The Self-taught Illustrator
By @Nataszko
The Self-taught IllustratorMar 20, 2022
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
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The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Listener of the Week @BexCreations
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
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/
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
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/
Student Spotlight:
Glen DeGuzman AKA @_sun_dragon_tattoo_:
https://www.instagram.com/_sun_dragon_tattoo_/?hl=en
023. The biggest pitfalls I see illustrators fall into
In this episode, I break down the biggest pitfalls that I see illustrators encounter at various stages in their illustration journeys.
My AdobeMax Session:
https://www.adobe.com/max/2022/sessions/na-become-a-selftaught-illustrator-design-concept-s309.html
Personal Style Masterclass:
(No longer available)
SOCIALS:
Website: https://nataszko.com
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/
022. How old is too old to become an illustrator?
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 Live Sessions:
Day 1: https://www.behance.net/live/videos/15191/Vector-Character-Art-with-Natasha-Polozenko-1-of-2
Day 2: https://www.behance.net/live/videos/15195/Vector-Character-Art-with-Natasha-Polozenko-2-of-2
SOCIALS:
Website: https://nataszko.com
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/
021. How to get people to buy your art and illustrations
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 you sell.
Survey referenced:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/887848/top-motivations-for-art-buyers-when-buying-art/
SOCIALS:
Website: https://nataszko.com
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/
020. How To Get Freelance Illustration Work
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://nataszko.com
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/
019. Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, we dive into the topic of Imposter Syndrome in the art and illustration world.
SOCIALS:
Website: https://nataszko.com
IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/
018. The Professional Illustrator vs. the Artist Illustrator
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
SOCIALS:
Website: https://nataszko.com
IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/
017. Level up your Illustration practice in 2022
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 business goals!
SOCIALS:
Website: https://nataszko.com
IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/
016. Selling your Illustrations as NFTs
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 experience and knowledge I walk through all the platforms and services that I use when it comes to minting and selling my Illustrations as NFTs.
LINKS:
Project File Downloads: https://nataszko.com/grainy-shading-tutorial#project-file-download.0
Buy my Grainy Brush: https://nataszko.com/grainy-shading-tutorial#get-my-brush.0
Coinbase Sign-Up: https://www.coinbase.com/join/poloze_i
Makersplace Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewnu8ch_KjAbKPnA5OjQSP4a3k7ihpCmhtthmFgfGK4dUStg/viewform
MY NFT PLATFORM PROFILES:
Makersplace: https://makersplace.com/natashapolozenko/
OpenSea: https://opensea.io/nataszko
SolSea: https://solsea.io/nft/7gBTZJyKfKUGw5ckngUPkm7KSvAWZksc3AYF88f5pB7o
SOCIALS:
Website: https://nataszko.com
IG: https://instagram.com/nataszko
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko?
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nataszko/
015. The biggest hurdle for self-taught illustrators
One of the biggest hurdles for self-taught illustrators
COACHING APPLICATION:
https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
014. TikTok for Illustrators
Should Illustrators have a TikTok? In this episode, we dig into the benefits of TikTok for your creative practice.
COACHING APPLICATION:
https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
FREE MASTERCLASS:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
013. Do you have what it takes to make it as an illustrator?
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 illustrator?"
COACHING APPLICATION:
https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
FREE MASTERCLASS:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
012. How to select color palettes in your illustration work
Chatting all things color, do you need a color palette? and how do you find the right one for you?
COACHING APPLICATION:
https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
FREE MASTERCLASS:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
011. Which platforms should you be on for illustration?
How to decide which platforms you should be using to establish and grow your illustration practice.
COACHING APPLICATION:
https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
FREE MASTERCLASS:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
10. How to know which illustration medium is right for you
Let's talk all things mediums and how to know which one is right for you!
COACHING APPLICATION:
https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
FREE MASTERCLASS:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
9. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART3]
In this episode I dispel a huge myth that is keeping a lot of illustrators and creatives stuck.
COACHING APPLICATION:
https://natasha293360.typeform.com/to/m0P0Hhgi
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
FREE MASTERCLASS:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
8. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART2]
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-Webinar-Signup
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
7. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART1]
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-Webinar-Signup
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
Sponsorships: off for this episode
6. Different ways to make money with illustration
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.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
5. The low-down on Illustration commissions, should you be offering them in your business?
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://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
4. How to find a unique personal illustration style that gets you noticed.
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 my FREE masterclass that i'm offering, as well as my signature course "Illustration Style Academy".
FREE MASTERCLASS:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/ISA-Webinar-Signup
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
3. Is it actually possible to balance a full time job and an illustration business?
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.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
ILLUSTRATION STYLE ACADEMY COURSE:
https://nataszko.mykajabi.com/illustration-style-academy
2. Level up your illustration practice in 2021
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 along you are in your illustration journey.
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/
1. The Self-taught Illustrator Podcast is finally here!
Your host Natasha Polozenko AKA @Nataszko introduces The Self-taught Illustrator Podcast, getting you riled up for all the great illustration gems coming your way!
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataszko/
TIKTOK:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nataszko
WEBSITE:
https://nataszko.com/