Podcast Episode 18 – Gary Taxali
Episode 18 of the Escape From Illustration Island Podcast features an audio interview with Gary Taxali, a prolific and well-known Illustrator whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Newsweek, and countless other major publications. Together we discuss his distinct style, his adventures in creating a new children’s book, his new vinyl toy company called Chump Toys, and how looking at things differently can make you a more dynamic artist. Join me in this rich and varied conversation with Gary Taxali.
I also announce Dripbook’s sponsorship of the EFII podcast and a new giveaway brought to you by FreshBooks.
Here are links to some of the things mentioned on the show:
GaryTaxali.com – Gary’s Illustration site
Taxali.com – Gary’s Fine Art site
TaxaliShop.com – Gary’s Print shop
This is Silly
Chump Toys
Cuppa Coffee Studios
Toy2r
Bigshot Toyworks
Kid Robot
Shephard Fairey
Gary Baseman
The Creative Process
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thanks for another amazing podcast!
You bet Claudine! Glad you liked it. Gary had a ton of inspiring things to say about his work and the industry. Thanks for your comment.
pleased to have some light shed on things i have been curious about regarding taxali’s work. great podcast!
I really enjoyed this interview Thomas, thanks. Gary sounds really down to earth. Interesting to hear how he creates his work by hand – he sounds like a real analogue-head!
Wow!
This site has grown a lot since I last accessed it.
Great work!
Not exactly sure how I’ve never come across this site before, but I’m glad I did :) Loved this podcast – now to go back and listen to all the others ;P
“Silliness is Creativity”
well said (^@@^)
Agreed. I have since bought his Children’s Book, “This is Silly”, and my kids love it.
Great cast! Thomas, I’m impressed with your listening skills as well as your ability to ask the right questions in the right moment. You always ask the question I’m thinking. Great work!