Sub It Club welcomes Iris Biran to The Postcard Post. I've known Iris (and her unique illustrations) through social media and a webinar I hosted for SCBWI France but finally had the pleasure of meeting her in New York at this past SCBWI winter conference. Now it's your turn. Enjoy! Iris Biran is an Israeli... Continue Reading →
Portfolio Websites for Illustrators, Part 1
It is a truth universally acknowledged that every artist needs a portfolio website. Okay, well maybe this isn’t universal knowledge, but it should be. It is the 21st century, you’re a professional illustrator (or you will be), and you need a website. They have become a primary method for art directors, editors, and agents to... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post: Kelly Murphy
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Sub It Club and The Postcard Post! And who better to help us celebrate than author/illustrator Kelly Murphy?! I first saw Kelly's illustrations when a friend recommended I check out her work in the middle-grade series NATHANIEL FLUDD, BEASTOLOGIST. She thought I'd like it and she was right-- I loved... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post: Dana Carey
Today I am thrilled beyond thrilled to have Sub It Club's Partner in Submission and Postcard Post creator Dana Carey here on The Postcard Post! I'm so glad that Dana has finally had the time to be the interviewee. I have been wanting her to do it for ages! You've probably noticed Dana's fabulous illustrations that we... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post: Carlyn Beccia
Author/illustrator Carlyn Beccia was so kind to answer my questions during this very busy time of the year. She has not only given us a great interview but also a beautiful holiday postcard which, besides being adorable, expresses what we all need so much right now. Carlyn Beccia (pronounced Betcha) is an author, illustrator, graphic... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post: Jessixa Bagley
Meet award-winning author/illustrator Jessixa Bagley. Not only does she have a fun postcard to share, but great tips, too! Jessixa Bagley is a Seattle based artist and children's book author/illustrator. She has been a professionally practicing fine artist, comics creator, and illustrator since 2002. She has a BFA in painting and printmaking. Jessixa loves drawing anthropomorphic woodland critters-... Continue Reading →