सर्वश्रेष्ठ The Good Ship Illustration पॉडकास्टस (2025)

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What publishers reeeeally want to see in your picture book pitch 17:20

2d ago17:20

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First, before we jump into the show notes, here's the link to sign up to the Picture Book Pitching Masterclass we've got happening soon! 🗓️ When: 17th of November at 1 pm UK time 💰 Cost: Freeeee 🚢 RSVP here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/pbpm How do illustrators actually get their picture books published? And what really goes on at Bologn…

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'If it looks awful, keep going. It’ll work out' - an interview with illustrator Catherine Rayner 38:34

9d ago38:34

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This week we’re interviewing another creative for the podcast. Hooray! Catherine Rayner is an award-winning author and illustrator based in Edinburgh, whose books have sold over two million copies and been translated into 35 languages. She’s written and illustrated 25 picture books and collaborated with legends like Julia Donaldson, Michael Morpurg…

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'If you keep showing up, you can't NOT get better' - an interview with Sandi Hester 36:09

16d ago36:09

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We've decided to play around a bit and do some INTERVIEWS. Ooooh. First up is artist and YouTuber Sandi Hester, who recently moved from the US into a 100-year-old fixer-upper house in the UK. Katie (gently) grills Sandi about what it’s been like moving country and keeping her creative practice alive through chaos, health challenges, and renovation …

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A Bologna Book Fair special: 6 Good Shippers were finalists in the Illustrators Exhibition! 41:30

23d ago41:30

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Hi there, Helen here. This is a special episode of the podcast because we had six of our Good Shippers - that’s people who’ve done our courses - selected as finalists in the Bologna Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition! Which is pretty amazing news. It’s really difficult to be a finalist because the competition is so high. Last year there were 4,374 p…

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#WalkToSee is baaack! The hashtag responsible for over 120,000 drawings (join in!) 22:23

1M ago22:23

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Our Helen’s #WalkToSee hashtag on Instagram is baaaack with a new monthly prompt. After seven years of #walktosee there are now over 120,000 drawings on there and counting! In this episode, we chat about Helen’s relaunch of #WalkToSee (with new monthly prompts), drawing from life vs. photos, why small sketchbooks are weirdly hard, aaand rediscoveri…

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Remember drawing for...fun? 😅 what is that? 21:05

1M ago21:05

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Deadlines... yeah yeah yeahhh, but what about doing illustration stuff just for YOU!? This week we chat about squishing in personal projects when client work always feels much more urgent. We are gathering ourselves after a very exciting Illustration Business Club launch. Phew! Definitely time for fun non-worky projects around here. (Rough) Timesta…

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"Double your fee without drawing more" say whaaat!? 23:25

1M ago23:25

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First things first, DOORS CLOSE TONIGHT! We start on Monday. https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/business Be lovely to see you in there. Psssst, this is the lowest the price will ever be, and we're not opening the doors again until September 2026. 🚢🚢🚢 Right. Podcast shownotes. Yes. Where were we? Here's a very quick lesson on copyright and lice…

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The bit art school forgot to teach you 😅 10:44

2M ago10:44

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🌎✏️ The Illustrator’s Income Atlas - exciting free workshop announcement! 🗓️ 24th Sept | ⏰ 1pm UK | 📍 Online Let's sit down together and map out your illustration income. You'll leave with a plan (a map, woohooo) you can stick on your wall and use. Save your spot and SIGN UP HERE! https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/atlas Ok, on with the showno…

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Nice illustrator loneliness & working from home 21:51

2M ago21:51

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🌎✏️ The Illustrator’s Income Atlas - exciting free workshop announcement! 🗓️ 24th Sept | ⏰ 1pm UK | 📍 Online Let's sit down together and map out your illustration income. You'll leave with a plan (a map, woohooo) you can stick on your wall and use. Save your spot and SIGN UP HERE! https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/atlas Ok, on with the showno…

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Picture Book, Freak Flag, or Business… which one is calling yoooou? 9:15

2M ago9:15

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Which course should I do? 🎨📚 We get asked this aaall the time: “Do I start with the Picture Book Course, Fly Your Freak Flag, or the Business Course?” There is no wrong order. Right now the Business Course isn’t open, but… ✨ The Illustration Business Club (our shiny new name for it) opens for enrolment on the 19th of September! We almost dropped th…

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PANIIIIC! (or don’t...) 😅 | Summer camp sketchbook week 5 9:39

2M ago9:39

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Pssst, this episode was originally published in 2023 and we’re sharing it again as part of our Good Ship Summer Camp series. It’s one of five episodes to help you fly your freak flag this summer. If you’d like to join in properly, there’s a free workbook an' everything! You can download the workbook here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/wor…

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Play, OR ELSE 🎲 | Summer camp sketchbook week 4 10:55

3M ago10:55

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Pssst, this episode was originally published in 2023 and we’re sharing it again as part of our Good Ship Summer Camp series. It’s one of five episodes to help you fly your freak flag this summer. If you’d like to join in properly, there’s a free workbook an' everything! You can download the workbook here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/wor…

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Finding Creative Confidence 🚢 | Summer camp sketchbook week 3 21:22

3M ago21:22

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Pssst, this episode was originally published in 2023 and we’re sharing it again as part of our Good Ship Summer Camp series. It’s one of five episodes to help you fly your freak flag this summer. If you’d like to join in properly, there’s a free workbook an' everything! You can download the workbook here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/wor…

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Draw draw draw! ✏️ | Summer camp sketchbook week 2 8:55

3M ago8:55

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Pssst, this episode was originally published in 2023 and we’re sharing it again as part of our Good Ship Summer Camp series. It’s one of five episodes to help you fly your freak flag this summer. If you’d like to join in properly, there’s a free workbook an' everything! You can download the workbook here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/wor…

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Bask in your weirdness ☀️ | Summer camp sketchbook week 1 11:32

3M ago11:32

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Pssst, this episode was originally published in 2023 and we’re sharing it again as part of our Good Ship Summer Camp series. It’s one of 5 episodes to help you fly your freak flag this summer. If you’d like to join in properly, there’s a free workbook an' everything! You can download the workbook here: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/workbo…

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Is AI Coming for your job? Illustrators are fighting back! (Part 2) with Chris Haughton 22:47

4M ago22:47

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This week, we’re back with part 2 of our conversation with the brilliant Chris Haughton – illustrator, author, and passionate copyright advocate. Here's a link to part 1 in case you need to catch up! In this half of our Chris Haughton special, Chris shares how his first picture book came about, and we also chat about confidence, creative doubt, and…

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“Do I Have to Pick One Style Forever?! (Part 1)” with Chris Haughton 33:57

4M ago33:57

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How do you make picture books if you secretly hate writing? Can you REALLY just punch holes in a bit of paper and call it a finished illustration?! 👀 This week we’ve got a proper treat for you. This is part 1 of our chat with illustrator and picture book maker Chris Haughton! (Katie wasn’t there, but Helen and Tania held the fort and asked him all …

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START HERE - Welcome to The Good Ship Illustration Podcast! (Here's our trailer) 🚢🚢🚢 1:44

4M ago1:44

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Welcome to The Good Ship Illustration - the podcast for illustrators who are quietly working away in their sketchbooks thinking… “is it just me?” …it’s not just you! We’re Helen Stephens, Katie Chappell and Tania Willis - three full-time illustrators from three different corners of the industry (and three different age brackets ). We live in the sa…

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You don’t have to draw everything (even in picture books) 14:50

4M ago14:50

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Emily asked us why backgrounds can be so overwhelming. So in this episode, we share lots of low-pressure ideas to make them doable (maybeee even fun). Please enjoy Tania nearly falling asleep under a weighted blanket 🤣 Podcast Episode Highlights: How to stop overthinking it Colour tips and some good stuff Chris Haughton taught us NO ZOOMING IN ALLO…

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💰 How to protect your time, energy and income as an illustrator 17:41

5M ago17:41

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“Can you just do it for free?” NO. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about working for free, how to say no without guilt, and why having nice strong boundaries won't ruin your career (we promise). Tania shares a BRILLIANT script for saying no to unpaid work. Thank you Taniasan, we luv ya. Other good bits of note: How to stop feeling bad about s…

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Is this normal in publishing… or am I being taken for a mug? 22:01

5M ago22:01

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When your project goes a bit pear-shaped you might wonder if that’s just how the illustration industry is. Well, this week we’re talking all about what's good, bad, and normal... and whether there are red flags you should look out for in your illustrator-publisher relationship. Highlights: Why it's never okay to get feedback on a Friday and be aske…

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“Help! I found my illustration style… and I don’t like it” 😩 22:11

5M ago22:11

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Have you ever looked at your own work and thought… egh? When you work so hard to find your style* it can feel rubbish to realise you don't even LIKE IT 😅. *We're not big fans of the word style...but we have to use it so you know what we're on about. We have a WHOLE ENTIRE COURSE about finding your creative voice & flying your freak flag. This episo…

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The joy of not finishing (all) your online courses 15:27

5M ago15:27

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Quick note before we start: In this episode we use the words "women" and "creative women" but we know these things don’t just affect women, and not everyone relates to binary gender labels. This chat is based on our lived experience and isn’t meant to exclude anyone. You’re always welcome aboard, however you identify. WE LUV YA. xx Good Ship How ma…

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The curse of "Final Artwork" 12:06

5M ago12:06

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BE MORE WONKY In this episode: Why quick sketches usually have more life in 'em than polished pieces How perfectionism kills creativity Beware of the pause button (when you're doing graphic recording / live illustration) What to do when you're scared your work isn’t “worth the money” Tips for keeping final artwork fresh and loose Human vs AI: what …

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Inside Helen's hermit cave 10:27

6M ago10:27

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Where does she go? What happens in there? Come and have a wee peek inside Helen’s hermit cave with us. BUT FIRST - is it true? Do you prefer a podcast when there's a video too? Katie's just been to Australia and chatted to some creatives and they all said that they *ONLY* listen to a podcast if there's a video to go with it. Whaaat!? Let us know on…

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Get more illustration work: A pep talk, some tips, and a tiny rant 19:00

6M ago19:00

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Errrr, how do you find illustration work in 2025? Pitching? Instagram? Postcards? SEO? In this nice an' juicy episode we’re answering the 'Heeelp, how do I find clients as an illustrator?' question. What works Why we don’t “hunt” clients 😅 SEO tips to help the right people trip over you How to be pals with art directors Pitching can feel YUCK (but …

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Residencies and Substack 31:21

6M ago31:21

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Hiya. This week’s episode of The Good Ship Illustration podcast is all about artist residencies... illustrators are allowed to go on them too! Our Tania’s just returned from her first ever residency (in a chateau, of course. Ooh la laaa) and we wanted to hear about the muscly trees, the chickens, and whether she got the entire chateau to herself. W…

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Live Illustration (Course Closes Tonight!) Q&A 34:01

6M ago34:01

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Today’s a biiiig day... the doors to our Live Illustration Course are closing tonight! AGH! In this special live illustration-y episode, we grill Katie with loads of the brilliant live illustration questions you submitted. Katie also shares some behind-the-scenes stories about v early gigs, navigating some more unusual client requirements (hiya, Ap…

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“I’m not sure how to price my illustration work. I think I panic and undercharge because I’m worried they’ll change their mind if it’s too much.” 19:33

7M ago19:33

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This week’s podcast question is from Annabelle: “I’m not sure how to price my work. I think I panic and undercharge because I’m worried they’ll change their mind if it’s too much.” Ooft. This is a juicy episode. Money, mindset, value, VAT nightmares, and charging what you’re worth. Bon apetit from your Good Ship pals. Tuck in. Timestamps 00:00 – Th…

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Illustrator vs artist: what’s the difference? + Creating your portfolio 🥳 16:45

7M ago16:45

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Thanks for sending in yer juicy questions. Here are the ones we tackle in this week's podcast episode: “How do I build an illustration portfolio if I only have fine art work?” “What’s the difference between an illustrator and an artist?” Ahh yes that ol' chestnut. How to pivot from fine art to illustration without losing your mind. We dig into the …

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Illustration trends vs your creative voice PLUS what materials to use 24:59

7M ago24:59

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Two more chunky questions for this week's episode: “How do I choose the right materials and techniques when I love them all?” “How do I keep up with new tech and trends without hopping on every train and going bananas?” It's a longer one this week! A podcast title that went in the bin was: Mouldy bingo dabbers: A love story. A moment of silence for…

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Perfectionism, CMYK & a shout out to Barry in the cupboard (lovin' your work, Barry) 18:38

7M ago18:38

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This week we’re answering TWO of your excellent questions: “How can I stop overthinking my story and just... FINISH IT???” “Which is better, RGB or CMYK?” Here’s what we chat about: That annoying feeling when you know your story’s missing something but you can’t figure out what Ask your characters what they eat for breakfast Magic picture book edit…

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How to become a paid illustrator (The step-by-step guide! lol) 17:06

8M ago17:06

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This is something we hear quite a lot, and it's a BIG broad question: How do you actually become an illustrator who makes money. Dear Good Ship Illustration please break it down for me, step by step. No pressure (aaagh 😅) Alas, there is no tidy step-by-step guide… but in this episode we're doin' our very best to give you a solid direction to head i…

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Should you quit Instagram if you're an illustrator? 13:14

8M ago13:14

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This week, we’re answering a question from listener Eilidh: "How do you navigate social media? Do you have a strategy or just post willy-nilly?" Gah. It’s complicated. In this episode of the podcast we chat about: Do illustrators really need Instagram anymore? Should you have a strategy, or is it fine to post when you feel like it? Why social media…

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Your website might be missing this one thing – and nooo, it’s not more portfolio pieces 19:03

8M ago19:03

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Ahoy! Doors to the Business Course (for illustrators!) are closing TONIGHT! We're going to be having a chat over on Instagram and you're more than welcome to bring your business of illustration questions along. Be lovely to see you there. We're @thegoodshipillustration over on Insta. p.s. Once the course doors close, they close. We're strict! You'v…

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Is there enough work for illustrators? The truth about illustration jobs in 2025 - a rising tide floats all boats 🚢🚢🚢 14:51

8M ago14:51

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Doors to the Business Course (for illustrators!) are open TONIGHT! We're going to be having a chat over on Instagram and you're more than welcome to bring your business of illustration questions along. Be lovely to see you there. We're @thegoodshipillustration over on Insta. 🚢 This week, we’re diving into the live illustration industry. How much wo…

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Feelin' guilty about not drawing as much lately? [A Good Ship Illustration permission slip] 13:34

8M ago13:34

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"I'm not drawing as much anymore - Aghhhhh! Is this ok!?" If you feel like you’re not drawing as much as you “should”, then you’re definitely, absolutely not alone. In this episode, we share our drawing ebbs and flows, why guilt often sneaks in, and how to let yourself off the hook when life gets lifey. We chat about: The natural phases of a creati…

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What size should your picture book be? (And other silly mistakes to avoid.) 20:15

9M ago20:15

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🚢 The Picture Book Course closes TONIGHT! In this episode, we’re tackling three of the biggest picture book questions we hear all the time: 1. What size should my picture book be? 2. Do I need kids to write picture books? 3. How do I get my book in front of a publisher? (So that they actually SEE it.) If you’ve been agonising over book dimensions, …

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The secret to actually finishing your picture book ❤️ 15:20

9M ago15:20

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First things first, we've got to let you know that the doors to the Picture Book Course are FINALLY OPEN AGAIN today! We'll officially fling 'em open tonight at Art Club (7 pm UK time over on Instagram. Our IG username is @thegoodshipillustration.) See you there! 🚢 Right, back to the podcast show notes. In this episode, we’re answering a brilliant …

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Saying no as an illustrator: dropping projects can boost your career. 15:13

9M ago15:13

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Juggling too many plates, saying yes to everything, and wondering if it’s time to let something go... It's not a fun place to be. (And all three of us have been there, got the frazzled t-shirt). In this episode, we share the projects, jobs, and ideas we’ve binned along the way to make room for the shiny new stuff. We chat about: Why it’s okay to dr…

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Why drawing digitally is NAUGHTY 👀 (or is it?) 17:28

9M ago17:28

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Nahhh. It's not really. That was a naughty title. Anyway, we got this brilliant and juicy question in our students-only Facebook group for the Find Your Creative Voice, Fly Your Freak Flag Course. 🎺 31ST JANUARY = YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET SOME GOOD SHIP ILLUSTRATION SNAIL-MAIL STICKERS WHEN YOU JOIN! Don't say we didn't warn you! Sign up here. Megan…

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Can you be an illustrator with children and a job? 11:28

10M ago11:28

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Chelsea asked us: "Would love some advice goal-wise for those of us still holding part-time jobs and two small kids under five, trying to transition to an illustration career. Is it even possible? I'm feeling impatient and a bit trapped." We chat about: Why “slow and steady” beats high-pressure goals. Low-pressure ways to carve out creative time (e…

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What tech do you use as an illustrator? Featuring Helen's 25 year-old Epson scanner that WILL NOT DIE 21:22

10M ago21:22

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At The Good Ship Illustration, we love keeping it simple. You don’t need the fanciest gear or the latest tech to be an illustrator. Our Helen’s 25-year-old scanner has survived being dropped multiple times and it’s still goin' strong. This week on the podcast, we’re sharing the tech setups we actually use to get our illustration work done. Katie te…

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Help! I’m shy. Do I really have to go to book fairs to start my illustration career? 15:02

10M ago15:02

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Ahoy! 🚢 In this episode, we’re answering a brilliant question from listener Cat, who wrote: “Help! I’m shy. Do I really have to go to book fairs to start my illustration career?” The short answer = nope. The longer answer = this 15-minute podcast episode. Grab a cuppa and we'll see you in there! p.s. Freak Flag course doors are now open! If you joi…

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Big goals, no pressure: Planning your creative year with The Good Ship Illustration 21:30

10M ago21:30

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Is it time to set goals, or are you feeling more “no plans, just let me lie down” this year? We chat about: Why some years are for sprinting, and others are for walking. The power of visual goal-setting. How to make goals human-sized, doable, and fun, without freaking yourself out. Here's a Good Ship permission slip to do your 2025 goal-setting in …

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Hardest Year Ever? An Honest Look at the Illustration Industry in 2024 20:51

11M ago20:51

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As 2024 winds down, we’ve been hearing all sorts of things - budget cuts, AI fears, and whispers of a downturn. There’s no denying it’s been a tricky year for many illustrators. But is it all doom and gloom? Not necessarily! Timestamps for you to skip around: 00:20 Special news - The doors are open for Find Your Creative Voice, Fly Your Freak Flag!…

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Ho ho ho 🎄 pressies for illustrators (love from Ron & Betty Frampton x) 12:52

11M ago12:52

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What do tiny bowls of crisps, the world’s fanciest pencils, and a mysterious couple called Ron and Betty Frampton have in common? They’re all in this week's Christmassy podcast! Get ready for festive chaos, creative inspiration, and permission to buy yourself something lovely, courtesy of Ron and Betty. Timestamps: 00:00 – Who on earth are Ron and …

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The Confidence to Fly Your Freak Flag: A guide for illustrators and creatives 29:23

11M ago29:23

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Here's your early present from Good Ship. Our previously-just-for-paying-students private VIP podcast episode all about building your creative confidence. We're celebrating that Find Your Creative Voice, Fly Your Freak Flag is now open for enrollment all year round! Instant access. You asked, we listened. EVERYONE who joins during December 2024 & J…

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What should you tackle first!? Starting out as an illustrator. 19:09

11M ago19:09

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When you’re starting your illustration career, there is so much advice out there, so in this episode, we're untangling the nice juicy question of “Where do I even start!?” We share a bit about how we've each learned to hop in and out of our business & creativity cars over the years. Plus, we'll dish out some wisdom nuggets on balancing creative bur…

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What you workin' on, pal? A Good Ship Illustration chat. 29:34

12M ago29:34

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Show Notes When we meet up, this is always one of the first things we ask each other. We'd ask you too if you were here! "What are you working on, then?" is the question that made us want to start The Good Ship Illustration all those yeeeeears ago - we realised how mega different our illustration careers are, even though we're all illustrators. Gra…

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