The PosterSpy Podcast (PosterSpy)
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| 23 Nov 2022 | S1:E4 – Freya Betts: Lessons learned from living off grid and going back to basics to create authentic art | 00:48:03 | |
In this episode, PosterSpy founder and host Jack Woodhams chats with illustrator Freya Betts. Freya has produced illustrations for Disney, Marvel, Netflix and Royal Mail. Her work has been printed far and wide; notable projects include an exclusive t-shirt range in H&M as well as wall murals across London, New York, and San Fransisco for Uber. Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member. | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | S1:E6 – Nuno Sarnadas: Photo composite tips & tricks, the benefits of social media & why AI is a danger | 00:54:40 | |
Welcome to Episode 6 of the PosterSpy podcast- I’m Jack Woodhams founder of the website and your host. This episode's guest is designer and illustrator Nuno Sarnadas, Nuno is currently a full time designer and between making official posters for short films and features he also makes a lot of his own fan posters. Which collectively have been viewed over 400,000 times on the PosterSpy website. In this episode we discus how competitive the poster scene can be, why the use of social media has benefited Nuno’s career and why Ai is becoming a big problem in the creative industry. Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member. | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | S2:E5 – Doaly: What it takes to go freelance, the importance of pacing yourself and how I find new clients | 01:13:17 | |
Welcome to The PosterSpy Podcast, I’m Jack Woodhams founder of the PosterSpy and your host. Today I’m chatting with Doaly, a UK based artist and good friend of mine who has been creating alternative movie posters, comic covers and more for the best part of a decade. His work quickly gained notoriety after releasing several art prints with Bottleneck Gallery which later secured him work with clients such as Marvel, Lucasfilm, Disney and others. We chat about how his work developed, how he first entered the scene, where he sees his work going in the future and much more. To get access to an extended version of this podcast with over 20 minutes of additional content, become a PosterSpy PRO member for just £4.99 per month or £45 per year. Go to posterspy.com/PRO to learn more. | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | S1:E1 – Si Heard: My advice after 10+ years of freelancing and why diseased rabbits inspired my art | 00:37:07 | |
Host Jack Woodhams chats with Si Heard, best known online as Sinage Design. Listen to an extended version on our Patreon. Your contribution of £4 per month helps us to produce this podcast, maintain our website and so much more. About Si Heard: Si has been a freelance illustrator for over a decade, his work is immediately recognisable, with gothic elements often juxtaposed with vibrant, almost neon-style colours and in this episode, we discuss his current work, working on officially licensed properties, handling finances as a freelancer, how he finds new clients and so much more. Discover more of Si's work: https://sinagedesign.co.uk/ Get extended editions of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member. | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | S2:E1 – Sam Green: Working with galleries and how to capture a film in one impactful image | 01:07:51 | |
Welcome back to The PosterSpy Podcast, and the first episode of season 2 In today’s episode, I’ll be chatting with Sam Green, who has seen a rise in popularity among collectors and fans over the past few years. Recently, Bottleneck Gallery released his officially licensed print for The Batman which sold out almost instantly and he has a few more licensed prints in the pipeline. Throughout this episode, I chat with Sam about his creative journey, exploring his techniques, inspirations, and experiences that have helped his work garner so much attention. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just someone who appreciates stunning poster art, you’re going to love this episode. If you’d like to support this podcast, you can visit PosterSpy.com/pro - PRO members get extended editions of our podcast and season two will also feature a number of video episodes to watch online. | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | S1:E3 – Matt Ferguson: The importance of collaborating, accepting criticism and why focusing on your own journey is key | 00:49:22 | |
In this episode, PosterSpy founder and host Jack Woodhams chats with illustrator and co-founder of vice press Matt Ferguson - Matt’s probably best known for his Marvel artwork which he produces in partnership with Disney. Alongside that, Matt has created official posters for a number of huge franchises, including Star Wars, Stranger Things, The Lord of the Rings, Blade Runner, Indiana Jones and many more. Get extended editions of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member. | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | S1:E2 – James Henshaw: Setting up Vice Press, quitting a bank job and what I look for when hiring artists | 00:51:43 | |
In this episode PosterSpy founder and host Jack Woodhams chats to James Henshaw, who co-founded Vice Press along with illustrator Matt Ferguson in 2015. This is a hugely insightful episode that covers many aspects of how James and Matt run the gallery and what they look for when working with artists. Get extended editions of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member. About Vice Press: Based in Sheffield, U.K and founded in 2015 by James Henshaw and artist Matt Ferguson, Vice Press are dedicated to producing new and unique, limited edition and officially licensed art prints, movie posters, clothing, pin badges and collectibles from cult titles, modern classics and new releases in film, T.V, comics and games. We work with like minded artists, printers and manufacturers from across the world to create original and distinctive, premium hand crafted designs for fans like us to collect & display in their home. | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | S2:E2 – Pete Allinson: Improving your work, collaborating within a team and how to be a great leader in design | 01:20:50 | |
Welcome back to The PosterSpy Podcast hosted by founder of PosterSpy.com, Jack Woodhams. In today’s episode, I’ll be chatting with Pete Allinson, who has won over 40 design awards. He’s a designer, art director and multidisciplinary creative. Currently, he’s the head of design at UKTV - owned by the BBC Studios. Where he leads a team of creatives to execute exciting campaigns both online and offline. | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 | S1:E5 – Mark Bell: Going full-time freelance, the importance of conventions, assertiveness and championing my own art | 00:51:11 | |
In this episode, PosterSpy founder and host Jack Woodhams sits down with Mark Bell, who over the past year has managed to make a name for himself in the poster scene, producing a number of brilliant licensed prints with galleries such as Vice Press and Moor Art, as well as working on private commissions with collectors. Mark is now working as a full-time illustrator and in this episode, he shares tips and advice about freelancing, convention appearances, why persistence is key, and so much more. Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member. | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | S2:E4 – Thumbs: Exploring Pop Culture Mashups, Work-Life Balance, and Fresh Perspectives | 00:47:10 | |
Welcome to The PosterSpy Podcast, join Jack Woodhams founder of the PosterSpy as he chats with Thumbs, a UK based artist who seamlessly blends nostalgia with a contemporary flair. With close to 200,000 followers across socials Thumbs has created art that has been enjoyed by people all over the world and he’s probably best known for his fun, vibrant character mash ups which have been seen on t-shirts, posters, murals and toys. | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 | S1:E7 – Nada Maktari: The importance of critique, openness and how being selective helps my growth | 00:55:32 | |
This episode's guest is designer and illustrator Nada Maktari. Nada’s work has attracted a lot of attention over the past year, particularly due to her style that appears to merge her two passions of architecture and illustration. In 2022 she released an officially licensed 'Dune' screen print with Bottleneck Gallery as well as a fine-Art print with Moor-Art Gallery. In this podcast we discuss her design background, what inspires her art, her plans for 2023 and much more. Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member. | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 | S2:E3 – Hannah Gillingham: Finding an agent and how to improve the visibility of your work to get new clients | 00:48:21 | |
In this episode, I’m joined by guest Hannah Gillingham, a UK-based illustrator who recently signed to renowned agency Jelly, which later led to her work being on display in Times Square which is a massive achievement. Her work is known for its painterly and figurative style. Recently, she has created artwork for a wide range of clients including Disney, Lucasfilm, Spotify, Adult Swim, RSPB, Moor-Art Gallery & more. And in during our chat we discuss her inspirations, approach to art, what challenges she faces as an illustrator and much more. Support this podcast by becoming a PosterSpy PRO member, you'll instantly unlock extended versions of our podcast, discounts with our partners and much more. Visit posterspy.com/pro. | |||
| 08 Oct 2022 | The PosterSpy Podcast: Trailer | 00:01:28 | |
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| 08 Feb 2023 | S1:E8 – Murugiah: The importance of personal work for growth and why thinking outside the norm is crucial for success | 01:03:32 | |
This episode's guest is illustrator Murugiah, whose abstract, and surreal style has taken the print world by storm. Over the past two years Murugiah has worked with Mondo, Bottleneck Gallery, New Balance, Empire Magazine, Saatchi and Saathci, Elton John, Heavy Metal and the list goes on - I could be here all day. Murugiah is a good friend of mine so we recorded this season finale in person. Enjoy… Get extended editions of all of our episodes - head to posterspy.com/pro and become a member. | |||