Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator and author, Júlia Sardà, about why children’s book creators should feel free to explore “darker” themes; what her approach is to using color; why self-criticism doesn’t have to be a bad thing; and more.

To learn more about Júlia Sardà, visit juliasardaportabella.com.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Caravaggio, Diego Velazquez, Carson Ellis, Eugenia Mello, Rebecca Green

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