Hi there,
Exciting things are happening over here on the podcast including NEW INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC (whiskey geraldine rocks!) and BETTER SOUND QUALITY. I’ll continue learning and improving as I go :)
In this episode, children’s book author-illustrator Mark Hoffmann chatted with us about:
How art didn’t feel like a potential career until a few wonderful teachers opened his eyes to the possibilities (thank goodness for amazing teachers!)
How he stays inspired by exploring outside his area of expertise (like plumbing!)
How the best critiques are the most specific (all that red ink is a good sign)
His research process for his books (which includes super cool ebay purchases from the 1800s)
His term “crotch punching music” (we laughed so hard and I’m guessing you will too)
We also may have accidentally offended graham cracker and cheez-it companies…they almost shut down our chat but luckily it worked out ;)
Check out Mark’s website and instagram for art, books, and gab n’ doodle live chats with other illustrators. And preorder his book THE NOTE WHO FACED THE MUSIC (written by Lindsay Bonilla)!
Thanks to author Angela Pham Krans for being my delightful cohost, Whiskey Geraldine for the amazing music, and author Joanna Rowland for sponsoring this episode.
If you would like to sponsor an episode, become a paid subscriber and we’ll give you a shoutout!
Thanks for sitting with me! I’ll save you a seat for next time.
Your learning-to-learn-as-she-goes-instead-of-letting-perfectionism-take-over friend,
Rachel
Finding inspiration outside of your expertise