Interviews with Artists

A collection of interviews with artists and illustrators to draw inspiration from. We hope there’s something here that strikes a chord and propels you back to your work space with an idea or two.

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Interview With Effie Lada

Writers & Artists

24th April 2013

Edited

13th October 2020

As a prize-winning children's illustrator and writer, Effie has had her books published in Greece, Italy, Korea and Russia, amongst others. Here,...

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9 min read

Interview With Cath Hodsman

Writers & Artists

15th April 2013

Edited

16th September 2020

Here, we talk to one of Britain's most successful wildlife and natural history artists on her lucky break, dealing with rejection and what inspires...

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6 min read

Interview with Giles Andreae

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

24th January 2021

Even if you’re not familiar with the name of poet, author and illustrator Giles Andreae, you’ll certainly recognise his work. He is the playful...

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7 min read

Interview with Daisy de Villeneuve

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

16th September 2020

She’s been drawing in felt-tip since the age of three, but unlike the rest of us she’s forged a brilliant career out of it. Daisy de Villeneuve’s...

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5 min read

Interview with Kipper Williams

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

16th September 2020

He graduated from doodling footballers and cowboys as a child to being paid to pen cartoons for the nationals. We asked Kipper Williams for the...

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6 min read

Interview with Jim Smith

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27th July 2012

Edited

14th September 2020

Illustrator Jim Smith has a more subversive sense of humour than most. When he was fresh out of college he landed a client by the name of Puccino’s...