Friends with Pens Podcast

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Elissa Elwick and Jo Lindley are children’s book illustrators and friends. Join them for a weekly catch-up about the life of an illustrator in the children's publishing industry, discussing creative processes, inspirations, favourite books, comics, animations and, well, anything really! For anyone who loves to eavesdrop on conversations about children’s books, illustration, character design, animation and a little bit of good old 80s and 90s nostalgia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elissa Elwick & Jo Lindley


    • Mar 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


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    "It's all character-building"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 33:40


    Elissa and Jo discuss their favourite reference books that they turn to when in need of some inspiration, and the unique prizes their drawings got them as kids! It's the last episode of series 1 and they really hope you've enjoyed listening in on their chats. They'll be back for series 2 soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    "How did you become and illustrator?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 38:49


    On World Book Day, Elissa and Jo compared notes on how they marked the day, discussed their illustration 'origin stories' and answered some intriguing questions put to them by some fellow friends with pens. As it was also International Women's Day last week, Elissa and Jo discussed two books featuring feminists in this episode's Library Hunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    “Gremlins? No, cats!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 35:38


    Elissa and Jo chat about their character design processes, favourite cat books as recommended by listeners and…well, cats (you'll find out why). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    "Have you got anything in your brain right now?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 37:05


    Elissa and Jo discuss how they stay motivated midway through a long project, what they listen to while they work, company perks when you're your own boss, a recent film watch (one we're sure you've all seen), showcases, portfolios and the usual nonsense! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    “Reader beware you're in for a scare”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 30:34


    Elissa and Jo are back, this time chatting about spooky things, from Goosebumps, favourite villains, the daunting parts of being an illustrator, the pull of drawing scary forests and the things that dwell in them, to ghosts and other childhood fears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    “Did you have a favourite book when you were a kid?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 21:56


    Elissa and Jo chat about some of their early influences, from favourite childhood books to animations and comics. Featuring a Very Serious round of quickfire questions and a new game that sounds like something straight out of daytime telly…oh wait! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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