Judy Schachner

Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator and writer, Judy Schachner, about how having an imagination saved her life—especially during a difficult childhood; why her first steps as an author included lying to editors; what the late, great Anna Dewdney meant to her; and more.To learn more about Judy, visit judithbyronschachner.com.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Arthur Rackham, Calvin Burnett, Ed Emberley, Alice and Martin Provensen, Aubrey Beardsley, Carl Larsson, Ivan Bilibin, Trina Schart Hyman, E.H. Shepard, Anna Dewdney 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.