EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 2H 12M
Ep. 3: Abigail Rajunov Draws Through the Transition from Student to Pro
from Paintbrush In My Coffee Cup · host Paintbrush In My Coffee Cup
In this week's episode, Elizabeth and Amelia interview up-and-coming illustrator Abigail Rajunov from Dallas, Texas. Abigail's first book, Ping-Pong Shabbat, was published by Little Bee Books in September 2024 and has received a Silver Eureka Award for excellence in nonfiction books. Her illustration work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. We discuss drawing and painting techniques, the storyteller's relationship to writing and drawing, and taking the leap from art student to art professional.Follow Abigail Rajunov:Abigail's Website: https://www.abigailrajunov.net/Follow Abigail on Instagram: @abigailrajunovLinks to resources discussed on the show:Max Packs Digital BrushesSketchfabBodyKun Poseable FiguresPureRefVizRefNotionCreator’s Friend PlannersAgendio Custom PlannersKeep up with updates about the podcast online:Sign up for our newsletter on Substack: https://pbimccpod.substack.com/Instagram @paintbrushinmycoffeecuppodcastThoughts, questions, concerns about the pod? Email us at [email protected] host Elizabeth Lilly:Portfolio: https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/Instagram: @elizabethlillystudioSubstack: @elizabethlillystudioBluesky: @elizabethlillyFollow host Amelia Grace Gossman:Portfolio: https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/Instagram: @ameliagraceillustrationSubstack: @ameliagraceillustration Bluesky: @illustrationamyEdited by Elizabeth Lilly. Graphics by Amelia Grace Gossman. Music by Roy Edwin Williams.
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In this week's episode, Elizabeth and Amelia interview up-and-coming illustrator Abigail Rajunov from Dallas, Texas. Abigail's first book, Ping-Pong Shabbat, was published by Little Bee Books in September 2024 and has received a Silver Eureka Award for excellence in nonfiction books. Her illustration work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. We discuss drawing and painting techniques, the storyteller's relationship to writing and drawing, and taking the leap from art student to art professional.Follow Abigail Rajunov:Abigail's Website: https://www.abigailrajunov.net/Follow Abigail on Instagram: @abigailrajunovLinks to resources discussed on the show:Max Packs Digital BrushesSketchfabBodyKun Poseable FiguresPureRefVizRefNotionCreator’s Friend PlannersAgendio Custom PlannersKeep up with updates about the podcast online:Sign up for our newsletter on Substack: https://pbimccpod.substack.com/Instagram @paintbrushinmycoffeecuppodcastThoughts, questions, concerns about the pod? Email us at [email protected] host Elizabeth Lilly:Portfolio: https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/Instagram: @elizabethlillystudioSubstack: @elizabethlillystudioBluesky: @elizabethlillyFollow host Amelia Grace Gossman:Portfolio: https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/Instagram: @ameliagraceillustrationSubstack: @ameliagraceillustration Bluesky: @illustrationamyEdited by Elizabeth Lilly. Graphics by Amelia Grace Gossman. Music by Roy Edwin Williams.
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