C.F. Payne

Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and educator, C.F. Payne about the early years of his illustration career, and how a frustrating portfolio review became a turning point; why he defines illustration as “art done under the circumstances”; why “get good” is the best piece of advice illustrators will ever hear; and more.

To learn more about C.F., visit cfpayne.com.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Bart Forbes, Norman Rockwell, Charles Schulz, Steve Pietzsch, Sean Earley, Christina Wald, Stewart McKissick, Chris Morris, Alice Carter, Mark Summers, Frank Frazetta, Jack Unruh, Jon Foster, Tara McPherson, Mark English, Gary Kelley, Jon Whitcomb, and Bob Peak

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