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Notes on Illustration

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Thoughts, Insights, and Lessons on the Art, History, and Practice of Illustration | Written by Giuseppe Castellano

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About The Illustration Department

We support illustrators through online mentorships, workshops, portfolio reviews, a โ€œTop Podcastโ€, and more. | Founded in 2015 by Giuseppe Castellano

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