Studiomate Steve

I talk to literary and illustration agent Sallyanne Sweeney about graphic novel and picture book submission tips, celebrity authors, contracts, meeting room snack faux pas and flash mobs!

Season 2 kicks off in style with the amazing Jarvis! We discuss sketchbook pressure, Bear and Bird, iPads, we answer listener questions PLUS find out where and why he met MR MOTIVATOR.

Truly inspirational Dapo chats about his career from a gym receptionist to multi-award winning illustrator and author all within the space of just 4 years! A fitting finale for the series.

Illustration superstar Jim joins me to chat about his numerous big hitters including The Lion Inside and Oi Frog! He also shares a very funny anecdote about an embarrassing situation with his mother-in-law...listen right to the end guys!

It's the season one Christmas Special! And who better to chat to than the king of Christmas children's books Alex T Smith! We chat about Alex's work, dogs, chickens, books and tv shows. Merry Christmas to all our lovely listeners!

The illustrator of many wonderful picture book and fiction collaborations joins me for a really funny and informative chat about her career from brand designer to best seller!

The queen of picture book illustration chats about working with Julia Donaldson, drawalong videos, her latest title 'Adoette' and her poodle Chadwick!

Traditional illustrator Rikin chats about working as a storyboard artist, his time at Pinewood Studios, collaborating with a range of authors and juggling life and work.

My first international guest, Chris has some great Photoshop tips and tricks and discusses his best-selling picture books. And missing Greggs.

Superstar Sophy tells us all about her journey from designer to children's book creator via raspberry jam, roller-booting and karaoke!

'Storm Whale' creator Benji chats about his creative process, his animation background and Bizzy Bear costumes!

In the first episode I chat to genius author and illustrator Tor Freeman who tells us about her life and experiences of being in the children's book industry and her latest book with Richard Ayoade.

Your host, author and illustrator Steven Lenton, says hello! This is a podcast for illustrators, authors, designers, editors, students and anyone who is interested in the world of children's book creation. Steven will be chatting with some terrific illustrators over the coming weeks, discussing their life, work, career and anything else they wish to divulge... Think of Steve as your virtual Studio...