Illustrator and Printmaker, Frances Jetter, talks to Giuseppe Castellano about how she wandered from photographing inmates at Rykers Island to starting an illustration career in the mid-1970’s. They discuss what it was like working with art directors in the 1980’s; why she hits political and social issues—hard; what illustrators can do to find authenticity; and more.

To learn more about Frances, visit fjetter.net.

Frances mentioned a book called, The Golden Encyclopedia of Art: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, and Ornament, from Prehistoric Times to the Twentieth Century. She said it was highly influential to her—and a big reason she because an artist. If you’re interested, there are used copies available through online sources.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Kathe Kovitz, George Grosz, and Larry Fink

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