Guy Billout

Editorial illustrator, and picture book author, Guy Billout talks to Giuseppe Castellano about how his experiences during WWII and 9/11 are connected; why self-confidence is an essential part of being an editorial illustrator; what he regrets about being inducted into the Society of Illustrators’ Hall of Fame; and more.

To see his work, visit instagram.com/gbillout.

Artists mentioned in this episode include: Raymond Savignac, André François, Ronald Searle, Hergé, Marshall Arisman, Rolf Armstrong , Peter de Sève, William Glackens, Beatrix Potter, and Richard Powers

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