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Feb 14, 2024 50 min

Helen Stephens

from The Illustration Department Podcast Hosted by Giuseppe Castellano

Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning children’s book creator and co-founder of The Good Ship Illustration, Helen Stephens, about the rules she ignored in the early days of her career; why “have fun” might be the most no-nonsense piece of advice illustrators will ever hear; why an illustrator’s work should not be called “imaginative”; and more. To learn more about Helen, visit helenstephens.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Tania Willis, Katie Chappell, Bruce Ingman, and Tor Freeman If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack, or a supporter on Patreon. On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello.

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