The Creative Condition podcast

The Creative Condition podcast

Ben Tallon

Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: an ongoing exploration of human creativity to help you understand and maximise yours.The show is hosted by creativity coach, Founder of The Creative Condition, and The New York Times, Adidas, and Premier League illustrator Ben Tallon.Creativity is an often misunderstood pillar of human happiness, something far bigger than artistic talent and crucial for fulfilling lives and careers. Featuring exclusive interviews with experts and thought leaders, including illustrators, rock stars, artists, sensitivity experts, designers, emergency service workers, Olympic gold medal winners, comedians, microbiologists, photographers, fighters, and many others.Supported by founding sponsor illustrationx.c...

The Creativity Diary Entry 7: Losing Ken Garland, a time-slip in Preston, and storytelling obsession

The Creativity Diary Entry 7: Losing Ken Garland, a time-slip in Preston, and storytelling obsession

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':A time-slip in PrestonLosing Ken Garland and my time with himCovering up news headline panels on vulnerable daysThe wonder and imagination in boring church servicesA growing obsession with storytellingAs ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comGet your 1/3 off 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational audit now at https://thecreativecondition.comHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrifi

Feb 26, • 26:34

AI: The opportunity and the threat with LOVE founder Dave Palmer

AI: The opportunity and the threat with LOVE founder Dave Palmer

A bonus shot following the full interview with LOVE founder Dave Palmer in which he offers balanced thoughts on the opportunity and the threat posed by artificial intelligence.Hear our full conversation on episode 257.As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comGet your 1/3 off 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational audit now at https://thecreativecondition.comHelp the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua

Feb 20, • 8:13

Ep 257: LOVE Creative founder Dave Palmer shares decades of creative industry experience

Ep 257: LOVE Creative founder Dave Palmer shares decades of creative industry experience

LOVE is a 80+ strong agency that specialises in delivering diverse, but complementary design-led solutions for global brands across brand strategy and design, identity design, packaging design, spaces, comms, immersive and activations.Its founder, Dave Palmer shares not just the story of LOVE's evolution since its 2001 roots, but a lifetime of leading with creativity, the humanity, the chaos, and the euphoria of it all.As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comGet your 1/3 off

Feb 19, • 1:14:12

The Creativity Diary Entry 6: Chinese space bras, fear of a word, and innovation in outdoor drinking

The Creativity Diary Entry 6: Chinese space bras, fear of a word, and innovation in outdoor drinking

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':The unpredictability of a career that leads to drawing on Olympic bras in ChinaThe persisting intimidation attached to the word 'creativity' at all levelsSpace litter and a Galactic imaginationA love of antagonists, graphic activism, and Pogus Caesar's photographyA mucky treasure hunt and the value of the weekend selfAs ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comGet your 1/3 off 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational

Feb 12, • 23:28

Ep 256: Pogus Caesar. The creativity behind the camera!

Ep 256: Pogus Caesar. The creativity behind the camera!

Pogus Caesar is a national treasure. His many projects as a photographer, director, artist, and archivist transcend language and defy perfectionism in the way great art should. The sheer humanity and honesty in his images spoke to me, and I needed to hear his story.Those iconic images from the 1985 Handsworth riots fired me up through my love of activism through artistic expression. His images of cross-cultural friendships are profound, and we discuss his early experiences of moving from St Kitt

Feb 5, • 1:34:38

The Creativity Diary Entry 5: The graveyard rider, a tough week, joining dots in an automation obsessed world, and the clues in the culture we're drawn to

The Creativity Diary Entry 5: The graveyard rider, a tough week, joining dots in an automation obsessed world, and the clues in the culture we're drawn to

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':A tough week of financial panicThe personality clues in the culture we're drawn toThe human fundamental of listening and being heard for mental wellbeingThe battle to be trusted with a diverse skillset in a title-based marketYoung life and silent death: a motorbike in the graveyardMusings on joining dots and using the world as our art school in a world obsessed with automationAs ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com

Jan 29, • 27:17

Ep 255: Corporations funding creativity?! Caroline Christie on when it happened

Ep 255: Corporations funding creativity?! Caroline Christie on when it happened

Content writer Caroline Christie shares her thoughts on the time a research facility funded by America’s largest telecommunications organisation became a studio of some of New York’s most renowned and avant-garde artists.We're discussing the need for bigger thinking and cross-pollination of artists with other industries to resolve our collective problems and promote broader creativity.Caroline wrote an article for Little Atoms on Bell Labs and EAT (Experiments of Art and Technology), and th

Jan 22, • 1:41:57

The Creativity Diary Entry 4: Anxiety, a disordered mess, and kids fighting over Haribo

The Creativity Diary Entry 4: Anxiety, a disordered mess, and kids fighting over Haribo

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':Lively children fighting and why it's healthyAn anxiety explosion and what I learned about structures and routinesBoxing Day 1997 and magic in utter boredom and frustrationEnergy diversity and why it can help creative businessesBaby Gorilla: what a silly imaginative character for the kids has done for my own creativityAs ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.comGet your 1/3 off 'PIT STOP' o

Jan 15, • 38:20

The Creativity Diary Entry 3: Listening properly, a sunrise for one, and ludicrous big Santa slippers

The Creativity Diary Entry 3: Listening properly, a sunrise for one, and ludicrous big Santa slippers

In this edition of The Creativity Diary:Listening properly. Some reflections after reading Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan's Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing.Reading wide and reading well: why only reading about the topic you're trying to master doesn't work for everyone, and is not conducive to creativity.I was the only person in the world to see this sunrise and why that reminds us of our value and unique power.An uncomfortable eccentric in Ryman Stationery and shaking up the p

Jan 8, • 32:58

Ep 254: Leonardo Da Vinci... lessons from the ultimate polymath and nature discussed with fly fisher David Ladensohn

Ep 254: Leonardo Da Vinci... lessons from the ultimate polymath and nature discussed with fly fisher David Ladensohn

The final episode of The Creative Condition for 2024 is a deep dive into the lessons of the world's greatest-ever polymath Leonardo Da Vinci. And who better to present them than a Fly-fisher of over 40 years and author of the amazing Fly Fishing with Leonardo Da Vinci – David Ladensohn!?Leonardo saw no boundaries between all of life's wonders and spent his life exploring them to identify the patterns. A man who painted the Mona Lisa, designed bridges centuries ahead of the capabilities

Dec 18, 2024 • 1:42:42

The Creativity Diary: Entry 2

The Creativity Diary: Entry 2

The second installment of The Creative Condition podcast's 'The Creativity Diary'.This edition contains thoughts on:The maturity trap: why an encounter with a police officer, my dog, and a tennis ball conjured a 14-year-old 'fitting in' mindset.The inarticulable sense of belonging somewhere at the right time.Appearance and perceptionAI bots commenting on posts and the subsequent etiquette dilemma as AI ups its bot game The importance of getting the house in order before

Dec 11, 2024 • 23:15

Ep 253: Disney's ex Head of Innovation and Creativity Duncan Wardle

Ep 253: Disney's ex Head of Innovation and Creativity Duncan Wardle

For over 25 years, Duncan Wardle drove creativity and innovation at Disney. He sent Buzz Lightyear into space with NASA, almost had Roger Rabbit eliminated by agents after Princess Diana was put in danger, and oversaw a U.S. President-sanctioned parade for a special turkey at Disneyland. But more importantly, he's sharing the inner workings of his creative thinking in a superb new cookbook-style recipe format book, The Imagination Emporium.He joins me to cut through a monstrous amount of to

Dec 4, 2024 • 1:07:50

Ep 252: The Dark Night Survival Kit

Ep 252: The Dark Night Survival Kit

The dark nights are here. It takes more work for those of us on the wintry side of the globe to manage our thoughts and not fall victim to the harsher conditions. Pulled from the 'Anatomy of Creativity' coaching framework and my experiences/the wisdom of others, here are 8 suggestions to help you maintain optimal creativity and good mental health while we're under Gotham skies.Supported as ever by founding sponsor Illustration X: https://illustrationx.comThe list:1. Get offline2.

Nov 27, 2024 • 51:14

Ep 251: Synoptic Office, the New York-based design agency bringing art and culture to more people through tech

Ep 251: Synoptic Office, the New York-based design agency bringing art and culture to more people through tech

Synoptic Office is an award-winning design agency founded by Caspar Lam and YuJune Park. They work globally with leading cultural, civic, and business organizations to communicate ideas, build experiences, and cultivate new audiences.We talk about their work across design and education, and their brilliant projects digging into cultural institution archives to bring art to more people via technology.Caspar and Yujune also share the history of the agency.https://www.synopticoffice.com/Please take

Nov 20, 2024 • 1:13:14

The Creativity Diary: Entry 1

The Creativity Diary: Entry 1

The first of an ongoing series of thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and tips around creativity and its inner workings.Biophilia, eco-anxiety, the unconscious mind, less-screen time, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the imagination in children and adults, 24/7 news cycles and elections, and more are covered.Music by Dirty FreudSupported by https://illustrationx.comhttps://ui.org.ua to help the Ukrainian InsitituteThe Creative Condition book is out now https://bentallonwriter.com/shopBen Tallon Illustration

Nov 13, 2024 • 34:24

Ep 250: UK grey! Talking to applied colour psychology expert Justine Fox about colour in the urban environment and its impact on mental health

Ep 250: UK grey! Talking to applied colour psychology expert Justine Fox about colour in the urban environment and its impact on mental health

We're heading into dark nights season. These panic-fuelled days can be tough. Here in the UK I often lament the dreary, soggy, TO-LET addled high streets and the way they assail already tested moods. So I picked up the colour psychologist bat phone and called Justine Fox.Justine is an expert in applied colour psychology and we're getting into the opportunity to do more with our urban environments, to promote more consideration for the impact of colour, and what needs to happen to shift

Nov 6, 2024 • 1:15:16

Ep 249: Why watching The Walking Dead gives me comfort and what it tells us about creativity

Ep 249: Why watching The Walking Dead gives me comfort and what it tells us about creativity

Lights off, blankets on, The Walking Dead on, forget about the world's insanity for one hour. Many of us can relate to that feeling, but what are the deeper themes? I drill down into the sense of comfort I get when I watch survival horror, or played those old Resident Evil games. It's not that I want everything to collapse, but could there be a better balance? What is 'evolutionary mismatch' and what can we learn from this comforting feeling about the foundations of our creat

Oct 30, 2024 • 56:53

Ep 248: The personal brand. Standing out by being yourself to the extreme.

Ep 248: The personal brand. Standing out by being yourself to the extreme.

I don't care what you do. I care who you are. What moves you, what excites you, what you're bad at, what you find funny, what trauma you've suffered. That's your brand. Not your logo, or website, or profession. These things matter, but without knowing yourself and projecting it in everything you do, they are irrelevant.Today I'm discussing a recent loss of confidence, how it was remedied, and what I learned about the personal brand I always trusted and made a creative in

Oct 23, 2024 • 48:22

Ep 247: Drawing, neuroscience and big stories with Natalka Design's Natalia Talkowska

Ep 247: Drawing, neuroscience and big stories with Natalka Design's Natalia Talkowska

Natalia Talkowska is a Polish-born, award-winning CEO and Founder of the pioneering neuroscience-led strategic storytelling agency Natalka Design.  Founded in 2012, Natalia and her team redefine how businesses communicate, using neuroscience-led visual storytelling for instant ideation and problem-solving to create strategic creative that really resonates with people. Working with renowned brands, including Google, Disney and The British Royal Family and leading agencies and consultancies, inclu

Oct 16, 2024 • 1:19:30

What we learned about creativity from: The New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka

What we learned about creativity from: The New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka

Takeaway learnings from:The New Yorker staff writer and author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Kyla Chayka details the trajectory of the internet from human-curated and cultivated passions to algorithmic conformity and sameness.Please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! And please, TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE SHOW!To see the information on the group and individual coaching opportunities, head here!https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

Oct 10, 2024 • 10:58

Ep 246: The New Yorker staff writer and author of 'Filterworld' Kyle Chayka on the death of creativity by algorithm

Ep 246: The New Yorker staff writer and author of 'Filterworld' Kyle Chayka on the death of creativity by algorithm

The New Yorker staff writer and author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Kyla Chayka details the trajectory of the internet from human-curated and cultivated passions to algorithmic conformity and sameness. Please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! And please, TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE SHOW!To see the information on the group and individual coaching opportunities, head here!https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book and the brand new &apo

Oct 9, 2024 • 1:20:46

HIGHLIGHTS: Episode 246 with The New Yorker staff writer Kyla Chayka

HIGHLIGHTS: Episode 246 with The New Yorker staff writer Kyla Chayka

The full length episode is also available now!The New Yorker staff writer and author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Kyla Chayka details the trajectory of the internet from human-curated and cultivated passions to algorithmic conformity and sameness.Please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! And please, TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE SHOW!To see the information on the group and individual coaching opportunities, head here!https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The C

Oct 9, 2024 • 41:35

Ep 245: Creating your vision. How visualising your creative utopia can create forward motion and flow

Ep 245: Creating your vision. How visualising your creative utopia can create forward motion and flow

Creating a vision on paper helped me to make sense of a very scattered brain and regain some momentarily displaced passions, so I wanted to share the exercise with you.I was shocked at how many needs, hopes, and fears I brought to the surface during this exercise from The Creative Condition coaching program.Why have a vision? How fantastic can it be? And what about real-world constraints?I'd love to see yours, so share at hello@bentallon.com or on Linkedin or Instagram and we can discuss it

Oct 2, 2024 • 36:36

What we learned about creativity from: Mentor and artist Joanna Henly

What we learned about creativity from: Mentor and artist Joanna Henly

Here are the key takeaway learnings about creativity from:After many years working as a full-time illustrator as Miss Led, Joanna Henly has grown. Returning to the show for the 3rd time, Joanna reflects on her 5 years helping others as a mentor, balancing it with her art practice, and the personal understanding and acceptance it's required.We get into sensitivity, the importance of 'white space' to think, process, and develop relationships with all things key to optimal creativity

Sep 26, 2024 • 13:23

Ep 244: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art

Ep 244: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art

(The highlights edition of this episode is also out now)After many years working as a full-time illustrator as Miss Led, Joanna Henly has grown. Returning to the show for the 3rd time, Joanna reflects on her 5 years helping others as a mentor, balancing it with her art practice, and the personal understanding and acceptance it's required.We get into sensitivity, the importance of 'white space' to think, process, and develop relationships with all things key to optimal creativity.J

Sep 25, 2024 • 1:32:57

HIGHLIGHTS of: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art

HIGHLIGHTS of: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art

(The full-length edition of this show is also out now)After many years working as a full-time illustrator as Miss Led, Joanna Henly has grown. Returning to the show for the 3rd time, Joanna reflects on her 5 years helping others as a mentor, balancing it with her art practice, and the personal understanding and acceptance it's required.We get into sensitivity, the importance of 'white space' to think, process, and develop relationships with all things key to optimal creativity.Joa

Sep 25, 2024 • 39:38

What we learned about creativity from: Professor Carlos Moreno

What we learned about creativity from: Professor Carlos Moreno

The full-length and highlights editions of episode 243 are also out now!What we learned about creativity from:Professor Carlos Moreno, a specialist in the intelligent control of complex systems joins me to discuss the urgency to rethink the design of urban infrastructure in the face of the climate crisis among other collective problems.Author and pioneer of The 15-minute City, Carlos is a huge proponent of humancentric design, putting communities, creativity, and collective voices over capitalis

Sep 19, 2024 • 14:07

HIGHLIGHTS of: designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos Moreno

HIGHLIGHTS of: designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos Moreno

The full-length episode is also out now!Professor Carlos Moreno, a specialist in the intelligent control of complex systems joins me to discuss the urgency to rethink the design of urban infrastructure in the face of the climate crisis among other collective problems.Author and pioneer of The 15-minute City, Carlos is a huge proponent of humancentric design, putting communities, creativity, and collective voices over capitalism-led planning.He explains his vision, why we have become so disconnec

Sep 18, 2024 • 44:06

Ep 243: Designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos Moreno

Ep 243: Designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos Moreno

The highlights episode is also out now!Professor Carlos Moreno, a specialist in the intelligent control of complex systems joins me to discuss the urgency to rethink the design of urban infrastructure in the face of the climate crisis among other collective problems.Author and pioneer of The 15-minute City, Carlos is a huge proponent of humancentric design, putting communities, creativity, and collective voices over capitalism-led planning.He explains his vision, why we have become so disconnect

Sep 18, 2024 • 1:30:16

What we learned about creativity from: Incoming TBWA Global CEO Erin Riley

What we learned about creativity from: Incoming TBWA Global CEO Erin Riley

You can listen to both the highlights and full-length episode with Erin now!There's a lot of fear out there. Pitching. Testing. Neurotesting. Data power. Nobody wants to fail and so nobody succeeds in the way those big, juicy, swaggering advertising campaigns can when the right balance of idea, risk, and attention to detail is struck.Erin Riley is moving up from U.S. CEO of TBWA/Chiat/Day, one of the world's biggest advertising agencies, to Global CEO of TBWA and we sit down right afte

Sep 12, 2024 • 11:29

Ep 242: TBWA incoming Global CEO Erin Riley is Fighting for Creativity!

Ep 242: TBWA incoming Global CEO Erin Riley is Fighting for Creativity!

There's a lot of fear out there. Pitching. Testing. Neurotesting. Data power. Nobody wants to fail and so nobody succeeds in the way those big, juicy, swaggering advertising campaigns can when the right balance of idea, risk, and attention to detail is struck.Erin Riley is moving up from U.S. CEO of TBWA/Chiat/Day, one of the world's biggest advertising agencies, to Global CEO of TBWA and we sit down right after the news to discuss why she wants to fight for creativity, to break throug

Sep 11, 2024 • 1:20:04

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 242 with TBWA Incoming global CEO Erin Riley

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 242 with TBWA Incoming global CEO Erin Riley

The full length version of this episode is also out now! There's a lot of fear out there. Pitching. Testing. Neurotesting. Data power. Nobody wants to fail and so nobody succeeds in the way those big, juicy, swaggering advertising campaigns can when the right balance of idea, risk, and attention to detail is struck.Erin Riley is moving up from U.S. CEO of TBWA/Chiat/Day, one of the world's biggest advertising agencies, to Global CEO of TBWA and we sit down right after the news to discu

Sep 11, 2024 • 36:30

'The Anatomy of Creativity' map is here!

'The Anatomy of Creativity' map is here!

The brand new tool for better consciously understanding and commanding your creativity is here. 'The Anatomy of Creativity' is a universe of components that inform, modify, and impact our creativity on any given day. By working through, and gaining a sense of how the components affect you, and influence one another, you can identify blind spots, opportunities for growth, and strengths to lead with.This is an explainer, and the map is available in print, or as a digital file for the pri

Sep 6, 2024 • 12:38

What we learned about creativity from: multidisciplinary artist Sara Prinsloo

What we learned about creativity from: multidisciplinary artist Sara Prinsloo

What we learned about creativity from multidisciplinary artist Sara Prinsloo!You can listen to the highlights and the full-length episode now.Sara Prinsloo tells stories across many different mediums. She's an artist who draws upon her working-class roots and personality and is not afraid to use her flaws to blistering creative effect.From 'trashy Barbie' installations to sculpture and drawing, we discuss the links between her personality and this spectrum of work, and why pride i

Sep 5, 2024 • 14:59

Ep 241: Roots, personality, and telling an authentic story with multidisciplinary artist Sara Prinsloo

Ep 241: Roots, personality, and telling an authentic story with multidisciplinary artist Sara Prinsloo

Sara Prinsloo tells stories across many different mediums. She's an artist who draws upon her working-class roots and personality and is not afraid to use her flaws to blistering creative effect.From 'trashy Barbie' installations to sculpture and drawing, we discuss the links between her personality and this spectrum of work, and why pride in who you are and your people is a golden source of inspiration.Sara also balances full-time work in teaching, as a technician, and conducts w

Sep 4, 2024 • 1:09:12

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 241: Sara Prinsloo on roots, personality, and telling an authentic story

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 241: Sara Prinsloo on roots, personality, and telling an authentic story

The full-length version of episode 241 is also available now.Sara Prinsloo tells stories across many different mediums. She's an artist who draws upon her working-class roots and personality and is not afraid to use her flaws to blistering creative effect.From 'trashy Barbie' installations to sculpture and drawing, we discuss the links between her personality and this spectrum of work, and why pride in who you are and your people is a golden source of inspiration.Sara also balance

Sep 4, 2024 • 35:51

Ep 240 part 2: Dirty Energy

Ep 240 part 2: Dirty Energy

In the last episode, 'The Power of Naughty', I explored the benefits of chaos energy well channeled. But what do we do with the little f**kers? In this episode, I read the 'Dirty Energy' chapter of The Creative Condition book, in which several teachers, community workers, and professionals share thoughts on how we provide better tools for embattled young people to express themselves, and tap into a unique form of creativity.https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Co

Aug 29, 2024 • 36:58

Ep 240 part 1: The Power of Naughty

Ep 240 part 1: The Power of Naughty

Following on from the brilliant historian Professor Carl Chinn, I wanted to paint a layered picture of what it means to be working class, and the challenges we face in the arts in 2024. It is not a new phenomenon, but it is a problem that has been exacerbated over the 14 years from 2010-2024 under a Conservative government that preferred to heighten police powers and cut away arts and youth funding during a mental health crisis.As we move toward a glimmer of hope with a new Labour government, I

Aug 28, 2024 • 49:18

What we learned about creativity from: Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE)

What we learned about creativity from: Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE)

You can also enjoy the full-length and highlights episode now.Here's what we learned from Professor Carl Chinn discussing the working class and the arts in the 21st century.History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that

Aug 22, 2024 • 14:23

HIGHLIGHTS of 'Being working class!' Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE) on the class ceiling in the arts and society

HIGHLIGHTS of 'Being working class!' Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE) on the class ceiling in the arts and society

You can also enjoy the full-length episode now.History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder

Aug 21, 2024 • 39:12

Ep 239: Being working class! Historian professor Carl Chinn on the class ceiling in the arts and society

Ep 239: Being working class! Historian professor Carl Chinn on the class ceiling in the arts and society

You can also enjoy the shorter highlights episode now.History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky

Aug 21, 2024 • 1:22:21

What we learned about creativity from: Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon

What we learned about creativity from: Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon

Here are the takeaway creativity tips from London branding agency Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live in conversation at D&AD New Blood Festival. Both the highlights and the full episode with Max are available now!Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativit

Aug 15, 2024 • 12:36

HIGHLIGHTS of Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD New Blood Festival

HIGHLIGHTS of Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD New Blood Festival

You can also hear the full-length episode 238 now!Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativity can make a huge differ

Aug 14, 2024 • 36:34

Ep 238: The creative opportunity in the age of convergence! Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD Festival

Ep 238: The creative opportunity in the age of convergence! Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD Festival

The highlights of episode 238 are also available for those with less time!Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativit

Aug 14, 2024 • 1:17:34

What we learned about creativity from chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali

What we learned about creativity from chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali

Here are this week's takeaway learnings about creativity from chemical engineer and author of Power Up! Yasmin Ali.The full-length edit and highlights edition of this show are also out now!From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector

Aug 8, 2024 • 13:55

Ep 237: Power Up! Innovation, imagination and ideas in renewable energy with chemical engineer Yasmin Ali

Ep 237: Power Up! Innovation, imagination and ideas in renewable energy with chemical engineer Yasmin Ali

From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.She joins us to discuss creativity's role, particularly i

Aug 7, 2024 • 1:15:11

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 237 with Power Up! author and chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 237 with Power Up! author and chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali

The full-length edit of this show is also out now!From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.She joins us

Aug 7, 2024 • 40:28

What we learned about creativity from: Stephen Bliss

What we learned about creativity from: Stephen Bliss

Here are five things we learned about creativity from Stephen Bliss.Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-a

Aug 1, 2024 • 17:42

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 236 with former Rockstar Game lead artist Stephen Bliss

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 236 with former Rockstar Game lead artist Stephen Bliss

The full-length episode is out now!Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-auto/id1038442077?i=1000385250009)

Jul 31, 2024 • 32:04

Ep 236: Stephen Bliss has a dark new bunny. From Rockstar and GTA art to 'Thumper' comic via 'Fear City'

Ep 236: Stephen Bliss has a dark new bunny. From Rockstar and GTA art to 'Thumper' comic via 'Fear City'

Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-auto/id1038442077?i=1000385250009)Since then, Stephen has been busy b

Jul 31, 2024 • 1:00:39

HIGHLIGHTS of former Rockstar Games Senior Artist Stephen Bliss in Brooklyn

HIGHLIGHTS of former Rockstar Games Senior Artist Stephen Bliss in Brooklyn

(The full-length chat can be heard on episode 70 of 'The Creative Condition'.)Illustrator and artist Stephen Bliss moved to America to take on a job with Rockstar Games. Nobody could have envisioned the explosion of controversy that was the Grand Theft Auto video game series.  I met Stephen in Brooklyn to talk about his journey pre-Rockstar, how it felt to be the man behind the cult video game artwork, and his fascinating new direction since leaving the company.   New York City and its

Jul 30, 2024 • 33:23

What we learned about creativity from: Judoka Alex Paske

What we learned about creativity from: Judoka Alex Paske

What we learned from Alex Paske, who is a judoka.The full and highlights episodes are out now! Alex fights at the highest level against people who might want to hurt him. He must respond in real-time, seeking the flow state and forward motion. If he listens to the voices in his head, positive or negative, it could be over for him in a flash.We sit down to discuss how 10,000 hours of the craft must be put in to stand a chance of entering the optimal performance zone and finding the flow required

Jul 25, 2024 • 10:42

HIGHLIGHTS of The creativity of Olympic gold with former rugby 7s Fiji and England coach Ben Ryan

HIGHLIGHTS of The creativity of Olympic gold with former rugby 7s Fiji and England coach Ben Ryan

The full conversation can be heard on episode 152 of 'The Creative Condition' podcast.When Ben Ryan, one of the most innovative coaches in world sport left his position as England rugby 7s coach, he was all set to take a comfortable role at a sports consultancy company.Then he saw a tweet advertising a vacancy for the national Fiji rugby 7s job. With twenty minutes to accept or decline the role, he listened to his raging instincts and set out on one of the all-time great sporting stori

Jul 25, 2024 • 46:53

Ep 235: Flow states in fight sports, adaptive creativity, and mastering our art with judoka Alex Paske

Ep 235: Flow states in fight sports, adaptive creativity, and mastering our art with judoka Alex Paske

Alex Paske is a judoka. He fights at the highest level against people who might want to hurt him. He must respond in real-time, seeking the flow state and forward motion. If he listens to the voices in his head, positive or negative, it could be over for him in a flash.We sit down to discuss how 10,000 hours of the craft must be put in to stand a chance of entering the optimal performance zone and finding the flow required to succeed. Alex explores how creativity, innovation, and adaptation are

Jul 24, 2024 • 1:10:59

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 235, flow states in fight sports and adaptive creativity with judoka Alex Paske

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 235, flow states in fight sports and adaptive creativity with judoka Alex Paske

The full episode is also out now if you have more time to indulge! Alex Paske is a judoka. He fights at the highest level against people who might want to hurt him. He must respond in real-time, seeking the flow state and forward motion. If he listens to the voices in his head, positive or negative, it could be over for him in a flash.We sit down to discuss how 10,000 hours of the craft must be put in to stand a chance of entering the optimal performance zone and finding the flow required to suc

Jul 24, 2024 • 34:24

What we learned about creativity from: Digital and social media trainer Andrew Miles Davis

What we learned about creativity from: Digital and social media trainer Andrew Miles Davis

What we learned about creativity from episode 234 with digital and social media trainer Andrew Miles Davis. The full and highlights episodes are out now!Andrew Miles Davis is a digital dinosaur - he was here, learning, seeing, mastering the social media game before most of us had even heard the cough and screech of a dial-up connection attempt.But he's not extinct, far from it. He's an expert and trains the world's leading businesses to stay current in an ever-changing arena.Now h

Jul 18, 2024 • 8:11

Ep 234: Social media, digital marketing, AI, authenticity and algorithms with trainer Andrew Miles Davis

Ep 234: Social media, digital marketing, AI, authenticity and algorithms with trainer Andrew Miles Davis

Andrew Miles Davis is a digital dinosaur - he was here, learning, seeing, mastering the social media game before most of us had even heard the cough and screech of a dial-up connection attempt.But he's not extinct, far from it. He's an expert and trains the world's leading businesses to stay current in an ever-changing arena.Now he joins a floundering illustrator and author to paint us a picture of the current digital and social media landscape so we can make better decisions to e

Jul 17, 2024 • 1:10:32

HIGHLIGHTS of Episode 234, digital and social media marketing with Andrew Miles Davis

HIGHLIGHTS of Episode 234, digital and social media marketing with Andrew Miles Davis

The full-length version of episode 234 is available now for those with more time to listen!Andrew Miles Davis is a digital dinosaur - he was here, learning, seeing, and mastering the social media game before most of us had even heard the cough and screech of a dial-up connection attempt.But he's not extinct, far from it. He's an expert and trains the world's leading businesses to stay current in an ever-changing arena.Now he joins a floundering illustrator and author to paint us a

Jul 17, 2024 • 34:28

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 75 with Sir John Hegarty. The power of creativity in the digital age

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 75 with Sir John Hegarty. The power of creativity in the digital age

A highlights edition of episode 75 of The Creative Condition (Arrest All Mimics at the time).Sir John Hegarty, one of the most imaginative, innovative minds the creative industry has ever welcomed, provides advice and insights into the power of creativity that have grown more relevant since we recorded this conversation.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024Sir

Jul 11, 2024 • 34:13

Ep 233: A very human creative project and why it balanced my AI terror

Ep 233: A very human creative project and why it balanced my AI terror

How a sequence of unforeseen events including an illustration commission for The Guardian newspaper, an AI and creativity discussion panel, and a live podcast at D&AD New Blood Festival came together to renew much of my confidence in human creativity despite the rise of the machine.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.

Jul 10, 2024 • 35:26

What we learned about creativity from: Brandon Consultants' founder Richard Taylor

What we learned about creativity from: Brandon Consultants' founder Richard Taylor

What we learned about creativity from Brandon Consultants’ founder Richard Taylor:Roots grow deep. Origin stories matter. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to innovateConsidered candour saves everyone time and frees up creativityHelping the human in front of you sets the foundations for great workIf someone works hard and is good at what they do, get out of the wayThe full episode 232 in long and highlights form is out now!Richard Taylor has spent over 30 years in the design industry, working

Jul 4, 2024 • 7:19

Ep 232: Commercial Creativity learnings with Brandon Consultants founder Richard Taylor

Ep 232: Commercial Creativity learnings with Brandon Consultants founder Richard Taylor

The highlights episode is also available now!Richard Taylor has spent over 30 years in the design industry, working across branding, visual identity, packaging, and much more. For the past 12 or so years, he'd headed Brandon:"In a chaotic world, great brands can be ignored. We’re here to help.We switch brands on by understanding how they connect with people. Some call it research; we call it rigorous naivety. Exploring without arrogance or assumption to build a genuine picture of the r

Jul 3, 2024 • 1:19:42

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 232 with Brandon founder Richard Taylor on commercial creativity learnings

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 232 with Brandon founder Richard Taylor on commercial creativity learnings

The full length episode is also available now!Richard Taylor has spent over 30 years in the design industry, working across branding, visual identity, packaging, and much more. For the past 12 or so years, he'd headed Brandon:"In a chaotic world, great brands can be ignored. We’re here to help.We switch brands on by understanding how they connect with people. Some call it research; we call it rigorous naivety. Exploring without arrogance or assumption to build a genuine picture of the

Jul 3, 2024 • 41:24

What we learned about creativity from: UNICEF's Elinor Samuelsson

What we learned about creativity from: UNICEF's Elinor Samuelsson

What we learned about creativity from UNICEF's Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson.Nature’s systems run through everything – adopt them!Boredom is an abundant source of creativity, imagination, and understanding ourselvesStudying and observing our feelings enables us to own them for a happier lifeEnabling true creativity requires great organisation and preparationLanguage can cast spells!AI is still evil, but there are beautiful uses of itElinor Samuelsson lets us inside the work

Jun 27, 2024 • 7:33

Ep 231: UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson on the role of creativity, imagination, strategy, empathy, and design in helping the world's most vulnerable children

Ep 231: UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson on the role of creativity, imagination, strategy, empathy, and design in helping the world's most vulnerable children

(The highlights of this episode are also out now, for those with less time or patience to listen to my waffling!)Elinor Samuelsson lets us inside the work of UNICEF's Office of Innovation, which uses imagination, innovation, invention, and play to create across complex global systems.Language barriers, cultural differences, lack of technology, missing ambition, and access to vital services are just a few of the challenges that form puzzle-like project briefs for Elinor and her team when the

Jun 26, 2024 • 1:26:19

HIGHLIGHTS of UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson

HIGHLIGHTS of UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson

This is the crunched edition of episode 231 for those with less time or patience for my prattling! The full-length episode is also out now.Elinor Samuelsson lets us inside the work of UNICEF's Office of Innovation, which uses imagination, innovation, invention, and play to create across complex global systems.Language barriers, cultural differences, lack of technology, missing ambition, and access to vital services are just a few of the challenges that form puzzle-like project briefs for El

Jun 26, 2024 • 41:33

Ep 230: Invisible Hands - trusting instinct and flow when logic says no

Ep 230: Invisible Hands - trusting instinct and flow when logic says no

'Invisible Hands' was a term American writer and professor Joseph Campbell used to describe the sense of flow in the right direction when creating purely, when following our bliss.I've become fascinated by it, and explore the idea in this episode. Logic is often king in our frightened brains, but when we commit to what instinct and the wellspring of our being suggest is right for us, and create accordingly, it's amazing how doors open, and people who can help us emerge in our

Jun 19, 2024 • 27:53

AI TERMS EMERGENCY

AI TERMS EMERGENCY

Seemingly overnight, Meta, Adobe, and Squarespace, among others, have issued robust terms to users that would see creative industry professionals surrender their work to train Artificial Intelligence models.This is a ramble from a confused illustrator who would rather not hit the big red button on Instagram, and would rather not have to quit Photoshop for the last time. But what does it mean to accept such an invasion of privacy, and how do we all feel?It's a worrying precedent and a corpor

Jun 18, 2024 • 44:26

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 229 with BBC football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball

HIGHLIGHTS of episode 229 with BBC football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball

This week's episode HIGHLIGHTS for those who can't spare the time for the long-form FULL episode. Enjoy!Radio remains a timeless and unique medium in the age of abundant TV and film streaming services. There's an intimacy and a human quality that has seen it endure despite countless technological advances, and it invites the imagination of the listeners in a way no TV broadcast ever could.Football commentary represents arguably the most passionate form of commentary, but what of t

Jun 14, 2024 • 28:29

5 things we learned about creativity from: BBC 5 Live football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball

5 things we learned about creativity from: BBC 5 Live football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball

The first in a new series of takeaway episodes in which I distill 5 key takeaway tips about creativity from this week's guest conversation.The full conversation is available now on episode 229, and you can see the video version of this podcast on The Creative Condition Youtube channel.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https:/

Jun 14, 2024 • 8:47

Ep 229: Football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball on sports broadcasting, responsive creativity, adapting in the moment, and owning your personality

Ep 229: Football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball on sports broadcasting, responsive creativity, adapting in the moment, and owning your personality

Radio remains a timeless and unique medium in the age of abundant TV and film streaming services. There's an intimacy and a human quality that has seen it endure despite countless technological advances, and it invites the imagination of the listeners in a way no TV broadcast ever could. Football commentary represents arguably the most passionate form of commentary, but what of the creativity of the people whose trained voices take us as close to the action as possible without stepping foot

Jun 12, 2024 • 1:09:31

Ep 228: The problem with perfectionism in a creative environment with University of Chicago professor & author of 'Flawed' Greg Chasson

Ep 228: The problem with perfectionism in a creative environment with University of Chicago professor & author of 'Flawed' Greg Chasson

Perfectionism can be extremely damaging to creativity. We live in the age of data, in which the bottom line creates a culture of fear. Here uncertainty is the enemy, and algorithmic creativity is causing a dramatic level rise in the sea of same. In the creative industry, this could be a death sentence, so I spoke to Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, and author of 'Flawed' Greg Chasson at length about the neuroscience and effects of perfectionism.As a man wi

Jun 5, 2024 • 1:08:54

Ep 227: DRAMA! A conversation with drama teacher Abby Lucas about the untapped mental health & education fuel

Ep 227: DRAMA! A conversation with drama teacher Abby Lucas about the untapped mental health & education fuel

Abby Lucas teaches drama and English at secondary/high school level in the midst of a growing mental health crisis. She sees the the positive impact it has on young people, their wellbeing, their communication skills, their learning, and their ability to take control of their lives.But she is only able to teach it within the curriculum for one hour each week.We discuss the tragic educational and wellbeing omission that is drama, the benefits of expanding its presence in the curriculum, and our f

May 29, 2024 • 1:44:38

Ep 226: Shoplifting Ian Wright. What my Woolworth's ban taught me about creativity

Ep 226: Shoplifting Ian Wright. What my Woolworth's ban taught me about creativity

It took me a long time to acknowledge the shame of being caught shoplifting. At age 13, I stole an Ian Wright football figurine and got caught, earning me a UK-wide ban from Woolworth's department store.It took years to own this one, but when I did, I saw so many lessons in the importance of the shadow self, what such missteps can teach us about our personality, and its value in our creativity.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends

May 22, 2024 • 25:39

Ep 225: Collaborate. Don't gatekeep. Abi Everett (Evergooood) & Steph Martin (Stuff) on collaboration

Ep 225: Collaborate. Don't gatekeep. Abi Everett (Evergooood) & Steph Martin (Stuff) on collaboration

Multidisciplinary artist and designers Abi Everett (Evergooood) and Steph Martin (Stuff) are close friends and regular collaborators. They join me in conversation about the dangers of (conscious or unconscious) gatekeeping, which underpins 'More Than One Seat', their new project created to encourage collaboration, and not the kind of gatekeeping Steph became aware of while working in the advertising industry.This a great example of the joys of being a champion for another, in encouragi

May 15, 2024 • 1:14:40

Ep 224: RISK! And why it's critical for creative growth and big ideas

Ep 224: RISK! And why it's critical for creative growth and big ideas

I had to explain to my kids why manageable jeopardy is good for them on this morning's nursery run. This tested my understanding and articulation of it. Then I get home and YouTube's algorithm tosses me Jimmy Carr telling Steven Bartlett why risk and living life without too much fear is crucial for young people and their mental health.It all set in motion a train of thought about jeopardy's role in optimal creativity... join me and climb aboard.Sponsored as ever by https://illustr

May 8, 2024 • 1:01:35

Ep 223: Stefan Sagmeister live at OFFF Festival 2024 - Long Term Thinking

Ep 223: Stefan Sagmeister live at OFFF Festival 2024 - Long Term Thinking

Stefan Sagmeister - legendary designer and pioneering creator - returns to continue our conversation from episode 199, only this time live on the main stage at OFFF Festival Barcelona.We continue to explore the notion of understanding our minds in order to find an optimistic baseline, from which we can work to resolve our collective problems.The chat took place in front of a live 2000+ audience in Disseny Hub and now is your chance to hear it too.The show is supported by founding sponsor Illustr

May 1, 2024 • 1:07:13

Ep 222: Mindful Creative & Creativity for Sale with Radim Malinic

Ep 222: Mindful Creative & Creativity for Sale with Radim Malinic

Radim Malinic returns 103 episodes after we talked on episode 119 of the podcast. Now he is back with not one, but two new books: Mindful Creative and Creativity for Sale. The two books are designed to work as a set of two and delve into the way we work, all the way from our evolutionary tendencies, to our perceptions of creativity, the way it functions, and how we can be happy while making money, producing the work we always wanted to.We cover it all. This is a deep, candid chat, the only way R

Apr 24, 2024 • 1:11:39

Ep 221: Optimism. Five tips to feel better and create optimally

Ep 221: Optimism. Five tips to feel better and create optimally

Too many people are downbeat. The heaviness of 24-hour news cycles are locking people's creativity and spirit away in dank, lightless basements.Here are five tips to turn the tide, and find a baseline of excitement and optimism from which to contribute to solutions for the problems that make us feel like the world has gone to sh1t.As ever the show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X: illustrationx.comand the Ukrainian Institute. You can help a wonderful organisation by supportin

Apr 17, 2024 • 41:35

Ep 220: A guide to publishing a book independently

Ep 220: A guide to publishing a book independently

Today is the release day for 'The Creative Condition' - my 2nd non-fiction book.This time out I chose to publish independently. Here's how, why, what to consider if you want to do this too.Supported by founding sponsor: https://illustrationx.com and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uaThe Creative Condition is out now at: https://www.bentallonwriter.com/shop/p/the-creative-condition-understanding-and-embracing-human-creativity-signed-paperback-pre-order-april-11th-release

Apr 11, 2024 • 46:17

Ep 219: Who is on your zombie apocalypse team? Professor Athena Aktipis on joy in vulnerability, zombie teams & surviving wild times

Ep 219: Who is on your zombie apocalypse team? Professor Athena Aktipis on joy in vulnerability, zombie teams & surviving wild times

Arizona State University professor in psychology Athena Atkipis joins me as her new book 'A Field Guide to the Apocalypse' hits the bookshelves.Athena's smart and fun zombie apocalypse approach to encouraging and supporting us in facing our fears during wild times carves out her beautiful niche in the field of psychology.We discuss why we've always felt like we're on the brink as a species, and, whether the worst happens, or a pipe simply bursts and floods your house, pr

Apr 10, 2024 • 1:14:49

Ep 218: The thread - why into the unknown is the only way to success

Ep 218: The thread - why into the unknown is the only way to success

The ability to embrace the unknown is the root cause of the historic fear of creativity and maximising expressions of self.Here is a story, a standout example of why the unknown is the only way to reach personal success.The thread.As ever the show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X: illustrationx.comand the Ukrainian Institute. You can help a wonderful organisation by supporting the Ukrainian creative community as they struggle to keep making during the horrific war: ui.org.ua/https

Apr 3, 2024 • 37:44

Ep 217: The patterns that rule us. Taking control with Tye Glover, founder of Think Different Nation

Ep 217: The patterns that rule us. Taking control with Tye Glover, founder of Think Different Nation

At a formative age, Tye Glover was told he'd better look at careers that required physical activity because his brain wasn't up to much. This couldn't have been more wrong. Through his 'neural creative programming' model, Tye helps others join their dots. He explains why patterns are everything, and how we can take control and eliminate the negative loops in our lives to find our optimal way.As ever the show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X: illustrationx.

Mar 27, 2024 • 1:19:24

Ep 216: Are graduate and junior job demands damaging creativity? With LOVE Creative's Eve Warren

Ep 216: Are graduate and junior job demands damaging creativity? With LOVE Creative's Eve Warren

Manchester creative agency LOVE Creative Senior Creative Eve Warren joins me in conversation to discuss the damaging trend of excessive job demands for entry-level and junior roles in the arts.We discuss the responsibilities of both industry and education to ensure creativity is not damaged when trying to remain viable in times of economic struggle, and our own experiences and ideas.As ever the show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X: illustrationx.comand the Ukrainian Institute. Yo

Mar 20, 2024 • 1:30:40

Ep 215: Community's role in the creative process with Birmingham Design Festival's Dan and Luke

Ep 215: Community's role in the creative process with Birmingham Design Festival's Dan and Luke

Community. We saw it rise again during COVID, despite the fact we were all indoors. Yet on the other side of the pandemic, many of us have struggled to return to our former social glories. Positive social relationships are critical to our wellbeing, so I caught up with Daniel Alcorn and Luke Tonge, founders of the fantastic Birmingham Design Festival to talk about why in-person community events and the relationships they tend to spark are so critical in the creative process.As ever the show is s

Mar 13, 2024 • 1:27:03

Ep 214: The comedian, psychedelics, mental health, and creativity with Negin Farsad

Ep 214: The comedian, psychedelics, mental health, and creativity with Negin Farsad

The science increasingly points to a very positive link between (responsibly and professionally administered) psilocybin - or 'magic mushrooms' - and mental health. After reading American-Iranian comedian, writer, and actor Negin Farsad's experience on a Jamaican psychedelic retreat, written for AFAR, I talked to both Negin, and CEO/Head-facilitator of Mycomeditations, Justin Townsend about psychedelics, mental health, and creativity.This is a warm, deep, intriguing insight into t

Mar 6, 2024 • 1:25:45

Ep 213: Gush Mundae, Bulletproof agency founder on violence, adversity, hustling and heart

Ep 213: Gush Mundae, Bulletproof agency founder on violence, adversity, hustling and heart

Gush Mundae moved to a racially divided UK from Delhi, India and experienced more than his fair share of discrimination and abuse. Through hip hop and street art culture, he found belonging, and would later use £2k of his savings to start Bulletproof, a creative agency that is 25 years old, and now spans 8 countries.We get into Gush's response to the challenges he and his family faced in those early years, the power of art, the values he continues to run Bulletproof on today, and his desire

Feb 28, 2024 • 1:15:52

Creative stories #4: The Hockney Soldier. How art and design books tell our story

Creative stories #4: The Hockney Soldier. How art and design books tell our story

'The Hockney Soldier' is a short story pondering how art and design books are symbolic in bringing us closer to the horrors of war, that can feel removed from our reality. But also, the way creativity bonds us.Supported by Illustration X: https://illustrationx.comand the Ukrainian Institute. Connect with and champion Ukrainian art and culture now at: https://ui.org.ua/Written, presented, and produced by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com and https://bentallonwriter.comMusic by Dirty Freu

Feb 21, 2024 • 28:57

Ep 212: Creativity in times of war with Ukrainian design community activist Olha Protasova

Ep 212: Creativity in times of war with Ukrainian design community activist Olha Protasova

Almost two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, I'm joined by Ukrainian illustrator, designer, and design community activist Olha Protasova to talk about creativity in times of war.This episode contains sensitive topics, but I hope you'll stay with us to be inspired by the bravery, resilience, and hope Olha shows.The show is supported by https://illustrationx.com and below are a series of links from Olha, via which you can help the Ukrainian cause:Olha's insta: https://www.instagra

Feb 14, 2024 • 1:56:11

Creative Stories #3: Simon Schrödinger. A cat story for overthinkers.

Creative Stories #3: Simon Schrödinger. A cat story for overthinkers.

Simon is missing. The posters are up, and it sets in motion a bout of gross overthinking. A hypothetical thought experiment for the fellow sensitive people.Supported by founding sponsor https://illustrationx.comMusic by Dirty Freud https://open.spotify.com/artist/2c5NcXidirDDqL3sc3vW8SPresented and written by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.comhttps://bentallonwriter.com

Feb 7, 2024 • 17:48

Ep 211: The artist's way of life with Chris Pyrate, Washington DC-based artist

Ep 211: The artist's way of life with Chris Pyrate, Washington DC-based artist

Washington DC-based artist and all-round creative human Chris Pyrate reflects on the role of early travels to New Mexico and LA, challenges for young people growing up in Washington DC, and why being an artist is a way of life, and not merely a profession.His big brand collaborations with the Washinton Wizards and Nike are secondary to a bigger philosophy.We get deep into all of it with a man vastly wiser than his years.The show is supported by Illustration X: https://illustrationx.comhttps://ah

Jan 31, 2024 • 1:19:37

Ep 210: The creativity checklist part 2 - structure for optimal creativity

Ep 210: The creativity checklist part 2 - structure for optimal creativity

Part 2 of the creativity checklist.Part 1 can be heard on episode 208. Distilled from the forthcoming 'The Creative Condition' book. Out March 28th 2024.The show is supported by Illustration X: https://illustrationx.combentallon.combentallonwriter.com

Jan 24, 2024 • 45:51

Ep 209: Sarah Boris. From the Barbican & Phaidon to setting up her own art & design studio

Ep 209: Sarah Boris. From the Barbican & Phaidon to setting up her own art & design studio

Sarah Boris is a multi-disciplinary artist and designer at the top of her game. We discuss the challenges of change in early years, along with the upsides, her early career roles designing for The Barbican and Phaidon, and her current art and design studio practice. The challenges of staying disciplined, but not overworking are covered, as well as activism, and what Sarah refers to as 'the care bear phase' in which she needs to create bright, happy work to decompress from heavy subject

Jan 17, 2024 • 1:33:26

Ep 208: The creativity checklist part 1 - optimal creativity for the new year

Ep 208: The creativity checklist part 1 - optimal creativity for the new year

Part 1 of a list of considerations for maximising your creativity, distilled from the forthcoming 'The Creative Condition' book. Out March 28th 2024.The show is supported by Illustration X: https://illustrationx.comhttps://bentallon.comhttps://bentallonwriter.com

Jan 10, 2024 • 1:19:59

Ep 207: Idling for better creativity & a fulfilling life with 'Idler' Magazine editor Tom Hodkinson

Ep 207: Idling for better creativity & a fulfilling life with 'Idler' Magazine editor Tom Hodkinson

The human mind is not equipped to cope with the information overload we all experience in out western lifestyles. We burn out and stagger through our lives paying bills, consuming, neglecting, and misunderstanding our creativity to the detriment of our happiness and fulfillment.In 1993 Tom Hodkinson founded 'Idler' magazine - a publication dedicated to calling for a slower, more wholesome way of life, questioning the earn and spend ethic. Tom joins me to discuss most of modern life, wi

Jan 3, 2024 • 1:32:02

Question 1: When starting again, how valid is a portfolio full of personal work?

Question 1: When starting again, how valid is a portfolio full of personal work?

The first in a series of audience question-focused episodes of the podcast. This one is from designer Steve Cardwell, wondering about the validity of a portfolio comprised of personal work when starting afresh, or changing direction in an arts career.Any further responses to the question, questions for future episodes, or opinions on the question-based format are most welcome!Supported by Illustration X, who represent the best of global illustrators and animators at https://illustrationx.comHost

Dec 20, 2023 • 1:13:30

Ep 206: Murugiah, interdimensional artist *not* talking h0rseshit about ever-evolving creativity

Ep 206: Murugiah, interdimensional artist *not* talking h0rseshit about ever-evolving creativity

In 2018 I met Murugiah for episode 102 of The Creative Condition Podcast. He had results, and he was freelancing successfully as an illustrator and artist, but there was a fragility about him. The earliest seeds of his current, flourishing art style were starting to flower, but they were mere dots in the soil.In 2020, on 'Cabin Cast 5', bright green buds had emerged, and spots of colour were trying to push out.Now as we stare down both barrels of 2024, he returns and things are in full

Dec 13, 2023 • 1:24:29

Ep 205: Design leadership and making large scale change with Designit's Christine Pizzo

Ep 205: Design leadership and making large scale change with Designit's Christine Pizzo

Designit is home to 700+ designers, analysts, brainstormers, creators, doers, dreamers, explorers, geeks, leaders, learners, lovers, mamas, papas, renegades, strategists, marketers, tree-huggers, visionaries, question-askers with diverse expertise and perspectives working together to solve complex problems.I'm joined by their head of design and creative in the Americas, Christine Pizzo as we get into large-scale design for positive change, design leadership, motorcycles, and the role of tec

Dec 5, 2023 • 1:11:06

Creative Stories #2: I stole a shark drawing - creative education book excerpt

Creative Stories #2: I stole a shark drawing - creative education book excerpt

An excerpt from 'The Creative Condition' book about creativity in education, including the story of stealing a child's drawing.You can back the book on Kickstarter here with just 4 days left to get your advance, contributor copy: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creativecondition/the-creative-condition-bookAs ever, the show is supported by the founding sponsor, illustration and animation agency, and b-corp Illustration X. https://illustrationx.comhttps://bentallon.comhttps://b

Nov 30, 2023 • 18:51

Ep 204: GUTS. The vital role of gut health in creativity with microbiologist Zuzanna Karwowska

Ep 204: GUTS. The vital role of gut health in creativity with microbiologist Zuzanna Karwowska

We hear it all the time, 'You are what you eat!' - but how seriously do we take our diet when it comes to our mental health? For the longest time, for me, the answer was 'not very.'We identify a raft of other aggressors when it comes to our moods, but we are living organisms and we require constant good nutrition to operate at our best.As part of the November mental health special episodes, following on from Kimberley Wilson on ep 202, I'm joined by microbiologist Zuzann

Nov 21, 2023 • 58:01

Ep 203: How I Found Out I Could Write Books

Ep 203: How I Found Out I Could Write Books

During a recent appearance on Adobe's 'Creative Connections' show by Kladi Vergine and Elise Swopes, an audience member asked me how I discovered I could write, given that I'm an illustrator.I wanted to elaborate on my concise answer with a longer form consideration of my author timeline.Back 'The Creative Condition' book on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creativecondition/the-creative-condition-bookThe Creative Condition is sponsored by Illu

Nov 14, 2023 • 39:49

Will I Ever Feel Comfortable Pricing My Creativity? Design Week x Ben Tallon column

Will I Ever Feel Comfortable Pricing My Creativity? Design Week x Ben Tallon column

Column 7 in the ongoing series of articles written by The Creative Condition host and illustrator Ben Tallon.Exploring the nature and behaviour of creativity, the latest looks at vulnerability and it's potential value in sending the right message to potential clients.You can read any of the previous columns at designweek.co.ukThe Creative Condition is sponsored by Illustration X. You can see their global roster of artists, illustrators, and animators at illustrationx.combentallon.combentall

Nov 9, 2023 • 8:00

Ep 202: Nutrition, whole body mental health & creativity with psychologist Kimberley Wilson

Ep 202: Nutrition, whole body mental health & creativity with psychologist Kimberley Wilson

We all know - on some level at least - the importance of good nutrition for good health. But how many of us equate it to effective creativity? It took me the longest time to start eating, every day, to fuel a firing brain, and positive mood, to give myself the best chance of hitting my optimal performance zone.It's been a revelation, and that was in part to do with Kimberley Wilson. Kimberley is a psychologist specialising in nutrition, who educates about 'whole body mental health.&apo

Nov 7, 2023 • 1:08:12

Ep 201: Phaidon Creative Director Julia Hasting on the inner-workings of making beautiful art books

Ep 201: Phaidon Creative Director Julia Hasting on the inner-workings of making beautiful art books

Phaidon was founded 100 years ago, in 1923, with the intention of producing beautiful affordable books, predominantly on art.To celebrate the milestone, I'm joined by Creative Director Julia Hasting who has worked on many titles over several decades. We discuss her story, the role of print books in the digital age, what it takes to produce a book of this magnitude, the people involved, and the collaboration required to make it work.Supported by founding sponsor https://illustrationx.comhttp

Oct 31, 2023 • 44:46

The Creative Condition Book: Chapter 1 Reading

The Creative Condition Book: Chapter 1 Reading

As The Creative Condition Book Kickstarter launches, here is an exclusive 1st chapter of the book, 'What is Creativity.'You can support the campaign by getting your copy ahead of the March 2024 release and bringing the idea to life. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creativecondition/the-creative-condition-bookSupported by the brilliant Illustration X, founding sponsor of The Creative Condition podcast. View their global roster of illustrators and animators at https://illustrationx.

Oct 26, 2023 • 20:01

Ep 200 part 2: Why I'm fighting for creativity & The Creative Condition book Kickstarter!

Ep 200 part 2: Why I'm fighting for creativity & The Creative Condition book Kickstarter!

After 2 years of writing, 10 years of study and research, a lifetime of observation and lived experience, and 200 podcast episodes, 'The Creative Condition' book is ready, and I need your help!Creativity has been an infinite joy in my life. It has become my calling. It brings together communities, energises societies, empowers individuals, and has enabled the continued survival of our species. And yet it continues to be lumped in the same basket as artistry and marginalised at every le

Oct 24, 2023 • 40:13

Ep 200: The sensitivity special with Jenn Granneman

Ep 200: The sensitivity special with Jenn Granneman

Have you ever been told, or thought you need to toughen up? Or that you're a weakling for feeling more hurt than others at the hands of events in your surroundings? Or wondered if you're strange for feeling more joy than other people seem to when times are good? It's likely you're a highly sensitive person.For the 200th episode of The Creative Condition Podcast, I'm joined by sensitivity and introvert expert Jenn Granneman, co-author (with Andre Sólo) of 'Sensitive:

Oct 17, 2023 • 1:07:32

Ep 199: Stefan Sagmeister on why now is better, long-term thinking & optimism

Ep 199: Stefan Sagmeister on why now is better, long-term thinking & optimism

Somewhere in those big hardback books of collected design that we had around the studios in which I studied, or perhaps it was in the 'Handwritten' book of collected hand lettering, I found the work of Stefan Sagmeister - the infamous talk poster for which he'd carved the information into his own torso.His reputation as a great designer is more than earned. Since 1993, working out of New York, he has created work for The Rolling Stones, HBO, Lou Reed, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:15:07

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 7: The two types of creativity

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 7: The two types of creativity

The two types of creativity: Are you balancing your intellectual and emotional creativity? It's the key to staying motivated, passionate, and energised. Here's why.Column 7 in the ongoing series of articles written by The Creative Condition host and illustrator Ben Tallon.Exploring the nature and behaviour of creativity, the latest looks at vulnerability and it's potential value in sending the right message to potential clients.You can read any of the previous columns at designwee

Sep 25, 2023 • 6:50

Creative Stories #1: Cheeky Batman

Creative Stories #1: Cheeky Batman

Creative Stories #1: Cheeky BatmanA ramble about what a silly graffiti doodle can teach us about creativity, mental health, and reframing the world around us.Supported by the brilliant Illustration X, founding sponsor of The Creative Condition podcast. View their global roster of illustrators and animators at illustrationx.combentallon.combentallonwriter.com

Sep 19, 2023 • 15:52

Ep 198: Moving and flowing with dancer/choreographer Stephanie Powell-Baxter

Ep 198: Moving and flowing with dancer/choreographer Stephanie Powell-Baxter

Dance school was a cheap hobby for Stephanie Powell-Baxter and her siblings to attend. Now she performs choreography and dances on Strictly Come Dancing, in London West end musicals, and in major movies.We discuss different types of intelligence, the community spirit of dance schools, creativity in schools, and Steph's parental perspective on making sure her children get the right balance. There's also a fantastically grungy road story from the world of dancers after dark.Supported by

Sep 5, 2023 • 1:16:32

Ep 197: Bikestormz founders Mac & Jake100 share a story of creativity, community & beauty in bikes

Ep 197: Bikestormz founders Mac & Jake100 share a story of creativity, community & beauty in bikes

Mac Ferrari and Jake 100 share the inspiring Bikestormz story. Together they built something from the ground up to help people come together through community and creativity, through something simple and positive against a backdrop of troubled young people hurting each other.We discuss what the bike represents, the misconceptions, demonisation, and the evolution of the ride-outs and bikelife community since it began.What's next for Bikestormz as Mac shares his feelings on handing the reins

Aug 17, 2023 • 2:17:48

Ep 196: Wasserman Exec Creative Director Rich Jones on time-based creativity, ideas & marker pens

Ep 196: Wasserman Exec Creative Director Rich Jones on time-based creativity, ideas & marker pens

I'm joined by the Executive Creative Director of Wasserman, Rich Jones. Wasserman is a sports & entertainment marketing company based in LA and Rich shares his experience of fighting for creativity, and keeping things fresh in a time-based industry.We dig into the importance of healthy relationships and a dynamic, fun environment for staff not just to do their job, but to be themselves and a part of something in which they matter.Rich reminisces about the days of big drawing desks and t

Aug 7, 2023 • 1:11:46

Ep 195: METAL & DVST founder, Kelly Korzun on art, Marc Chagall, Chicago, the shadow & the universe

Ep 195: METAL & DVST founder, Kelly Korzun on art, Marc Chagall, Chicago, the shadow & the universe

Kelly Korzun made the decision not to make money from her art. The purity of it meant too much to her, and we get into that, along with the twinned journey with Marc Chagall she grew aware of.How did her artist interview and feature project, 'METAL & DVST' originate, and why is it essential to embrace your 'shadow' self for mental wellbeing.We get onto the unlikely, but interesting topic of pornography.As ever supported by founding sponsor and b-corp Illustration X - http

Jul 24, 2023 • 46:07

Ep 194: The Artist AI Audit: Art automation is here. What does it mean for your practice and career?

Ep 194: The Artist AI Audit: Art automation is here. What does it mean for your practice and career?

Automation is here. At first subconsciously, then consciously, I found myself factoring AI into my decision-making - the work I chose to create, the direction I chose to push forward in, and the broader value of each of my skills.As an artist, illustrator, letterer, podcaster, writer, and speaker, each of my disciplines came under the lens of this new technology.Like all tech before it, much good and bad will come of it. So where do we, as independent artists, illustrators, designers, and writer

Jun 29, 2023 • 1:04:06

Ep 193: Work in the 'do good' space with Pretty Clever Studio's John Burton

Ep 193: Work in the 'do good' space with Pretty Clever Studio's John Burton

Pretty Clever is a Bournemouth-based design studio. Described as 'smart, caring, ethical folks who are keen to make a positive impact on the world' I'm joined by founder John Burton who discusses their recent B Corp accreditation, when he realised he wanted to make work for good, and the winding road he had to take to get there.We sign off on a hopeful message in worrying times for humanity, to hopefully drag a few heads out of the soupy despair...Check out the Pretty Clever home

Jun 19, 2023 • 1:35:21

Ep 192: Kieron Lewis on graphic activism, black voices, typography & the power of personal passion

Ep 192: Kieron Lewis on graphic activism, black voices, typography & the power of personal passion

Graphic designer Kieron Lewis joins me to discuss his work and creative story, from south London roots to freelancing, via Olga & Kay, his brilliant collaboration creating meaningful work for great causes, to his recent design for 'Still Breathing: 100 Black Voices on Racism' - a staggering showcase of the power of considered, impactful activism.The show is sponsored by founding supporter Illustration X. Head to https://illustrationx.com now to see their global range of illustratio

May 29, 2023 • 1:09:19

Ep 191: Finding your place under the sun: Egle Karalyte's new game to direct creativity

Ep 191: Finding your place under the sun: Egle Karalyte's new game to direct creativity

Karalyte enables next-generation entrepreneurs, brand leaders, and creators to create meaningful and memorable brands for the world. Together with her team, founder, Egle Karalyte has helped to elevate such brands as Cooper/DesignIt, Fotolia/Adobe, MTV Lebanon, The New School, Paris Telecom Incubator, Google Campus London.She joins me as she launches 'Bloomerang' - her impressive new game design to help anyone, whether they are creating a brand, an art piece, or simply searching for th

May 18, 2023 • 41:02

Life on a Lamppost: A story about mental health and creativity

Life on a Lamppost: A story about mental health and creativity

'Life on a Lamppost' is a short fiction story written by Ben Tallon, for a book produced by OFFF Festival 2023.Here is the exclusive audio version with a score by Dirty Freud.The times are troubled and we've all felt the rising panic in our stretched minds. Here is one take on it.The show is supported by Illustration X. See their global range of illustrator and animator portfolios at https://illustrationx.comFor Dirty Freud's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dirtyfreud or h

May 8, 2023 • 13:00

Ep 190: Smakk Studios founder Katie Klencheski on creating brand sustainability & values

Ep 190: Smakk Studios founder Katie Klencheski on creating brand sustainability & values

In a capitalist society, knowing how to do the right thing is tough. Katie Klencheski showed signs from an early age - through her drawing and ideas - that she cared about something bigger than herself. Via a winding road, she founded what became Smakk Studios - a New York-based agency supporting brands that want to make a positive impact.We get into the confusing world of ethics from a consumer, creative, and business standpoint, discussing work in packaging, branding, design, and more, and the

Apr 24, 2023 • 54:36

Ep 189: Jeffrey Madoff on successful branding & projecting with confidence

Ep 189: Jeffrey Madoff on successful branding & projecting with confidence

Jeffrey Madoff described branding as a story well told. The founder and CEO of New York's Madoff Productions joins me to delve into effective, strong branding, and the creativity that has to drive it.Jeffrey discusses the importance of projecting with confidence, and why building relationships with clients is everything.Madoff Productions have worked with the likes of Victoria's Secret and Ralph Lauren for many years and Jeffrey lets us in on the inner workings.The podcast is supported

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:07:13

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 5: The value of vulnerability

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 5: The value of vulnerability

Column 5 in the ongoing series of articles written by The Creative Condition host, and illustrator Ben Tallon.Exploring the nature and behaviour of creativity, the latest looks at vulnerability and it's potential value in sending the right message to potential clients.You can read any of the previous columns at https://designweek.co.ukThe Creative Condition is sponsored by Illustration X. You can see their global roster of artists, illustrators and animators at https://illustrationx.comhttp

Mar 31, 2023 • 6:48

Ep 188: Confronting Colonisation. Artist Adelaide Damoah's story of exploring personal history

Ep 188: Confronting Colonisation. Artist Adelaide Damoah's story of exploring personal history

What happens when the creative discipline we've trained for cannot express what we need to say? London-based artist Adelaide Damoah takes us on a journey from racist bullying in a London primary school, through ill health and a dramatic career switch from pharmaceutical to art, all the way to Ghana where she fell in love with the exploration of her heritage through performance art and narrative.Why is it important to feel, and find out what is right for our creativity at any given time, whe

Mar 13, 2023 • 1:52:07

Ep 187: OFFF Festival founder Héctor Ayuso on facing fears, creative festivals & 22 years of OFFF

Ep 187: OFFF Festival founder Héctor Ayuso on facing fears, creative festivals & 22 years of OFFF

OFFF Festival founder Héctor Ayuso joins me ahead of the 22nd year of the giant Barcelona creative industry festival he created.Héctor talks candidly about childhood trauma, years of therapy, and a life spent facing fear to grow.We cover the role of socialising in the creative process, getting inspired, and what it felt like to return to the festival after the COVID-19 pandemic.OFFF runs from 22nd - 25th March and tickets are still available. Head to https://www.offf.barcelona/ now to find out m

Feb 28, 2023 • 28:02

Ep 186: Tips for getting press and maximising exposure with Design Week editor Tom Banks

Ep 186: Tips for getting press and maximising exposure with Design Week editor Tom Banks

Many of us spend long hours, working passionately to make work we believe in. So why is getting the work seen not prioritised in the same way?Design Week editor gives us an insight into his new course, 'Designers and Creatives: How to Talk to the Press', and shares some golden tips for maximising exposure for our creative work.Enrol on the course now: https://www.talkingtopress.com/The show is supported by https://illustrationx.comhttps://bentallon.comhttps://bentallonwriter.comhttps:/

Feb 16, 2023 • 45:06

Ep 185: The Creative at the Crossroads. Peleg Top on reconnecting with our purest creativity

Ep 185: The Creative at the Crossroads. Peleg Top on reconnecting with our purest creativity

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, many people tapped into some part of themselves they'd stopped listening to. As our lives got faster and more intensely paced than ever before, in the work hard, must achieve, and progress culture, we forgot to listen to our younger selves.Why did we want to create in the first place? What was it that made us feel the magic and wonder of being alive in those purer years of play and exploration? Why did we choose to go to art or design school? And when did

Feb 13, 2023 • 1:17:04

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 4: How essential is socialisation in the creative process?

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 4: How essential is socialisation in the creative process?

The 4th in the series of articles written for Design Week, brought to you in audio format by The Creative Condition, supported by Illustration X.People are still, understandably struggling to return to the pre-COVID levels of social activity. How important are positive relationships to the creative process? Here are some thoughts.Read in full, along with other pieces at https://designweek.co.ukhttps://bentallonwriter.comhttps://bentallon.comhttps://illustrationx.com

Feb 2, 2023 • 7:28

Ep 184: Creativity v Monsters: 'Child Of' founder Sam D'Cruze on addiction & artistic expression

Ep 184: Creativity v Monsters: 'Child Of' founder Sam D'Cruze on addiction & artistic expression

Artist and fashion designer Sam D'Cruze is the founder of 'Child Of,' a project supporting the children of addicts through creativity, conversation and artistic expression.Sam candidly discusses the experience of managing her father's alcohol dependency, and the role it played in her creative and personal development. We get into the topic of using artistic expression to work through and cope with the insurmountable monsters in our lives.The show is supported by Illustration

Jan 31, 2023 • 1:29:57

Ep 183: James Brown, the iconic Loaded Magazine founder's DIY creativity masterclass for tough times

Ep 183: James Brown, the iconic Loaded Magazine founder's DIY creativity masterclass for tough times

James Brown's Loaded Magazine was at the heart of the UK's cultural explosion in the mid-1990s. Despite the misperception that it was no more than soft porn, the magazine was built on fun, chaos, creativity and the desire to capture the voice of young men at a time when nobody was representing them.James learned his trade by making his fanzine 'Attack On Bzag' and was NME's features editor by the time he was 22. His story is among the greatest examples of using initiativ

Jan 16, 2023 • 1:20:40

Ep 182: Neurodiversity, ADHD and the importance of social activity. Studio BND's Ben Mottershead

Ep 182: Neurodiversity, ADHD and the importance of social activity. Studio BND's Ben Mottershead

One-half of Studio BND (But Never Dull) Ben Mottershead joins me to discuss allowing neurodivergent people to flourish in the right creative environment.Ben has ADHD and gives a great insight into the need for balance in a design environment so the weaknesses can be managed or carried by better-equipped people, and the strengths can be housed in a way that benefits all.We also get into the vital role of in-person socialising and positive relationships away from the screen among many other things

Jan 9, 2023 • 1:14:16

Ep 181: What's Your Fight? A ramble about choosing battles to protect mental health

Ep 181: What's Your Fight? A ramble about choosing battles to protect mental health

It's rough out there. We can't do it all on our own. Nor should we try.A ramble about protecting mental health by identifying our cause.Supported by Illustration X. https://illustrationx.comhttps://bentallonwriter.comhttps://bentallon.com

Dec 15, 2022 • 17:12

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 3: Should designers fear Artificial Intelligence?

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 3: Should designers fear Artificial Intelligence?

The 2nd in the new series of articles written for Design Week, brought to you in audio format by The Creative Condition, supported by Illustration X.The debates rage about AI art and design. Will we fall to the singularity, or can we assimilate this great tool into our profession? Only creativity and human empathy will decide.Read in full at designweek.co.ukbentallonwriter.combentallon.comillustrationx.com

Dec 2, 2022 • 8:24

Ep 180: Maintaining creativity and joy in an agency environment. DixonBaxi return!

Ep 180: Maintaining creativity and joy in an agency environment. DixonBaxi return!

DixonBaxi is 21. Founders Simon Dixon and Aporva Baxi return to the show after five years. A lot has happened.We talk about what it takes to stay fresh, creative, and energised over the course of a long-term project. Why it's critical to create work for yourself to ignite passion and the challenge of designing for football clubs.This one is jam-packed with advice and insights for those in the visual communication world.The show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X. Their global p

Nov 21, 2022 • 1:26:05

Ep 179: Professor Anna Abraham on flow states and creativity's role in our futures

Ep 179: Professor Anna Abraham on flow states and creativity's role in our futures

What is a flow state? How do we enter them? When do we have them? I'm joined by Professor Anna Abraham, a neuroscientist and psychologist who specialises in creativity. We cover the value of switching off in a hyper-busy world, and why creativity has a critical role to play in our futures and human happiness.The show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X. Their global portfolio of artists, illustrators, and animators can be seen at https://illustrationx.comhttps://bentallon.comhtt

Nov 8, 2022 • 1:18:44

Ep 178: Illustrator Ollie Hirst on stability, the business of illustration and using our own story

Ep 178: Illustrator Ollie Hirst on stability, the business of illustration and using our own story

Illustrator Ollie Hirst joins me to discuss the importance of understanding the broader scope of illustration work, channeling our own adversities, and promotion.He is relatively new to the industry but has many valuable insights into working as an editorial illustrator and why it is unsustainable to rely on one market for income in these uncertain times.Stability is crucial for freelancers and he provides tips and experiences on the matter.Supported by Illustration X: https://illustrationx.comh

Oct 25, 2022 • 1:25:59

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 2: Understanding and embracing the whole self

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 2: Understanding and embracing the whole self

The 2nd in the new series of articles written for Design Week, brought to you in audio format by The Creative Condition, supported by Illustration X.'Be Yourself' is strong advice... if you know what yourself means. Ben Tallon explores the idea of the self and ways we can better embrace all aspects of personality and feeling to illuminate the right path for our creative lives.Read in full at https://designweek.co.ukhttps://bentallonwriter.comhttps://bentallon.comhttps://illustrationx.c

Oct 21, 2022 • 7:48

Ep 177: Dan Kieran, writer & Unbound co-founder on serendipity, instinct & creativity

Ep 177: Dan Kieran, writer & Unbound co-founder on serendipity, instinct & creativity

Dan Kieran decided to leave Unbound, the crowd-funding publisher he co-founded in 2010. From the outside looking in, this was not a logical decision. But returning to his role as a writer felt right. We discuss this in-depth, why our instincts and feelings are often our greatest compass, and why we routinely defy them.This is a mazy chat about finding our way by learning to see the crumbs left in our path. Dan shares an inspiring story of overcoming adversity that will blow your mind!Supported b

Oct 10, 2022 • 1:34:28

Ep 176: Physical activity, nutrition, mental health and creativity.

Ep 176: Physical activity, nutrition, mental health and creativity.

Dark nights, bad news and bad weather. The dangerous cocktail that awaits us in winter 2022 can be tempered and managed if we can find the right balance of physical activity, good nutrition and screen time.I'm joined by NuPhysio & Fitness founder Matt McArdle to discuss the vital importance of strengthening mental health by staying active and keeping our minds and creativity honed.With some great takeaway tips and insights for all levels of physical fitness.The show is supported by Illu

Sep 26, 2022 • 1:26:35

Ep 175: Young people, crime & creative rehab. A chat with a head of home in a secure children's unit

Ep 175: Young people, crime & creative rehab. A chat with a head of home in a secure children's unit

Public services budget cuts. Free public space built on, sold off, privatised. Poverty rising. Violent crime soars. The mental health crisis deepens.2022 UK is a fierce place to grow up in 2022 if you are born into a fight. Without love, kindness, money, or guidance, bad things happen. We know this. The research supports what we already see and know and yet education continues to allow these unfortunate young people, who are all of our futures, to fall into the cracks.Too many of them end up in

Sep 20, 2022 • 1:27:08

Ep 174: Coach for creatives Kerry Lyons on changing our narrative and direction for better

Ep 174: Coach for creatives Kerry Lyons on changing our narrative and direction for better

Kerry Lyons shares an all too familiar story of chasing success on the wrong terms before changing direction for the better.As a coach for creatives, Kerry helps people change their narrative and break from ties to old lives, careers, and false beliefs about their personalities and capabilities.She provides some superb tips for those feeling any level of dissatisfaction, or simply wishing to streamline their own creativity.Today's show is supported by illustration and animation agency Illus

Sep 6, 2022 • 1:05:08

'Wecome to Freelancing': A timely reading of 'Champagne and Wax Crayons' chapter 4

'Wecome to Freelancing': A timely reading of 'Champagne and Wax Crayons' chapter 4

In September 2006 began one of the toughest spells in my creative industry career. It was the big monstrous 'before' bit. Suddenly cut off from tutorial input, peers, and credible workspace after 7-years in full-time arts education, I lost all sight of the dream freelance illustration career while working a full-time job, completely demotivated. This is detailed in chapter 4 of 'Champagne and Wax Crayons: Riding the Madness of the Creative Industries.' My debut memoir, a book

Sep 5, 2022 • 26:10

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 1: Creativity to work through the insurmountable

Design Week x Ben Tallon article 1: Creativity to work through the insurmountable

The first of a new series of articles written for design week, brought to you in audio format by The Creative Condition, supported by Illustration X.We kick off this new series exploring creativity's capacity for catharsis in the face of seemingly constant bad news and its destructive impact on our moods.Read in full at https://designweek.co.ukhttps://bentallonwriter.comhttps://bentallon.comhttps://illustrationx.com

Aug 26, 2022 • 7:42

Ep 173: Dotto's Dani Molyneux on the vital role of visual communication in turbulent times

Ep 173: Dotto's Dani Molyneux on the vital role of visual communication in turbulent times

Dotto founder, designer, and artist Dani Molyneux joins me to discuss the importance of visual communication's role in turbulent times. During the pandemic, while juggling work and homeschooling, Dani began to make her own work for personal reasons, in response to political and social triggers. The work sets a wonderful example of the power of the personal and offers a timely reminder that our role in inspiring positive change is key.Check Dani out, and sign up for her new Domestika course

Aug 16, 2022 • 1:20:43

Ep 172: Personal passion projects. The most valuable compass we have in a creative arsenal?

Ep 172: Personal passion projects. The most valuable compass we have in a creative arsenal?

Why personal passion projects are vital as a creative compass - stylistically, building identity, and stating intent.I have so many stories of unexpected doors opening, unlikely relationships, and even building my identity as an artist in the first place, so here they are, told through a career-to-date worth of personal projects that worked, or didn't work in the best way.If you liked this, episodes 147/8 discuss some stunning passion projects by others.Supported be https://illustrationx.co

Aug 9, 2022 • 1:22:25

Ep 171: A conversation with a firefighter about crisis psychology and responsive creativity

Ep 171: A conversation with a firefighter about crisis psychology and responsive creativity

I'm joined by firefighter Joe Brady to discuss the creative thinking required to succeed in a job action-packed with intensity, unpredictability and high emotions. While not traditionally considered a creative profession, there are many wonderful takeaways and stories that will make you laugh, cry and shudder.https://illustrationx.comhttps://bentallon.comhttps://twitter.com/bentallonhttps://instagram.com/bentallonhttps://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/firefighter

Aug 4, 2022 • 53:16

Ep 170: Marketing for creative agencies, freelancers, & more government idiocy with Oliver Duffy-Lee

Ep 170: Marketing for creative agencies, freelancers, & more government idiocy with Oliver Duffy-Lee

Agency coach and marketing expert Oliver Duffy-Lee joins Ben Tallon to talk about promotion and marketing for freelancers, agencies, and why the latest government marketing advice is utterly ludicrous to anyone who understands economics and marketing, especially in the creative industry.Visit the Authority Agency website: https://www.authorityagency.co.uk/Oliver Duffy-Lee on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverduffylee/Illustration X, show sponsor home: https://illustrationx.comBen Tallo

Jul 21, 2022 • 1:01:34

Listener help needed! Books to donate to schools and libraries.

Listener help needed! Books to donate to schools and libraries.

Why I'm donating 25 copies of my creative industry book to schools and public libraries, and why I believe the creative industry needs to try counter arts, youth services, and arts education cuts.The show is supported by Illustration X: https://illustrationx.comhttps://bentallonwriter.comhttps://bentallon.comhttps://twitter.com/bentallonhttps://instagram.com/bentallonhttps://instagram.com/bentallonwriter

Jun 28, 2022 • 35:29

Ep 169: The ideal workplace. The importance of environment for our creativity.

Ep 169: The ideal workplace. The importance of environment for our creativity.

Working from home. In the office. In the studio. In the pub. Cafe dweller. Out of our minds. Happy days.The environment we put or find ourselves in is a defining variable in our creative flow. But do we really pay enough attention to the effect of our surroundings on our energy, feelings, thoughts, and productivity?I sit down and share some stories about the good, bad, and bizarre of past workspaces as I prepare to move into a newly built garden studio space.This episode is supported by Illustra

Jun 6, 2022 • 59:54

Ep 168: I stole a child's drawing. A valuable lesson in creativity.

Ep 168: I stole a child's drawing. A valuable lesson in creativity.

I stole a child's drawing. Here's why.This is an episode about what we can unlearn with the help of children, about what their flippancy, naivety, passion, and curiosity represent. Creativity gets butchered by adults, by industries, by education systems, and our pride - our unwillingness to try and our aversion to mistakes.It holds us back and causes us to get lost in trends, repeats, and replications as we blindly chase perfection in a world that has none.It need not be so.Get your th

May 9, 2022 • 27:31

Creativity. Humanity's defining asset. An introduction and a new start for the show.

Creativity. Humanity's defining asset. An introduction and a new start for the show.

Creativity is humanity's defining asset. I've been observing, studying, and feeling it since my teens, subconsciously taking it in since I was a nipper. Finally, I'm writing it all down in a new book that will share its name with this show. I am also writing a blog over at bentallonwriter.com.Here is the introduction to the book and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward. Let's talk creativity.Show supported by https://illustrationx.comhttps://twitter.com/bentall

Apr 25, 2022 • 21:03

Ep 164: Creativity to Cope: Why we need it more than ever

Ep 164: Creativity to Cope: Why we need it more than ever

It's getting harder to cope. The pace, ferocity, and sadly, insanity of modern life are out of control. 24/7 we are exposed to terrifying news, and the subsequent arguments on social media, fear winning out every single time.That's why I write, that's why I draw, that's why I make these podcasts.Creativity is a fundamental pillar of human happiness and that's why I wanted to take the time to mark the release day of Stories for the Apocalypse #1: Notes on the New Normal w

Apr 7, 2022 • 35:11

Ep 163: Horror writer Susan Earlam's winding road to becoming an author

Ep 163: Horror writer Susan Earlam's winding road to becoming an author

Creativity happens on a different timeline for each of us. Horror writer Susan Earlam takes us on a winding path from a childhood full of artistic encouragement and everyday creativity, to fine art and teaching art, onto lifestyle blogging, and eventually - though not by chance - onto her wonderful horror writing.Her debut eco-horror novel 'Earthly Bodies' and 'Dark is the Water' are two big, unnerving, and distinct steps into a new phase of her creative career.https://susane

Mar 21, 2022 • 1:32:49

Ep 162: Close... But No Cigar. The value of near misses in the creative industry.

Ep 162: Close... But No Cigar. The value of near misses in the creative industry.

The cliche is true. Failure is one of our greatest compasses. It is never as simple as a waste of time. Following on from UCLan design conference week 11's talk under the same title, I wanted to share the story of Quenched Music - why it never got going in the way Dirty Freud and I envisioned but proved a valuable gateway to projects, people, ideas, and skills we had no other way of accessing.Get your near misses over at @bentallon on social, and a big thank you to show supporters Illustrat

Feb 28, 2022 • 54:48

Ep 161: Sarah Brown's search for self-belief and singing Mahalia Jackson

Ep 161: Sarah Brown's search for self-belief and singing Mahalia Jackson

Sarah Brown is an incredible vocalist with the likes of Simple Minds, Duran Duran, Roxy Music, Stevie Wonder, Simpl Red, Pink Floyd and many more. Sarah is letting us in on her adoration of Mahalia Jackson, and her upcoming tribute album to the queen of Gospel. It’s an immensely powerful, inspiring, uplifting conversation with an incredible person.We cover rebuilding after emotional trauma and damaging experiences, following feeling and the heart when it comes to creativity, trusting in the self

Jan 26, 2022 • 1:11:55

The Elf In The Delph. A Christmas audiobook story. A gift for The Creative Condition listeners.

The Elf In The Delph. A Christmas audiobook story. A gift for The Creative Condition listeners.

A free audiobook version of 'The Elf in the Delph' for listeners of The Creative Condition podcast.A thank you for staying with me despite the sporadic releases of late.This story is available as a limited edition, 100-run illustrated zine at https://bentallonwriter.com/shop now.For the whole story of the zine, see two episodes ago.Written and narrated by Ben TallonEdited by David Woods-Hale

Dec 9, 2021 • 14:27

Ep 160: When is it time for a change? Artist Laura Hope joins me to discuss changing lanes.

Ep 160: When is it time for a change? Artist Laura Hope joins me to discuss changing lanes.

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated or provided space to make a change to our creative professions. Whatever the motivations or reasons, change is a scary word, and something a lot of us struggle to control or understand the nature of.Laura Hope has worked as a wonderful illustrator for a number of years. It wasn't always so. She tells us her fascinating story and explains why she has made the decision to take a job working in an art gallery in order to refocus her energy and skills.Shar

Dec 7, 2021 • 1:33:43

Ep 159: Starting over again: hopes fears, and learnings in a new creative discipline.

Ep 159: Starting over again: hopes fears, and learnings in a new creative discipline.

Starting out in a whole new creative discipline can be a scary experience. When I started writing, it was a form of catharsis. A mental release that triggered a whole unexpected career path.Now as I release my first illustrated fiction zine, I thought it might be useful to share some of the hopes, fears, and learnings of building a new identity. The Elf in the Delph is a balance of my words and pictures, and the path has been a windy one.The rejection and self-doubt never fully goes away, so I w

Nov 30, 2021 • 35:40

Ep 158: Creative Isolation: Brian and Michael Thibodeau talk isolation and quarantine portraits

Ep 158: Creative Isolation: Brian and Michael Thibodeau talk isolation and quarantine portraits

It's been and continues to be a strange, surreal time of our lives. Creativity is a fundamental part of who we are as humans and moves hand in hand with the way we feel.I'm joined by self-described 'creative wander' brothers Brian and Michael Thibodeau to talk about their unique response to remotely remain close during lockdown/quarantine, which organically resulted in their 'Quarantined Portraits' book.We discuss why it's not about what you didn't or did

Jun 22, 2021 • 1:05:38

Ep 157: Creatively fulfilling. Well paying. Matt Essam on how we can tick both boxes.

Ep 157: Creatively fulfilling. Well paying. Matt Essam on how we can tick both boxes.

Matt Essam built a career he thought was the one for him. When he made it, it didn't feel too good. So he started again and focused on a different set of goals.He wanted well-paid and creatively, emotionally fulfilling work.Today he works with freelancers and small businesses to help them find and attract dream clients. Matt joins me to break down the reasons why so many people end up jaded with their work, believing the old misconception that well-paid work cannot be creatively fulfilling

Jun 7, 2021 • 1:09:38

Ep 156: Language and expressing creativity with Sara Coggin

Ep 156: Language and expressing creativity with Sara Coggin

So often, we create great work, have fresh ideas and know our skill set. But can we express ourselves with confidence, in an effective way that does the work justice?It's an age-old conundrum; one strong skill set balanced out by shortcomings. But does it need to be this way? Sara Coggin, illustrator and language teacher joins me to talk about breaking down misconceptions about confidence and why they are at the root of issues expressing our creativity. We dig into why it's crucial to

May 25, 2021 • 1:26:17

Ep 155: Illustrator, designer, photographer Tim Easley's self-taught path to the creative industry

Ep 155: Illustrator, designer, photographer Tim Easley's self-taught path to the creative industry

With the rise in tuition fees proving a gateway for many people who want to study at degree level, there's a bigger question mark than ever before over whether formal education is essential for a career in the arts.'Where did you study?' is the most interrogation I've ever faced as a freelance illustrator. When it comes to the writing and podcasting side of my work, there was no study, just a passionate interest and the desire to make it happen. Illustrator, designer and phot

Apr 13, 2021 • 1:23:43

Ep 154: Alan McGee: One of music's greatest minds on 'bonkers brave f**k you creativity!

Ep 154: Alan McGee: One of music's greatest minds on 'bonkers brave f**k you creativity!

Alan McGee is one of a kind. His tough start in 1970s Glasgow set him up for a tumultuous, glorious and legendary ride at the top of the 1990s and 2000s music scene as the head of Creation Records and the man behind the biggest band in the world at the time, Oasis.Primal Scream, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Teenage Fanclub and My Bloody Valentine, to name but a few, followed suit.I sit down with Alan as his movie biopic, directed by Nick Moran and written for screen by Irvine Welsh, 'Creation

Mar 29, 2021 • 44:21

Ep 153: Activism and work that matters. New York design agency ThoughtMatter MD Jessie McGuire.

Ep 153: Activism and work that matters. New York design agency ThoughtMatter MD Jessie McGuire.

The times we live in are tumultuous and challenging. The world is changing. We all need a voice. Good design is not enough to provide one. So how do we make work that matters, which we can deliver with results?ThoughtMatter have built a reputation as a creative agency who not only make thought provoking, meaningful work, addressing issues they care about, but work hard and smart to ensure it hits the spot.I'm joined by managing director Jessie McGuire to discuss her own journey, the evoluti

Mar 15, 2021 • 1:34:50

Ep 152: Ben Ryan: The Olympic gold medal winning coach on becoming the best version of ourselves

Ep 152: Ben Ryan: The Olympic gold medal winning coach on becoming the best version of ourselves

When Ben Ryan, one of the most innovative coaches in world sport left his position as England rugby 7s coach, he was all set to take a comfortable role at a sports consultancy company.Then he saw a tweet advertising a vacancy for the national Fiji rugby 7s job. With twenty minutes to accept or decline the role, he listened to his raging instincts and set out on one of the all time great sporting stories, taking them, through countless challenges, to an Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic

Mar 2, 2021 • 1:29:17

The Creative Condition Podcast: Pilot Episode

The Creative Condition Podcast: Pilot Episode

The Creative Condition takes over Arrest All Mimics podcast. Here's why and what to expect!Supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.com

Feb 15, 2021 • 31:28

Ep 151: Animation and music with George Moir!

Ep 151: Animation and music with George Moir!

George Moir's unusual dual roles of musician and animator make for a wonderfully rounded, lo-fi visual and musical world of his own making.He joins me to discuss his unusual roots, playing the piano from the age of 2 and the 800 hours graft he ploughed into his animated videos.It's a brilliant story and a great example of how diverse skill sets can co-exist to forge unique paths.Episode 151 of Arrest All Mimics is supported by Illustration X and the Association of Illustrators.https://

Dec 16, 2020 • 1:02:29

YA MUM Bonus Stories Audiobook teaser free gift

YA MUM Bonus Stories Audiobook teaser free gift

A free preview of 'What YA MUM Told Me Last Night': the bonus stories audiobook to accompany YA MUM and Other Stories from the Backstreets of Britain.A thank you to Arrest All Mimics listeners. YA MUM and Other Stories from the Backstreets of Britain paperback is out now at http://bentallonwriter.com/shop and bundle offers on both audiobooks are available now. Full individual e-books and audiobooks are available from all good retailers.

Nov 17, 2020 • 22:29

Ep 150: Jenny Robins talks illustrating and writing her new graphic novel. 'Biscuits'.

Ep 150: Jenny Robins talks illustrating and writing her new graphic novel. 'Biscuits'.

Biscuits is a slab of brilliantly-observed graphic novel full of poignancy, reflection and black comedy from the mind of illustrator and writer Jenny Robins.Charting the interlinking lives of London women, this hand drawn story has everything, so Jenny joins me to share the story, her process and how she balances her role as a teacher with her freelance magic making.The graphic novel is out now on Myriad Editions.Episode 150 of Arrest All Mimics is supported by http://illustrationx.com and http:

Nov 12, 2020 • 1:06:31

YA MUM and Other Stories from the Backstreets of Britain exclusive excerpt

YA MUM and Other Stories from the Backstreets of Britain exclusive excerpt

An exclusive 4-story and introductory excerpt from Ben Tallon's new book, YA MUM and Other Stories from the Backstreets of Britain.You can grab your copy at http://bentallonwriter.com

Oct 21, 2020 • 9:02

Ep 149: Indie or traditional book publishing? The ups and downs of two models.

Ep 149: Indie or traditional book publishing? The ups and downs of two models.

Creating design and written content you'd like to share with the world?Ben Tallon's accidental author career kicked off when Champagne and Wax Crayons: Riding the Madness of the Creative Industry happened off the back of an angry freelancer blog rant. It was published via a traditional publishing house.YA MUM and Other Stories from the Backstreets of Britain is his 3rd book, a rancid collection of black comedy and observational stories from Britain's cultural underbelly and this t

Oct 21, 2020 • 48:39

Ep 148: The Self-initiated creative projects showcase, part 2/2.

Ep 148: The Self-initiated creative projects showcase, part 2/2.

Self-initiated work is vital to forging our own path through the creative industry. Without restriction, the scope to express character, passion, sentiment, to create with unfiltered purity, to explore, chase magic and wonder, is limitless.In part 2 of the self-initiated creative projects showcase, brilliant work by Jill Gibbons, Raw Studio, Stanley Chow, Hazel Mead, Micah Purnell, Jenny Robins and more complete the lineup of examples of leading their own creative career conversations.http://sta

Oct 20, 2020 • 1:13:09

Ep 147: The Self-initiated creative projects showcase, part 1/2.

Ep 147: The Self-initiated creative projects showcase, part 1/2.

Self-initiated work is vital to forging our own path through the creative industry. Without restriction, the scope to express character, passion, sentiment, to create with unfiltered purity, to explore, chase magic and wonder, is limitless. In part 1 of the self-initiated creative projects showcase, brilliant work by Graham Wood, Dawinder Bansal, Adelaide Damoah, Jane Bowyer, Mr. Bingo and more set scintillating examples of what doors making time to create for ourselves can open.http://cargocoll

Oct 13, 2020 • 1:16:20

WHAT'S THE F'N POINT? Part 2: The Power of Creativity in a F'd Up World. Dawinder Bansal

WHAT'S THE F'N POINT? Part 2: The Power of Creativity in a F'd Up World. Dawinder Bansal

What's the f'n point? Is a two-part special podcast in response to the understandable feeling of futility in the creative industry. There's a lot to worry about in the world and when monster after monster keeps stomping over the horizon, 'What's the f'n' point?' is a very valid question.In part 2, British producer and artist Dawinder Bansal joins me to lay out a powerful showcase of exploring sensitive and often misunderstood topics in a subtle and inclusi

Jul 22, 2020 • 1:37:20

WHAT'S THE F'N POINT?! Part 1: Creativity in a F'ed up world. Craig Oldham.

WHAT'S THE F'N POINT?! Part 1: Creativity in a F'ed up world. Craig Oldham.

What's the f'n point? Is a two-part special podcast in response to the understandable feeling of futility in the creative industry. There's a lot to worry about in the world and when monster after monster keeps stomping over the horizon, 'What's the f'n' point?' is a very valid question.In part one, Craig Oldham joins Ben Tallon to discuss his own insecurities and let us in on some spellbinding, vital projects. Craig explains the importance of understandin

Jul 16, 2020 • 1:26:26

Ep 146: Illustrator Dominique Ramsey's stunning, vibrant artworks, animals, Pokemon and more

Ep 146: Illustrator Dominique Ramsey's stunning, vibrant artworks, animals, Pokemon and more

Atlanta, GA based illustrator Dominique Ramsey shares her story, including Pokemon, animals and spirituality as influences on her vibrant, seductive illustration work.We talk about the power of visual communication and the fine line between smash-mouthed and quietly effective.Arrest All Mimics Episode 146 is supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.comFind Dominique at https://www.dominiqueramsey.com/about#drawingwhileblack on Twitter!http://bentallon.com

Jun 23, 2020 • 41:08

Illustrator Claudine O' Sullivan, Cabin Cast 6

Illustrator Claudine O' Sullivan, Cabin Cast 6

Claudine O'Sullivan returns to the show to talk about her experience of lockdown. We get into parenthood, changes from Covid-19 and drawing ducks.You can check out Claudine's free colouring book at: https://www.claudineosullivan.com/shop/colour-for-calmShow supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.com

May 7, 2020 • 24:44

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 5: Murugiah

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 5: Murugiah

Artist and illustrator Murugiah lets us inside his London spare room, where recent mind-bending surreal canvases stand tall, inspiring and bright. He takes us into the inspiration and this relatively new direction and their South-East Asian influence.He also explains why the virus has been especially worrying for the family with several family members on the front line in hospitals.https://murugiah.com/The show is supported by:http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.comStories for the Apocaly

Apr 15, 2020 • 27:19

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 4: Illustrator Hazel Mead on taboos, WFH tips & changing sex education

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 4: Illustrator Hazel Mead on taboos, WFH tips & changing sex education

Inside the Covid-19 cabin of illustrator Hazel Mead who returns to the show to talk working from home tips, creating work around taboos, finding ways to discover clients with budgets for such work and changing the sex education conversation!Supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.comhttp://instagram.com/hazel.mead

Mar 31, 2020 • 43:13

Ep 145: Nick Asbury on self-initiated projects, design writing and perpetual disappointments

Ep 145: Nick Asbury on self-initiated projects, design writing and perpetual disappointments

Writer Nick Asbury strikes the perfect balance between client work and identity establishing, self-initiated projects as one half of Asbury and Asbury. He works closely with designers and agencies to create striking, impactful, clear, clever copy on campaigns and visual media. Having worked with the likes of Studio Sutherl&, Johnson Banks, The Chase and more.His brilliant series of books: Realtime Notes, Perpetual Disappointments Diary and the A6 Notebook are wonderful examples of individual

Mar 30, 2020 • 58:48

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 3: Rebecca Hendin from home in London

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 3: Rebecca Hendin from home in London

Political cartoonist and illustrator Rebecca Hendin joins us with a hangover, trying to cope with the fear of Covid-19 whilst illustrating political cartoons for The Guardian, New Statesman and staying on top of hygiene.https://www.rebeccahendin.com/Supported by illustrationx.com and theaoi.com

Mar 26, 2020 • 40:32

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 2: Craig Black

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 2: Craig Black

Craig Black, designer and letterer from his home studio in Scotland, discussing how the unwanted situation can lead to rethinking direction.Supported by http://illustrationx.com and http://theaoi.comhttps://craigblackdesign.com/

Mar 25, 2020 • 55:02

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 1: Kyla Paolucci, HBO designer/illustrator

Covid-19 Creative Cabin Cast 1: Kyla Paolucci, HBO designer/illustrator

Inside the quarantined homes of creators during the Covid-19 pandemic. Kicking off with New York based HBO designer and illustrator, Kyla Paolucci.

Mar 24, 2020 • 30:26

Ep 144: Self promotion for creative freelancers with illustrator Dionne Kitching

Ep 144: Self promotion for creative freelancers with illustrator Dionne Kitching

Self-promotion. It's a monster, unavoidable, integral part of success, or simply survival for any creative freelancer.It's the old artist adage that you can be the greatest creative talent on the planet, but if nobody knows you exist, it counts for nothing.But how do we start to break down the issue and find the best way for us as individuals to scream from the rooftops without awkwardness, the heavy kind of rejection and wounds that can become fatal?I'm joined by illustrator Dion

Aug 27, 2019 • 2:16:56

Ep 143: Playfulness v Pragmatism with Playground Design Studio's Carma Masson

Ep 143: Playfulness v Pragmatism with Playground Design Studio's Carma Masson

Playground is a multidisciplinary design studio focusing on creating engaging and memorable spaces and places for people. Founder Carma Masson joins me to discuss her ongoing battle between pragmatism and playful wanderings.It's something common to us all and a difficult balance to strike. We get into childhood's role in our creativity, Playgrounds fascinating work to date, VHS tape dens and the tendency to wander away from the thing you love to do.Get your feedback over on social medi

Aug 12, 2019 • 1:26:01

Ep 142: Video Game illustrator, art-director, animator Anna Hollinrake live - D&AD New Blood Fest

Ep 142: Video Game illustrator, art-director, animator Anna Hollinrake live - D&AD New Blood Fest

The video game industry continues to grow and wow with its sheer breadth of worlds and stories to welcome any imagination. Anna Hollinrake, illustrator, art-director and animator for games joins me in front of a live audience at D&AD New Blood Festival to let us in on how her childhood anime drawing and curious nature lead her to an impressive start.We discuss why character and passion is just as crucial as the CV and technical skills, how she has danced between many roles, collaborating and

Jul 23, 2019 • 1:12:56

Ep 141: Managing our inner voice! Kev House on taking control of the mind, thoughts & direction

Ep 141: Managing our inner voice! Kev House on taking control of the mind, thoughts & direction

People tend to think movies when they hear the 'voice in the head.' But we all have it and for those of us in the creative industry, we spend a lot of time listening to it. Quit that job, you're not good enough, how did you ever get this far without being found out?! When the clouds are grey, the rain hitting the window and we're on our own, that voice can convince us that lies are the truth and we feel terrible.I'm joined by Kev House who shares his own story of overcom

Jul 15, 2019 • 1:22:08

Ep 140: The digital illustration worlds of Dominique Byron

Ep 140: The digital illustration worlds of Dominique Byron

I've long been fascinated by the relationship between digital illustration and the artist's character. Often less immediate than other styles, I was keen to chat to illustrator and manager of Stanley Chow's print shop, Dominique Byron, having discovered her stunning digital art, with all its symmetry and depth.As with most styles, there are stories, discoveries and ongoing revelations.Dom shares her love of film, dissertation on Blade Runner, a need for balance and order and a wil

Jul 1, 2019 • 49:11

Ep 139: The dangers of online inspiration for creativity. JKR Exec Creative Director Sean Thomas

Ep 139: The dangers of online inspiration for creativity. JKR Exec Creative Director Sean Thomas

Sean Thomas, Executive Creative Director of Jones Knowles Ritchie, creative agency joins me on podcast episode 139.Sean cautions against the dangers of too many people drawing ideas, styles and inspirations from online sources and gets into why it will only help automative 'creativity' become a reality if we do not look up a little more.We discuss the overhaul at the agency, why listening properly to all the people within and acting accordingly changed their direction for the better.Do

Jun 17, 2019 • 1:12:12

Ep 138: A story about youth, young people and creativity. Young Urban Arts founder Kerry O'Brien

Ep 138: A story about youth, young people and creativity. Young Urban Arts founder Kerry O'Brien

According to the Department For Education figures, 70% of youth services funding has been cut since 2010, since the Conservatives came to power. Violent crime is a regular feature on the news, young deaths seemingly a daily headline. Kerry O'Brien joins me to discuss the incredible and essential work of Young Urban Arts Foundation, the charity she founded who provide workshops and programs to empower young people to express themselves and develop their talents through creativity. Her own st

May 27, 2019 • 1:25:28

Ep 137: Branding taboos! AMV BBDO Creative Partner Nadja Lossgott on vaginas, period blood & change

Ep 137: Branding taboos! AMV BBDO Creative Partner Nadja Lossgott on vaginas, period blood & change

AMV BBDO is a global communications agency. 289 offices in 81 countries big. That's influence. Their #Bloodnormal campaign for Bodyform was the first to show period blood. Plastic Oceans with Ladbible played a significant role in bringing the plastic problem into mainstream conversation. Both campaigns showcased the power of creativity and visual communication.I talk to creative partner and a key mind behind both campaigns Nadja Lossgott about her work for AMV, her story, thoughts on brandi

May 20, 2019 • 1:12:56

Ep 136: Identity, self-expression, the mind and rock stars with music photographer Andy Cotterill!

Ep 136: Identity, self-expression, the mind and rock stars with music photographer Andy Cotterill!

Andy Cotterill has spent many years with larger than life characters of all kinds, photographing them for the likes of Sony Music, Dazed and Confused, Mojo Magazine, and Q. It's mental health awareness week and ahead of the launch of our illustration/photography collaboration, 'Lend Me Your Ear,' we sit down to discuss why we wanted to celebrate identity, creativity and self-expression through our skills.Andy shares some brilliant stories about the likes of Kanye West, Pink, FKA T

May 13, 2019 • 1:19:36

Ep 135: Collins San Francisco Creative Director Ben Crick on inspiration variety and design traps

Ep 135: Collins San Francisco Creative Director Ben Crick on inspiration variety and design traps

Collins strategy and brand experience design company Creative Director Ben Crick joins me to share his story, from Australia to San Francisco, via New York City.Working on projects with clients including Spotify, Vitamin Water and Mail Chimp, he discusses why we must avoid designing for the approval of other designers, but instead listen to the client's needs in order to create the strongest possible solution to brief challenges.What's it like to work with and learn from Brian Collins,

May 6, 2019 • 1:04:59

Ep 134: O Street design studio on the right balance between fun, hard work and personal passions

Ep 134: O Street design studio on the right balance between fun, hard work and personal passions

Glasgow based design studio O-Street join me to discuss their superb portfolio of work, detailing the balance of play, research, hard work and leading with personal passions.Tessa Simpson and Jonny Mowatt explain the process of making the new Scottish banknote and why a love of beer has lead them to some of their favourite clients.It's a great insight into why pleasure in work is crucial, no matter how nuanced.Feedback at @arrestallmimicsSupported by http://illustrationweb.com, http://heart

Apr 22, 2019 • 56:10

X5: The internet and the mind. Moodrise founder Michael Phillips Moskowitz on digital nutrition

X5: The internet and the mind. Moodrise founder Michael Phillips Moskowitz on digital nutrition

We spend close on 12 hours a day consuming content and we do not yet know the long term impact on our mental and physical health.As creative professionals, we are often reliant upon the internet to operate...Ex Ebay chief curator and Moodrise founder Michael Phillips Moskowitz joins me to talk about the neuroscience of happiness and his hopes for the new Moodrise app.It's a fascinating insight into the science of our time spent interacting with technology and feeding the mind, its effect on

Apr 1, 2019 • 57:57

Ep 133: PRICING CREATIVITY! Blair Enns on value, confidence in your worth and pricing the client

Ep 133: PRICING CREATIVITY! Blair Enns on value, confidence in your worth and pricing the client

Pricing creative work is like a dagger made of ice for many professionals, sending chills down our spine, keeping us awake at night. Much industry talk of late has made it hard to ignore that independent professional visual communicators are underselling their talents and earning too little as a result. Who could blame them? There are many variables to consider, not to mention individual circumstances when it comes to putting a number of creativity.That's where Blair Enns comes in. Blair&ap

Mar 25, 2019 • 1:48:20

Ep 132: Jane Bowyer, designer/illustrator on confidence, comfort zones & the need for weirdness

Ep 132: Jane Bowyer, designer/illustrator on confidence, comfort zones & the need for weirdness

Jane Bowyer, designer and illustrator returns to the show to catch up on the progress of her wonderful and inspiring 'Women In Print' celebration of creative ladies. Back on episode 35, Jane was in the early days of her freelance career and we have much to catch up on. How has she adapted to the brutal world of flying solo in the arts? We get into the difficulties of titling yourself, the idea of making it up as you go along and not straying too far from what you like to do, even if it

Mar 11, 2019 • 1:20:00

Ep 131: Chart toppers Ward Thomas on going against the grain - International Women's Day special!

Ep 131: Chart toppers Ward Thomas on going against the grain - International Women's Day special!

It's International Women's Day 2019 on 7/3 and i'm joined by two women on the frontline of creativity, UK country music duo Ward Thomas. The twin sisters, Lizzie and Catherine are passionate, hard working and lovely people who open up about their art, from songwriting in sixth form to a UK number one album. How about the art direction of their three albums to date and why self-obsession is so unhealthy on social media?In the midst of their UK tour, we grab a sit down in Manchester

Mar 7, 2019 • 43:25

X4: Shaun Ryder on original ideas, avoiding trends, Tony Wilson's role and his creativity in 2019

X4: Shaun Ryder on original ideas, avoiding trends, Tony Wilson's role and his creativity in 2019

Shaun Ryder is a bonafide rock star with stories to tell. The Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman joins me to share his creativity, his back story and why he feels as energised as ever before with Black Grape due to start a fresh UK tour off the back of returning album Pop Voodoo.Not one to hold back with the truth, Shaun touches upon why trends are the worst thing to follow, how he learned on the job and the key role played by Tony Wilson who appreciated not just their technical abilities, b

Feb 25, 2019 • 43:04

Ep 130: FOIL! That shiny stuff on your books, mags, posters and booze. Foilco explain it all

Ep 130: FOIL! That shiny stuff on your books, mags, posters and booze. Foilco explain it all

Episode 130 of the pod is out Monday. Copy below, images attached - I've included 3 separate images for Instagram stories - please share them on there if you use it!!We all see it, all of the time and we love it. FOIL shimmers and shines on so many surfaces, adored by designers but shrouded in mystery.I'm joined by Matt Hornby from Foilco, who takes us inside the work of foil, details the sheer range of creative possibilities within and explains why the design industry is critical to t

Feb 18, 2019 • 46:14

Ep 129: Creative trends and trusting naivety with Shutterstock curator Robyn Lange

Ep 129: Creative trends and trusting naivety with Shutterstock curator Robyn Lange

Shutterstock is a gigantic stock image platform with over a billion images available. But the creative side of stock runs deep. The 2019 creative trends report has just dropped and Shutterstock curator Robyn Lange joins me to break it all down along with her inspiring journey.Robyn set out from an American farm community, working out of a car and ended up in the Empire State Building curating one of the biggest image libraries in the world.Join us to hear this inspiring tale and why 80s opulence

Feb 4, 2019 • 53:16

Ep 128: Freelance? Small Studio? Big Agency? Raw design Studio's Rob Watson on creativity and size.

Ep 128: Freelance? Small Studio? Big Agency? Raw design Studio's Rob Watson on creativity and size.

Supposed is a dangerous word. Too many of us see what has gone before, what already exists and aspire to emulate it, believing success is achieving that goal. Rob Watson, one half of Raw design studio shares his story of beginning and growing his agency before realising he was far away from the creativity he cherished. So he downsized and lead with quality work, wellbeing and focusing on what felt right for him and Ruth Watson, the two who now comprise the core of Raw studio.In today's digi

Jan 21, 2019 • 1:03:36

Ep 127: Studio Sutherl&'s Jim Sutherland on importance of personal work, love of process and fun!

Ep 127: Studio Sutherl&'s Jim Sutherland on importance of personal work, love of process and fun!

Jim Sutherland of Studio Sutherl& is creating some of the best design in the world right now. Since going out alone, he has worked with Royal Mail, Agatha Christie, D&AD and Star Rite among many others to create work that has its roots in the importance of the idea, fun and curiosity.He joins me to talk about the importance of creating work that matters to you and using it to attract the right clients. We get into Jim's background, why love of the the process will be evident in the

Jan 7, 2019 • 45:12

Ep 126: Tash Willcocks on optimal anxiety, doom/delight loops, creativity, illustration and wizards!

Ep 126: Tash Willcocks on optimal anxiety, doom/delight loops, creativity, illustration and wizards!

Tash Willcocks is many things. Illustrator, Hyper Island creative business school programme leader, thinker, do-er, but most importantly, she's an energetic, highly-creative human.We discuss a range of topics including optimal anxiety - the 'just outside the comfort zone' space when we are at our best, doom loops, delight loops and turtles on broomsticks.It's an inspiring chat not to be missed and I want your feedback @arrestallmimics on social.https://www.instagram.com/tashw

Dec 17, 2018 • 1:00:09

Ep 125: Superfried Design. Perception of success, childhood logo obsession and type as image!

Ep 125: Superfried Design. Perception of success, childhood logo obsession and type as image!

Superfried is the design studio of Mark Richardson. His succinct, visually seductive brand, identity, design and illustration work covers many disciplines.We get into his background including childhood logo obsession and wall drawing, the smoke and mirrors that can lead creative professionals into dissatisfaction when it needn't be so and his work with the Leonardo DiCaprio foundation.It's a fascinating look into the world of one talented man.Get your feedback over on social @arrestall

Dec 3, 2018 • 1:24:45

Ep 124: Illustrator Laura Greenan on taking the freelance plunge.

Ep 124: Illustrator Laura Greenan on taking the freelance plunge.

Laura Greenan's bright, fun, psychedelic 1960s inspired illustration hits you straight in the mouth and leaves you feeling slightly intimidated. But don't be fooled. There's a deeper layer at work here.Laura is new to the world of freelance illustrator after spending years working as a designer in full time employment.We talk about the fears, the early steps, why this time is critical for establishing your personal style and where she'd like to go. Get your feedback and thoug

Nov 19, 2018 • 53:07

Ep 123: The Walking Dead comic artist Charlie Adlard on 15 years illustrating the undead!

Ep 123: The Walking Dead comic artist Charlie Adlard on 15 years illustrating the undead!

The Walking Dead has become a pop culture phenomenon. Maybe we're all sensing the end and need to find an exciting spin to put on it, or maybe the storytelling is just THAT addictive. Charlie Adlard, the man behind the artwork for 15 years of the comic's existence joins me at the Lake District Comic Art Festival 2018 to share his story from mesmerised childhood comic fan, to turning the words of Robert Kirkman into hard hitting, dynamic illustrative pieces of magic.We discuss the origi

Oct 29, 2018 • 50:48

Ep 122: Dave Haslam, Hacienda DJ, writer & broadcaster discusses creating with passion

Ep 122: Dave Haslam, Hacienda DJ, writer & broadcaster discusses creating with passion

Dave Haslam was the last DJ to man the decks at the Hacienda, following an incredible run at the famous Manchester nightclub that was responsible for so much creativity, innovation and fresh ideas in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Following the release of his memoir and 5th book, Sonic Youth Slept on My Floor, he joins me to talk about creativity at large, his 35 years of self-employment and the diverse nature of his work as a DJ, writer, broadcaster and more. We talk about why local might be i

Oct 15, 2018 • 53:25

Ep 121: Alternative conversations in mental health. We Are Willow's 'A Different Light.'

Ep 121: Alternative conversations in mental health. We Are Willow's 'A Different Light.'

It's World Mental Health Day on 10th October and Manchester based arts and music collective We Are Willow have collaborated with Manchester Mind to create 'A different Light,' a multi-media event and album release to address the male mental health problem.Chris Butler and Daren Newman join me to talk about their decision to come at the topic through film, music and art and why it is so crucial to empty the mind of issues.Self-expression, the generation divide, 'getting deep&a

Oct 8, 2018 • 1:29:39

Ep 120: G.F Smith. Paper, print & tactile w/ Jane Crowther from the UK's biggest specialist paper co

Ep 120: G.F Smith. Paper, print & tactile w/ Jane Crowther from the UK's biggest specialist paper co

They said print was dying. Remember when vinyl was all but condemned to the memories of another generation and minidisc was the one? Well...Print is arguably more loved than ever before, but instead of mass and cheap, we're all using it to wow. I'm joined by G.F Smith's Jane Crowther who lets us inside the UK's largest specialist paper manufacturer and we're talking tactile, print, graphic design, paper and the ethics of it all.Let us know your thoughts and share your se

Oct 1, 2018 • 57:09

Ep 119: Radim Malinic of Brand Nu talks Book of Ideas Vol 2, indie publishing and Burnout!

Ep 119: Radim Malinic of Brand Nu talks Book of Ideas Vol 2, indie publishing and Burnout!

Burnout, taking control of the direction of your creativity, indie book publishing and challenging clients is just a flash of this chat with Radim Malinic, known to many as Brand Nu.Graphic Design, illustration, ideas and writing - Radim's great energy and passion for creativity takes him many places and he shares the story, along with what we can expect from the wonderful Book of Ideas Volume 2.Hit up the show with your thoughts and feedback @arrestallmimics on social channels and spread t

Sep 17, 2018 • 1:05:14

Ep 118: OVERTHINKING!!! CK Goldiing joins me to talk one big old issue...

Ep 118: OVERTHINKING!!! CK Goldiing joins me to talk one big old issue...

OVERTHINKING. The double edged sword of a an introspective mind. The kind of mind that enables us to use creativity to forge a career in the arts, but also leaves us wide open to worry, procrastination and vulnerability where others just walk on by.I'm joined by CK Goldiing, content creator and filmmaker who was challenged to walk from his home in Sheffield, to the city centre and hug 61 strangers in an effort to overcome his overthinking problem.We get into the thick of that big, nasty wor

Sep 3, 2018 • 1:20:10

Ep 117: Design psychologist and founder of Behaviour Studio Lauren Kelly talks Behaviour Design

Ep 117: Design psychologist and founder of Behaviour Studio Lauren Kelly talks Behaviour Design

Behaviour design is a fascinating concept with many facets. What is it and how can it become an asset individually, or at a bigger creative agency level?I'm joined by design psychologist and founder of BehaviourStudio Lauren Kelly who breaks it down and discusses practical steps to recognising and actioning negative patterns in our behaviour and allowing the positive habits to flourish.It's a great eye opener and may nudge some useful introspection!Get your thoughts over @arrestallmimi

Aug 21, 2018 • 1:09:15

Ep 116: Advertising and ethics. Designer Micah Purnell discusses the idea of selling virtues

Ep 116: Advertising and ethics. Designer Micah Purnell discusses the idea of selling virtues

What if the advertising space in our cities was used in response to what we really need, focusing on happiness, not wants?Designer Micah Purnell has been working to do that and is developing Selling Virtues, a project looking to work with global advertising agencies and thinkers to consider a more ethical approach.He shares some scary stories about the impact of much advertising on well being and discusses where the ethical line sits.Share your thoughts and views on advertising now @arrestallmim

Aug 7, 2018 • 54:17

Ep 115: CHANGE! Head of Art and Design at Anomaly London, Clara Mulliganon adapting

Ep 115: CHANGE! Head of Art and Design at Anomaly London, Clara Mulliganon adapting

CHANGE. It scares and throws us out, but is it such a bad thing? Anomaly London's head of art and design Clara Mulligan joins me to share a wonderful journey full of it, setting out from Rhode Island School of Design for Seattle, via Microsoft, Creature, Sid Lee in Amsterdam and arriving at respected advertising agency Anomaly.Why is change a healthy thing and how best to manage the fear? Clara also discusses why she's building a design department at Anomaly and what she looks for.It&a

Jul 24, 2018 • 1:07:57

Ep 114: Google Creative Lab exec creative director Steve Vranakis & New Blood SHIFTer Nate Agbetu

Ep 114: Google Creative Lab exec creative director Steve Vranakis & New Blood SHIFTer Nate Agbetu

Last year, D&AD New Blood's SHIFT night school program was featured on the podcast. On the night before the 2017 application deadline, Nate Agbetu was alerted to this by a friend, a listener of the show who felt Nate's enterprising and creativity may suit such an initiative. He applied, made the program and has since gone onto exciting new beginnings with Wieden & Kennedy and Nike in various roles.I'm joined by Nate to share the story, alongside current D&AD president,

Jul 10, 2018 • 1:06:10

Ep 113: Flow's founder and Creative Director Karl Doran shares the story behind the animation & film

Ep 113: Flow's founder and Creative Director Karl Doran shares the story behind the animation & film

Flow is a creative agency specialising in animation, film and video production. I'm joined by founder and Creative Director Karl Doran who shares a great story of yet another unconventional, longer route into the arts. Karl discusses the recent run of awards, how the work of Barney Ibbotson in the studio windows brought in a crucial job for Arts Council England and why it's essential to create a dynamic environment of respect for all staff at an agency, with space for individuality and

Jul 3, 2018 • 1:08:21

Ep 112: Weird World Cup - the visual side of the world's greatest football tournament

Ep 112: Weird World Cup - the visual side of the world's greatest football tournament

The FIFA world cup is a cocktail of emotions, memories, opportunity and athletic prowess, but without the visual decadence we've had over the years, what would those memories be?Gordon Reid of Middleboop and Callum Stephenson created the wonderful 'Weird World Cup' following a throwaway conversation in a London pub. 20 visual communicators have designed 20 beer mats with their favourite weird world cup moment, with the proceeds supporting the fantastic Football Beyond Borders char

Jun 12, 2018 • 1:54:49

Ep 111: Dawinder Bansal, theatre producer and artist takes us to the 1980s and a special celebration

Ep 111: Dawinder Bansal, theatre producer and artist takes us to the 1980s and a special celebration

The third and final episode in the collaboration with the National Festival of Making.Travelling through cultural traditions, time and generations of family members, Dawinder Bansal collaborated with home-based artisans and the small businesses that ensured a 1980s wedding in Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities went ahead with the unforgettable sensations that Bansal remembers from her youth. Calling out to the Lancashire community, Dawinder rounded up day-and-night samosa makers, stit

Jun 5, 2018 • 35:24

X3: GDPR Exposed. All you need to know as an independent creative with Silvia Baumgart

X3: GDPR Exposed. All you need to know as an independent creative with Silvia Baumgart

You don't need to opt back in on this show.In collaboration with the Association of Illustrators, I'm joined by Silvia Baumgart who answers many questions from a panicked creative freelancer. Look no further that episode x3, GDPR exposed.Relax and take a breath.http://theaoi.comhttps://jwssllp.com/http://illustrationweb.comhttp://heartinternet.co.uk

May 30, 2018 • 56:20

Ep 110: LJB Studio launches Design Giving Magazine & discusses print/tactile design

Ep 110: LJB Studio launches Design Giving Magazine & discusses print/tactile design

The debut Arrest All Mimics video podcast is live and here's a teaser of my guest, LJB Studio's Laura Boast and what you can expect.To enjoy the full episode and visual treats on offer as we discuss Laura's journey, love of print, childhood art crimes and brand new magazine, Design Giving, head to https://youtu.be/x6jcQSJX4_Y now.The film is directed and filmed by Jake Powell Videography. Special thanks to Real Junk Food Manchester for the location an set is designed by Igloo Desi

May 22, 2018 • 36:51

X2: Martyn Ware, founding member of Human League & Heaven 17 on creativity, soundscapes & work ethic

X2: Martyn Ware, founding member of Human League & Heaven 17 on creativity, soundscapes & work ethic

Martyn Ware joins me on the second of three special podcast episodes in collaboration with the National Festival of Making. We're waking the ghosts of Tony's Empress Ballroom, home of the Northern Soul all nighter for the wonderful 'Church of Rare Souls' soundscape.As part of Art in Manufacturing season 2, an electronic music pioneer takes us on a journey, explaining why retaining creative integrity saw him transition from selling over 50 million records as a musician and pro

May 15, 2018 • 47:37

Ep 109: Nicola Ellis, 1/3 special Art in Manufacturing episodes with National Festival of Making

Ep 109: Nicola Ellis, 1/3 special Art in Manufacturing episodes with National Festival of Making

In an exciting collaboration with the fantastic National Festival of Making, celebrating the UK making industry, comes the first of three special episodes covering Art in Manufacturing season 2.Crossing seven of the UK's most adventurous artists with the machinery of Lancashire's premier industrialists, Im first heading to Darwen's Ritherdon, where artist and sculpture maker Nicola Ellis is collaborating with the staff, inspired by the rich heritage and responding to the workplace

May 8, 2018 • 51:26

Ep 108: Studio DBD founder Dave Sedgwick on honesty in design & creative development

Ep 108: Studio DBD founder Dave Sedgwick on honesty in design & creative development

As founder of Studio DBD, Dave Sedgwick joins me to discuss his journey as a graphic designer, art director and creative director. Working with a broad range of clients, Dave details the importance of honesty in design, listening to problems in order to arrive at the best solution for the clients and a philosophical tale of force fed sponge pudding.Full of insights, tips and hilarious lessons along the way, Dave does not hold back and we get into the fabric of what makes for a sustainable and dy

Apr 24, 2018 • 1:30:40

Ep 107: Typographic specimens. The creatures made of type, an adventure at sea & Charles Darwin

Ep 107: Typographic specimens. The creatures made of type, an adventure at sea & Charles Darwin

On the surface, Typographic Specimens is a collection of extraordinary creatures made entirely out of letterforms, numerals and punctuation marks. But behind this beautiful book is a fascinating tale of the Reverend Jackson Whitehead and his adventure aboard the HMS Pica, sister ship to HMS Beagle, which famously carried one Charles Darwin.I'm joined by A.W. Bainbridge, a lecturer in Graphic Communications and Creative Thinking at the University of Central Lancashire, who details the story

Apr 10, 2018 • 33:21

Ep 106: Jack Renwick Studio on work ethic, new design talent and adapting to challenges

Ep 106: Jack Renwick Studio on work ethic, new design talent and adapting to challenges

Jack Renwick Studio is an independent branding and design agency in London. I chat to founder Jack Renwick about her journey from Glasgow roots, the challenges she encountered in making sense of the creative industry and her special design shoes.Now working on major projects worldwide, 'Make It Different, Make A Difference' is more than just a slogan. We discuss work ethic, the traits Jack looks for in new designers and why she continues to support new talent through D&AD and other

Mar 27, 2018 • 39:03

Ep 105: Inside the 3D surreal type and illustration of Made Up Studio with Charles Williams

Ep 105: Inside the 3D surreal type and illustration of Made Up Studio with Charles Williams

Charles Williams takes us into his geometric, isometric, 3D, surreal type and illustration playground. His fascinating work tests the mind with its stunning depth, finesse, colour palettes and has graced the likes of Adobe, Wetransfer and The New York Times.Charles joins me to share the journey, from being, in his own words, 'a clever little shit' drawing 3D type at school, he took an interesting route through linguistics and design before returning to a drawing and type based practice

Mar 13, 2018 • 53:41

X1: Legendary graphic designer Malcolm Garrett

X1: Legendary graphic designer Malcolm Garrett

An exclusive conversation with iconic graphic designer Malcolm Garrett as part of the first in the new X series of unplanned episodes.Released on the day that the 'Orgasm Addict Reframed' exhibition opens at the G.F Smith Show Space in central London, I talk to Malcolm in the midst of hanging the work about his roots, early punk days, work in music and the benefit of restriction.Malcolm shares his love of Design Manchester and why it's important to share local talent globally. We

Mar 7, 2018 • 45:53

Ep 104: Identity and creativity - Photographer Owen Harvey on belonging, demonisation & subculture

Ep 104: Identity and creativity - Photographer Owen Harvey on belonging, demonisation & subculture

Who are you? What do you do for pleasure? What are you drawn to and from where do you get your sense of identity?It's one of the most valuable things we have, the thing that sets us apart and brings us together for all the right reasons, our armour in the arts.Photographer Owen Harvey joins me to discuss why his portfolio is 100% personal passion work, how he developed his iconic projects documenting subcultures, groups of often wrongly demonised social circles and intriguing characters.Is

Feb 27, 2018 • 1:07:31

Ep 103: Gail Armstrong lets us in behind the scenes of her stunning paper sculpture creations

Ep 103: Gail Armstrong lets us in behind the scenes of her stunning paper sculpture creations

Gail Armstrong's intricate and stunning paper sculptures have formed the basis of many iconic campaigns, editorial features and intriguing artworks. I visit Gail's studios to see the inner workings and hear her story, from studying in Glasgow to working as a graphic designer and the origins of her unique artwork style.We talk confidence, quiet spells, Kleenex and befriending Amazon delivery people in a inspiring look at Gail's world!Get your feedback over to @arrestallmimics on so

Feb 13, 2018 • 49:21

Ep 102: Studio Murugiah - from design & architecture to Star Wars & Little White Lies illustration

Ep 102: Studio Murugiah - from design & architecture to Star Wars & Little White Lies illustration

I'm joined by Sharm Murugiah, London based illustrator. Sharm's journey is an intriguing one and we discuss resistance to pursuing an art or design career path from parents and peers, comic book influences and the surreal aspects of his stunning artwork.Sharm's Little White Lies cover adorned a D&AD award winning issue and he shares the story.A longer journey to pursuing his passion of drawing, via architecture brought its own benefits and we muse on the impact of exposure to

Jan 30, 2018 • 1:28:26

Ep 101: Creative Boom's Katy Cowan talks online creative news platforms & the relaunch

Ep 101: Creative Boom's Katy Cowan talks online creative news platforms & the relaunch

Katy Cowan joins me to discuss Creative Boom, the online magazine she founded and has just rebranded. The platform covers projects, people and news stories right across the creative industry and has evolved over the years to become one of the major showcases for new and established artistic talent. What makes for a news worthy piece of work? How did the magazine start and grow and how does Katy feel about the state of things in 2018?It's a must listen show for those looking to get more eyes

Jan 16, 2018 • 1:06:03

Ep 100 pt 2: Olivier Kugler's reportage artwork in the refugee camps and other adventures

Ep 100 pt 2: Olivier Kugler's reportage artwork in the refugee camps and other adventures

With a kick start by The Guardian assignments, Olivier gets deep into his mind-bending cache of stories throughout his reportage illustration career. What happened when he joined a journalist at the home of a Mafioso supergrass with a contract on his head?We hear all about his important work in his new book Escaping Wars and Waves having spent time in the refugee camps of Cos, Calais and Iraqi Kurdistan.Olivier Kugler is one of a kind and his inspirational journey concludes in part 2 of the 100t

Jan 2, 2018 • 1:17:52

Ep 100 pt 1: Olivier Kugler, Reeperbahn to New York, the origins of a unique reportage artist

Ep 100 pt 1: Olivier Kugler, Reeperbahn to New York, the origins of a unique reportage artist

Olivier Kugler's much loved style of reportage illustration has taken him on an unbelievable ride. In part one of the 100th special two-part show, he guides us through his formative days of working out his place in the art world, studies in New York City and early people drawing in Hamburg's Reeperbahn.Olivier details his early work with The Guardian and the impact it had on his creative direction. It's a great tale of making sense of the world, mentorship, taking chances and earl

Dec 19, 2017 • 1:01:46

Ep 99: Gary Mansfield discovered art during his time in prison. It changed his life.

Ep 99: Gary Mansfield discovered art during his time in prison. It changed his life.

Gary Mansfield was sent to prison. It was in there that he fell in love with art. He shares his fascinating journey and we discuss the details of his early life and the dangers of no belonging or identity.Now, he curates shows and creates his own art exploring themes of identity, understanding others and tells some hilarious tales of how his 'Walk A Mile' project has been received by the younger generation.Gary is a gentleman and reminds us all to not be so hasty in judging others, als

Dec 12, 2017 • 1:24:30

Ep 98: Sarah Peters' lifelong love of drawing has taken her through drama, directing and media.

Ep 98: Sarah Peters' lifelong love of drawing has taken her through drama, directing and media.

Sarah Peters loves to draw. She follows the heart without overthinking and this has led her to creative work in various disciplines, including directing, drama and marketing. She has aspirations to enter the illustration world and her work is certainly taking her that way.We discuss why it's important for some people to take the unplanned route, to take time and arrive at places in natural time. Sarah shares some valuable social media advice and a few hilarious tales of drawing in public.Ge

Dec 5, 2017 • 51:38

Ep 97: Graham Wood, founding member of Tomato & ex head of art at JWT New York shares his story

Ep 97: Graham Wood, founding member of Tomato & ex head of art at JWT New York shares his story

Tomato's creative work is globally respected for its timeless, soulful, forward thinking innovation. One of the key components to their work is Graham Wood.A graduate of Central Saint Martin's, Graham discusses the benefits of the freedom to explore at art school, how working other jobs before his creative education played a key role in his journey, work with the band Underworld and the beginnings of Tomato.How does Graham feel about today's creative industry? We talk about his ti

Nov 28, 2017 • 1:53:17

Ep 96: Kate Forrester, hand lettering specialist and prolific book illustrator

Ep 96: Kate Forrester, hand lettering specialist and prolific book illustrator

Kate Forrester is a hand lettering specialist and illustrator. Her work has graced the covers of many books and many other projects including murals.I meet her to hear the story, how her distinct and hugely popular lettering originated and developed. Like many of us in the creative industry, Kate took a slightly skewed route to where she is today and she explains the role her ambitions to be an illustration agent played.Let us know your thoughts on lettering and book illustration! Send any quest

Nov 21, 2017 • 45:40

Ep 95: Changing creative disciplines - Jay Taylor shifts from a decade in illustration to fine art

Ep 95: Changing creative disciplines - Jay Taylor shifts from a decade in illustration to fine art

Change. It's a frightening word at times. Jay Taylor built a successful career as a freelance illustrator and over ten years worked with The Guardian, Channel 4, Mixmag and many other major clients. Then he began lecturing at Coventry University and with the financial pressure off, began to explore his personal paintings on a deeper level. After successful shows, he has evolved and committed to a new direction as an artist.Why the change? What were the motivations and how does it feel to ma

Nov 14, 2017 • 49:45

Ep 94: All things Typography and letterpress with Kim Vousden!

Ep 94: All things Typography and letterpress with Kim Vousden!

Kim Vousden is a typographer, graphic designer and image maker. I join her in her London studio to talk about letterpress, typography and good design practice.Why is it essential to know the rules before breaking them? How has the analog language of type seeped into modern mainstays like Adobe InDesign and why is process and space so crucial to creating great design?Kim treats us to the beautiful sounds of a 1950s letterpress machine!Get us your thoughts over to @arrestallmimics on Twitter and I

Nov 7, 2017 • 1:20:35

Ep 93: Maximising YOU. Personal impact specialist Jodi Goldman discusses owning who we are

Ep 93: Maximising YOU. Personal impact specialist Jodi Goldman discusses owning who we are

The imposter syndrome, the week on week confidence rollercoaster, the baggy, knackered hoodie we creep out to the shop in. There are many battles we fight in the pursuit of a creative career, but the biggest of all is against ourselves.Personal impact specialist, Jodi Goldman joins me to discuss maximising what we already have in our arsenal. In an industry where individuality and character are crucial, it's too easy to hide away the things that will set us apart for myriad reasons and Jodi

Oct 31, 2017 • 50:59

Ep 92: Ben Rothery's detailed nature illustrations come with a rare tale of clear direction!

Ep 92: Ben Rothery's detailed nature illustrations come with a rare tale of clear direction!

Ben Rothery has just unveiled his stunning new collection of illustrations for The Natural History Museum. His painstakingly but beautifully detailed work is powerful and aesthetically pleasing and he joins me to tell me how it all began. How did his fascination with nature and species come about as a youngster and how does it feel to spend days on a single drawing?Ben tells me why he was a difficult student, in a rare position of knowing exactly which direction he wanted to take his creativity

Oct 24, 2017 • 1:10:44

Ep 91: Illustrator & Central Illustration Agency founder Brian Grimwood LIVE with the AOI

Ep 91: Illustrator & Central Illustration Agency founder Brian Grimwood LIVE with the AOI

The first ever, sold out live edition of Arrest All Mimics, presented by The Association Of Illustrators in Shoreditch was a resounding success and now you can hear the whole show.Brian Grimwood is an illustration institution. With over half a century of experience and work with two of The Beatles under his belt, he shares the journey he's been on and continues to enjoy with ever evolving results.How did it feel to start working in a culturally vibrant 1960's London and what were the s

Oct 17, 2017 • 56:09

Ep 90: Designer Craig Black details his jump from employment to versatile creative freelancing

Ep 90: Designer Craig Black details his jump from employment to versatile creative freelancing

Craig Black moved takes us on his journey from working full time in a design role to building his own creative business. His work is versatile and ranges across many disciplines. He joins me to discuss the challenges he faced starting out, why London burned him out and how his return to Scotland has done wonders for himWe talk about the lack of room for ego in the creative industries and why people are crucial to your own path.Craig is lining up more impressive talks and he shares his thoughts a

Oct 3, 2017 • 1:01:59

Ep 89: Marion Deuchars, illustrator & author shares the journey so far in her impressive career

Ep 89: Marion Deuchars, illustrator & author shares the journey so far in her impressive career

Marion Deuchars has been an illustration industry leader for some time. I came across her work in a Jamie Oliver cookbook at a time when I was struggling to establish my own style and took great confidence from her iconic, naive style of drawing and hand lettering. I join her at her studio to find out about her creative origins, journey into the industry and how her work has shifted from predominantly commercial to publishing with her fantastic Let's Make Great Art books.Her latest book, Co

Sep 26, 2017 • 58:58

Ep 88: Ste Johnson's vibrant fashion and lifestyle illustrations were born of an inspiring story.

Ep 88: Ste Johnson's vibrant fashion and lifestyle illustrations were born of an inspiring story.

Ste Johnson is an illustrator and designer who's love of sharp dressing lead him into creating stylish and vibrant fashion and lifestyle illustration. It's London Fashion Week 2017, so I chat to Ste, who shares a his journey. The fashion world is often criticised for depicting a lifestyle that is false and unattainable, but Ste explains how it was the desire to look good in certain clothes that inspired him to make a personal lifestyle change and subsequently helped him build a career

Sep 19, 2017 • 1:02:30

Ep 87: Dreams and art - Artist Clare Dudeney has some mind-blowing tales from the sleep world

Ep 87: Dreams and art - Artist Clare Dudeney has some mind-blowing tales from the sleep world

Artist Clare Dudeney joins me to discuss the themes of dreams in art. In Dreams is an upcoming exhibition exploring the sensory experience of sleep, dream narratives and internal visual landscapes, featuring twenty artists.Clare went a little deeper than simply creating art representing her dreams - we discuss her work with scientists to get to the bottom of dreams, what they represent and how that has impacted her art work and creativity.If you're a dreamer like myself, interested in the e

Sep 12, 2017 • 50:48

Ep 86: Eye Magazine - 8,000 unique covers and indie magazine culture

Ep 86: Eye Magazine - 8,000 unique covers and indie magazine culture

Eye magazine is a torch bearer in the creative magazine field. In a thriving indie magazine scene, I join editor John Walters and art director Simon Esterson as they release issue 94, with an astounding 8,000 unique cover designs!How has such a feat been pulled off and what makes for a successful indie print magazine in the the digital era?Eye is deservedly renowned for its visual swagger and two of the minds responsible talk about the history of the mag and where it's headed.Issue 94 is on

Sep 5, 2017 • 46:11

Ep 85 pt 2: Nina Chakrabarti details her illustration career & book series with Laurence King

Ep 85 pt 2: Nina Chakrabarti details her illustration career & book series with Laurence King

In part two of the creative books special episode, I meet Nina Chakrabarti, winner of the World Illustration Awards professional books category for Hello Nature on Laurence King Publishing.We discuss her route into the illustration industry and her five published, illustrated books. How did the book deal come about? What was it like working with a major publisher and how have the books been received?Nina's loose, fun style is seen in bookstores worldwide and she gives us a great insight int

Aug 29, 2017 • 45:24

Ep 85 pt 1: Laurence King & head of children's Elizabeth Jenner on creative publishing

Ep 85 pt 1: Laurence King & head of children's Elizabeth Jenner on creative publishing

Laurence King is one of the world's leading publishers in the creative arts. I join Laurence and head of children's books, Elizabeth Jenner to discuss the origins of Laurence King Publishing, the market today, what makes for a great book, advice for artists wishing to work with the publisher and much more!This is the first of a two part special on creative books and we'll discuss recent winner of the professional books category winner at the World Illustration Awards, Nina Chakrab

Aug 22, 2017 • 51:47

Ep 84: Creative Review

Ep 84: Creative Review

Creative Review has been a mainstay publication in the creative industry for a long time. Undeniably a beautiful magazine with great journalism, where we do we find them in 2017? I meet editor Patrick Burgoyne to talk about their transition into a bi-monthly print publication, why that decision was made and how digital plays an important role in them staying on top of the abundance of great work in all disciplines.We also talk about their first ever course, 'Mastering Creativity' and e

Aug 15, 2017 • 57:56

Ep 83: HBO designer Kyla Paolucci discusses balancing a full-time creative job & personal work

Ep 83: HBO designer Kyla Paolucci discusses balancing a full-time creative job & personal work

It can be a tough balance to strike, working a full-time creative role for a company and forging your own independent path. With Game Of Thrones season 7 well underway, I head to Brooklyn, New York to talk to Arrest All Mimics alumni and HBO designer Kyla Paolucci.Kyla talks about working for the TV network giant and continuing to develop her own portfolio. How do the two benefit each other and what challenges come with double duty? We also discuss Kyla's work on major movies as a freelance

Aug 8, 2017 • 1:02:10

Ep 82: Bruce Duckworth on creative excellence and the role of awards

Ep 82: Bruce Duckworth on creative excellence and the role of awards

The relationship with awards in the creative industry is something of a Jekyll and Hyde one. The buzz of a win and the hurt of missing out. But creative excellence must be rewarded, right?I'm joined by Bruce Duckworth, co-founder of brand identity design firm Turner Duckworth and 2016/17 D&AD president, to discuss his own background, inspirations and why it's crucial to stand back and allow people to be brilliant in order for them to flourish.We discuss his time as D&AD preside

Aug 1, 2017 • 1:07:53

Ep 81: Ex Buzzfeed UK illustrator Rebecca Hendin

Ep 81: Ex Buzzfeed UK illustrator Rebecca Hendin

Illustration doesn't have too many formal, full-time in-house roles. Rebecca Hendin, however, worked as the in-house illustrator at Buzzfeed UK and joins me to discuss her brilliant work with the online news company along with her own projects.Rebecca shares her fascinating journey from Mid West U.S.A to London and how she got into the illustration game. She explains how she ended up at Buzzfeed, what it's like to work in-house at such a company and how she stays inspired in London.We

Jul 25, 2017 • 1:04:32

Ep 80: Do you need to go to university? D&AD New Blood's SHIFT program raises a big question

Ep 80: Do you need to go to university? D&AD New Blood's SHIFT program raises a big question

The landscape of higher education has changed. With student loans said to be every bit as vicious as a mortgage debt and tuition fees bordering on criminal, do you need to go to university in 2017 to make it in the creative industry?But what of the social and independence aspect of formal education?I head down to the D&AD offices to talk to Hilary, Steph and Sophie, Jake and Leanne about SHIFT, a new program taking raw creative talent without agency experience or a degree and helping them to

Jul 18, 2017 • 1:11:02

Ep 79: Digital Arts editor Neil Bennett on getting noticed, diversity in design & digital

Ep 79: Digital Arts editor Neil Bennett on getting noticed, diversity in design & digital

Digital Arts editor Neil Bennett joins me to take a look at where the creative industry is today and where it's heading during a time of fast-paced technological developments. We talk about staying current and finding the right balance of creativity and strong ideas in creative work.Neil details the magazines transition from print publication to digital magazine and why classic methods of getting your work noticed still hold up in today's industry.Diversity in the arts and disability f

Jul 11, 2017 • 1:05:56

Ep 78: Annie Atkins, graphic designer for film on Wes Anderson, Stephen Spielberg & her journey!

Ep 78: Annie Atkins, graphic designer for film on Wes Anderson, Stephen Spielberg & her journey!

Annie Atkins, graphic designer for film joins me in Dublin to discuss her on and off screen work. Annie has worked on many productions including The Grand Budapest Hotel, with cult director Wes Anderson, Bridge Of Spies with Steven Spielberg and Penny Dreadful.Her role on film and TV is an incomprehensibly broad one, with fresh challenges on every production. Annie takes me through her industry origins and background in a small village in Snowdonia, Wales.She discusses ego on film sets, working

Jul 4, 2017 • 39:21

Ep 77: DixonBaxi, creative agency on staying creative, binning ego & Premier League visual identity

Ep 77: DixonBaxi, creative agency on staying creative, binning ego & Premier League visual identity

DixonBaxi are a London based brand and creative agency. They work with a broad range of clients including The Premier League, The History Channel, CNBC and Sony among others. I join Simon and Aporva, founding members to discuss how they've evolved, stayed creative and continued to produce consistently great work over the years.We talk about DixonBaxi's attitude to shaping your own creative path, designing for people and avoiding ego traps. Their part in rebranding the Premier League wa

Jun 27, 2017 • 1:07:26

Ep 76: Claudine O'Sullivan, winner of the World Illustration Awards advertising category!

Ep 76: Claudine O'Sullivan, winner of the World Illustration Awards advertising category!

Claudine O'Sullivan has just picked up the prize for the advertising category in the World Illustration Awards 2017. Her distinct, vibrantly coloured illustration crosses many contexts and platforms and her stunning Apple iPad campaign work has landed her the big prize only one year into her full-time freelance career.The Dublin born illustrator joins me to discuss how her organic style translated to digital, why she's enjoying learning new things on the job and the importance of learn

Jun 20, 2017 • 51:14

Ep 75: Sir John Hegarty on creativity. The advertising legend answers the big questions!

Ep 75: Sir John Hegarty on creativity. The advertising legend answers the big questions!

Since it’s episode 75 of the Arrest All Mimics podcast, somebody allowed me to slip through the net to spend an hour with one of creativity’s greatest minds. Sir John Hegarty is quite simply an advertising legend. He is one third of BBH, advertising agency renowned for their innovative campaigns. With half a century of work in the creative industry under his belt, John talks about what exactly constitutes creativity. It’s one of the big questions in life and somehow, he manages to make it all so

Jun 13, 2017 • 1:16:21

Ep 74: Graduate creative industry advice with Artsthread's Katie Dominy

Ep 74: Graduate creative industry advice with Artsthread's Katie Dominy

It's that time of the year where graduates realise that they need to make sense of the creative industry! I'm joined by Artsthread's Katie Dominy to discuss what helps someone looking to make an impact achieve their goals. Artsthread are a graduate platform who provide online and offline support for many artistic disciplines, through events, talks, portfolio surgeries, exhibitions and making those connections with industry.We talk about common pitfalls, being seen, attractive trai

Jun 6, 2017 • 1:02:16

Ep 73: Character design & development with writer & artist Karen McLeod

Ep 73: Character design & development with writer & artist Karen McLeod

Fiction, non-fiction, TV shows, film, stage or real life experiences at the pub. No matter the medium, we all love a good character. But what makes us engage with them? Why do we loathe a good movie villain? What makes us cry when we know a sad moment in a book is not real and what gives you the best chance of succeeding in the world of graphic novels? Author and artist Karen McLeod joins me to talk about her alter ego Barbara Brownskirt, who has a series of upcoming live shows and has performed

May 30, 2017 • 1:17:01

Ep 72: Andy Council on his mix of illustration & street art, trash monsters and the Bristol dinosaur

Ep 72: Andy Council on his mix of illustration & street art, trash monsters and the Bristol dinosaur

Andy Council is a multi-disciplinary artist and illustrator. His iconic dinosaur and monsters, built from cityscapes and trash are full of life, energy and a dry humour.I meet Andy to discuss his roots, the origins of his creature creations and the Bristol creative scene. He has some hilarious tales of public interaction with his works, whilst out working live.We talk about the balance the range of digital and large scale works and the smell of Montana 94. Mmmmm.....Get us your thoughts on Twitt

May 23, 2017 • 44:24

Ep 71: Lucinda Rogers: Iconic award winning reportage illustration & travel tales

Ep 71: Lucinda Rogers: Iconic award winning reportage illustration & travel tales

The work of Lucinda Rogers was pasted front and centre in my university workspace. Her expressive, loose reportage illustration left me in awe and eleven years after my graduation, she kindly gives me her time to hear her inspiring journey.We discuss drawing on location and the challenges, joys and oddities that come along with public working. Lucinda tells some great stories about working in new York City, Marakech and London.The importance of making sure we have great art directors and protect

May 16, 2017 • 1:01:38

Ep 70: Stephen Bliss on his iconic Grand Theft Auto artwork and his fantastic new creative evolution

Ep 70: Stephen Bliss on his iconic Grand Theft Auto artwork and his fantastic new creative evolution

Here are five things we learned about creativity from Stephen Bliss.Illustrator and artist Stephen Bliss moved to America to take on a job with Rockstar Games. Nobody could have envisioned the explosion of controversy that was the Grand Theft Auto video game series. I met Stephen in Brooklyn to talk about his journey pre-Rockstar, how it felt to be the man behind the cult video game artwork, and his fascinating new direction since leaving the company. New York City and its wealth of ripped subwa

May 9, 2017 • 57:57

Ep 69: Fancy a creative role in film/TV? Director David Cohen takes us inside film production

Ep 69: Fancy a creative role in film/TV? Director David Cohen takes us inside film production

David Cohen, film director joins me to take us through The Lost Sands, his finalist movie in the Sci-fi London 48-hour film competition.See the film at: http://www.davidcohendirector.com/gallery-3/In a golden era of television and with mainstream movies reaching new levels of possibility, David pulls back the curtain to discuss what it takes to produce a film. He details the creative roles, what they mean and what is required of that person and the overall team.Set design, art-direction, directi

May 2, 2017 • 1:04:57

Ep 68: Sandra Dieckmann shares the inside story of her brilliant debut children's book 'Leaf.'

Ep 68: Sandra Dieckmann shares the inside story of her brilliant debut children's book 'Leaf.'

Illustrator Sandra Dieckmann returns by popular demand to talk about her debut children's book, Leaf. The story is an incredibly moving and visually impactful tale of acceptance, understanding, alienation and empathy, published by Flying Eye Books.Sandra's stunning array of colours, warmth, detail and natural world are showcased in spectacular fashion as we follow the journey of a polar bear who one day arrives unexpectedly in the woods, facing distrust, fear and isolation from the res

Apr 25, 2017 • 1:01:34

Ep 67: From high-street employment to an independent art career. Angela Morris-Winmill shares all

Ep 67: From high-street employment to an independent art career. Angela Morris-Winmill shares all

Angela Morris-Winmill joins me to discuss her intriguing journey, switching from a successful career at the forefront of London high-street fashion, to working as an independent multi-disciplinary artist.Angela took bold steps in leaving the world of full-time employment to pursue her creative ambitions when the time was right. She talks about knowing when to make such a big change, the risks and challenges in doing so and how she went about making the leap.We also explore the idea that coming f

Apr 18, 2017 • 1:07:19

Ep 66: Arsenal photographer David Price on being self-taught & maximising your passions

Ep 66: Arsenal photographer David Price on being self-taught & maximising your passions

Pricey has been working as a photographer at Arsenal Football Club since 2002. He works in many areas of the club, for both the women and men’s teams and on the media side of the game. Self-taught, he worked his way up the ranks, beginning with a trainee role at Colorsport. For a man who admits he never really harbored any serious creative aspirations, his portfolio of football photography is second to none and loved by Arsenal and football fans globally. We discuss the lessons he’s learned alon

Apr 11, 2017 • 53:34

Ep 65: From education to the real world of the creative industry. Where and how do you start?

Ep 65: From education to the real world of the creative industry. Where and how do you start?

The transition from education to the harsh environment of the 21st century creative industry is not an easy one. Few of us know where we want to go or how to get there, even if we do.Hazel Mead, 3rd year illustration and fine art student at the University of Coventry details the experience, how she’s starting to build bridges into industry, hopes, fears and dreams. The lack of guidance upon entering the industry can be a culture shock and we discuss ways to help your self, make those crucial ear

Apr 4, 2017 • 45:34

Ep 64: The iconic film & TV artwork of Paul Shipper!

Ep 64: The iconic film & TV artwork of Paul Shipper!

Paul Shipper’s stunning film and TV artwork began with movie posters on a bedroom wall and inspiring trips to the video library in Manchester. His contemporary twist on a classic era of movie posters has earned him a following comprised of both cinema fans and industry icons alike.He joins me to discuss the journey, from being wowed by the artwork from such timeless films as Star Wars and Indiana Jones as a boy to joining Simon Pegg for movie premieres! Paul and I also discuss why digital is not

Mar 28, 2017 • 1:06:22

Ep 63: The weird & wonderful world of Slayzy! South London artist & illustrator

Ep 63: The weird & wonderful world of Slayzy! South London artist & illustrator

Welcome to Slayzytown, where ice cream eyes and inverted pop culture characters are the tip of the ice berg. I meet the south London street artist and illustrator to talk about the weird, wonderful world he creates.How does a modern artist try to make a living whilst staying true to the world they wish to create? Slayzy talks about galleries, prints, sharing the inside of his lively mind with fans of his work and influences from the world of Japanese animation among many others.Come with us on a

Mar 21, 2017 • 42:22

Ep 62: Smart Up Visuals talk live illustration, words into visual stories and creative instinct

Ep 62: Smart Up Visuals talk live illustration, words into visual stories and creative instinct

Smart Up Visuals are a visual storytelling agency. The trio of Kristina, Lina and Karina turn words into illustrated stories and join me to share their inspiring story. We discuss the origins of their graphic scribing, which is often carried out live at conferences, events and in animated videos.How do they manage the pressure of working in front of large audiences, with no margin for error and how have they managed to work with such clients as LinkedIn,Ted x and BBC?We also talk about tapping i

Mar 14, 2017 • 1:08:06

Ep 61: Stanley Chow, Illustration heavyweight talks going viral, being ripped off and Man Utd

Ep 61: Stanley Chow, Illustration heavyweight talks going viral, being ripped off and Man Utd

There are few styles as immediately recognisable as the digital portraits of Stanley Chow. The Manchester raised and based illustrator is globally recognised as a heavyweight in the illustration industry, his work being seen regularly in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Nike, WWE and Wired among many other high profile places.Stanley shares the inside story of his success from the roots of his skills, humbly beginning drawing on chip paper at his parents' chip shop, using biro pens to ta

Mar 7, 2017 • 49:41

Ep 60: Kerry Hyndman wins the Blue Peter Book Award & shares the story about Survivors & her journey

Ep 60: Kerry Hyndman wins the Blue Peter Book Award & shares the story about Survivors & her journey

Kerry Hyndman has just won the Blue Peter Book Award for 'best book with facts.'The London based illustrator has brought to life David Long's 'Survivors: Extraordinary tales from the wild and beyond' with her stunning full colour illustrations for Faber & Faber. I catch up with Kerry to talk about the experience of bringing to life such an original children's book with often graphic tales of human endurance.With a narrative so powerful and evocative that the im

Feb 28, 2017 • 41:14

Ep 59: Mental Health and Creativity part 2: Malika Favre, Ray Richardson, Mark Mace Smith & more!

Ep 59: Mental Health and Creativity part 2: Malika Favre, Ray Richardson, Mark Mace Smith & more!

In the second part of the mental health and creativity special, I'm talking to a range of people in the arts about what their creativity provides on a more human level. We're dropping the client lists, the awards and the shiny Instagram profiles and exploring the mind and soul, how it can be enriched by the act of creating something from nothing.I'm joined by Illustrator Malika Favre, musician, DJ, producer Dirty Freud, painter Ray Richardson, poet Mark Mace Smith, artist Angela M

Feb 21, 2017 • 1:11:06

Ep 58: Mental Health and Creativity part 1: The male issue

Ep 58: Mental Health and Creativity part 1: The male issue

On a very broad scale, we all suffer the down sides of being, in the words of illustrator Ste Johnson, the only animal on the planet with the power to introspect and think this way, don't we? Whether it is depression and unhappiness, or simply occasional insecurity and anxiety, as human beings, life can sometimes give us a rough ride. But what role can creativity play in preventing, alleviating, coping with or channeling negative emotions?A few years ago I came across CALM, the Campaign Aga

Feb 14, 2017 • 1:33:10

Ep 57: The creative chameleon! Willkay Oddking discusses versatility in creative style

Ep 57: The creative chameleon! Willkay Oddking discusses versatility in creative style

Would it be fair to say that every creative professional, beginner, student or casual ink head has at some stage struggled to settle on a style? Do we even have to? Why is that so frustrating? Willkay Oddking is a broadly skilled artist, designer and illustrator working with the likes of Adidas, G-Star Raw, Converse, BBC and under his own Oddkingdom brand.Will joins me at my studio to talk about his versatility and why he's content operating as something of a creative chameleon right now, u

Feb 7, 2017 • 38:57

Ep 56: What Katie Drew on her humorous, naive illustration style & journey via the advertising world

Ep 56: What Katie Drew on her humorous, naive illustration style & journey via the advertising world

I'm kindly invited to illustrator What Katie Drew's studio where as you'd hope, sits a desk smothered in incidental ink splats, chance smudges, marks and some smirk raising doodles. With a truly humorously naive, organic style, I talk to Katie about the evolution of it and a journey via the world of advertising. We discuss how time out and a look into other disciplines can help in the long run, why a talented network can be crucial and Katie's strong presentation of her work.

Jan 31, 2017 • 45:10

Ep 55: The art of the portrait! Beka Smith joins me to discuss the essence of great portraits

Ep 55: The art of the portrait! Beka Smith joins me to discuss the essence of great portraits

What makes a strong portrait? Stylistically, it's wide open to the viewer's taste and use in context. But what is the essence of a great artistic representation of a human being? I'm joined by Beka Smith to discuss personalities, eccentricity, warmth, the importance of how others perceive the subject and other variable factors to consider when creating a portrait.Beka is a London based portrait artist who's work has been seen in the BP Portrait Award and on Sky TV's Port

Jan 24, 2017 • 1:08:20

Ep 54: Design Week & IBM explore design's power to change, shape & improve organisations

Ep 54: Design Week & IBM explore design's power to change, shape & improve organisations

I head to the Design Week office in central London to talk to editor, Tom Banks about the brilliant Age Of Design project. Design is now a key driver for businesses and organisations looking to innovate, differentiate themselves from competitors and get closer to their users.But what do these organisations mean by design and how are they using it?Throughout the Age of Design project, we will investigate a series of key case studies of businesses using innovative design – from public sector organ

Jan 17, 2017 • 48:16

Ep 53: Making Use of A**holes! Lisa Maltby turns put downs into cheeky typographic illustrations.

Ep 53: Making Use of A**holes! Lisa Maltby turns put downs into cheeky typographic illustrations.

Sheffield based graphic designer and illustrator Lisa Maltby has set a great example of how we can turn negative experiences into great creative source material. Collating a number of breathtaking put downs from both her professional and personal life, Lisa has transformed them into a hilarious series of typographic artworks.Whilst some defy belief and others are more naive than malicious, Lisa's project won her a great deal of plaudits, creative industry press and new awareness of her work

Jan 10, 2017 • 47:21

Ep 52: Setting up a creative studio space! Rabble Studio founder Dan Spain explains all

Ep 52: Setting up a creative studio space! Rabble Studio founder Dan Spain explains all

Ever thought about setting up your own creative workspace/studio? It's one sexy idea, but there are questions that need answering along the way, for most of us.Rabble Studios launched earlier in 2016. At a time when property developers are gobbling up creative spaces for fun, I meet with founder and designer Dan Spain. Rabble houses 24 creative professionals and also functions as a creative events, talks, hub and function space in Cardiff and I wanted to find out just how Dan went about not

Jan 3, 2017 • 1:13:11

Ep 51: Alternative greetings cards design with Lauren Goodland (Dorkfeatures)

Ep 51: Alternative greetings cards design with Lauren Goodland (Dorkfeatures)

It's a very tenuous Christmas special episode and the last of 2016 as Lauren Goodland, aka Dorkfeatures is on great form. The Newport based designer discusses her alternate range of greetings cards, Christmas and non-festive. The range has been very successful early in their existence and we talk about why there is a market for personal, off-beat humour and why her cards have hit the mark thanks to a dash of pop-culture sensibility.We also touch upon how it feels to be in the immediate grad

Dec 20, 2016 • 52:45

Ep 50: Malika Favre. The talented Illustrator and artist talks creativity, Paris and sexy curves.

Ep 50: Malika Favre. The talented Illustrator and artist talks creativity, Paris and sexy curves.

There are few bigger names in the ruthless worlds of contemporary art and illustration than Malika Favre. Paris raised, London based, Malika joins me for the 50th episode of Arrest All Mimics to discuss her inspiring journey so far.Malika's distinct style, utilising beautiful colour palettes and digital techniques to their fullest, has been seen in The New Yorker, Penguin Books, Vogue, The BAFTAs among many other high profile clients. But as ever, Arrest All Mimics is built on insights and

Dec 13, 2016 • 1:17:25

Ep 49: The modern portfolio. Nick Chubb joins me to discuss multi-platform self-promotion

Ep 49: The modern portfolio. Nick Chubb joins me to discuss multi-platform self-promotion

The image that still tends to spring to mind when you think of what a portfolio is, most probably is a leather-bound one, with a handle. Whilst these still see the inside of the offices of many art-directors, editors and commissioners, what should a portfolio be today? Industrial designer Nick Chubb recently gave a talk with Artsthread at the V&A discussing marketing yourself on zero budget and Nick raised some great points about self-promotion and portfolios. Coming from backgrounds of illu

Dec 6, 2016 • 1:14:33

Ep 48: Kerry Lemon on mapping your own creative journey & aggressive ambition

Ep 48: Kerry Lemon on mapping your own creative journey & aggressive ambition

Kerry Lemon is a hugely inspiring example of just how much can be achieved, on your own terms with the correct balance of self-belief, drive, hard work, smart decision making and vision. With an unconventional route into the business, Kerry forges her own path, making smart moves to realise her ideas and project plans.We discuss how a former planned teaching career just did not feel right and after returning to drawing, Kerry used the urgency she felt to start picking up work before a constant e

Nov 29, 2016 • 53:25

Ep 47: La Boca creative studio discuss their Penguin Sc-fi classic book cover designs

Ep 47: La Boca creative studio discuss their Penguin Sc-fi classic book cover designs

La Boca are a London based image-making studio working with a wide range of clients including Penguin Books, Adele, Island Records and Vintage Books. They recently created a set of stunning cover designs for a series of reissued science fiction classic books, a bucket list project for Scot and Richard, both long-term fans of the genre. We discuss what it was like to land such a brief for a client like Penguin, how the work came about and the methods they used to build La Boca into one of the coo

Nov 13, 2016 • 41:15

Ep 46: Ken Garland, graphic design legend, author of First Things First Manifesto

Ep 46: Ken Garland, graphic design legend, author of First Things First Manifesto

One of the UK's most revered graphic designers and creative minds of all time is arguably best known for his 'First Things First' manifesto, published in 1964. Signed by many graphic designers and artists, the purpose of the manifesto was to highlight the out-of-control consumerist society and urge creative professionals to use their talents and free time to work towards more meaningful causes that would build a better society. Books, education, anti-war efforts and charity over a

Nov 8, 2016 • 1:02:14

Ep 45: Future Design: V&A curator Mariana Pestana on cutting edge design & technology

Ep 45: Future Design: V&A curator Mariana Pestana on cutting edge design & technology

We've seen sonic speed developments in technology over the last decade. How do the possibilities impact upon design and its role in the world moving forward? Last year's 'This Time Tomorrow' exhibition at the World Economic Forum was based on the theme 'The fourth industrial revolution' and curated by V&A museum's Mariana Pestana. Mariana joins me to talk about the work featured, including the much discussed Radical Love by artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg, a 3

Nov 1, 2016 • 55:15

Ep 44: The Association Of Illustrators. Contracts! Pricing! Drawing!

Ep 44: The Association Of Illustrators. Contracts! Pricing! Drawing!

The Association Of Illustrators join me to discuss where we find the industry in 2016. With a dual role of the trade union for the illustration industry and champions of it too, the AOI are as important as ever before. We enter the digital age and with its arrival comes a whole new host of questions about intellectual property rights, big business bullying and where we are headed.I head down to the Somerset House home of the AOI to catch new managing director, Ren Renwick and membership coordina

Oct 25, 2016 • 53:18

Ep 43: Effective social media, website and SEO advice from Heart Internet's Nick Leech

Ep 43: Effective social media, website and SEO advice from Heart Internet's Nick Leech

We all need to use it, many of us struggle to get away from it. The internet has become the core of may of our worlds and in the creative industry of today, we have it at our fingertips at all times. But are we using all this glorious technology effectively? Where do we draw the line between cat video, selfie and portfolio? Heart Internet's Nick Leech has been heavily involved since the advent of the readily accessible world wide web and he joins me to talk about what SEO is, why it's

Oct 18, 2016 • 52:23

Ep 42: The Psychology of Colour! You'll never choose your palette without thinking again!

Ep 42: The Psychology of Colour! You'll never choose your palette without thinking again!

Did you ever stop to think about how people perceive your brand, shop, artwork or look? For me personally, colour was always a way of conveying a mood, energy or method of instantly drawing a viewer into my artwork. But if I'm honest, I never truly stopped to consider the deeper psychological impact of colour. Whilst reading Malcolm Gladwell's Blink a few years ago, I was intrigued with a case study in the book. It informed me that 7up carried out a taste testing session as part of a r

Oct 11, 2016 • 1:12:10

Ep 41: The black and white, pen and ink illustration work of Rohan Daniel Eason!

Ep 41: The black and white, pen and ink illustration work of Rohan Daniel Eason!

Rohan Daniel Eason's stark black and white, pen and ink illustrations are rooted in the more traditional style of organic illustration. Often found in beautiful books with a dash of fantasy, they inspire freedom of imagination and transportation to a faraway land. But Rohan's real-life story is far more intriguing and inspiring than that. Taking the long road, his musical exploits, not without success, led him back to his childhood pleasure of drawing.He takes us through that tale, inc

Oct 4, 2016 • 1:06:43

Ep 40: Drawing on the train with Liz Atkin's Compulsive Charcoal project

Ep 40: Drawing on the train with Liz Atkin's Compulsive Charcoal project

When Liz Atkin gets on the tube, pulls out her pack of charcoal and starts to feverishly draw on the free The Metro and The Evening Standard newspapers, there’s a refreshing break in the monotony of tired commuter journeys, littered with people with heads lodged firmly in their mobile devices, disconnected with the immediacy of right here, right now. For anyone who’s ever felt the self-conscious pinch when opening a sketchbook and getting to work in the public eye, or been overcome by the alarmi

Sep 27, 2016 • 47:43

Ep 39: Creative Style v Versatility with Gordon Reid (Middle Boop)

Ep 39: Creative Style v Versatility with Gordon Reid (Middle Boop)

London based graphic designer, art-director and illustrator Gordon Reid (Middle Boop) joins me to discuss the dual sciences of specialist creative style and versatility. Gordon takes us through his career to date, a journey that has seen him evolve from editor of the magazine he created, via freelance illustration, to a more rounded, versatile role on a range of different projects in advertising, music, editorial design, public speaking with the likes of Saatchi & Saatchi, London Design Fest

Sep 20, 2016 • 1:13:33

Ep 38: Designers Block share an inspiring story ahead of London Design Festival

Ep 38: Designers Block share an inspiring story ahead of London Design Festival

I'm joined by Designers block ahead of their events at the 2016 London Design Festival. Rory Dodd and Bud Moore take me through the Designers Block story, bringing European design ideas to east London in the late 1990s and seeing the potential of the Old Truman Brewery long before it was hip! As a three-person core, Designers Block carry out huge design and arts events in many unconventional spaces worldwide, from craft fairs to talks and forward thinking projects ahead of time.The guys div

Sep 13, 2016 • 1:11:30

Ep 37: Miss Led returns to preview her new video tutorials and review a crazy year!

Ep 37: Miss Led returns to preview her new video tutorials and review a crazy year!

One year on from her first appearance on Arrest All Mimics, Miss Led returns. In summer 2015, we met in Brooklyn, New York to discuss her creative roots, journey to becoming one of the most recognisable and loved illustrators in the business and plans to expand. (You can listen to that on episode 4 of the show) It’s been one crazy year and I meet her at ‘Miss Led Towers’ in London to hear all about the imminent launch of her online video tutorial course. We also hear about inspiring adventures t

Sep 6, 2016 • 1:22:33

Ep 36: Kingsley Nebechi talks about his artist book 'Tribe Hunters' & working for iLoveDust

Ep 36: Kingsley Nebechi talks about his artist book 'Tribe Hunters' & working for iLoveDust

Illustrator and designer Kingsley Nebechi joins me to discuss the release of his debut artist book, the wonderful post-apocalyptic illustrated Tribe Hunters. Kingsley’s fascinating journey involved a move from his native Italy to London at the age of fourteen and he’ll tell us all about the challenges he faced, possessing only a very basic grasp of the English language before thriving and embracing the sink or swim nature of the English high school and the cultural differences. We recount our fi

Aug 30, 2016 • 52:14

Ep 35: Women In Print creator Jane Bowyer talks inspiring women, creativity & feminism

Ep 35: Women In Print creator Jane Bowyer talks inspiring women, creativity & feminism

Jane Bowyer joins me to talk about celebrating inspiring women through creativity in her recent exhibition, 'Women In Print.'The Manchester based show sees 16 designers and artists each creating a piece of work celebrating 16 women from Manchester and surrounding areas.We discuss Jane's recent shift to freelance design, how she made the exhibition happen and shares some tremendous stories including how a lady from Leigh is revered in Japan.Episode 35 is supported by http://Illustr

Aug 23, 2016 • 1:08:39

Ep 34: The 10 year old freelance creative!

Ep 34: The 10 year old freelance creative!

It’s funny how we begin creating at a young age, simply for pleasure. Wax crayons, felt-tip pens, glitter-glue, pencil-crayons, all tools that we use to depict something that makes us happy or interests us in some way. Liam Gall is a 10 year old who freelances as an artist, illustrator and cartoonist at primary school. The first time I tried to make any money from my creative skills came when I was 14 years old. My friend convinced me that there was money to be made by sketching David Beckham wi

Aug 16, 2016 • 43:40

Ep 33: Live Illustration London (LIL), a new collective join me to talk live art and fashion brands

Ep 33: Live Illustration London (LIL), a new collective join me to talk live art and fashion brands

We live in a world of instant gratification, thanks to a world made smaller by technology. Amazon, Ebay, free postage, cheap and plentiful, on demand, next day delivery, you know the drill. The past 10-15 years has been apocalyptic for many high-street retailers and not just the independents. In fact, in many respects, the independent stores have led the way by cleverly adapting the way they provide more than just the goods they sell as part of the shopping experience.HMV almost went out of busi

Aug 9, 2016 • 58:04

Ep 32: Creative Graduation special - fears, hopes, dreams, freelance, jobs & everything in between!

Ep 32: Creative Graduation special - fears, hopes, dreams, freelance, jobs & everything in between!

I could point you to a whole range of post graduation stories. Personally, I found the cut off from seven years in education very tough and in particular, the first six months were a huge struggle. I felt demotivated, directionless and couldn't see how a BA(Hons) degree in illustration would set me up for the real world. After hiring a tired old garage with several guys in the same boat, it all changed, but it would be two years before I became a full time, freelance illustrator.Every exper

Aug 2, 2016 • 1:37:57

Ep 31: Seaside Street Art & Creative Regeneration with Deco Publique

Ep 31: Seaside Street Art & Creative Regeneration with Deco Publique

The creative industry has an increasingly prominent role in social issues. As a child, I would visit Blackpool, Morecambe and other seaside towns for family holidays. Whilst these towns still have many positives, there has undoubtedly been something missing since the advent of low-cost airlines and cheap access to European countries with better weather.Deco Publique, a local Morecambe creative company producing project commissions and delivering creative festivals are leading by example with the

Jul 26, 2016 • 1:23:53

Ep 30: Adidas illustrator/designer Peter O'Toole on landing a dream creative client

Ep 30: Adidas illustrator/designer Peter O'Toole on landing a dream creative client

We all have a dream client, don't we? Whether it's Game of Thrones, Vogue Magazine, The Guardian or Grand Designs, there was always that college portfolio project that was a subconscious statement of intent. But how many of us truly believe it? Peter O'Toole is an illustrator and designer based in Huddersfield and he joins Arrest All Mimics at his studio in Bates Mill for the 30th episode of the show to take us on a journey that took him from casual clothing fan to working closely

Jul 19, 2016 • 1:20:03

Ep 29: Adrian Shaughnessy - British graphic designer, writer, lecturer & co-founder of Unit Editions

Ep 29: Adrian Shaughnessy - British graphic designer, writer, lecturer & co-founder of Unit Editions

The word 'legend' is tossed around far too lightly. In the world of visual communication, I have no problem attaching that word to the name of British graphic designer, writer, educator, publisher and creative innovator Adrian Shaughnessy. Adrian co-founded Intro, a design studio, in the late 1980s, steering the company to 40 members of staff and pioneering work in digital media and motion graphics. He is now the senior tutor of visual communication at the Royal College of Art.Adrian&a

Jul 12, 2016 • 1:06:53

Ep 28: Post-Brexit society & the role of the arts with workshop leader, Addatif

Ep 28: Post-Brexit society & the role of the arts with workshop leader, Addatif

In a chaotic post-EU referendum political climate, the deep-rooted division in society is plain to see. Blame, insults and criticism flow freely whilst we all try to make sense of the bedlam and prepare to face what comes next. Shaz from Addatif joins me to discuss her creative workshops at youth centres, Ravensbourne College, National Art & Design Saturday Club and her upcoming workshop, 'Inclusion.' Addatif produced the 3D print used in the Arrest All Mimics branding and we discu

Jul 5, 2016 • 1:01:53

Ep 27: The Creative Introvert's Cat Rose discusses the upsides of a quieter creative personality

Ep 27: The Creative Introvert's Cat Rose discusses the upsides of a quieter creative personality

You wouldn't think that the host of an audio show, a person who interviews a range of interesting characters on a weekly basis would have any self-confidence issues. But I can tell you, each time I pick up the phone to call a prospective client, or head for a meeting in the city, I face a familiar wave of adrenaline, a tiny panic during which I doubt myself heavily.Despite those moments of crisis, admittedly, I am a social person, I thrive on meeting others and making new contacts all the t

Jun 28, 2016 • 57:21

Ep 26: Illustrator Rod Hunt details his mind-blowing 20 year career & work with the AOI

Ep 26: Illustrator Rod Hunt details his mind-blowing 20 year career & work with the AOI

It almost feels wrong to introduce Rod Hunt. With a twenty year career at the top of the illustration game, he shouldn't need one. Former chair of the AOI, currently working with the ICON illustration conference and turning around a frightening array of high-profile commissions on a consistent basis, Rod is not just an industry heavyweight, but a man who loves, works incredibly hard to champion, protect and develop the business in many areas.The man behind the iconic Top Gear Where's S

Jun 23, 2016 • 1:14:40

Ep 25: Human After All discuss building a creative agency and their iconic work in the movie world

Ep 25: Human After All discuss building a creative agency and their iconic work in the movie world

Human After All represent a creative agency with a strong and forward thinking creative identity. With its origins at university, they have evolved to become an agency commanding respect from peers, industry and students alike. Having launched Little White Lies magazine, they have gone on to create striking campaigns for the BAFTAs, Studio Canal and Everyman Cinemas, earning them a strong reputation for their work in the movie world. Their portfolio reads as a body of work that might have been c

Jun 7, 2016 • 58:21

Ep 24: Children's book author & illustrator Duncan Beedie on publishing his debut childrens book

Ep 24: Children's book author & illustrator Duncan Beedie on publishing his debut childrens book

Author and Illustrator of the fantastic 'The Bear Who Stared' on Templar Books, Duncan Beedie talks us through the story of how a bear character illustration staring back at him in a moment of reflection would go on to become his debut book deal.Pulling back the curtain, Duncan details everything from the crucial importance of nuances to tell and effective story, to how he landed a three-book deal with Templar.This is not one to miss for anyone who has an interest in entering the world

May 31, 2016 • 1:03:03

Ep 23: Crafty Fox markets founder Sinead Koehler and the makers movement

Ep 23: Crafty Fox markets founder Sinead Koehler and the makers movement

One of the big success stories in the makers movement is the Crafty Fox Market. Founder Sinead Koehler joins Arrest All Mimics in the midst of the spring markets in London and Leeds to tell us how she began and established Crafty Fox as one of the world's most celebrated coming together of illustrators, makers, ceramicists, sculptors, fashion designers and more. What sets Crafty Fox apart from high street chain stores and might we be about to see a positive unison between the two?We're

May 26, 2016 • 54:13

Ep 22 part 2: Electronic musician & producer Dirty Freud on unconventional creative career paths

Ep 22 part 2: Electronic musician & producer Dirty Freud on unconventional creative career paths

Electronic musician and producer/DJ Dirty Freud underlines the benefits of having taken a different route into music. Dissuaded from studying music at school by a square teacher, he pursued creative writing, returning to making music with fresh approach to his peers.Having recently signed to an exclusive roster of artists supported by Jägermeister, Freud details his journey, the importance of embracing all forms of creativity and the value of embracing your inner geek. His love of science fictio

May 17, 2016 • 1:01:49

Ep 22 part 1: Music! Art! Design! A DIY band masterclass with The Hyena Kill

Ep 22 part 1: Music! Art! Design! A DIY band masterclass with The Hyena Kill

The Hyena Kill join us to talk about the release of their debut record, 'Atomised.' They take us through what it takes for a DIY band to record, produce, fund, release, promote and package a traditional album in the modern music industry in part one of our two part special on creative identity in new music.I met drummer Lorna Blundell and lead vocalist/guitarist Steven Dobb mid tour in camden, five years after we started working together as art-director and band in a sweaty open-mic ni

May 17, 2016 • 1:00:37

Ep 21: Caroline Hands joins us to talk travel, art, painting and London

Ep 21: Caroline Hands joins us to talk travel, art, painting and London

Caroline Hands takes us through a fascinating career as an artist and painter in China, London, rural England and many other places. Her solo show 'White Bird Flew to Blue' opens at No Format Gallery, Woolwich from 9th June and I insist that you come down.When I first moved to my studio at Second Floor Studios and Arts, Caroline was also moving in and as I helped her arrange a massive load of paintings, I realised just how energising she is and her work encapsulates three lifetimes wor

May 5, 2016 • 58:21

Ep 20: D&AD Festival special part 2: Grand Budapest designer Annie Atkins, Paul Smith and more!

Ep 20: D&AD Festival special part 2: Grand Budapest designer Annie Atkins, Paul Smith and more!

On location at the inaugural D&AD festival at the Old Truman Brewery, we bring you a series of chats with Grand Budapest Hotel designer Annie Atkins, iconic fashion and housing designer Wayne Hemingway, Little White Lies Creative Director Timba Smits and Lucienne Roberts. We also chat to guests, D&AD CEO Tim Lindsay and Bruce Duckworth of heavyweight advertising agency Turner and Duckworth and D&AD president elect for 2016/17. Lastly, legendary fashion designer Paul Smith passes his

Apr 28, 2016 • 1:09:24

Ep 19: D&AD Festival special Part 1: President, Andy Sandoz on the creative & advertising industries

Ep 19: D&AD Festival special Part 1: President, Andy Sandoz on the creative & advertising industries

D&AD represents global creative, design and advertising communities and celebrates brilliance in commercial creativity. I recall D&AD being a big deal when I was finishing up my degree in illustration. Just this rabid buzz about the place, students stressed, excited, dejected and elated in equal measure throughout the whole awards process, like the rest of their lives depended on it. Maybe it did. Now in 2016, D&AD have launched an inaugural 3-day festival in conjunction with the awa

Apr 26, 2016 • 40:01

Ep 18: Want a creative role in the movie world? Indie film producer & director, Mark Ashmore

Ep 18: Want a creative role in the movie world? Indie film producer & director, Mark Ashmore

The world of independent filmmaking is a chaotic, high-octane melting pot, where hundreds of creative talents clash and click. Often working as part of a small production crew, working very closely with cast, the experience can be a lot of fun, but it can also break those unable to problem solve at a rapid rate. In a golden age of television, Mark tells us what it takes to work in the harsh environs of entry level film, where little to no budgets mean that organisation, DIY skills and creativity

Apr 19, 2016 • 1:06:18

Ep 17: Fashion Illustrator Jacqueline Bissett & Illustration agent Victoria Pearce

Ep 17: Fashion Illustrator Jacqueline Bissett & Illustration agent Victoria Pearce

I wanted to draft in Jacqueline Bissett and Victoria Pearce to give me, a man preoccupied with televised wrestling, football and zombie fiction, with a very minimal understanding of the world of fashion, a valuable insight from the perspective of two people who have spent over two decades in the industry with great success.Jacqueline Bissett is a leading fashion illustrator signed to Illustration Ltd, where Victoria is a senior agent. The two take us through an entwined journey that began when V

Apr 7, 2016 • 1:05:45

Ep 16 Part 2: Graphic Design on the job with WSC Art Editor Doug Cheeseman

Ep 16 Part 2: Graphic Design on the job with WSC Art Editor Doug Cheeseman

Part two of the 30th anniversary of When Saturday Comes special, with art editor Doug Cheeseman.Doug takes us through the magazines story, from near cessation to a survivor of the digital revolution. We talk graphic design in sport, in football, publishing in the digital world and the role of an art director.See part one for show notes

Mar 29, 2016 • 35:04

Ep 16 Part 1: Football visual culture: WSC Magazine is 30

Ep 16 Part 1: Football visual culture: WSC Magazine is 30

When Saturday Comes Art Editor Doug Cheeseman takes us through his journey from a young football fan in Essex to art editor of one of the world's most beloved football magazines. I remember... During that gut-wrenching time of anxiety, when you’re gearing up for your graduation art show, the real world looming in the all too near future, I sat hidden between two of the floor-to-ceiling shelves in the journals section of the university library. In truth, I was sat there to escape spending mo

Mar 29, 2016 • 41:42

Ep 15: New York photographer, Marius Bugge shares an intriguing freelance success story

Ep 15: New York photographer, Marius Bugge shares an intriguing freelance success story

New York based photographer Marius Bugge takes us through his fascinating journey from Oslo, Norway, to New York city via Italy, where he works with clients including WWE, PLayboy, Ferrari, Pride and Stuff among many others.We discuss what it takes to build a reputation and network in an over-saturated market, the importance of learning from others and working with great art and creative directors.Marius also tells us all about his recent trip to Havana to photograph the New York Cosmos football

Mar 15, 2016 • 51:04

Ep 14: Eden Orfanos, Hollywood Makeup Artist & Art Therapist

Ep 14: Eden Orfanos, Hollywood Makeup Artist & Art Therapist

Eden Orfanos worked for years as a make-up artist in Hollywood, on a broad range of projects, including blood for TV show, Dexter, makeup on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and cadavers for the CSI detective shows. She also worked with the likes of George Clooney, Jude Law and Kristen Stewart, along with set design, stylist and producer roles. After growing tired of the more negative tendencies in the Hollywood world, so embarked on a journey to Africa, working with deaf mute children, using

Mar 1, 2016 • 1:01:59

Ep 13: What makes for news worthy creative projects? Design Week explain

Ep 13: What makes for news worthy creative projects? Design Week explain

I illustrated on a monthly rotation for Design Week, a heavyweight player in the creative press world, from late 2009 until it's end as a print magazine in 2011. Shortly afterwards, Angus Montgomery became the editor of it's new online publication format. I wanted to meet Angus and discuss the challenges he faced in steering the magazine from 25 years of print newsstand prominence into an entirely digital existence. Plunged into the ever deeper digital ocean of content, he had to think

Feb 18, 2016 • 1:03:19

Ep 12: Sarah Beetson, illustrator & head of Illustration X talent recruitment

Ep 12: Sarah Beetson, illustrator & head of Illustration X talent recruitment

With a moniker like 'the Rainbow Crusader,' artist, illustrator and head of Illustration Ltd joins us to discuss her signature neon, pop style of image making, fashion design and impressive list of clients in the arts. Sarah tells us about her role as head of talent recruitment at Illustration Ltd, how she has come to so perfectly embody her creative style through personality and interest in fairground visual identity. Sarah takes us on a journey to her dream project, a crowd-funded re

Feb 3, 2016 • 55:51

Ep 11: Ray Richardson, London painter, described as 'the Martin Scorsese of painting.'

Ep 11: Ray Richardson, London painter, described as 'the Martin Scorsese of painting.'

London painter, Ray Richardson has been described as 'the Martin Scorsese of painting.' His filmic compositions of scenes that suck in the viewer, allowing them to envision their own book-ends to the powerful moment depicted as only Richardson can, invite us into his own London.We talk about his upcoming show, 'London Soul' at Beaux Arts, the strong presence of English Bull Terriers in his work, working in Chicago and his path from Goldsmiths University at a time when concept

Jan 19, 2016 • 1:14:19

Ep 10: PR, communication & self-promo insights with editor & former PR specialist David Woods

Ep 10: PR, communication & self-promo insights with editor & former PR specialist David Woods

Humm Media work with a wide range of clients to create striking and unique PR and communications campaigns. David Woods, one half of Humm, offers us a unique insight into the world of PR, communications and marketing your work in an original way.We discuss the importance of the personal touch and storytelling when aiming to stand out and reach your target audience and client base. We cover social media, e-etiquette, the importance of the human touch and why many artists, designers and other crea

Jan 5, 2016 • 57:12

Ep 9: Sandra Dieckmann, artist, illustrator and maker discusses what makes a creative style

Ep 9: Sandra Dieckmann, artist, illustrator and maker discusses what makes a creative style

We join German artist, illustrator and maker, Sandra Dieckmann at her fantastic 'Mama Wolf' studio and shop to talk about her popular nature inspired artworks.Sandra talks about fairytale influences, growing up in Germany and her prominent positioning in the Etsy and makers scene.We talk about the David v Goliath challenge of making money from hand made goods as an independent maker, especially when faced with heavyweight Christmas competition from the likes of John Lewis, Liberty&apos

Dec 14, 2015 • 1:01:52

Ep 8: Don Letts, filmmaker, musician, DJ and a pivotal player in the punk/reggae music scene.

Ep 8: Don Letts, filmmaker, musician, DJ and a pivotal player in the punk/reggae music scene.

Cult UK filmmaker, DJ and musician Don Letts played a key role in introducing reggae music to the punk scene in 1970's London. He lives by the code of 'hustle,' famously sneaking into Bob Marley's hotel room to talk with him and then becoming friends.Don continues to make films and hosts 'Culture Clash Radio' on BBC 6Music on Saturday and Sunday night.For a slightly shorter talk than usual, Don packs a lot of audio dynamite into our conversation, discussing what we&

Dec 3, 2015 • 33:05

Ep 7: Kyla Paolucci, Graphic Designer, Illustrator on 'While We're Young' movie.

Ep 7: Kyla Paolucci, Graphic Designer, Illustrator on 'While We're Young' movie.

Kyla Paolucci joins us in Brooklyn, New York to discuss her work with HBO, WWE and her recent work in the production design department of 'While We're Young,' starring Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts. We also tackle the issue of ageing gracefully, New York Fashion, geriatric starlets and why it's cool to be a weirdo.Kyla's official site: http://www.kylapaolucci.com/Kyla on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kpaoluKyla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciaolucci/

Nov 25, 2015 • 1:02:41

Ep 6: Rob O'Connor, Creative Director of Stylorouge (Blur, Trainspotting, Spinal Tap art-direction)

Ep 6: Rob O'Connor, Creative Director of Stylorouge (Blur, Trainspotting, Spinal Tap art-direction)

Creative Director of Stylorouge, Rob O'Connor joins us to discuss the fundamentals of the London based creative consultancy company's astounding success over several decades.Well known for their work with Blur and on the iconic poster designs for Trainspotting, Rob discusses their wider work and the importance of creative collaboration, freedom and why total democracy is not always the best method of running design projects.Rob also explains why the creative process is a bit like makin

Nov 10, 2015 • 1:06:36

Ep 5: Art & the education system disaster with John Newbigin, Creative England Chair

Ep 5: Art & the education system disaster with John Newbigin, Creative England Chair

John Newbigin, chair of Creative England, who mentor, support and invest in the UK Creative Industries joins me to discuss creativity in education, how crucial it is and how the current system is outdated and cruel.We discuss what the arts bring to a rapidly transforming society in the digital revolution and break down Education Secretary Nicky Morgan's comments about children choosing arts and humanities limiting their careers...Looking for feedback on this one guys, big issues and real li

Oct 27, 2015 • 57:16

Ep 4: Miss Led: Illustrator, Artist and Workshop Leader on her unconventional path to success

Ep 4: Miss Led: Illustrator, Artist and Workshop Leader on her unconventional path to success

Illustrator, Artist and workshop leader Miss Led joins us to talk about her unconventional path from a small Welsh town to visual communications heavyweight players. She works with clients including Braun, Clinique, Reebok, Diesel and Vans, creating illustrations, murals and live paintings.Find out what attracts Miss Led to the idea of solitude and a pet rat. We also discuss the need for early encouragement and constructive criticism in order to develop as a creative professional.http://www.illu

Oct 14, 2015 • 1:01:31

Ep 3: Robert James Clarke: Artist & dog painter

Ep 3: Robert James Clarke: Artist & dog painter

New York based, English artist Robert James Clarke joins us to explain how his signature dog paintings happened. He overcame a fear of them after being attacked by a German Shepherd and has gone on to paint Kate Moss' dog, 'Archie' among many other big names.We discuss healthy competition being crucial, the difference between art college in the 1980s and the landscape facing graduates now and the minefield that is capturing a dog's personality...Oh and why we no longer see wh

Oct 1, 2015 • 51:13

Ep 2: New York University professor of theatre Rebecca Johannsen

Ep 2: New York University professor of theatre Rebecca Johannsen

New York University professor of theatre, Rebecca Johannsen joins us in London to talk about storytelling, anticipation and utilising 'less is more' in theatre and it's importance in all art forms.Rebecca gives us an insight into the role of costume, set and production designers and why fans of the films of Wes Anderson emotionally invest his work in such a big way.We also get to learn about the height of 'spectacle' in American theatre, including one performance where t

Sep 21, 2015 • 50:51

Ep 1: Illustrator/photographer Danny Allison's skateboarding injury was his launchpad into the arts

Ep 1: Illustrator/photographer Danny Allison's skateboarding injury was his launchpad into the arts

UK based illustrator and photographer Danny Allison tells us about his year in the Middle-East, gold flakes on risotto, photographing the king of Kuwait by day and illustrating by night. Find out what 'Near Death Freelancing' is all about and how using your personality and passions can lead to those dream clients.http://www.illustrationweb.com/artists/DannyAllison/view Danny on Illustration LtdDanny on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dannyallisonDanny's photography portfolio: http://

Sep 9, 2015 • 51:49

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