Taking Risks With Your Art Career Is Essential (Joe Sutphin Full Interview)

[@joeromano2754]

In a way it is encouraging to hear how long and how hard he has worked on his projects. Creating stories/books/graphic novels can be a lonely isolating journey. The weight of self doubt and if anyone will even like what you have created can be overwhelming at times. So to hear someone of his caliber find that balance of work, family and not give up is encouraging

[@nicetriangle]

This one really got to me. I'll definitely be going back to this episode again. Joe's work is amazing for starters and parts of this interview where he talks about what it actually means to be an amateur and the dignity in taking a risk was so impactful as well as when he touched on the topic of how important hard work is to the arts.

[@clc3897]

I would love to see the following people in a five hour long round table discussion: John Hendrix, Samantha Cotterill, Joe Sutphin, Jake Parker and Will Terry. I would pay to just be a fly on the wall. There is so much one can learn from listening to all these great artists. The depth and intensity of their thought and creative process is beyond measure. So glad to have been acquainted with all of them. Joe, if you’re reading this, I went and got three of your books and added the Christmas Carol book to my wish list for when it comes out. We definitely need more artists like you being recognized and brought on podcasts like this.

[@christinawald_art]

I think a lot of people do not look at illustration as the service industry job it is, mostly. Some projects you will like more than others but you produce a lot of work, sometimes it is really cool subject matter, and sometimes it is 1000 illustrations for medical testing booklets (true story). 🤣 Balance really is key to surviving. My sketchbook is actually the carrot that keeps me going as I finish giant projects.🤓 The practice constantly reminds me why I love drawing.

[@DavydWood]

Inspiring, especially for those of us who have still yet to make the leap to publishing or any illustrative work. Always a pleasure listening to your video casts. 😊

[@samanthacotterill2329]

fantastic episode....I LOVE his work and was super excited to "meet" him here....that last moment about evolving from start to end of a particular project really resonated with me

[@thelastmurray]

This episode felt like Chirtsmas morning. Wonderful to listen to Joe again! Also, the Liturgy for the Amature at Hutchmoot was a blessing.

[@cmknox777]

Wow what a great interview. The piece about his boss supporting him and leaving and asking him if there was anything he needed and providing him with a MacBook and a Cintique is just an incredible story. Those are the types of gifts that you receive in a transition that you never forget. I also loved “the dignity of taking a chance” This guy was a great guest

[@joeromano2754]

Fantastic interview guys. Joe’s work is amazing. Love his style and insight. He really did Watershipdown justice. So well done.

[@PaintWithPencil]

Great interview. Instant fan of Joe. Cool to see someone succeeding with traditional media as a base. I've often wondered how possible it would be.

[@LisWatkins]

Always enjoy the podcasts but this one was particularly good 🙂

[@christinawald_art]

Great to see Joe on the podcast. His work is so wonderful! I really love how Watership Down turned out!

[@kronoverse3934]

Thank you for this, his story is inspiring! And learning to love the hard part!

[@grumpyoldfartman]

I've been reading the 1st Wing Feather book recently and I really enjoy Joe's illustrations! They couple nicely with Nicholas Kole's wonderful cover. Hands down one of my favorite books I've read!

[@jennybethjonescreative5535]

Incredibly inspiring! Thanks

[@michaelmattheiss9282]

Great interview! Loved hearing about Joe and his work - I bought the Little Pilgrim's Progress after hearing this episode

[@dimaeichhorn]

❤ Thank you for this amazing interview! Very inspiring!

[@cybersekkin]

Great episode! - Definitely inspiring on this one.

[@jessicagoecke2368]

It was a nice reminder to hear how long this journey can be, and continuing to make art and do good work is key. I also liked the anecdote about the origin of the word, “amateur”. :)

[@seanpaints]

Side note but we need to know who Joe's barber is! Killer artwork AND haircut hahaha

[@barbi111]

I like you guys but I am not agree with Will for using and promoting AI. It’s treason.