About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and educator, C.F. Payne about the early years of his illustration career, and how a frustrating portfolio review became a turning point; why he defines illustration as “art done under the circumstances”; why “get good” is the best piece of advice illustrators will ever hear; and more. To learn more about C.F., visit cfpayne.com . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Bart Forbes , Norman Rockwell , Charles Schulz , Steve Pietzsch , Sean Earley , Christina Wald , Stewart McKissick , Chris Morris , Alice Carter , Mark Summers , Frank Frazetta , Jack Unruh , Jon Foster , Tara McPherson , Mark English , Gary Kelley , Jon Whitcomb , and Bob Peak 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.