Paid 2 Draw – An Illustration Podcast

Paid 2 Draw – An Illustration Podcast

David Leutert and Viktoria Cichoń

Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 1h 15m
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Since May 2022
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Paid 2 Draw is a new podcast about the business side of illustration hosted by Viktoria Cichoń and David Leutert—two freelance illustrators based in and around Berlin. They interview inspiring creatives about how they make a living doing what they love.

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S4E8 34. Studio MUTI and the Power of Versatility

Sep 22, 2025 1h 24m

This week we talk to two of the three founders of Studio MUTI, a Cape Town-based creative studio. Miné Day and Brad Hodgskiss share their journey from starting a small illustration studio in 2011 to…

S4E7 33. Angela Kirkwood Rediscovered Her Passion for Animation During Covid

Sep 03, 2025 1h 22m

Based in Glasgow, Angela Kirkwood is an illustrator and animator known for her whimsical, topsy-turvy worlds filled with expressive characters that inspire joy and curiosity. Having worked for…

S4E6 32. Brett Stenson — Finding Balance in Art and Life

Aug 19, 2025 1h 31m

By popular demand, we finally talked to Brett Stenson from Portland, Oregon. Brett is a multi-disciplinary artist, illustrator and Senior Art Director at Young Jerks. Heavily influenced by forgotten…

S4E5 31. Raman Djafari on Navigating the Animation Industry (Live at The Boys Club Berlin)

Jul 16, 2025 1h 41m

Raman Djafari is a Berlin-based illustrator, animator and filmmaker who has created visuals for some of the biggest musicians and brands, including Elton John, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Adult Swim, The New…

S4E4 30. Yuko Shimizu’s Journey from PR to Illustration

Jun 26, 2025 2h 14m

In this episode, we talk to award-winning Japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu (清水裕子) about her journey from quitting a career in corporate PR to becoming a successful artist and educator—highlighting…

S4E3 29. Carina Lindmeier: Community Over Competition

Jun 18, 2025 1h 20m

Carina Lindmeier is an award-winning illustrator from Austria with a unique style blending playful and figurative elements, rich with textures, colors and patterns. Drawing inspiration from everyday…

S4E2 28. Lisa Tegtmeier on the Evolution of Style

Jun 03, 2025 1h 27m

Lisa Tegtmeier is a Hamburg-based illustrator who’s known for bold characters, vibrant colors and energetic compositions. Inspired by nostalgic color palettes from the 60s to the 90s, Lisa creates…

S4E1 27. Ximena Jiménez Creates Striking Murals with Spray Paint

May 21, 2025 1h 33m

For the season 4 premiere we talk to lettering legend and muralist Ximena Jiménez. Born in Cali, Colombia, she moved to Argentina in 2014 to study graphic design in Buenos Aires where she fell in…

S3E10 26. YONK Pushes Boundaries In Virtual Reality (Live at Pictoplasma Berlin 2024)

Jan 21, 2025 51m

YONK is a Dutch 3D animation studio consisting of artistic power couple Victoria Young and Niels van der Donk. Coming from different backgrounds like fine art and graphic design they decided early on…

S3E9 25. Martina Paukova Finds Growth in Complexity (Live at Pictoplasma Berlin 2024)

Jan 07, 2025 45m

Slovak illustrator Martina Paukova has come a long way from originally studying politics to completely switching gears and moving to London — studying at Camberwell College of Arts — to now settling…

S3E8 24. Julia Rothman’s Drawings Appear On Literally Everything

Jun 20, 2024 1h 11m

Julia Rothman is an award-winning illustrator, pattern maker, NYT columnist and party motivator from New York. Her drawings appear on a variety of things, from newspapers and magazines to posters and…

S3E7 23. Aliyah Salmon Dismantles Stereotypes About Black Femininity With Yarn

Jun 05, 2024 1h 7m

Aliyah Salmon is a tactile artist based out of Brooklyn, NY. Her art explores the intricate crossroads of black femininity and the Afro-Caribbean diaspora in contemporary America. Through textiles…

S3E6 22. Aaron Draplin is Grateful As Sh*t To Be A Creative

May 21, 2024 1h 36m

Aaron Draplin is on the show this week, giving us a lesson in gratitude. His advice to listeners: “Be thankful as sh*t that you get to be a creative person.” Showing up and getting the job done…

S3E5 21. Cymone Wilder’s Perfectly Imperfect Painting Process

Apr 23, 2024 1h

Cymone Wilder is a full-time Senior Art Director and lettering artist based in Nashville, TN. Since 2013 she has collaborated with clients like HBO Max, Nickelodeon, and Netflix, creating custom…

S3E4 20. Marte on the Power of Being Your Own Union

Apr 09, 2024 1h 18m

Martina Galarza, aka Marte, is an Argentinian graphic designer and lettering artist based in New York. Inspired by cartoons, graffiti and psychedelia, she’s all about infusing fun and vibrancy into…

S3E3 19. Florian Schommer: From Touring With Bands to Drawing For Brands

Mar 27, 2024 1h 23m

Florian Schommer is an art director and designer working within branding, illustration, editorial design, packaging and contemporary art. Dividing his time between personal projects and collaborating…

S3E2 18. Ju Mu is Inspired by the Creative Genius of Indigenous Communities

Mar 12, 2024 45m

Jurena Munõz Lagunas, aka Ju Mu, is a multi-faceted artist based in Berlin with Peruvian-Chilean roots. Born in Hannover, Germany, she studied Fashion Design in Palma de Mallorca where she developed…

S3E1 17. Anna Rupprecht on the Struggle of Running Your Own Commercial Art Business

Feb 27, 2024 1h 9m

Paid 2 Draw is back with an all-new season! On the first episode, we get to talk to Anna Rupprecht who is an artist and freelance illustrator based in Berlin. Her art reflects the current zeitgeist…

S2E8 16. Josephine Rais on the Perks and Pitfalls of Freelancing

Jun 15, 2023 1h 33m

Josephine Rais is an artist based in Berlin with a main focus on digital illustration. Having a background in product design and a Master’s degree in strategic design, Josephine’s broad skill set…

S2E7 15. Dan Christofferson’s Journey from BeeTeeth to Young Jerks

May 30, 2023 1h 34m

Dan Christofferson is an illustrator and designer from Salt Lake City, currently based in Philadelphia. He’s a partner and creative director at Young Jerks—an independent brand and packaging studio.…

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Paid 2 Draw – An Illustration Podcast has published 35 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in Arts, Visual Arts.

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