{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Following a Good Idea: Salli Swindell on Illustration, Creative Community, and Finding Joy Beyond Client Work","description":"Margo is joined by illustrator, creative community builder, and industry champion Salli Swindell, who has spent nearly five decades in the illustration world. Salli began her career at American Greetings before co-founding several beloved platforms with her brother Nate Padavick\u2014including They Draw, The Illustrator\u2019s Circle, and Illustrators For Hire\u2014all dedicated to celebrating and promoting illustrators around the globe. Margo and Salli explore Salli\u2019s creative evolution, from decades of client-driven illustration work to embracing a more personal, self-directed creative practice. Margo and Salli discuss:  The power of starting small and following curiosity instead of waiting for a master plan How Salli and her brother Nate built global platforms from the ground up Why partnerships with people who have different strengths can open unexpected doors Salli\u2019s shift from decades of client-driven illustration work to developing a personal creative practice The origin story of Snack + Sketch, a gathering that blends creativity, food, and meaningful connection Why community, creativity, and shared meals can be powerful pillars of wellness How simple gatherings around your kitchen table can spark inspiration and lasting creative friendships  Connect with Salli: Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sallistyle\/ Website: https:\/\/freshfoodillustration.cargo.site Illustrators For Hire: https:\/\/illustratorsforhire.com The Illustrator\u2019s Circle: https:\/\/www.illustratorscircle.com They Draw: https:\/\/www.they-draw.com &amp;nbsp; Connect with Margo:  Website:&amp;nbsp;www.windowsillchats.com Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@windowsillchats www.patreon.com\/inthewindowsill https:\/\/www.yourtantaustudio.com\/thefoundry  ","author_name":"Windowsill Chats","author_url":"http:\/\/tantaustudio.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40389685\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40389685"}