204. Mike Lowery: Portfolio Tips, Sketchbooks, Making a Career on Illustration, Crafting Stories and more

Join us in this episode with Mike Lowery, a New York Times bestselling illustrator known for his vibrant storytelling and unique approach to art.In this episode, Mike shares his journey from a young artist to a celebrated illustrator, discussing the pivotal role of sketchbooks in his creative process. We talked about his passion for storytelling, the challenges of bookmaking, and the importance of creating art that resonates with audiences.Mike also opens up about his teaching experiences and how he balances his professional and personal life, including his insights into building a successful career in illustration.✨ Connect with me on social media🎨 Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/martinaflor🎥 TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@martinaflorstudio 📬 Join my newsletter ➤ martinaflor.com/letteringtips ✨ Connect with Mikehttps://www.mikelowery.com/https://www.instagram.com/mikelowerystudio/🎁 Free Resources➤ Lettering Success Secrets Guide – My step-by-step guide to grow your lettering skills and creative business:👉 https://www.martinaflor.com/guide➤ Lettering Quiz – Find out how much you really know about lettering:👉 https://www.martinaflor.com/quiz➤ Portfolio Checklist – Learn what to include (and what to leave out) to attract better lettering clients:👉 https://www.martinaflor.com/portfolio-checklist📚 My Best-Selling Books➤ The Golden Secrets of Lettering – A must-have book for anyone who wants to learn to draw letters👉 https://amzn.to/4nctRmM➤ Make It – My latest book on turning your creative skills into a business👉 https://amzn.to/46U1aEl🎧 Listen to the Podcast✦ Martina Flor’s Open Studio – Real talk about lettering, creative business, and design🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hhkmGa0KjtS4UGmDT9ybl🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/martina-flors-open-studio/id1568159369🎙️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0kAYzBnTi5e_8muoeQQUfZlgdeScB4TK💼 Want to learn with me?➤ The Lettering Seminar – My signature program to master the craft and business of lettering👉 https://theletteringseminar.com/ ➤ The Big Leap – My 12-week mentorship program to help you grow your freelance business and get consistent clients👉 https://martinaflor.com/coach🧑‍🎨 About MeI'm Martina Flor — lettering artist, author, and educator. I help designers and illustrators master the art and business of lettering so they can build a creative career they love.On this channel, I share tutorials, insights, critiques, and business tips for creative professionals — whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow.#letteringartist #handlettering #typedesign #creativebusiness #martinaflor #letteringtips #typography #designcareer #theletteringseminar