56 Episodes

  1. HELP! I don't think I have a style - Message in a bottle

    Published: 21/06/2023

  2. Substack for Illustrators! Message in a Bottle

    Published: 21/06/2023

  3. Our most weird and wonderful illustration jobs ft. sausages

    Published: 21/06/2023

  4. Art qualifications... do you need 'em? - Message in a Bottle

    Published: 21/06/2023

  5. Using kids as inspiration for picture book illustration - is it a good idea? - Message in a Bottle

    Published: 06/05/2023

  6. Picture Books, drawing and storytelling: Emma Carlisle chats to The Good Ship Illustration

    Published: 03/10/2022

  7. Getting started as an illustrator - Message in a Bottle

    Published: 19/08/2022

  8. Preppin' your illustration portfolio - Message in a Bottle

    Published: 19/08/2022

  9. Nightmare clients, good snacks, illustrator fashion and lots more - Message in a Bottle

    Published: 19/08/2022

  10. Analogue vs. digital illustration - Message in a Bottle

    Published: 19/08/2022

  11. Goal setting for illustrators - Message in a Bottle

    Published: 19/08/2022

  12. Figuring out where YOUR illustration work fits - Message in a Bottle

    Published: 19/08/2022

  13. What's Stopping You? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Find Your Creative Voice.

    Published: 26/10/2020

  14. Creative Inspiration and Where to Find It

    Published: 26/10/2020

  15. The Essential Drawing Materials Every Illustrator Needs

    Published: 26/10/2020

  16. Finding Your Creative Voice with The Good Ship Illustration

    Published: 05/08/2020

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We’re here to offer no-nonsense advice for illustrators and image-makers navigating a creative career. At The Good Ship Illustration, we are all about finding your creative voice, standing out from the crowd, building career-longevity, and being yourself. We're Helen Stephens, Katie Chappell and Tania Willis - 3 full-time bread-winning (mmm, bread) illustrators working in 3 separate niches of the illustration industry. Between us, we've clocked up over 70 years of experience and illustration wisdom, and we're here to share it!You’d love your creative work if only you could find more time to do it, make more money, and feel confident with what you make. We believe you DO have what it takes, illustration needn’t be scary, and we’re with you all the way, along with the rest of the crew in our online community.