Podcast Episode 14 – Holli Conger
Episode 14 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Holli Conger, Children’s Illustrator and author of the influential blog Living the Creative Dream, where she outlined her year-long process of breaking into the Illustration field and starting her own business. Together we discuss her origin story as a creative professional, her experiences in working with an art rep, the benefits of joining and creating critique groups, and how you can learn from your mistakes and achievements as an artist.
Here are links to some of the things mentioned on the show:
HolliConger.com
Holli Conger Studios
Holli Conger Designs
Living the Creative Dream
Holli Conger’s Facebook Page
Holli Conger on Twitter
The Giggling Pickle
Illustration for Kids
Woogie Wednesday
Creative Warmup
Big and Little Art
A Girl Who Creates
ChildrensIllustrators.com
Theispot.com
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Great episode. I have heard Holli on o a couple of podcasts now and she is always insightful. This critique group thing sounds like a great idea. Kind of like a collective but less connected style wise.
EFIIs recources on art reps:
http://escapefromillustrationisland.com/promotion/
Gonna see if I have any links i can add to the list :)
Thanks, Matt. I’m always looking for more resources for the library.
Holli was a great guest and brought a ton of quality content to the table in our conversation. I’m extremely grateful for her contribution.
Another great episode Thomas! And thanks to Holli for sharing all her tips. I especially like what she said about forming a critique group. I’ve been searching the net for one and haven’t been able to find anything, so I’m glad she talked about it and how to start one. :)
Hi Thomas,
Thank you (and thanks to Holli, too!) for another inspiring and helpful conversation. I was particularly interested in her revelation that a potential rep won’t necessarily care so much that you don’t have a long client list…. this is something that I have been considering but dismissing because of this very concern!
Hi Amanda,
I too was surprised and inspired by Holli’s story. It’s very encouraging. Thanks for the feedback!
Yes. i too have reconsidered the rep route because of this interview. I figure at the very least I can find out what they’re looking for so I can bring my work up to par. That would make me more competitive with or without a rep.
Good point, Nate. It’s also good to remember that reps are looking for the same things in your work as Art Directors are, so communicating with an art rep can be very rewarding.
Thanks for all the nice comments here, twitter and via email guys!
Here’s a link to the page I mentioned that listed all the Children’s Illusration reps:
http://www.phylliscahill.com/greatsites/agents.html
This is fantastic. Every podcast gets better and more helpful! Thanks Holli!
Thanks Holli and Thomas for another insightful podcast, I have really been looking forward to this one! I’ve always been very inspired by Holli’s journey as written on Living the Creative Dream.
Great stuff as usual :)
Great ineterview. Holli’s work is beautiful! I am a new listener, but you’ve got me hooked now.
Thanks Matt! Welcome to the site and podcast. Enjoy!
Wonderful podcast!!
One of my faves TJ! Your skills are growing with each interview!
Thank you Holli for all the insights and wisdom! It gives me hope! I know a number of us are trying hard to break into the Children’s Market and every kernel of information helps exponentially! Thanks again!!!
-Wilson
http://www.doublewillustrations.com