About this episode
Giuseppe Castellano talks to artist and storyteller, Hope Christofferson, about why a lot of what you see on social media is fantasy (and not in a good way); why illustrators should be wary of the siren call of creative influences; why, if you’re going to believe in magic and lore, you should first believe in yourself; and more. To learn more about Hope, visit hopechristoffersonart.com . Artists mentioned in this episode include: Brian Froud , Caravaggio , Rubens , Pontormo , Tony DiTerlizzi , Edmund Dulac , Arthur Rackham , John Bauer , Cory Godbey , Iris Compiet , Pauline Baynes , Rowena Morrill , Frank Frazetta , and Rien Poortvliet 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.