Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about how thinking like a designer can save you time and edits when creating art for children's books. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the roles and responsibilities of being an author and an illustrator or wearing the hats of both. And how to decide which fits best. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the steps one can take when switching agents. The use of publisher’s marketplace, and query tracker to research agents and help make informed decisions. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In this episode, Olga and Sunny recap what happened this year, where they are now, and their plans for the future. They also discuss how it's easier to stay focused when you're busy but easy to lose your way when you have too much time on your hands. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In this episode, Olga and Sunny recap what happened this year, where they are now, and their plans for the future. They also discuss how it's easier to stay focused when you're busy but easy to lose your way when you have too much time on your hands. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator Jed Alexander about his wordless picture books. We talked about his process for writing wordless picture books and his illustration technique. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran John Sandford: ⁠sandfordarchive.com⁠ ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator John Sandford about his new picture book BrindleFox. We talk about his inspiration and illustration technique for this book as well as his time as an art director. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran John Sandford: sandfordarchive.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

In this episode we chat with author and illustrator Julia Mills about her debut picture book I am Stuck. We talk about her writing journey, her inspiration as an art teacher, and her process for illustrating this book. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran Julia Mills: ⁠⁠⁠jamills.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

In this episode, Sunny talks about her year of letting go and her decision to go back to a full-time job outside the home. Giving her the freedom to pursue art as her passion instead of her career. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran ⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In this episode, we chat with Holly Hatam the illustrator of A Good Deed Can Grow written by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. We talk about Holly's journey to becoming a children's book illustrator and her process for illustrating this book. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Holly Hatam: ⁠⁠hollyhatam.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

In this episode Sunny talks about leaving her agent and what she would look for in the future when considering an agent. She discusses how it's okay to evaluate where you are and make changes to help you move forward. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran You can also find Olga's book here: ⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/book⁠ ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran ⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In this episode, we chat with Vicki Johnson the author of Molly's Tuxedo, and Gillian Reid the illustrator that worked on this wonderful book. We talk about Vicki's author journey and inspiration for this picture book. We also talk to Gillian about her Illustrator journey and her art process. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Vicki Johnson: ⁠vickijohnsonwrites.com Gillian Reid: gillian-reid.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠illochat.com⁠ Watch the video: ⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠sunnyduran.com⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠olgaherrera.me

In this episode Olga talks about everything she is doing for marketing as an author, illustrator. How she is preparing for her upcoming book launch at the Dancing Bear Toy Store (hosted by the Curious Iguana) on April 22nd at 2pm EST. If you're in the Frederick, MD area stop by for this fun family friendly event. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Book Launch at Dancing Bear toy Store: https://www.olgaherrera.me/events Preorder the book through Curious Iguana (includes free bag): https://curiousiguana.com/product/preorder-the-unwelcome-surprise-by-olga-herrera/ You can also find it on her website: https://www.olgaherrera.me/book ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/ Olga Herrera https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In this episode we chat with author, illustrator Lenny Wen about her debut picture book Spicy Spicy Hot. We talk about her journey into illustration, how she got an agent. We also learn how she came up with the idea for this adorable book. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Lenny Wen: lennywen.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: illochat.com Watch the video: youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: sunnyduran.com Olga Herrera: olgaherrera.me

In this episode we chat with Pat Tanumihardja the author of Ramen for Everyone and Shiho Pate the illustrator that worked on this adorable book. We talk about Pat's author journey from cookbooks to picturebooks and her love of Ramen. We also discuss Shiho's Illustrator journey and her varying art styles. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Pat Tanumihardja: ediblewords.com Shiho Pate: shihopate.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: illochat.com Watch the video: youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: sunnyduran.com Olga Herrera: olgaherrera.me

In this episode Olga and Sunny answer listener questions about; voice in writing, ghostwriters, how to find publishers open for submissions, is traditional obsolete, can you improve in art without going to school, and ways to learn what magazines are looking for. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Writing, ghostwriting references: Michelle Shusterman Online courses: SVS Learn, 21 Draw,Make Art that Sells, Schoolism,Domestika,Skillshare Magazines : Highlights,Cricket Media Illustrators: The Fan Brothers,Dan Santat,Demelsa Houghton,Gemma Correll,Pascal Campion,Oliver Jeffers,Mary Blair,Honore Daumier,Juan Martinez Neal ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/ Olga Herrera https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In this episode we chat with Jonathan Roth, author and illustrator of the graphic novel Rover and Speck, this Planet Rocks and his colorist Paulina Suarez. We talk about his inspiration and process for the book and what it was like working with a colorist. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Jonathan Roth: beepandbob.com/books/rover-and-speck/ Paulina Suarez: paulinasuarez.com/ ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: illochat.com Watch the video: youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: sunnyduran.com Olga Herrera: olgaherrera.me

In episode 22 Olga and Sunny break down all the parts and pieces of a picture book. From trim size and bleed to end papers and gutters they cover it all. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Books we discuss: New in Town by Kevin Cornell Lannie Rea’s Marvelous Hair by Yesenia Rodriguez, illustrated by Sunny Duran Oak Leaf by John Sanford The Crystal Beads by Pat Black-Gould, illustrated by Katya Royz It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan and Eric Fan A Bear Somewhere by Jodi Kelly, illustrated by Sunny Duran Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith, illustrated by Leo Espinoza The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen Bear Came Along Richard T Morris, illustrated by LeUyen Pham I’m Sticking With you by Smriti Halls illustrated by Steve Small ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/ Olga Herrera https://www.olgaherrera.me/

In episode 21 Olga and Sunny take a deep dive into picture book dummies. They talk about what a dummy is, when you need one and how to plan it out with a storyboard. They also show examples of their own storyboards and examples of their past dummies. Thanks for listening. ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/ Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/

In episode 20 Olga and Sunny discuss the worst and best advice that they've been given as author/illustrators. How they have dealt with bad advice and how they have put good advice to use. Thanks for listening. ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: https://www.illochat.com/ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran https://www.sunnyduran.com/ Olga Herrera https://www.olgachildrensillustrator.com/