R.O. Blechman

Illustrator, graphic novelist, and filmmaker, R.O. Blechman, talks to Giuseppe Castellano about why he became an artist despite not loving to draw, and having no interest in art; how he went from having a “rigid” style with “no quality whatsoever” to one of the most recognizable styles in all of illustration; what happened when Maurice Sendak asked Blechman for advice; what would be his best piece of advice for today’s illustrators; and much more.

To learn more about Blechman, visit roblechman.com.

Illustrators mentioned in this episode include: Maxa Nordau, Ben Shahn, James McMullen, Charles Demuth, Maurice Sendak, and Al Hirschfeld

Blechman’s 1967 Alka-seltzer ad was discussed in this episode. You can watch it here.

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