I recently found Tom's YouTube channel and discovered that he also has a podcast. I thoroughly enjoy the content. I feel that Tom is talking directly to me. Highly recommended!

I appreciate Tom’s thoughtful content. Not hype, but real and practical.

I’ve been a fan of Tom’s work and classes for a long time. I enjoy listening to his thoughts on illustration in this podcast. The one about composition actually helped me prepare for a presentation of an illustration I had to do at work to higher-ups. I was nervous but his thoughts in that episode sparked some ideas that helped me plan and speak confidently. Thanks, Tom!

Tom has a unique and thoughtful way of guiding the process of becoming a confident illustrator. I think this is because he isn’t just repeating talking points that he’s heard or read from other artists, but rather has great intuition and a lot of experience to bring to the table.

Tom is so generous with how much thought and research he puts into every episode. I have found immense value listening to this show. Art can be an intimidating space and trying to figure out the things Tom so freely shares here on my own has been really frustrating and difficult (making me question my dream and be tempted to give up). But Tom, through this podcast and his Skillshare classes, always shows up as the friend and mentor you always wish you had. Whenever I am feeling discouraged and want to give up, I find myself turning back to revisiting one of Tom’s classes (& now this podcast—yay!!). So grateful for you, Tom. You are playing a pivotal part in my illustration journey.

I was so psyched when I saw that Tom was starting a podcast! Wish I had this as a resource back when I started out as a freelance illustrator. Now that I also teach, I’ve appreciated the insight and experiences shared. Highly recommend.

Straightforward, honest advice. Tips on how to move forward in the creative fields. His podcast is absolutely worth the follow.

This podcast is a gold mine for illustrators who are trying to get started! I love Tom’s work and he is an amazing teacher. I love Tom’s description of hero’s in one of his podcasts of being an ordinary person who is demonstrating how possible it is to do extraordinary things. This is the kind of person I think Tom shows up as in his podcast and in his classes, and I think he is doing amazing things to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for up and coming illustrators.

I found you on YouTube and I’m glad to have these audio versions of the great advice you give! I am quite new to illustration and have found your experience valuable in understanding what I want for my own illustration journey! Thank you!

I’ve been following Tom’s YouTube channel for years now, and when I heard he was going to transition his YouTube channel into a podcast format I knew this was going to be a great podcast to listen to. Tom is fun and open minded, he knows so much about illustration, and he has so much illustration value to offer. This is a must add podcast to any art/illustration podcast library, and I can’t wait for new future episodes.

The podcast format fits your style . Good decision.

Tom’s thoughtful and methodical approach to teaching translates wonderfully into podcast form! The conversation brings inspiration and introspection in a way that encourages very intentional movement forward through reflection and self exploration. I found listening to be very grounding and motivating but also without making me feel overwhelmed. It’s also super informative and Tom’s experience and honesty makes it feel like a safe space to learn and grow.

Thoughtful thoughts that Tom tells through talking! Great motivation and insight for getting started in any career or hobby, especially illustration.

I have been hustling a freelance illustrator for 5 years and I found this podcast at the perfect time. I’m rethinking my workflow and want to be more intentional about my work. Tom’s perspective is so helpful for me at this stage, and offers me space to reflect and set new goals for the next phase of my career.

I’ve known Tom’s visual voice for years, and I’m so glad to now hear Tom’s words and ideas help us navigate the idiosyncratic career of illustration through his podcast. You can count on Tom to be honest, on point, funny and inspiring. We should be grateful to have Tom as our illustration copilot. Smash that subscribe button!

I’ve tried listening to other artist/illustration podcasts but have always found them too “woo woo” or intimidating. I love how Tom is starting with his “spark moment” and following the journey from there.

I feel I’m at a point where I have a list of illustration/career goals I want to achieve in life and this podcast is going to help me organize some of those goals and guide me in the right direction. It’s very easy to follow and I’m looking forward to listening to future episodes.

Thanks a lot for this wonderful episode.