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Nov 18, 2025 34 min

Michael Deas

from The Illustration Department Podcast Hosted by Giuseppe Castellano

Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and fine artist, Michael Deas, about his early years as an illustrator; how he created “The Torch Lady” for Columbia Pictures; why he doesn’t look back on his long career; and more. To learn more about Michael, visit michaeldeas.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Ted Lewin, Betsy Lewin, Herbert Tauss 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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