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026. The Illustration tools you NEED to be using!

In this episode we go into a deep dive into the different tools available to us as illustrators, and which ones we should be using in our own practices! Episode Links: Register here for Adobe MAX 2023 Check out my in-person session! Illustrator Bootcamp Waitlist The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Listener of the Week @BexCreations Social Links:WebsiteIGTikTokYoutubePinterest --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support

Published 08/17/23

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Published 08/17/23

025. Level up your illustration practice in 2023

In episode 25 of the Self-taught Illustrator Podcast, we talk about getting prepared and setting goals for 2023! Personal Style Masterclass: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nataszko/support

Published 12/14/22

024. Staying motivated in your illustration practice

In episode 24 of the Self-taught Illustrator Podcast, I talk through various strategies to find motivation and keep motivated throughout your illustration career. Personal Style Masterclass: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ Student...

Published 12/03/22

023. The biggest pitfalls I see illustrators fall into

In this episode, I break down the biggest pitfalls that I see illustrators encounter at various stages in their illustration journeys. My AdobeMax Session: https://www.adobe.com/max/2022/sessions/na-become-a-selftaught-illustrator-design-concept-s309.html Personal Style Masterclass: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? Youtube:...

Published 11/12/22

022. How old is too old to become an illustrator?

In this episode, I break down the limiting beliefs around age, and how old is too old when it comes to creating a career in illustration. My Adobe Live Sessions: Day 1: https://www.behance.net/live/videos/15191/Vector-Character-Art-with-Natasha-Polozenko-1-of-2 Day 2: https://www.behance.net/live/videos/15195/Vector-Character-Art-with-Natasha-Polozenko-2-of-2 SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko TikTok:...

Published 03/20/22

021. How to get people to buy your art and illustrations

In this episode, I walk through the various motivators that lead people to buy art and illustrations, to help you strategically approach the way that you sell. Survey referenced: https://www.statista.com/statistics/887848/top-motivations-for-art-buyers-when-buying-art/ SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w Pinterest:...

Published 02/20/22

020. How To Get Freelance Illustration Work

In this episode, we go through the steps that you need to take if you want to start doing freelance illustration work. SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nataszko/support

Published 02/09/22

019. Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

In this episode, we dive into the topic of Imposter Syndrome in the art and illustration world. SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nataszko/support

Published 01/23/22

018. The Professional Illustrator vs. the Artist Illustrator

In this episode, I talk about the differences as well as the pros and cons that exist for both the Professional Illustrator and the Artist Illustrator SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nataszko/support

Published 01/09/22

017. Level up your Illustration practice in 2022

In this episode, I go through the exact planning and goal-setting tactics that I have been using over the past few years to help me reach my creative business goals! SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast:...

Published 11/21/21

016. Selling your Illustrations as NFTs

In this episode I deep-dive into the crypto world, exploring what NFTs are, and how we as illustrators can create and sell them. Drawing from my own experience and knowledge I walk through all the platforms and services that I use when it comes to minting and selling my Illustrations as NFTs. LINKS: Project File Downloads: https://nataszko.com/grainy-shading-tutorial#project-file-download.0 Buy my Grainy Brush: https://nataszko.com/grainy-shading-tutorial#get-my-brush.0 Coinbase...

Published 11/07/21

015. The biggest hurdle for self-taught illustrators

One of the biggest hurdles for self-taught illustrators COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nataszko/support

Published 06/14/21

014. TikTok for Illustrators

Should Illustrators have a TikTok? In this episode, we dig into the benefits of TikTok for your creative practice. COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/ --- This episode is sponsored...

Published 05/30/21

013. Do you have what it takes to make it as an illustrator?

Addressing a question that a lot of self-taught illustrators have when they are first starting out "Do I have what it takes to make it as an illustrator?" COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy FREE...

Published 05/17/21

012. How to select color palettes in your illustration work

Chatting all things color, do you need a color palette? and how do you find the right one for you? COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor:...

Published 05/02/21

011. Which platforms should you be on for illustration?

How to decide which platforms you should be using to establish and grow your illustration practice. COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor:...

Published 04/20/21

10. How to know which illustration medium is right for you

Let's talk all things mediums and how to know which one is right for you! COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/

Published 04/04/21

9. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART3]

In this episode I dispel a huge myth that is keeping a lot of illustrators and creatives stuck. COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/

Published 03/22/21

8. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART2]

In this episode I dispel a huge myth that is keeping a lot of illustrators and creatives stuck. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/

Published 03/08/21

7. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART1]

Published 02/28/21

6. Different ways to make money with illustration

In this episode I go through a few different ways that illustrators can make a little extra income from their art. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/

Published 02/22/21

5. The low-down on Illustration commissions, should you be offering them in your business?

The low-down on commissions! I talk about my experience with them, and how I decide whether or not to take them on. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/

Published 02/15/21

4. How to find a unique personal illustration style that gets you noticed.

In this episode we talk about my favorite topic- Personal Illustration Style- I introduce my own formula for finding your style, and I tell you about my FREE masterclass that i'm offering, as well as my signature course "Illustration Style Academy". FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:...

Published 02/08/21

3. Is it actually possible to balance a full time job and an illustration business?

In this episode we look at balancing a full time job with your illustration practice, and how to go about it in the right way! IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko WEBSITE: https://nataszko.com/ ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy

Published 01/31/21