Chris Sickels

Chris Sickels, also known as Red Nose Studio, talks to Giuseppe Castellano about how he built his illustration career, from farm to drawing table; why he illustrates in three dimensions—and why he’s preparing for a day when editors no longer want “puppets” in their magazines. Also, Chris shares the secret to working alone, or as he put it, “running your own race”.

To learn more about Chris, visit rednosestudio.com.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: David Beck, The Quay Brothers, Lane Smith, William Joyce, C.F. Payne, Tim Bower, and Malcolm T. Liepke

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