About this episode
Illustrator and Author, Sergio Ruzzier, talks to Giuseppe Castellano about how he “broke into” children’s publishing; how Hieronymus Bosch, the Italian Renaissance, and Popeye influence his work; why watercolor is his medium of choice; what it was like living with Maurice Sendak; and so much more. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Hieronymus Bosch , Giotto , Simone Martini , Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti , George Herriman , Elzie Crisler Segar , Chester Gould , Massimo Mattioli , Paul Davis , Lane Smith , Peter Sís , and Alessandro Sanna . To learn more about Sergio, visit ruzzier.com . If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack , or a supporter on Patreon . On either platform, you will gain access to bonus episodes we call “Extra Credit”—among other perks and benefits. | Visit illustrationdept.com for offerings like mentorships and portfolio reviews, testimonials, our alumni showcase, and more. | Music for the podcast was created by Oatmello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.