Latest episode
6. "It's all character-building"
33:40Elissa and Jo discuss their favourite reference books that they turn to when in need of some inspiration, and the unique prizes their drawings got them as kids! It’s the last episode of series 1 and they really hope you’ve enjoyed listening in on their chats. They'll be back for series 2 soon!
More episodes
View all episodes
5. "How did you become and illustrator?"
38:49On World Book Day, Elissa and Jo compared notes on how they marked the day, discussed their illustration 'origin stories' and answered some intriguing questions put to them by some fellow friends with pens. As it was also International Women's Day last week, Elissa and Jo discussed two books featuring feminists in this episode’s Library Hunt.4. “Gremlins? No, cats!”
35:38Elissa and Jo chat about their character design processes, favourite cat books as recommended by listeners and…well, cats (you’ll find out why).3. "Have you got anything in your brain right now?"
37:05Elissa and Jo discuss how they stay motivated midway through a long project, what they listen to while they work, company perks when you’re your own boss, a recent film watch (one we’re sure you’ve all seen), showcases, portfolios and the usual nonsense!2. “Reader beware you’re in for a scare”
30:34Elissa and Jo are back, this time chatting about spooky things, from Goosebumps, favourite villains, the daunting parts of being an illustrator, the pull of drawing scary forests and the things that dwell in them, to ghosts and other childhood fears.1. “Did you have a favourite book when you were a kid?”
21:56Elissa and Jo chat about some of their early influences, from favourite childhood books to animations and comics. Featuring a Very Serious round of quickfire questions and a new game that sounds like something straight out of daytime telly…oh wait!