February 2021 – Nancy Miller Illustration

5.08 Caroline Hanlon, Illustrator

On this episode, I have fellow grad illustration student Caroline Hanlon on my podcast. Here is a little bit more about Caroline. My name is Caroline Marie Hanlon. I was born in Washington, DC in 1995, and grew up in Maryland – where you can still find me happily exploring.I’m a Summa Cum Laude alumni from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Illustration and a focus in Animation. I’m influenced by everyday life and the world surrounding me. My work is filled with whimsicalness, with a hint of an underlying reality. When I’m not illustrating, I’m usually eating vegan food or walking about.To see Caroline work visit www.carolinehanlon.comIG Caroline.Imagines

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5.07 JaVon Townsend, Aspiring Children’s Book Illustrator and Author

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I met JaVon through the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Critique Session. Her story was inspiring and I wanted to learn more about her and her aspirations to become a children’s book illustrator and author. I thought it would be interesting to hear from someone who is starting out in the industry today and what they have learned. To see her art visit

IG javonmakesart

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5.06 Yevhenia Haidamaka, Professor and Illustrator

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I always say I’m excited to interview my guests, but I’m super excited to have my illustration Professor Yevhenia Haidamaka on today. She is also a full-time freelance illustrator I love her work in children’s books. Here is more about Professor Yev. Yev Haidamaka is an award-winning illustrator working for clients in Publishing, Editorial, Advertising, and more. Professor of Illustration and Foundation studies at SCAD. Fulbright Alumna, TEDx speaker, Red Dot Award recipient. Yev is based in Ukraine, inspired by slow life and nature.

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Her illustration work is whimsical and nostalgic, focused on the beauty of little things around.Highlighted clients: World Health Organization, Boston Globe, Amnesty International, Lenovo, Corriere della Sera, Reader’s Digest, European Union Association, Old Lion Publishing, Thomson Foundation, Callisto, HMH, TimbuktuTo see her work visit www.yevhaidamaka.com IG Yev Haidamaka

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5.05 Yiyi Chen, Illustrator

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Today I have Yiyi Chen an illustration student and enjoyed the tips she shared with her use of color and concept. Her finished pieces are digital but use traditional techniques for the textures.

To see more of Yiyi’s work visit

Yiyi Chen Instagram

Yiyi Chen’s Website

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