Tim Mendola

Tim Mendola—President of Mendola Artists and Rapp Art—talks to Giuseppe Castellano about Tim’s first experiences as agent; what best business practices all illustrators should embrace; what the “market” is and isn’t; why we may never see a sustainable union for illustrators; and more.To learn more about Tim and his agencies, visit mendolaart.com and rappart.com.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Murray Tinkelman, Leonard Baskin, Bernie D’Andrea, Lorraine Fox, Ben Shahn, Coby Whitmore, Norman Rockwell, and Robert Heindel 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.