Members of our Membership Board are not only some of the most talented and experienced creatives on the platform; they also take time out of their busy schedules to proactively vet creative talent on WNW and offer personalized feedback to help fellow members strengthen their profiles.
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12 Female Artists, Tired of Waiting, Are Hosting Their Own Gallery Show of “Night Shift” Creations
Night Shift is a one-night-only pop-up gallery show where female artists reveal what they create at night. I spoke with the collective of contributing artists to learn about the conception of Night Shift, how the nighttime influences the output of daytime creative professionals, and what advice they have for up-and-coming artists looking to create their own projects and make their own opportunities.
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After Winning the Publicity Lottery: A Reflection on Rebranding, Momentum, & Creative Purpose
The second children’s book I wrote and illustrated landed me on The Today Show, CNN, FOX, ABC, NBC, in Wired, Glamour, and hundreds of other media outlets. At age 29, the firestorm flurry of publicity that ensued provided unprecedented ground to stand on—the first solid evidence, proof to myself, of my professional capabilities.
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All Photography by Flora Maclean
Illustrator Interviews: Sebaldo Grills Studio Mate Josh McKenna About Fame, Pride, & Brussels Sprouts
The two London-based illustrators and studio mates were more than game to interview each other in their brightly lit studio. The result is equal parts insightful and hilarious. Here’s Seb interrogating Josh with some hard-hitting and eye-opening questions.
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All Photography by Flora Maclean
Illustrator Interviews: Josh McKenna Grills Studio Mate Sebaldo About Drawing Scissors & Crossing the Line
The two London-based illustrators and studio mates were more than game to interview each other in their brightly lit studio. The result is equal parts insightful and hilarious. Here’s Josh interrogating Seb with some hard-hitting and eye-opening questions.
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Overshare Podcast: Illustration Roundtable
In a special bonus episode of Overshare, host Justin Gignac sits down with 4 acclaimed illustrators to discuss all aspects of navigating a creative career through the lens of illustration, from how to break in and get the attention of clients to being patient as you develop your personal style to how to determine what to charge.
Read MoreWant to Work at [adult swim]? Meet Creative Director Brandon Lively
We pull back the curtain for illustrators and talk to Creative Director Brandon Lively about why he loves working at [adult swim], why illustration is an important vehicle for [adult swim]’s voice, and what advice he has for those looking to join the team.
Read MoreOut & About: Mark your Calendars with These 11 Artistic Events & Exhibitions Around the World
We’re making our Illustration showcase interactive by sharing some of the exciting events, releases, and exhibits that we have our eye on from the world of art and illustration. The following are in no particular order because they’re all equally awesome.
Read MoreA Dozen Illustrators Talk About the Past: Childhood Callings, Changing Lanes, & Getting Professional
As we focus in on the past, we hear why a dozen illustrators pursued illustration in the first place, how they got started in a professional capacity, and with which project they first found their voice.
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A Dozen Illustrators Talk About the Present: Brainstorms, Feedback, & the Nitty-Gritty
As we focus in on the present, we hear how the day-to-day of an illustrator unfolds, tricks of the trade for optimizing their output, when a piece feels finished, and whether they support their illustration practice with work in other disciplines.
Read MoreA Dozen Illustrators Talk About the Future: Dream Projects & Industry Upgrades on the Horizon
As we focus in on the future, the illustrators share what their dream projects would be, what steps they’re taking to get there, and what they want to see more of from the creative industry in 2019.
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