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.

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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.

024. Staying motivated in your illustration practice

The Self-Taught Illustrator

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

023. The biggest pitfalls I see illustrators fall into

The Self-Taught Illustrator

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/

021. How to get people to buy your art and illustrations

The Self-Taught Illustrator

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/

016. Selling your Illustrations as NFTs

The Self-Taught Illustrator

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/

9. The 3 big myths standing between you and your personal illustration style [PART3]

The Self-Taught Illustrator

03/22/21 • 6 min

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/

3. Is it actually possible to balance a full time job and an illustration business?

The Self-Taught Illustrator

01/31/21 • 10 min

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

022. How old is too old to become an illustrator?

The Self-Taught Illustrator

03/20/22 • 13 min

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/

2. Level up your illustration practice in 2021

The Self-Taught Illustrator

01/17/21 • 11 min

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/