Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator, Sol Cotti, about how a little shamelessness can go a long way in establishing an illustration practice; why illustrators should generate ideas without using generative AI; why now is the time for illustrators to share their work; and more.

To learn more about Sol, visit solcotti.com.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Horace Pippin and Yuko Shimizu

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