Before photography, the most commonly used medium to capture a single moment in time was painting and illustration. Though photos and video have flooded most media outlets, illustration as a whole has not been replaced. It’s still used to this day because of its unique ability to convey emotions and integrate a single moment within a broader context. Career illustrator Tim ‘O Brien has created some of the most famous magazine covers, book covers and more in recent history. He joins us this week to help us understand the skill and work it takes to become a successful editorial illustrator.

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