Podcast Episode 23 – Leif Peng Part 1
February 24, 2010
Episode 23 of the Escape From Illustration Island podcast features Part 1 of an audio interview with Leif Peng, seasoned Illustrator and founder of the popular Illustration blog, Today’s Inspiration, which explores the archives of mid-20th century Illustration and all that it has to teach us today. Together we discuss his experiences in a career in Illustration, his marketing techniques, and many other concepts of interest to all creative professionals.
Here are links to some of the things mentioned on the show:
Leif Peng’s Website
Today’s Inspiration
Illustration Friday Challenge
The Creative Finder
Dripbook
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I really enjoyed this episode, it’s great to learn more about the history of our profession. I can’t wait for next week, I want to hear more! And I agree that Leif would probably make a most excellent podcast host.
I just finished listening to the podcast, and it was extremely enjoyable. I just recently subscribed to the storyboard central blog, and I love it. Thomas Im so glad you had someone on that is storyboard/concept artist, this is what I do, and Im in a place now, where I’m struggling in the same ways that he struggled earlier in his career. I’ve been even more inspired to do more study on my illustration history, and I think Today’s Inspiration is a great place to start. I also found the discussion on postcards very helpful, because that is exactly where Im at right now, trying to re-invent myself and get a name for myself. With the economy being the way it is, it seems that storyboard work has gone down, and now Im finding myself with a lot of extra time on my hand, but this discussion with Leif has been really motivating. I cannot wait for the second part of the interview next week.
Really interesting podcast. Looking forward to hear the second part!
That was a great episode! I am really looking forward to the show next week!
Best,
Steve
Thanks Steve! The second part is just as good.
Thomas What a show this week! So many things to sing praises for, your singing at the close for instance. Loved the music!!!! more please! and the interview, I think one of the best quality & most helpful to date. Seriously I can’t wait till next week and not just for the give away. I tell you Way to go my friend! you are rockin the podcast world!
Thanks Samuel! That’s very encouraging. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the many musical selections on the show. Lots more where that came from.
Great show! Leif sounds like a truly nice guy. I, too, have always been a huge fan of illustration’s Golden Age. How those guys were able to do what they did without computers and all our modern advantages is truly mind-boggling– and humbling– and inspiring.
A big thank you to Leif for making his wonderful collection available, and to you, Thomas, for bringing the Today’s Inspiration site to our attention.
By far may favorite episode of all the pod casts. This guy is great and so nice too.
Thanks William. Leif is indeed an awesome guest. Have you heard the other 2 episodes with him yet?