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Podcast Episode 18 – Gary Taxali

January 19, 2010
by Thomas James

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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5 Comments leave one →
  1. January 20, 2010 1:01 PM

    thanks for another amazing podcast!

    • January 20, 2010 1:16 PM

      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.

  2. January 21, 2010 10:15 PM

    pleased to have some light shed on things i have been curious about regarding taxali’s work. great podcast!

  3. February 19, 2010 9:19 AM

    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!

  4. August 31, 2010 6:16 AM

    Wow!
    This site has grown a lot since I last accessed it.
    Great work!

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