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Oct 7, 2025 1 hr 6 min

London Ladd

from The Illustration Department Podcast Hosted by Giuseppe Castellano

Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, artist, and educator, London Ladd, about why he thinks “style” is a four-letter word; what and who helped him stay on his feet; how to keep going in life and art; and more. To learn more about London, visit londonladd.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Mark English, Kazuhiko Sano, James Ransome, Romare Bearden, Ezra Jack Keats, Jerry Pinkney, Keith Henry Brown, G. Gregory Christie, Ashley Bryan, Ekua Holmes, Jackie Ormes, Tom Feelings, Ernie Barnes, Charles Henry Alston, John Parra Photograph of London by Malcolm Taylor. 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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