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The Self-taught Illustrator

The Self-taught Illustrator

@Nataszko

A podcast proving you don't need a fancy Art degree to be a successful, and thriving illustrator. Natasha Polozenko AKA @Nataszko provides tips, tricks, and intel into creating an illustration practice you love. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nataszko/support
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Self-taught Illustrator episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Self-taught Illustrator for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Self-taught Illustrator episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Self-taught Illustrator - 021. How to get people to buy your art and illustrations
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02/20/22 • 14 min

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/

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The Self-taught Illustrator - 026. The Illustration tools you NEED to be using!
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08/17/23 • 32 min

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

Check out my in-person session!

Illustrator Bootcamp Waitlist

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

Listener of the Week @BexCreations

Social Links:
Website
IG
TikTok
Youtube
Pinterest

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The Self-taught Illustrator - 025. Level up your illustration practice in 2023
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12/14/22 • 21 min

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/

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The Self-taught Illustrator - 024. Staying motivated in your illustration practice
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12/03/22 • 21 min

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

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The Self-taught Illustrator - 023. The biggest pitfalls I see illustrators fall into
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11/12/22 • 26 min

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/

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The Self-taught Illustrator - 015. The biggest hurdle for self-taught illustrators
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06/14/21 • 7 min

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The Self-taught Illustrator - 014. TikTok for Illustrators

014. TikTok for Illustrators

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05/30/21 • 11 min

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/

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The Self-taught Illustrator - 013. Do you have what it takes to make it as an illustrator?
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05/17/21 • 8 min

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/

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The Self-taught Illustrator - 016. Selling your Illustrations as NFTs

016. Selling your Illustrations as NFTs

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11/07/21 • 19 min

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/

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How many episodes does The Self-taught Illustrator have?

The Self-taught Illustrator currently has 26 episodes available.

What topics does The Self-taught Illustrator cover?

The podcast is about Visual Arts, Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Self-taught Illustrator?

The episode title '025. Level up your illustration practice in 2023' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Self-taught Illustrator?

The average episode length on The Self-taught Illustrator is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Self-taught Illustrator released?

Episodes of The Self-taught Illustrator are typically released every 14 days, 12 hours.

When was the first episode of The Self-taught Illustrator?

The first episode of The Self-taught Illustrator was released on Dec 8, 2020.

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