In the Picture
In the Picture
Podcast Description
A podcast where we talk about all the “behind the scenes”, “between the lines” AND “beyond the cover” work that goes into making a picture book. I’ll be highlighting the work of illustrators, book designers, art directors and the many creatives who make picture books the visual and narrative feasts that they are.
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Content Themes
The show delves into themes such as the collaboration between illustrators and authors, the artistic decision-making in book design, and the impact of visual storytelling in children's literature, with episodes featuring discussions about specific projects like Quiet is Strength and Laxmi's Mooch, highlighting the creative journeys and challenges faced by professionals.
A podcast where we talk about all the “behind the scenes”, “between the lines” AND “beyond the cover” work that goes into making a picture book. I’ll be highlighting the work of illustrators, book designers, art directors and the many creatives who make picture books the visual and narrative feasts that they are.
In which we talk about her work in advertising, editorials and books, the role hermom played in nurturing her artistic life, how she got her agent, what role he and Barnes & Noble had in her realization that she could be a picture book illustrator, her first big project on a graphic novel, her process for illustrating MAGNIFICENT MARY, our book together, how she handles ebbs in creativity, and so much more.
Show notes:
To learn more about me and my work, go to jyotirajangopal.comYou can follow me on Instagram @jyotirgopal and on Blue Sky @jyotigopal.bsky.social
To learn more about Tara go to taraanandart.com and follow her on Instagram @taraanandart.
Books and Other Things Mentioned:
My Name is Long as a River by Suma Subramaniam and Tara Anand
The Lion Queen by Rina Singh and Tara Anand
Fitting Indian by Jyoti Chand and Tara Anand
Stolen Colors by Khusboo Patel and Tara Anand
I Talk Like a River by Sydney Smith
Tiger Tales by Catherine Barr and Tara Anand
Tara’s Agent – Chad Beckerman, CAT Agency
Tulika Books
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