

3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
SVSlearn.com
Illustrators Will Terry, Lee White, and Jake Parker talk about illustration, how to do it, how to make a living at it, and how to make an impact in the world with your art.
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May 27, 2025 • 1h 6min
What is a Starred Review and Why Does It Matter?
How important are starred reviews to the life of your children’s book? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Samantha Cotterill explain what they are and whether or not you need them to succeed.
3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.

May 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
Saying Goodbye to Will Terry
It’s the end of an era: Will Terry is retiring from SVSLearn. Join Jake Parker and Lee White to learn what he’s been working on and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.

May 13, 2025 • 1h 14min
Do You Find Your Art Style, or Does It Find You?
Is your artistic voice discovered or created? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler share how to unlock a style that feels uniquely you.Sign up for Lee White’s watercolor workshop in Spain
3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.

May 6, 2025 • 1h 10min
My Coworker Used AI Art in Her Children’s Book
Is AI driving illustrators to extinction? Jake Parker, David Hohn, and Samantha Cotterill explore the nuances of launching your art career amid modern technology.
3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.

Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 3min
Am I Wasting My Time?
How can I know if my project will succeed (before I dedicate my life to it)? Can I start painting yet? Is social media still worth the effort? Jake Parker and Lee White offer insights on these questions (plus a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their current projects).
3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.

Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 35min
Is It Time to Go All In?
Are you ready to fully commit to your craft? David Hohn, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White discuss overcoming art block, the risks of art careers, and how to know when you’re ready to go big.
3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.

Apr 15, 2025 • 60min
Will They Steal My Idea?
What makes a good hobby, and do you need one? Should you worry about sharing your ideas too soon? And what if someone copies your project? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and David Hohn debate these questions and offer their wisdom.
3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 19min
Breaking into Comics in 2025 with Shawn Crystal
Can you make it as a comic artist in 2025? Is this a dying market? Shawn Crystal gives his take on the modern comic industry and shares his advice to anyone hoping to see their work in print. Join the conversation!
3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.

Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 15min
The Nine Lives of Art
How many ways can you monetize one illustration? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry teach how to make art that keeps on giving, plus how to popularize your IP and more!
3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode’s links and show notes.

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Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 27min
James Gurney: Life is an Adventure
Join legendary illustrator James Gurney, known for Dinotopia and his work with National Geographic, as he shares tales from his adventurous artistic journey. He revisits his unconventional entry into the animation world and the struggles he faced along the way. Gurney discusses the evolution of publishing, weighing traditional versus self-publishing. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on creativity, emphasizing the importance of human connection in art. He also reflects on mentorship and the freedom found in embracing originality.


