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The Illustration Department Podcast

The Illustration Department Podcast

By: Giuseppe Castellano
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to folks in illustration, graphic design, publishing, animation, and other creative fields about the ups and downs of their careers.2026 Giuseppe Castellano Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Brandon Campbell
    Mar 31 2026

    Giuseppe Castellano talks to designer and illustrator, Brandon Campbell, about what making a bed has to do with illustration; how illustrators can improve the artistry of their line; what it means to listen to your work; and more.

    To learn more about Brandon, visit brandoncampbell.tv.

    Find Brandon’s book, Just Add Line, here or at your favorite bookseller.

    Correction: Giuseppe mentioned that Harold Ross asked Gloria Steinem to infiltrate a Turkish bath for an exposé. It was actually Harvey Kurtzman—not Harold Ross.

    Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jim Campbell, Norman Rockwell, Bernie Fuchs, Rick McCollum, Jim Flora, David Klein, David Stone Martin, Ben Shahn, Al Parker, Ralph Steadman, Tim Bauer, Steve Brodner, Philip Burke, Joe Sorren, Evaline Ness

    If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.

    If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Rafael López
    Mar 24 2026

    Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and artist, Rafael Lopéz, about how illustrators can approach color fearlessly; why fun, community, and discipline are a creator’s holy trinity; what it means to give all children the stories they deserve; and more.

    To learn more about Rafael, visit rafaellopez.com.

    Artists mentioned in this episode include: Mary Blair, Alice and Martin Provensen, Charley Harper, J.P. Miller, Jon Klassen, Christian Robinson

    If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.

    If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.

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    58 mins
  • Tom Froese
    Mar 17 2026

    Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, teacher, and author of Drawing Is Important, Tom Froese, about the pleasures and pains of podcasting; why doing things in small increments is a real way to reach big creative goals; how creativity isn’t just about creating; and more.

    Find Tom‘s book, Drawing Is Important, here, or at your favorite bookseller. To learn more about Tom, visit tomfroese.com.

    Artists mentioned in this episode include: Saul Bass, Mike Lowery, Lauren Nassef

    If you find value in this podcast, consider supporting it via Substack or Patreon. / This podcast is produced by IllustrationDept.com—a global leader in online education for illustrators. / The music for this podcast was created by Oatmello.

    If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, you can email Giuseppe.

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    42 mins
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This podcast is so precious to me! As an illustrator I had the pleasure to work on some cool projects already but still feel like I’m finding my feet in what my niche is and where my work fits into the puzzle. It sometimes feels like there’s this big secret -the people who ‘made it’ are all in on. This podcast has helped me more with understanding myself as a creative through hearing many perspectives and what I need to do to get where I’d like to be, than any course, talk or lecture before.
Thanks for being so down to earth with it all.

My favourite podcast ever

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