their favorite highlights from the last three years. Thank you…
- EP 38 Think Like a Designer · 49 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 41In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about how thinking like a designer can save you time and edits when creating art for children's books. Thanks for listening. Cover art by…
- EP 37 Should you be an Author or an Illustrator or Both · 51 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 40In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the roles and responsibilities of being an author and an illustrator or wearing the hats of both. And how to decide which fits best…
- EP 36 Switching Agents · 52 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 39In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the steps one can take when switching agents. The use of publisher’s marketplace, and query tracker to research agents and help make…
- EP 35 2023 Wrap up · 54 min · Sezon 1 Odcinek 38In this episode, Olga and Sunny recap what happened this year, where they are now, and their plans for the future. They also discuss how it's easier to stay focused when you're…
