3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
Illustrators Will Terry, Lee White, and Jake Parker talk about illustration, how to do it, how to make a living at it, and how to make an impact in the world with your art.
Our Editor's Take
3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast is a visual arts podcast. It provides help and tips for those interested in illustration. The podcast may even be helpful for people who want to monetize their art.
The podcast hosts are illustrators Jake Parker, Will Terry, and Lee White. They've all taught at universities and published several books. The hosts' backgrounds and perspectives are similar. They are passionate about art. They share thoughts on the life of an artist entrepreneur. They discuss anything from putting passion projects first to marketing 101 for artists.
Some podcast episodes feature guests who share their experiences and detail their art careers. The hosts have interviewed artists like Tony Cliff, Nathan Fowkes, and Kelsey Rodriguez. One episode features Kesh, an artist with his own website. Kesh offers a 100-day learn-to-draw program called Drawing Camp. He describes the pros and cons of being a self-taught artist.
Other episodes focus on the podcast hosts' expertise and years of experience. Their students often ask them questions that inspire discussions. One episode begins with one central to the show, "Can I Make Money As An Illustrator?" One host suggests asking an artist who's only been successful for a year or two. Then they suggest talking to an artist who's been sustaining themselves for over 20 years. Another provocative topic is how to deal with a client who doesn't pay. One of the hosts advises being persistent in asking for payment. Then, if this client asks for more work, refuse to work with them again or ask them to pay upfront.
Some discussions focus more on artistic technique than business. There is an episode about how to find reference images for machines. The podcast recommends a favorite free image site where photographers post their work. The hosts compare drawing vehicles, like motorcycles, to figure drawing. They discuss the parallels between human anatomy and mechanical engineering.
Fans of 3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast appreciate the hosts' direct guidance. Their tone is casual and friendly, but some may find their advice valuable. Most episodes run between 60 and 90 minutes.
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