An Introspective Podcast for Creative People.
Thoughts on Illustration is a bi-weekly podcast about showing up and growing up as a commercial illustrator. Join award-winning illustrator and top teacher, Mr. Tom Froese, as he shares valuable tips, insights, and reflections from his own experience as an illustrator. Tom wants to encourage his fellow creatives and help them get further on by sharing in a transparent, accessible way. If you are passionate about unlocking professional and personal creative fulfillment, you are invited to follow along as Tom does the same!
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Jess Miller on Losing Everything in the LA Fires | Episode 47
Can you still earn a full living as an illustrator in 2025? | Episode 46
Reflections on 2024. Predictions for 2025. | Episode 45
Moving From Adobe to Procreate with Kyle T. Webster | Episode 44
How Do You Know When an Illustration id Done? | Episode 43
Embracing Hand-Made in Your Work | Episode 42
Consistency is the Key to Success | Episode 41
The Illustrator's Guide with James Hughes | Episode 40
Listen to This if You're Bored With Your Style | Episode 39
Making the Big Leap with Martina Flor | Episode 38
Let Your Ideas Gain Interest Over Time | Episode 37
Lisa Bardot, Procreate Artist and Brush Designer | Episode 36
Illustration is Not Dead with Chris Piascik | Episode 35
Should You Work for your Family and Friends? | Episode 34
Bad Clients: How to Turn Them Before They Burn You | Episode 33
10 Tips for Launching Your Illustration Career | Episode 32
Should You Suck it Up or Stick to Your Guns? Navigating Client Feedback | Episode 31
Surviving the AI Illustration Apocalypse | Episode 30
Andy J. Pizza | Episode 29
Becoming an Accidental Expert (PART 2/2) | Episode 28
Becoming an Accidental Expert (PART 1/2) | Episode 27
How to Love Your Work Again | Episode 25
Becoming a Successful Illustrator at 40 with Adam Ming | Episode 26
6 Things I Learned from Paul Rand about Illustration | Episode 24
REPLAY: Good News for Slow Workers | Episode 23
Why Bother (Sharing When Nobody Seems to Care)? | Episode 22
How Do Illustrators Find Their Ideas? | Episode 21
Copyright, Licensing, and Self-Promotion (Part 2) | EP20
How Does Copyright Work for Illustrators? (Part 1) | EP19
8 Ways to Alleviate Stress as a Professional Illustration | EP18
10 Productivity Tips for Illustrators | EP17
You're Not Crazy–it's Social Media | EP16
Should You Make the Jump to Full Time as a Freelancer? | FREE PREVIEW
Is it Time to Let Go of Your Big Goal? | EP15
Good News for Slow Workers | EP14
SPECIAL: Illustration Student Interviews Me (Andres Palacios)
Why Constraints Make You More Creative | EP13
The ONE THING You Need to Make Better Work | EP12
Composition is Everything | EP11
The Blank Page (Facing Creative Block) | EP10
How to Loosen Up in Your Art | EP9
Getting Critical Feedback On Your Illustrations | EP8
Getting Positive Feedback on Your Illustrations | EP7
How Do You Know if Your Work is Good? | EP6
Are You Ready to Call Yourself an Illustrator Yet? | EP5
What Should You Learn First as an Illustrator (Part 2) | EP4
What Should You Learn First as an Illustrator (Part 1) | EP3
Want to Become an Illustrator? 5 Things You Need to do Before Lifting a Pencil | EP2
I Want to Do That! | EP1
I Am Now a Podcast | EP0
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