Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast

In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator Jed Alexander about his wordless picture books. We talked about his process for writing wordless picture books and his illustration technique.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

Jed Alexander: ⁠https://jedalexander.com/books/

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In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator John Sandford about his new picture book BrindleFox. We talk about his inspiration and illustration technique for this book as well as his time as an art director.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

John Sandford: sandfordarchive.com

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In this episode we chat with author and illustrator Julia Mills about her debut picture book I am Stuck. We talk about her writing journey, her inspiration as an art teacher, and her process for illustrating this book.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

Julia Mills: ⁠⁠⁠jamills.com

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In this episode, Sunny talks about her year of letting go and her decision to go back to a full-time job outside the home. Giving her the freedom to pursue art as her passion instead of her career.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

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In this episode, we chat with Holly Hatam the illustrator of A Good Deed Can Grow written by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. We talk about Holly's journey to becoming a children's book illustrator and her process for illustrating this book.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Holly Hatam: ⁠⁠hollyhatam.com

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Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

In this episode Sunny talks about leaving her agent and what she would look for in the future when considering an agent. She discusses how it's okay to evaluate where you are and make changes to help you move forward.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran

You can also find Olga's book here: ⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/book⁠

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In this episode, we chat with Vicki Johnson the author of Molly's Tuxedo, and Gillian Reid the illustrator that worked on this wonderful book. We talk about Vicki's author journey and inspiration for this picture book. We also talk to Gillian about her Illustrator journey and her art process.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Vicki Johnson: ⁠vickijohnsonwrites.com

Gillian Reid: gillian-reid.com

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In this episode Olga talks about everything she is doing for marketing as an author, illustrator. How she is preparing for her upcoming book launch at the Dancing Bear Toy Store (hosted by the Curious Iguana) on April 22nd at 2pm EST. If you're in the Frederick, MD area stop by for this fun family friendly event.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Book Launch at Dancing Bear toy Store: https://www.olgaherrera.me/events

Preorder the book through Curious Iguana (includes free bag): https://curiousiguana.com/product/preorder-the-unwelcome-surprise-by-olga-herrera/

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In this episode we chat with author, illustrator Lenny Wen about her debut picture book Spicy Spicy Hot. We talk about her journey into illustration, how she got an agent. We also learn how she came up with the idea for this adorable book. 

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Lenny Wen: lennywen.com

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In this episode we chat with Pat Tanumihardja the author of Ramen for Everyone and Shiho Pate the illustrator that worked on this adorable book. We talk about Pat's author journey from cookbooks to picturebooks and her love of Ramen. We also discuss Shiho's Illustrator journey and her varying art styles.

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Cover art by Olga Herrera

Pat Tanumihardja: ediblewords.com

Shiho Pate: shihopate.com

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