3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast

Can you succeed in illustration with a chronic illness? Samantha Cotterill shares her experience as an artist with rheumatoid arthritis with Jake Parker and Lee White. Discover how to rest without guilt and pace yourself for a long, vibrant career.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

Why is in-person connection so important? Jake Parker and Lee White discuss the value of learning from and uplifting other artists in real life as Jake reflects on his takeaways from New York Comic Con.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

What’s the best schedule for illustrators? How do you choose your materials? What keeps you motivated? Anthony Wheeler, Samantha Cotterill, and Lee White tackle their most commonly asked questions and pepper in time-tested advice.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

What do travel, recording technology, and illustration have in common? Lee White, Samantha Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler explore how new (and sometimes uncomfortable) experiences expand your skills and feed your creative bank account.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Jake Parker is back from tabling at New York Comic Con; was it worth it? Crunch the numbers, hear the stories, and learn more about the experience alongside Samantha Cotterill and Anthony Wheeler.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

Our best portfolio tips, all in one place! Tune in to hear Jake Parker, Lee White, and multiple guests share how to build a portfolio that stands out and lands the jobs you want.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

Jake Parker, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White update us on their latest projects, wins and losses, and the lessons they’re learning. Tune in for some illustrator’s insider baseball.

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

Caldecott medalist Jason Chin joins Jake Parker and Lee White to discuss life as an award-winning illustrator, the mentorship that shaped his journey, and his dedication to making art that matters to kids and himself.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

Are your amateur habits blocking your progress? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White divulge the secrets professional illustrators know that will advance your career to the next level.

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

Are your business chops lacking? Jake Parker, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White teach how to market your work, communicate with clients, unravel contracts, and more to create a sustainable career. Tune in to take your business from good to great.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

Are you unknowingly exposing yourself as an amateur? Learn the most common mistakes new illustrators make and how to create more professional results with Lee White, Sam Cotterill, and Jake Parker!

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

Join Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler for a discussion about Google’s AI storybook app, a recently rediscovered N.C. Wyeth mural, and a children’s book that can detect color blindness.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

What would your art (and your life) look like if you reinvented yourself by the New Year? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White share habits to start today so you can hit the ground running in 2026.

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025

Have you lost the fun of making art? Lee White, Sam Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler share how to rediscover the delight of creating through play. You’ll learn how limitations give you freedom, how letting loose might be the antidote to your burnout, and much more.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

It’s time for an update! Samantha Cotterill, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler share what they’re working on and the lessons they’re learning in the process. Tune in to discover how to listen to your creative voice and maintain play in your illustration practice.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

Trying to impress the wrong crowd? Samantha Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Lee White discuss the temptation to create for your peers and how to return to your authentic expression.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

Is your website looking dusty? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White discuss the proper care and feeding of your portfolio site.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

So many ideas, so little time! How do you decide which project to take to the finish line? Jake Parker, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White teach how to prioritize your time and make the most meaningful selection.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Want to join the professional league? Learn what it takes to become a career artist or illustrator in this compilation episode, containing some of our best advice to creatives in your shoes.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

Ever strolled through an art festival and thought, “I could do this”? Lee White, David Hohn, and Jake Parker share what it takes to sell at live events and how to maximize the experience.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

What’s the most common bad advice given to artists? Jake Parker, Samantha Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler debunk commonly accepted but poor counsel. Expect to learn alternative ways to approach your art career.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Feel like a starving artist? Lee White, Jake Parker, and Anthony Wheeler teach how to not only earn money but prosper. Tune in for budget and tax strategies, ways to save, and resources to keep, grow, and enjoy more of your well-earned cash.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

If you’ve always wondered how to find a mentor (or become one), this is your episode. Jake Parker, Lee White, and David Hohn share about their greatest mentors, how to cultivate a creative community, and how a life of service makes all of your goals possible.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

How can I learn to let go of bad art? Why isn’t my style selling? Does drawing ever get easier? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White discuss these topics and more.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

As AI takes more entry-level jobs, will new illustrators find enough work to survive? Jake Parker, Lee White, and David Hohn teach the ethical (and practical) path to a thriving art career.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Is it possible to run an online shop without burning out? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler teach how to make your shop work for you (rather than becoming a slave to it).

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Is your artistic voice discovered or created? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler share how to unlock a style that feels uniquely you.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Is AI driving illustrators to extinction? Jake Parker, David Hohn, and Samantha Cotterill explore the nuances of launching your art career amid modern technology.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

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).

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

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!

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

The legendary James Gurney joins Jake Parker, Will Terry, and Lee White to talk about his life as an artist, from a train-hopping twenty-one-year-old to becoming one of the most iconic illustrators of our time.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Is it possible to make art with kids at home? Anthony Wheeler, Sam Cotterill, and Will Terry share how to balance parenting and creativity (without feeling guilty).

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Should I create my passion project even if it won’t pay well? Lee White and Anthony Wheeler discuss how to select a project, prioritize tasks, and advance your career while keeping the love of art alive.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Should I create my passion project even if it won’t pay well? Lee White and Anthony Wheeler discuss how to select a project, prioritize tasks, and advance your career while keeping the love of art alive.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

How can we harness the power of stories in our marketing? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry teach how to appeal to emotions and share the “why” behind your work.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

In this episode, learn how to prioritize quality over quick hits (even if it means slowing down). Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White give their tips for creating art you’re proud to share.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Feel like you’re always rushing to the finish line? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry discuss how to minimize anxiety during artmaking and the keys to creating successful work more frequently.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

Can you identify a bad art contract (without a lawyer’s help)? Samantha Cotterill, Anthony Wheeler, and Will Terry discuss what to look out for, plus how to stand out in a saturated market and more. Listen in!

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

Can your relationship survive your illustration career? Jake Parker, Will Terry, and Lee White share how they’ve maintained healthy partnerships on the wild ride of artistic entrepreneurship. Listen and learn!

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

What does Tom Cruise getting stuck in a time loop have to do with becoming a great artist? More than you’d expect! Learn how to iterate, how to avoid generic character designs (EVERYTHING has been done before, no exceptions!), and how you can supercharge your art skills with an online education for WAY cheaper than a traditional art school. Only on 3PP!

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

Is the life of an illustrator all it’s cracked up to be? Samantha Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Lee White compare what they anticipated to how their careers have shaken out.

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

In this best-of episode, discover our top tips on finding, firing, and working with agents, featuring Jake Parker, Lee White, Will Terry, Anthony Wheeler, and Samantha Cotterill.

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

Is it possible to be financially stable as an illustrator? How can I motivate myself to do work I don’t enjoy? Sam Cotterill, Will Terry, and Anthony Wheeler share personal anecdotes and time-tested advice.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

In this live-recorded episode, Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry review their goals for the year, the projects they worked on, and the best lessons they learned in 2024.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

Do you want to make 2025 a year you’ll never forget? In this episode, Jake Parker explains the Japanese misogi challenge and how it applies to your creativity.

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024