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Anabella Aguilera's avatar

Great highlights! I particularly liked the one advising us to always carry art supplies with us. I do try to take my glue and scissors everywhere. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the interview!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Katy Becker's avatar

It was a wonderful interview, Beth! I always carry around a little sketchbook and pouch of art supplies- you never know when a tiny pocket of time might open! Trying to stay off my phone/ social media is a huge one too. Thanks for all the great advice you gave! 💕

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The Illustration Department's avatar

Thanks for the shout-out, Beth! Keep up the good work!

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Beth Spencer's avatar

My pleasure! Thank you for the real, encouraging convo and all you do to help us illustrators. Can't wait to hear who you're chatting with next week!

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Michi Mathias's avatar

Oh I look forward to hearing this!

! I always carry drawing stuff - even a tiny watercolour set - but all too often get in a slump where I can’t make myself do anything…

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Susan Krahn Anderson's avatar

Me, too!

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Beth Spencer's avatar

Hooray, Susan! 👏 I probably only draw 20 - 30% of the times I'm out, but that habit of carrying something every time is GOLD!

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Beth Spencer's avatar

Yay for carrying drawing stuff! Even if you don't draw, you're prepared every time and that deserves a round of applause! 👏😸

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Martha Johnston Art's avatar

What a delight to see that you and Giuseppe were going to talk. I LOVE both of you. I always look forward to Illustration Department Podcast because it is so calming. And whenever read and hear you here on Substack, I am always inspired to create. I would never cover up your sweet voice and Giuseppes calming voice by listening to you both on 2x speed. I want to savor your words and take notes!

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Beth Spencer's avatar

You keep me drawing and creating too, so it's wonderful to know I do the same for you, Martha! 👏🥹 And I agree, Giuseppe's got a way of making everyone feel like this thing is gonna work out for us all.

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Barb Cashmere's avatar

Will be fun to listen to Beth - Congrats! Great tips to keep us arting too. Love your gorilla hang outs🦍

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Haley Weaver's avatar

These are such good tips (unshockingly, knowing you)

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Beth Spencer's avatar

That means the world coming from you, Haley Weaver, the incredible art advice giver! 😆

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Nanette Martin's avatar

Great advice Beth. I’m excited to listen to the podcast when I get home from work!!

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Beth Spencer's avatar

Yaaaay! You are too kind. Let me know what you think! Are you drawing in any sessions this weekend?

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Patti's avatar

These are great pieces of advice. Loved the interview too!

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hippo fait des trucs's avatar

Great interview Beth!

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Beth Spencer's avatar

Thank you sooo much lovely Hippo! <3

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hippo fait des trucs's avatar

I hope you are doing fine Beth friend ❤️

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Leigh Cypres's avatar

These gorillas are the cutest

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Jade's avatar

Out of habit I always carry something to draw with, and have done most of my life, but haven't actually drawn anything in years besides once or twice !!! I should remember and take the time, even if it's a five minute doodle

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Beth Spencer's avatar

The fact that you're still carrying them is a huge win, even if you only draw once in a blue moon! 💙

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