The Creative Condition podcast

By Ben Tallon

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Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: an ongoing exploration of human creativity, hosted by The New York Times, Adidas, and Premier League illustrator and author Ben Tallon.

Creativity is an often misunderstood pillar of human happiness, something far bigger than artistic talent and crucial for fulfilling lives and careers. 

Little by little, Ben builds an archive of valuable stories, experiences, and tips to help you maximise yours.

Featuring exclusive interviews with experts and thought leaders, including illustrators, rock stars, artists, sensitivity experts, designers, emergency service workers, Olympic gold medal winners, comedians, microbiologists, photographers, fighters, and many others.

Supported by founding sponsor illustrationx.com

Also supported by the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua


Episode Date
Ep 254: Leonardo Da Vinci... lessons from the ultimate polymath and nature discussed with fly fisher David Ladensohn
Dec 18, 2024
The Creativity Diary: Entry 2
Dec 11, 2024
Ep 253: Disney's ex Head of Innovation and Creativity Duncan Wardle
Dec 04, 2024
Ep 252: The Dark Night Survival Kit
Nov 27, 2024
Ep 251: Synoptic Office, the New York-based design agency bringing art and culture to more people through tech
Nov 20, 2024
The Creativity Diary: Entry 1
Nov 13, 2024
Ep 250: UK grey! Talking to applied colour psychology expert Justine Fox about colour in the urban environment and its impact on mental health
Nov 06, 2024
Ep 249: Why watching The Walking Dead gives me comfort and what it tells us about creativity
Oct 30, 2024
Ep 248: The personal brand. Standing out by being yourself to the extreme.
Oct 23, 2024
Ep 247: Drawing, neuroscience and big stories with Natalka Design's Natalia Talkowska
Oct 16, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: The New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka
Oct 10, 2024
Ep 246: The New Yorker staff writer and author of 'Filterworld' Kyle Chayka on the death of creativity by algorithm
Oct 09, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS: Episode 246 with The New Yorker staff writer Kyla Chayka
Oct 09, 2024
Ep 245: Creating your vision. How visualising your creative utopia can create forward motion and flow
Oct 02, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: Mentor and artist Joanna Henly
Sep 26, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art
Sep 25, 2024
Ep 244: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art
Sep 25, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: Professor Carlos Moreno
Sep 19, 2024
Ep 243: Designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos Moreno
Sep 18, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of: designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos Moreno
Sep 18, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: Incoming TBWA Global CEO Erin Riley
Sep 12, 2024
Ep 242: TBWA incoming Global CEO Erin Riley is Fighting for Creativity!
Sep 11, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of episode 242 with TBWA Incoming global CEO Erin Riley
Sep 11, 2024
'The Anatomy of Creativity' map is here!
Sep 06, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: multidisciplinary artist Sara Prinsloo
Sep 05, 2024
Ep 241: Roots, personality, and telling an authentic story with multidisciplinary artist Sara Prinsloo
Sep 04, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of episode 241: Sara Prinsloo on roots, personality, and telling an authentic story
Sep 04, 2024
Ep 240 part 2: Dirty Energy
Aug 29, 2024
Ep 240 part 1: The Power of Naughty
Aug 28, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE)
Aug 22, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of 'Being working class!' Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE) on the class ceiling in the arts and society
Aug 21, 2024
Ep 239: Being working class! Historian professor Carl Chinn on the class ceiling in the arts and society
Aug 21, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon
Aug 15, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD New Blood Festival
Aug 14, 2024
Ep 238: The creative opportunity in the age of convergence! Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD Festival
Aug 14, 2024
What we learned about creativity from chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali
Aug 08, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of episode 237 with Power Up! author and chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali
Aug 07, 2024
Ep 237: Power Up! Innovation, imagination and ideas in renewable energy with chemical engineer Yasmin Ali
Aug 07, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: Stephen Bliss
Aug 01, 2024
Ep 236: Stephen Bliss has a dark new bunny. From Rockstar and GTA art to 'Thumper' comic via 'Fear City'
Jul 31, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of episode 236 with former Rockstar Game lead artist Stephen Bliss
Jul 31, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of former Rockstar Games Senior Artist Stephen Bliss in Brooklyn
Jul 30, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: Judoka Alex Paske
Jul 25, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of The creativity of Olympic gold with former rugby 7s Fiji and England coach Ben Ryan
Jul 25, 2024
Ep 235: Flow states in fight sports, adaptive creativity, and mastering our art with judoka Alex Paske
Jul 24, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of episode 235, flow states in fight sports and adaptive creativity with judoka Alex Paske
Jul 24, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: Digital and social media trainer Andrew Miles Davis
Jul 18, 2024
Ep 234: Social media, digital marketing, AI, authenticity and algorithms with trainer Andrew Miles Davis
Jul 17, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of Episode 234, digital and social media marketing with Andrew Miles Davis
Jul 17, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of episode 75 with Sir John Hegarty. The power of creativity in the digital age
Jul 11, 2024
Ep 233: A very human creative project and why it balanced my AI terror
Jul 10, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: Brandon Consultants' founder Richard Taylor
Jul 04, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of episode 232 with Brandon founder Richard Taylor on commercial creativity learnings
Jul 03, 2024
Ep 232: Commercial Creativity learnings with Brandon Consultants founder Richard Taylor
Jul 03, 2024
What we learned about creativity from: UNICEF's Elinor Samuelsson
Jun 27, 2024
Ep 231: UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson on the role of creativity, imagination, strategy, empathy, and design in helping the world's most vulnerable children
Jun 26, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson
Jun 26, 2024
Ep 230: Invisible Hands - trusting instinct and flow when logic says no
Jun 19, 2024
AI TERMS EMERGENCY
Jun 18, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS of episode 229 with BBC football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball
Jun 14, 2024
5 things we learned about creativity from: BBC 5 Live football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball
Jun 14, 2024
Ep 229: Football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball on sports broadcasting, responsive creativity, adapting in the moment, and owning your personality
Jun 12, 2024
Ep 228: The problem with perfectionism in a creative environment with University of Chicago professor & author of 'Flawed' Greg Chasson
Jun 05, 2024
Ep 227: DRAMA! A conversation with drama teacher Abby Lucas about the untapped mental health & education fuel
May 29, 2024
Ep 226: Shoplifting Ian Wright. What my Woolworth's ban taught me about creativity
May 22, 2024
Ep 225: Collaborate. Don't gatekeep. Abi Everett (Evergooood) & Steph Martin (Stuff) on collaboration
May 15, 2024
Ep 224: RISK! And why it's critical for creative growth and big ideas
May 08, 2024
Ep 223: Stefan Sagmeister live at OFFF Festival 2024 - Long Term Thinking
May 01, 2024
Ep 222: Mindful Creative & Creativity for Sale with Radim Malinic
Apr 24, 2024
Ep 221: Optimism. Five tips to feel better and create optimally
Apr 17, 2024
Ep 220: A guide to publishing a book independently
Apr 11, 2024
Ep 219: Who is on your zombie apocalypse team? Professor Athena Aktipis on joy in vulnerability, zombie teams & surviving wild times
Apr 10, 2024
Ep 218: The thread - why into the unknown is the only way to success
Apr 03, 2024
Ep 217: The patterns that rule us. Taking control with Tye Glover, founder of Think Different Nation
Mar 27, 2024
Ep 216: Are graduate and junior job demands damaging creativity? With LOVE Creative's Eve Warren
Mar 20, 2024
Ep 215: Community's role in the creative process with Birmingham Design Festival's Dan and Luke
Mar 13, 2024
Ep 214: The comedian, psychedelics, mental health, and creativity with Negin Farsad
Mar 06, 2024
Ep 213: Gush Mundae, Bulletproof agency founder on violence, adversity, hustling and heart
Feb 28, 2024
Creative stories #4: The Hockney Soldier. How art and design books tell our story
Feb 21, 2024
Ep 212: Creativity in times of war with Ukrainian design community activist Olha Protasova
Feb 14, 2024
Creative Stories #3: Simon Schrödinger. A cat story for overthinkers.
Feb 07, 2024
Ep 211: The artist's way of life with Chris Pyrate, Washington DC-based artist
Jan 31, 2024
Ep 210: The creativity checklist part 2 - structure for optimal creativity
Jan 24, 2024
Ep 209: Sarah Boris. From the Barbican & Phaidon to setting up her own art & design studio
Jan 17, 2024
Ep 208: The creativity checklist part 1 - optimal creativity for the new year
Jan 10, 2024
Ep 207: Idling for better creativity & a fulfilling life with 'Idler' Magazine editor Tom Hodkinson
Jan 03, 2024
Question 1: When starting again, how valid is a portfolio full of personal work?
Dec 20, 2023
Ep 206: Murugiah, interdimensional artist *not* talking h0rseshit about ever-evolving creativity
Dec 13, 2023
Ep 205: Design leadership and making large scale change with Designit's Christine Pizzo
Dec 05, 2023
Creative Stories #2: I stole a shark drawing - creative education book excerpt
Nov 30, 2023
Ep 204: GUTS. The vital role of gut health in creativity with microbiologist Zuzanna Karwowska
Nov 21, 2023
Ep 203: How I Found Out I Could Write Books
Nov 14, 2023
Will I Ever Feel Comfortable Pricing My Creativity? Design Week x Ben Tallon column
Nov 09, 2023
Ep 202: Nutrition, whole body mental health & creativity with psychologist Kimberley Wilson
Nov 07, 2023
Ep 201: Phaidon Creative Director Julia Hasting on the inner-workings of making beautiful art books
Oct 31, 2023
The Creative Condition Book: Chapter 1 Reading
Oct 26, 2023
Ep 200 part 2: Why I'm fighting for creativity & The Creative Condition book Kickstarter!
Oct 24, 2023
Ep 200: The sensitivity special with Jenn Granneman
Oct 17, 2023
Ep 199: Stefan Sagmeister on why now is better, long-term thinking & optimism
Oct 05, 2023
Design Week x Ben Tallon article 7: The two types of creativity
Sep 25, 2023
Creative Stories #1: Cheeky Batman
Sep 19, 2023
Ep 198: Moving and flowing with dancer/choreographer Stephanie Powell-Baxter
Sep 05, 2023
Ep 197: Bikestormz founders Mac & Jake100 share a story of creativity, community & beauty in bikes
Aug 17, 2023
Ep 196: Wasserman Exec Creative Director Rich Jones on time-based creativity, ideas & marker pens
Aug 07, 2023
Ep 195: METAL & DVST founder, Kelly Korzun on art, Marc Chagall, Chicago, the shadow & the universe
Jul 24, 2023
Ep 194: The Artist AI Audit: Art automation is here. What does it mean for your practice and career?
Jun 29, 2023
Ep 193: Work in the 'do good' space with Pretty Clever Studio's John Burton
Jun 19, 2023
Ep 192: Kieron Lewis on graphic activism, black voices, typography & the power of personal passion
May 29, 2023
Ep 191: Finding your place under the sun: Egle Karalyte's new game to direct creativity
May 18, 2023
Life on a Lamppost: A story about mental health and creativity
May 08, 2023
Ep 190: Smakk Studios founder Katie Klencheski on creating brand sustainability & values
Apr 24, 2023
Ep 189: Jeffrey Madoff on successful branding & projecting with confidence
Apr 04, 2023
Design Week x Ben Tallon article 5: The value of vulnerability
Mar 31, 2023
Ep 188: Confronting Colonisation. Artist Adelaide Damoah's story of exploring personal history
Mar 13, 2023
Ep 187: OFFF Festival founder Héctor Ayuso on facing fears, creative festivals & 22 years of OFFF
Feb 28, 2023
Ep 186: Tips for getting press and maximising exposure with Design Week editor Tom Banks
Feb 16, 2023
Ep 185: The Creative at the Crossroads. Peleg Top on reconnecting with our purest creativity
Feb 13, 2023
Design Week x Ben Tallon article 4: How essential is socialisation in the creative process?
Feb 02, 2023
Ep 184: Creativity v Monsters: 'Child Of' founder Sam D'Cruze on addiction & artistic expression
Jan 31, 2023
Ep 183: James Brown, the iconic Loaded Magazine founder's DIY creativity masterclass for tough times
Jan 16, 2023
Ep 182: Neurodiversity, ADHD and the importance of social activity. Studio BND's Ben Mottershead
Jan 09, 2023
Ep 181: What's Your Fight? A ramble about choosing battles to protect mental health
Dec 15, 2022
Design Week x Ben Tallon article 3: Should designers fear Artificial Intelligence?
Dec 02, 2022
Ep 180: Maintaining creativity and joy in an agency environment. DixonBaxi return!
Nov 21, 2022
Ep 179: Professor Anna Abraham on flow states and creativity's role in our futures
Nov 08, 2022
Ep 178: Illustrator Ollie Hirst on stability, the business of illustration and using our own story
Oct 25, 2022
Design Week x Ben Tallon article 2: Understanding and embracing the whole self
Oct 21, 2022
Ep 177: Dan Kieran, writer & Unbound co-founder on serendipity, instinct & creativity
Oct 10, 2022
Ep 176: Physical activity, nutrition, mental health and creativity.
Sep 26, 2022
Ep 175: Young people, crime & creative rehab. A chat with a head of home in a secure children's unit
Sep 20, 2022
Ep 174: Coach for creatives Kerry Lyons on changing our narrative and direction for better
Sep 06, 2022
'Wecome to Freelancing': A timely reading of 'Champagne and Wax Crayons' chapter 4
Sep 05, 2022
Design Week x Ben Tallon article 1: Creativity to work through the insurmountable
Aug 26, 2022
Ep 173: Dotto's Dani Molyneux on the vital role of visual communication in turbulent times
Aug 16, 2022
Ep 172: Personal passion projects. The most valuable compass we have in a creative arsenal?
Aug 09, 2022
Ep 171: A conversation with a firefighter about crisis psychology and responsive creativity
Aug 04, 2022
Ep 170: Marketing for creative agencies, freelancers, & more government idiocy with Oliver Duffy-Lee
Jul 21, 2022
Listener help needed! Books to donate to schools and libraries.
Jun 28, 2022
Ep 169: The ideal workplace. The importance of environment for our creativity.
Jun 06, 2022
Ep 168: I stole a child's drawing. A valuable lesson in creativity.
May 09, 2022
Creativity. Humanity's defining asset. An introduction and a new start for the show.
Apr 25, 2022
Ep 164: Creativity to Cope: Why we need it more than ever
Apr 07, 2022
Ep 163: Horror writer Susan Earlam's winding road to becoming an author
Mar 21, 2022
Ep 162: Close... But No Cigar. The value of near misses in the creative industry.
Feb 28, 2022
Ep 161: Sarah Brown's search for self-belief and singing Mahalia Jackson
Jan 26, 2022
The Elf In The Delph. A Christmas audiobook story. A gift for The Creative Condition listeners.
Dec 09, 2021
Ep 160: When is it time for a change? Artist Laura Hope joins me to discuss changing lanes.
Dec 07, 2021
Ep 159: Starting over again: hopes fears, and learnings in a new creative discipline.
Nov 30, 2021
Ep 158: Creative Isolation: Brian and Michael Thibodeau talk isolation and quarantine portraits
Jun 22, 2021
Ep 157: Creatively fulfilling. Well paying. Matt Essam on how we can tick both boxes.
Jun 07, 2021
Ep 156: Language and expressing creativity with Sara Coggin
May 25, 2021
Ep 155: Illustrator, designer, photographer Tim Easley's self-taught path to the creative industry
Apr 13, 2021
Ep 154: Alan McGee: One of music's greatest minds on 'bonkers brave f**k you creativity!
Mar 29, 2021
Ep 153: Activism and work that matters. New York design agency ThoughtMatter MD Jessie McGuire.
Mar 15, 2021
Ep 152: Ben Ryan: The Olympic gold medal winning coach on becoming the best version of ourselves
Mar 02, 2021
The Creative Condition Podcast: Pilot Episode
Feb 15, 2021
Ep 151: Animation and music with George Moir!
Dec 16, 2020
YA MUM Bonus Stories Audiobook teaser free gift
Nov 17, 2020
Ep 150: Jenny Robins talks illustrating and writing her new graphic novel. 'Biscuits'.
Nov 12, 2020
YA MUM and Other Stories from the Backstreets of Britain exclusive excerpt
Oct 21, 2020
Ep 149: Indie or traditional book publishing? The ups and downs of two models.
Oct 21, 2020
Ep 148: The Self-initiated creative projects showcase, part 2/2.
Oct 20, 2020
Ep 147: The Self-initiated creative projects showcase, part 1/2.
Oct 13, 2020
WHAT'S THE F'N POINT? Part 2: The Power of Creativity in a F'd Up World. Dawinder Bansal
Jul 22, 2020
WHAT'S THE F'N POINT?! Part 1: Creativity in a F'ed up world. Craig Oldham.
Jul 16, 2020
Ep 146: Illustrator Dominique Ramsey's stunning, vibrant artworks, animals, Pokemon and more
Jun 23, 2020
Illustrator Claudine O' Sullivan, Cabin Cast 6
May 07, 2020
Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 5: Murugiah
Apr 15, 2020
Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 4: Illustrator Hazel Mead on taboos, WFH tips & changing sex education
Mar 31, 2020
Ep 145: Nick Asbury on self-initiated projects, design writing and perpetual disappointments
Mar 30, 2020
Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 3: Rebecca Hendin from home in London
Mar 26, 2020
Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 2: Craig Black
Mar 25, 2020
Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 1: Kyla Paolucci, HBO designer/illustrator
Mar 24, 2020
Ep 144: Self promotion for creative freelancers with illustrator Dionne Kitching
Aug 27, 2019
Ep 143: Playfulness v Pragmatism with Playground Design Studio's Carma Masson
Aug 12, 2019
Ep 142: Video Game illustrator, art-director, animator Anna Hollinrake live - D&AD New Blood Fest
Jul 23, 2019
Ep 141: Managing our inner voice! Kev House on taking control of the mind, thoughts & direction
Jul 15, 2019
Ep 140: The digital illustration worlds of Dominique Byron
Jul 01, 2019
Ep 139: The dangers of online inspiration for creativity. JKR Exec Creative Director Sean Thomas
Jun 17, 2019
Ep 138: A story about youth, young people and creativity. Young Urban Arts founder Kerry O'Brien
May 27, 2019
Ep 137: Branding taboos! AMV BBDO Creative Partner Nadja Lossgott on vaginas, period blood & change
May 20, 2019
Ep 136: Identity, self-expression, the mind and rock stars with music photographer Andy Cotterill!
May 13, 2019
Ep 135: Collins San Francisco Creative Director Ben Crick on inspiration variety and design traps
May 06, 2019
Ep 134: O Street design studio on the right balance between fun, hard work and personal passions
Apr 22, 2019
X5: The internet and the mind. Moodrise founder Michael Phillips Moskowitz on digital nutrition
Apr 01, 2019
Ep 133: PRICING CREATIVITY! Blair Enns on value, confidence in your worth and pricing the client
Mar 25, 2019
Ep 132: Jane Bowyer, designer/illustrator on confidence, comfort zones & the need for weirdness
Mar 11, 2019
Ep 131: Chart toppers Ward Thomas on going against the grain - International Women's Day special!
Mar 07, 2019
X4: Shaun Ryder on original ideas, avoiding trends, Tony Wilson's role and his creativity in 2019
Feb 25, 2019
Ep 130: FOIL! That shiny stuff on your books, mags, posters and booze. Foilco explain it all
Feb 18, 2019
Ep 129: Creative trends and trusting naivety with Shutterstock curator Robyn Lange
Feb 04, 2019
Ep 128: Freelance? Small Studio? Big Agency? Raw design Studio's Rob Watson on creativity and size.
Jan 21, 2019
Ep 127: Studio Sutherl&'s Jim Sutherland on importance of personal work, love of process and fun!
Jan 07, 2019
Ep 126: Tash Willcocks on optimal anxiety, doom/delight loops, creativity, illustration and wizards!
Dec 17, 2018
Ep 125: Superfried Design. Perception of success, childhood logo obsession and type as image!
Dec 03, 2018
Ep 124: Illustrator Laura Greenan on taking the freelance plunge.
Nov 19, 2018
Ep 123: The Walking Dead comic artist Charlie Adlard on 15 years illustrating the undead!
Oct 29, 2018
Ep 122: Dave Haslam, Hacienda DJ, writer & broadcaster discusses creating with passion
Oct 15, 2018
Ep 121: Alternative conversations in mental health. We Are Willow's 'A Different Light.'
Oct 08, 2018
Ep 120: G.F Smith. Paper, print & tactile w/ Jane Crowther from the UK's biggest specialist paper co
Oct 01, 2018
Ep 119: Radim Malinic of Brand Nu talks Book of Ideas Vol 2, indie publishing and Burnout!
Sep 17, 2018
Ep 118: OVERTHINKING!!! CK Goldiing joins me to talk one big old issue...
Sep 03, 2018
Ep 117: Design psychologist and founder of Behaviour Studio Lauren Kelly talks Behaviour Design
Aug 21, 2018
Ep 116: Advertising and ethics. Designer Micah Purnell discusses the idea of selling virtues
Aug 07, 2018
Ep 115: CHANGE! Head of Art and Design at Anomaly London, Clara Mulliganon adapting
Jul 24, 2018
Ep 114: Google Creative Lab exec creative director Steve Vranakis & New Blood SHIFTer Nate Agbetu
Jul 10, 2018
Ep 113: Flow's founder and Creative Director Karl Doran shares the story behind the animation & film
Jul 03, 2018
Ep 112: Weird World Cup - the visual side of the world's greatest football tournament
Jun 12, 2018
Ep 111: Dawinder Bansal, theatre producer and artist takes us to the 1980s and a special celebration
Jun 05, 2018
X3: GDPR Exposed. All you need to know as an independent creative with Silvia Baumgart
May 30, 2018
Ep 110: LJB Studio launches Design Giving Magazine & discusses print/tactile design
May 22, 2018
X2: Martyn Ware, founding member of Human League & Heaven 17 on creativity, soundscapes & work ethic
May 15, 2018
Ep 109: Nicola Ellis, 1/3 special Art in Manufacturing episodes with National Festival of Making
May 08, 2018
Ep 108: Studio DBD founder Dave Sedgwick on honesty in design & creative development
Apr 24, 2018
Ep 107: Typographic specimens. The creatures made of type, an adventure at sea & Charles Darwin
Apr 10, 2018
Ep 106: Jack Renwick Studio on work ethic, new design talent and adapting to challenges
Mar 27, 2018
Ep 105: Inside the 3D surreal type and illustration of Made Up Studio with Charles Williams
Mar 13, 2018
X1: Legendary graphic designer Malcolm Garrett
Mar 07, 2018
Ep 104: Identity and creativity - Photographer Owen Harvey on belonging, demonisation & subculture
Feb 27, 2018
Ep 103: Gail Armstrong lets us in behind the scenes of her stunning paper sculpture creations
Feb 13, 2018
Ep 102: Studio Murugiah - from design & architecture to Star Wars & Little White Lies illustration
Jan 30, 2018
Ep 101: Creative Boom's Katy Cowan talks online creative news platforms & the relaunch
Jan 16, 2018
Ep 100 pt 2: Olivier Kugler's reportage artwork in the refugee camps and other adventures
Jan 02, 2018
Ep 100 pt 1: Olivier Kugler, Reeperbahn to New York, the origins of a unique reportage artist
Dec 19, 2017
Ep 99: Gary Mansfield discovered art during his time in prison. It changed his life.
Dec 12, 2017
Ep 98: Sarah Peters' lifelong love of drawing has taken her through drama, directing and media.
Dec 05, 2017
Ep 97: Graham Wood, founding member of Tomato & ex head of art at JWT New York shares his story
Nov 28, 2017
Ep 96: Kate Forrester, hand lettering specialist and prolific book illustrator
Nov 21, 2017
Ep 95: Changing creative disciplines - Jay Taylor shifts from a decade in illustration to fine art
Nov 14, 2017
Ep 94: All things Typography and letterpress with Kim Vousden!
Nov 07, 2017
Ep 93: Maximising YOU. Personal impact specialist Jodi Goldman discusses owning who we are
Oct 31, 2017
Ep 92: Ben Rothery's detailed nature illustrations come with a rare tale of clear direction!
Oct 24, 2017
Ep 91: Illustrator & Central Illustration Agency founder Brian Grimwood LIVE with the AOI
Oct 17, 2017
Ep 90: Designer Craig Black details his jump from employment to versatile creative freelancing
Oct 03, 2017
Ep 89: Marion Deuchars, illustrator & author shares the journey so far in her impressive career
Sep 26, 2017
Ep 88: Ste Johnson's vibrant fashion and lifestyle illustrations were born of an inspiring story.
Sep 19, 2017
Ep 87: Dreams and art - Artist Clare Dudeney has some mind-blowing tales from the sleep world
Sep 12, 2017
Ep 86: Eye Magazine - 8,000 unique covers and indie magazine culture
Sep 05, 2017
Ep 85 pt 2: Nina Chakrabarti details her illustration career & book series with Laurence King
Aug 29, 2017
Ep 85 pt 1: Laurence King & head of children's Elizabeth Jenner on creative publishing
Aug 22, 2017
Ep 84: Creative Review
Aug 15, 2017
Ep 83: HBO designer Kyla Paolucci discusses balancing a full-time creative job & personal work
Aug 08, 2017
Ep 82: Bruce Duckworth on creative excellence and the role of awards
Aug 01, 2017
Ep 81: Ex Buzzfeed UK illustrator Rebecca Hendin
Jul 25, 2017
Ep 80: Do you need to go to university? D&AD New Blood's SHIFT program raises a big question
Jul 18, 2017
Ep 79: Digital Arts editor Neil Bennett on getting noticed, diversity in design & digital
Jul 11, 2017
Ep 78: Annie Atkins, graphic designer for film on Wes Anderson, Stephen Spielberg & her journey!
Jul 04, 2017
Ep 77: DixonBaxi, creative agency on staying creative, binning ego & Premier League visual identity
Jun 27, 2017
Ep 76: Claudine O'Sullivan, winner of the World Illustration Awards advertising category!
Jun 20, 2017
Ep 75: Sir John Hegarty on creativity. The advertising legend answers the big questions!
Jun 13, 2017
Ep 74: Graduate creative industry advice with Artsthread's Katie Dominy
Jun 06, 2017
Ep 73: Character design & development with writer & artist Karen McLeod
May 30, 2017
Ep 72: Andy Council on his mix of illustration & street art, trash monsters and the Bristol dinosaur
May 23, 2017
Ep 71: Lucinda Rogers: Iconic award winning reportage illustration & travel tales
May 16, 2017
Ep 70: Stephen Bliss on his iconic Grand Theft Auto artwork and his fantastic new creative evolution
May 09, 2017
Ep 69: Fancy a creative role in film/TV? Director David Cohen takes us inside film production
May 02, 2017
Ep 68: Sandra Dieckmann shares the inside story of her brilliant debut children's book 'Leaf.'
Apr 25, 2017
Ep 67: From high-street employment to an independent art career. Angela Morris-Winmill shares all
Apr 18, 2017
Ep 66: Arsenal photographer David Price on being self-taught & maximising your passions
Apr 11, 2017
Ep 65: From education to the real world of the creative industry. Where and how do you start?
Apr 04, 2017
Ep 64: The iconic film & TV artwork of Paul Shipper!
Mar 28, 2017
Ep 63: The weird & wonderful world of Slayzy! South London artist & illustrator
Mar 21, 2017
Ep 62: Smart Up Visuals talk live illustration, words into visual stories and creative instinct
Mar 14, 2017
Ep 61: Stanley Chow, Illustration heavyweight talks going viral, being ripped off and Man Utd
Mar 07, 2017
Ep 60: Kerry Hyndman wins the Blue Peter Book Award & shares the story about Survivors & her journey
Feb 28, 2017
Ep 59: Mental Health and Creativity part 2: Malika Favre, Ray Richardson, Mark Mace Smith & more!
Feb 21, 2017
Ep 58: Mental Health and Creativity part 1: The male issue
Feb 14, 2017
Ep 57: The creative chameleon! Willkay Oddking discusses versatility in creative style
Feb 07, 2017
Ep 56: What Katie Drew on her humorous, naive illustration style & journey via the advertising world
Jan 31, 2017
Ep 55: The art of the portrait! Beka Smith joins me to discuss the essence of great portraits
Jan 24, 2017
Ep 54: Design Week & IBM explore design's power to change, shape & improve organisations
Jan 17, 2017
Ep 53: Making Use of A**holes! Lisa Maltby turns put downs into cheeky typographic illustrations.
Jan 10, 2017
Ep 52: Setting up a creative studio space! Rabble Studio founder Dan Spain explains all
Jan 03, 2017
Ep 51: Alternative greetings cards design with Lauren Goodland (Dorkfeatures)
Dec 20, 2016
Ep 50: Malika Favre. The talented Illustrator and artist talks creativity, Paris and sexy curves.
Dec 13, 2016
Ep 49: The modern portfolio. Nick Chubb joins me to discuss multi-platform self-promotion
Dec 06, 2016
Ep 48: Kerry Lemon on mapping your own creative journey & aggressive ambition
Nov 29, 2016
Ep 47: La Boca creative studio discuss their Penguin Sc-fi classic book cover designs
Nov 13, 2016
Ep 46: Ken Garland, graphic design legend, author of First Things First Manifesto
Nov 08, 2016
Ep 45: Future Design: V&A curator Mariana Pestana on cutting edge design & technology
Nov 01, 2016
Ep 44: The Association Of Illustrators. Contracts! Pricing! Drawing!
Oct 25, 2016
Ep 43: Effective social media, website and SEO advice from Heart Internet's Nick Leech
Oct 18, 2016
Ep 42: The Psychology of Colour! You'll never choose your palette without thinking again!
Oct 11, 2016
Ep 41: The black and white, pen and ink illustration work of Rohan Daniel Eason!
Oct 04, 2016
Ep 40: Drawing on the train with Liz Atkin's Compulsive Charcoal project
Sep 27, 2016
Ep 39: Creative Style v Versatility with Gordon Reid (Middle Boop)
Sep 20, 2016
Ep 38: Designers Block share an inspiring story ahead of London Design Festival
Sep 13, 2016
Ep 37: Miss Led returns to preview her new video tutorials and review a crazy year!
Sep 06, 2016
Ep 36: Kingsley Nebechi talks about his artist book 'Tribe Hunters' & working for iLoveDust
Aug 30, 2016
Ep 35: Women In Print creator Jane Bowyer talks inspiring women, creativity & feminism
Aug 23, 2016
Ep 34: The 10 year old freelance creative!
Aug 16, 2016
Ep 33: Live Illustration London (LIL), a new collective join me to talk live art and fashion brands
Aug 09, 2016
Ep 32: Creative Graduation special - fears, hopes, dreams, freelance, jobs & everything in between!
Aug 02, 2016
Ep 31: Seaside Street Art & Creative Regeneration with Deco Publique
Jul 26, 2016
Ep 30: Adidas illustrator/designer Peter O'Toole on landing a dream creative client
Jul 19, 2016
Ep 29: Adrian Shaughnessy - British graphic designer, writer, lecturer & co-founder of Unit Editions
Jul 12, 2016
Ep 28: Post-Brexit society & the role of the arts with workshop leader, Addatif
Jul 05, 2016
Ep 27: The Creative Introvert's Cat Rose discusses the upsides of a quieter creative personality
Jun 28, 2016
Ep 26: Illustrator Rod Hunt details his mind-blowing 20 year career & work with the AOI
Jun 23, 2016
Ep 25: Human After All discuss building a creative agency and their iconic work in the movie world
Jun 07, 2016
Ep 24: Children's book author & illustrator Duncan Beedie on publishing his debut childrens book
May 31, 2016
Ep 23: Crafty Fox markets founder Sinead Koehler and the makers movement
May 26, 2016
Ep 22 part 2: Electronic musician & producer Dirty Freud on unconventional creative career paths
May 17, 2016
Ep 22 part 1: Music! Art! Design! A DIY band masterclass with The Hyena Kill
May 17, 2016
Ep 21: Caroline Hands joins us to talk travel, art, painting and London
May 05, 2016
Ep 20: D&AD Festival special part 2: Grand Budapest designer Annie Atkins, Paul Smith and more!
Apr 28, 2016
Ep 19: D&AD Festival special Part 1: President, Andy Sandoz on the creative & advertising industries
Apr 26, 2016
Ep 18: Want a creative role in the movie world? Indie film producer & director, Mark Ashmore
Apr 19, 2016
Ep 17: Fashion Illustrator Jacqueline Bissett & Illustration agent Victoria Pearce
Apr 07, 2016
Ep 16 Part 2: Graphic Design on the job with WSC Art Editor Doug Cheeseman
Mar 29, 2016
Ep 16 Part 1: Football visual culture: WSC Magazine is 30
Mar 29, 2016
Ep 15: New York photographer, Marius Bugge shares an intriguing freelance success story
Mar 15, 2016
Ep 14: Eden Orfanos, Hollywood Makeup Artist & Art Therapist
Mar 01, 2016
Ep 13: What makes for news worthy creative projects? Design Week explain
Feb 18, 2016
Ep 12: Sarah Beetson, illustrator & head of Illustration X talent recruitment
Feb 03, 2016
Ep 11: Ray Richardson, London painter, described as 'the Martin Scorsese of painting.'
Jan 19, 2016
Ep 10: PR, communication & self-promo insights with editor & former PR specialist David Woods
Jan 05, 2016
Ep 9: Sandra Dieckmann, artist, illustrator and maker discusses what makes a creative style
Dec 14, 2015
Ep 8: Don Letts, filmmaker, musician, DJ and a pivotal player in the punk/reggae music scene.
Dec 03, 2015
Ep 7: Kyla Paolucci, Graphic Designer, Illustrator on 'While We're Young' movie.
Nov 25, 2015
Ep 6: Rob O'Connor, Creative Director of Stylorouge (Blur, Trainspotting, Spinal Tap art-direction)
Nov 10, 2015
Ep 5: Art & the education system disaster with John Newbigin, Creative England Chair
Oct 27, 2015
Ep 4: Miss Led: Illustrator, Artist and Workshop Leader on her unconventional path to success
Oct 14, 2015
Ep 3: Robert James Clarke: Artist & dog painter
Oct 01, 2015
Ep 2: New York University professor of theatre Rebecca Johannsen
Sep 21, 2015
Ep 1: Illustrator/photographer Danny Allison's skateboarding injury was his launchpad into the arts
Sep 09, 2015