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The Mutant Hands Illustration Insights Podcast is an ideal listen if you are starting out in the creative industry, thinking about freelancing or already up and running in the freelance world.

The podcast is taken from the recently recorded Illustration Block Party event (www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/crazy-animal…ce-15335759085)

Mutant Hands are a husband and wife creative team who combine their illustration and animation skills. Made up of illustrator Jing Zhang & animator James Wignall, Mutant Hands know all about how to balance work and life whilst also making sure the get the most out of the work they create.

Having been based in London, Jing and James now lives in the beautiful Harrogate in Yorkshire after spending their working careers being based in London. As part of that transition Jing and James touch on their passion for remote working, and not having to be based in the 'big city' to achieve the life they want.

Additionally, Jing talks about not being ashamed of focussing on the commercial work whilst building your business. And James, talks about the importance of craft.

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The illustration insights podcast is a series which shares insights from some of the best illustration talent on the planet. We ask the questions that we all want to know, like 'Why did you get involved in illustration in the first place? How do you win work? How do you keep that work coming in?".

This episode being a special edition having being recorded at the Illustration Block Party event, is the first in a series of Block Parties which will be taking place in Manchester in the UK.

If you would like to attend the next event, details and tickets can be found on the Crazy Animal Face website: http://www.crazyanimalface.co.uk/illustration-block-party/

If you like what we do, please subscribe (itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/illus…d1429125831?mt=2) and take us with you in your pocket.

Also to be first on the list for... everything we do at CAF. Stick your details in the Mailing list: twitter.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe/p…=cdc84636c2

Mutant Hand's Website is Here: https://mutanthands.com/

Mutant Hand's twitter: https://twitter.com/mutanthands

Mutant Hand's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mutanthands/

The Ben Newman Illustration Insights Podcast is an ideal listen if you are starting out in the creative industry, thinking about freelancing or already up and running in the freelance world.

Taken from the recently recorded Illustration Block Party event (www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/crazy-animal…ce-15335759085)

Ben is someone who knows all about starting from the ground up, working part time before making the jump into full time illustration. And also not ruining your passion by squeezing all of the creativity out of it.

Having been based in London since graduating from The University of Bristol on an illustration course, Ben now lives in Hastings after feeling a little 'burned out' being in London. And additionally, Ben also elaborated on the joy of creating a range of books that centre around children's activities and education. The Professor Astro Cat series: https://flyingeyebooks.com/shop/professor-astro-cats-human-body-odyssey/

Ben also elaborates on the challenges he faces every day, and what he needs to do on a business level to generate work.

Additionally, an insight into what it's like fighting big corporations for stealing his work.

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The illustration insights podcast is a series which shares insights from some of the best illustration talent on the planet. We ask the questions that we all want to know, like 'Why did you get involved in illustration in the first place? How do you win work? How do you keep that work coming in?".

This episode being a special edition having being recorded at the Illustration Block Party event, is the first in a series of Block Parties which will be taking place in Manchester in the UK.

If you would like to attend the next event, details and tickets can be found on the Crazy Animal Face website: http://www.crazyanimalface.co.uk/illustration-block-party/

If you like what we do, please subscribe (itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/illus…d1429125831?mt=2) and take us with you in your pocket.

Also to be first on the list for... everything we do at CAF. Stick your details in the Mailing list: twitter.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe/p…=cdc84636c2

Ben's Website is Here: http://www.bennewman.co.uk/

Ben's twitter: https://twitter.com/bennewmanillo

Ben's instagram: http://instagram.com/benjinewman

Nobrow Press are here: https://nobrow.net/

The Dan Woodger Illustration Insights Podcast is an ideal listen if you are starting out in the creative industry, thinking about freelancing or already up and running in the freelance world.

Taken from the recently recorded Illustration Block Party event (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/crazy-animal-face-15335759085)

Dan is someone who knows his craft, and is looking to develop it by pushing himself every day.

Having been based in London since graduating from The University of Brighton, Dan talks about how his surroundings have influenced his work, the connections he's made along the way. And by concentrating on animation as his next step, he's developing his skill set even further.

Dan also elaborates on the challenges he faces every day, and what he needs to do on a business level to generate work. And fund his passion.

Additionally, an insight into the importance of getting a grounding in full time work, building a portfolio, getting an agent and going freelance.

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The illustration insights podcast is a series which shares insights from some of the best illustration talent on the planet. We ask the questions that we all want to know, like 'Why did you get involved in illustration in the first place? How do you win work? How do you keep that work coming in?".

This episode being a special edition having being recorded at the Illustration Block Party event, is the first in a series of Block Parties which will be taking place in Manchester in the UK.

If you would like to attend the next event, details and tickets can be found on the Crazy Animal Face website: http://www.crazyanimalface.co.uk/illustration-block-party/

If you like what we do, please subscribe (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/illustration-insights/id1429125831?mt=2) and take us with you in your pocket.

Also to be first on the list for... everything we do at CAF. Stick your details in the Mailing list: https://twitter.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=434589aa72cede39513a3a298&id=cdc84636c2

Dan's Website is Here: https://danwoodger.com/

Dan's twitter: https://twitter.com/danwoodger

Dan's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danwoodger/

A link to his Taiwan story is: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ2Nuu-jG4K/

The Tash Willcocks Illustration Insights Podcast is an ideal listen if you are starting out in the creative industry, thinking about freelancing or already up and running in the freelance world.

The Tash Willcocks Illustration Insights Podcast is an ideal listen if you are a coiled spring. In the sense that you have a passion for creative work and just don't know what you should do next.

Tash Willcocks is someone who knows how to push herself creatively in every single direction.

Tash having been based in the North West for the majority of her career has built an incredibly strong network. And all through battling with her anxieties, insecurities and the realisations that everyone is in the same boat.  

Tash also elaborates on her journey through education, where her influences come from. And also the points in her life that made it clear that her creative passion was the route to follow. 

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The illustration insights podcast is a series released weekly which shares insights from some of the best illustration talent on the planet. We ask the questions that we all want to know, like 'Why did you get involved in illustration in the first place? How do you win work? How do you keep that work coming in?".

If you like, please subscribe and take us with you in your pocket.

Tash's Behance is here: https://www.behance.net/mundaneaday

Tash's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashwillcocks/?hl=en

Tash's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tashwillcocks

The James Gilleard Illustration Insights Podcast is an ideal listen if you are starting out in the creative industry, thinking about freelancing or already up and running in the freelance world.

James Gilleard is someone who is very in tune with his awareness of space and the influence of his surroundings.

Having been based in Japan for a number of years, James talks about how his travel has influenced his work. And how by producing self generated work it steered the work that he is best known for.

James also elaborates on making the jump from working on TV production and animation to illustration and the joy of being in control of his own destiny.

Additionally, an insight into the importance of getting a grounding in full time work, building a portfolio, getting an agent and going freelance.

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The illustration insights podcast is a series released weekly which shares insights from some of the best illustration talent on the planet. We ask the questions that we all want to know, like 'Why did you get involved in illustration in the first place? How do you win work? How do you keep that work coming in?".

If you like, please subscribe and take us with you in your pocket.

James's Website is Here: http://www.jamesgilleard.com/

James's twitter: https://twitter.com/jgilleard

James's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesgilleard/

The Ben Newman Illustration Insights Podcast is an ideal listen if you are starting out in the creative industry, thinking about freelancing or already up and running in the freelance world.

Ben is a very open, engaging and knowledgeable person who is clearly enjoying his journey as an illustrator.

Ben is the visual steer of the Professor Astrocat Children's Books, and also an avid guest lecturer around the subject of illustration and freelance life. Being a father of a young child (and with another on the way at the time of this podcast). Ben is at the stage of his life where he needs consistency in his work and following 10 years in the industry is at a point where he understands how to do that.

Ben also talks about his love / hate relationship with social media. And why having a healthy relationship with promotion is absolutely essential.

Lastly, Ben is a very reflective person who is very aware of his actions and his awareness of time. Having been employed full time and now freelance, Ben understands what is needed to make him tick over.

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The illustration insights podcast is a series released weekly which shares insights from some of the best illustration talent on the planet. We ask the questions that we all want to know, like 'Why did you get involved in illustration in the first place? How do you win work? How do you keep that work coming in?".

If you like, please subscribe and take us with you in your pocket.

Ben's Website is Here: http://www.bennewman.co.uk/

Ben's twitter: https://twitter.com/bennewmanillo

Ben's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjinewman/

The Emmeline Pidgen Illustration Insights Podcast is an ideal listen if you are starting out in the creative industry, thinking about freelancing or already up and running in the freelance world.

Emmeline is an incredibly proactive and engaging artist, who clearly is driven towards being the best she can be at what she does.

Emmeline who has won the IPSE (The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) award for Freelancer of the Year. Is incredibly open about her journey in the illustration world both positive and challenging.

Emmeline also elaborates on her want to be measured against herself, her love of storytelling and the fact that her 'job' feels like a 'hobby'.

Additionally, an insight on the importance of face to face 'networking', social media and thinking of yourself as a business.

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The illustration insights podcast is a series released weekly which shares insights from some of the best illustration talent on the planet. We ask the questions that we all want to know, like 'Why did you get involved in illustration in the first place? How do you win work? How do you keep that work coming in?".

If you like, please subscribe and take us with you in your pocket.

Emmeline's Website is Here: https://emmelineillustration.com/

Emmeline's twitter: https://twitter.com/emmelinedraws

Emmeline's instagram: https://twitter.com/emmelinedraws

The Ben The Illustrator Illustration Insights Podcast is an ideal listen if you are starting out in the creative industry, thinking about freelancing or already up and running in the freelance world.

Ben is a champion of honesty, and in the illustration world that is absolute gold dust.

Not only is Ben honest and open around his work specifically, but also his life. Having moved to London, starting in video and animation, looking up to people like Spike Jonze and realising that wasn't right. Changing industries in his early 20s and starting that journey all over again.

Ben also elaborates on being stubbornly independent and independently stubborn. Being self employed since he left college, one of his regrets being that he didn't work for someone before creating his own business.

That drive that makes him successful, can also potentially be limiting around his development.

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The illustration insights podcast is a series released weekly which shares insights from some of the best illustration talent on the planet. We ask the questions that we all want to know, like 'Why did you get involved in illustration in the first place? How do you win work? How do you keep that work coming in?".

If you like, please subscribe and take us with you in your pocket.

Ben's Website is Here: https://bentheillustrator.com/

Ben's twitter: https://twitter.com/benillustrator

The Illustrators Survey: https://bentheillustrator.com/illustrators-survey