About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to Artist and Caldecott Honor-winner, Mary GrandPré, about why she got into and out of a career in illustration; what she likes most about her art for Harry Potter; why it’s important for artists to keep exploring; and more. To learn more about Mary, visit marygrandpre.com . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Paul Klee , Wassily Kandinsky , Miró , Braque , Picasso , Matisse , S. Neil Fujita , Albizu , Chagall , Dalí , Fra Angelico , Giotto , Titian , and Pontormo 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.