The Self-Taught Illustrator
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
028. The BEST Illustration Advice in History | Lessons from the Masters 🧑🏫
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 28 of the Self-taught Illustrator Podcast where we learn from art history's greatest masters! In this video, we break down timeless...
027. Finding Your Illustration Style in 2025! 🔎
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Self-Taught Illustrator Podcast, we’re diving into one of the biggest challenges for beginner and self-taught artists: How to...
026. The Illustration tools you NEED to be using!
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go into a deep dive into the different tools available to us as illustrators, and which ones we should be using in our own practice...
025. Level up your illustration practice in 2023
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 25 of the Self-taught Illustrator Podcast, we talk about getting prepared and setting goals for 2023!Personal Style Masterclass: SOCIALS: ...
024. Staying motivated in your illustration practice
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 24 of the Self-taught Illustrator Podcast, I talk through various strategies to find motivation and keep motivated throughout your illustra...
023. The biggest pitfalls I see illustrators fall into
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down the biggest pitfalls that I see illustrators encounter at various stages in their illustration journeys. My AdobeMax Ses...
022. How old is too old to become an illustrator?
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down the limiting beliefs around age, and how old is too old when it comes to creating a career in illustration. My Adobe L...
021. How to get people to buy your art and illustrations
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk through the various motivators that lead people to buy art and illustrations, to help you strategically approach the way that ...
020. How To Get Freelance Illustration Work
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go through the steps that you need to take if you want to start doing freelance illustration work. SOCIALS: Website: https:...
019. Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the topic of Imposter Syndrome in the art and illustration world. SOCIALS: Website: https://nataszko.com...
018. The Professional Illustrator vs. the Artist Illustrator
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the differences as well as the pros and cons that exist for both the Professional Illustrator and the Artist Illustrator...
017. Level up your Illustration practice in 2022
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go through the exact planning and goal-setting tactics that I have been using over the past few years to help me reach my creative ...
016. Selling your Illustrations as NFTs
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I deep-dive into the crypto world, exploring what NFTs are, and how we as illustrators can create and sell them. Drawing from my own e...
015. The biggest hurdle for self-taught illustrators
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest hurdles for self-taught illustrators COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACAD...
014. TikTok for Illustrators
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should Illustrators have a TikTok? In this episode, we dig into the benefits of TikTok for your creative practice. COACHING APPLICATION: https://nat...
013. Do you have what it takes to make it as an illustrator?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing a question that a lot of self-taught illustrators have when they are first starting out "Do I have what it takes to make it as an illustrat...
012. How to select color palettes in your illustration work
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting all things color, do you need a color palette? and how do you find the right one for you? COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typef...
011. Which platforms should you be on for illustration?
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to decide which platforms you should be using to establish and grow your illustration practice. COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360....
10. How to know which illustration medium is right for you
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk all things mediums and how to know which one is right for you! COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi ILLUST...
9. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART3]
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dispel a huge myth that is keeping a lot of illustrators and creatives stuck. COACHING APPLICATION: https://natasha293360.typeform....
8. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART2]
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dispel a huge myth that is keeping a lot of illustrators and creatives stuck. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-We...
7. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART1]
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dispel a huge myth that is keeping a lot of illustrators and creatives stuck. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-We...
6. Different ways to make money with illustration
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go through a few different ways that illustrators can make a little extra income from their art. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://nataszko....
5. The low-down on Illustration commissions, should you be offering them in your business?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The low-down on commissions! I talk about my experience with them, and how I decide whether or not to take them on. FREE MASTERCLASS: https://na...
4. How to find a unique personal illustration style that gets you noticed.
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about my favorite topic- Personal Illustration Style- I introduce my own formula for finding your style, and I tell you about ...
3. Is it actually possible to balance a full time job and an illustration business?
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at balancing a full time job with your illustration practice, and how to go about it in the right way! IG: https://www.instagr...
2. Level up your illustration practice in 2021
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at big picture goal-setting, and how we can strategically and tactically approach leveling up in 2021 regardless of how far al...
1. The Self-taught Illustrator Podcast is finally here!
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your host Natasha Polozenko AKA @Nataszko introduces The Self-taught Illustrator Podcast, getting you riled up for all the great illustration gems &nb...