024. Staying motivated in your illustration practice

028. The BEST Illustration Advice in History | Lessons from the Masters 🧑‍🏫

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 illustration tips and creative lessons from Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe, Rembrandt, Hilma af Klint, Henri Rousseau, and Amrita Sher-Gil. These legendary artists have shaped the world of art, and their wisdom is more relevant than ever for modern illustrators. Links: Listener Spotlight: https://www.instagram.com/itssnadraws_/ Book: https://a.co/d/iRVr4db #illustration #artadvice #Leonardodavinci #Picasso #GeorgiaOKeeffe #Rembrandt #HilmaafKlint #AmritaSherGil #artinspiration #drawingtips #artmasters #creativeprocess

027. Finding Your Illustration Style in 2025! 🔎

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 Find Your Illustration Style. If you’ve been struggling to discover a style that feels authentically yours, this episode is here to help! I’ll share the essential basics every illustrator needs to know, walk you through my personal journey to finding my style, and introduce my step-by-step formula for uncovering your unique artistic voice. This episode is packed with actionable tips and creative exercises to help you: * Break down the misconceptions about “style” * Explore what makes your art unique * Build a portfolio that stands out Whether you’re just starting or refining your style in 2025, this episode will guide you every step of the way. Follow the podcast for more illustration tips, advice, and inspiration to help you grow as a self-taught illustrator! 🎨 #illustrationstyle #selftaughtartist #arttips #beginnerillustrators #findyourstyle #creativejourney

026. The Illustration tools you NEED to be using!

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 practices! Episode Links: Register here for Adobe MAX 2023 [ ⁠https://max.adobe.com/⁠] Check out my in-person session! [https://reg.adobe.com/flow/adobe/m23/sessions/page/catalog?search=S6314⁠] Illustrator Bootcamp Waitlist [https://nataszko.com/#illustrator-bootcamp⁠] The Creative Act by Rick Rubin [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593652886?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzillusyst-20&creativeASIN=0593652886&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3S1PSPZOME585&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin] Listener of the Week @BexCreations [https://www.instagram.com/bexcreations/⁠] Social Links: Website [https://nataszko.com /hello] IG [https://instagram.com/nataszko ] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? ] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w] Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/⁠]

025. Level up your illustration practice in 2023

In episode 25 of the Self-taught Illustrator Podcast, we talk about getting prepared and setting goals for 2023! Personal Style Masterclass: SOCIALS:   Website: https://nataszko.com [https://nataszko.com/] IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko [https://instagram.com/nataszko%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? [https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?%E2%80%8B] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w] Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ [https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/]

024. Staying motivated in your illustration practice

In episode 24 of the Self-taught Illustrator Podcast, I talk through various strategies to find motivation and keep motivated throughout your illustration career. Personal Style Masterclass: (No longer available) SOCIALS:   Website: https://nataszko.com [https://nataszko.com/] IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko [https://instagram.com/nataszko%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko? [https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?%E2%80%8B] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3ka-r13giiDtct-3jcL6w] Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/ [https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/] Student Spotlight: Glen DeGuzman AKA @_sun_dragon_tattoo_: https://www.instagram.com/_sun_dragon_tattoo_/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/_sun_dragon_tattoo_/?hl=en]