The Self-taught Illustrator
The Self-taught Illustrator
@Nataszko
A podcast proving you don't need a fancy Art degree to be a successful, and thriving illustrator. Natasha Polozenko AKA @Nataszko provides tips, tricks, and intel into creating an illustration practice you love. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
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
Aug 17, 2023
32 min
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: SOCIALS:  Website: https://nataszko.com​​​​IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko​​​​TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?​Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6wPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
Dec 14, 2022
21 min
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:(No longer available)SOCIALS:  Website: https://nataszko.com​​​​IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko​​​​TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?​Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6wPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ Student Spotlight: Glen DeGuzman AKA @_sun_dragon_tattoo_:https://www.instagram.com/_sun_dragon_tattoo_/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
Dec 3, 2022
21 min
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.htmlPersonal Style Masterclass: (No longer available)SOCIALS:  Website: https://nataszko.com​​​​IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko​​​​TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?​Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6wPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
Nov 12, 2022
26 min
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: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?​ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
Mar 20, 2022
13 min
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: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
Feb 20, 2022
14 min
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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
Feb 9, 2022
18 min
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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
Jan 23, 2022
10 min
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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
Jan 9, 2022
12 min
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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
Nov 21, 2021
10 min
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