About this episode
Artist Representative, Richard Solomon, talks to Giuseppe Castellano about his forty-year career as an illustration agent; why he has never asked an illustrator to sign a contract with him—and never will; what the word “quality” means; what he wants etched on his gravestone (and why it matters to illustrators); and more. To learn more about Richard and his agency, visit richardsolomon.com . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Greg Manchess , Alexander Calder , Frans Hals , Mark Summers , Doug Smith , and Francis Bacon Richard was as screenwriter before he became an agent. One script he wrote was called The 16th Round . It would eventually become a movie—starring Denzel Washington—called, The Hurricane . Here is the trailer . 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.