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009: Gaspar Costa - Portugal based illustrator on the importance of optimism and adaptability

Author
Nathan Yoder
Published
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-gaspar-costa-portugal-based-illustrator-on-the-importance-of-optimism-and-adaptability--67308125

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:57) Gaspar's Background

(00:06:42) Gaspar's beginning in freelance illustration

(00:31:56) Creative Process & Client Work

(00:34:02) Traditional vs. Digital Illustration

(00:51:32) AI and Technology in Illustration

(01:07:48) Marketing, Outreach, and Building a Career

(01:28:16) Conclusion



 Gaspar Costa, is a Portugal based illustrator working in traditional line engraving techniques and hand lettering.
 
In this episode, Nathan and Gaspar Costa discuss Gaspar’s beginnings in illustration, the ways in which he has adapted his process over time and, the importance of maintaining personal connections in our digital age.

Free Vectorizor Mentioned in the podcast: DragPotrace 
Graphic interface, by Akira Sato. Vectorizor engine by Peter Selinger, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Dalhousie University.


Learn more about Gaspar Costa and his work:
nstagram.com/thegasparcosta/
x.com/GasparArte
tiktok.com/@thegasparcosta
thegasparcosta.com/


Learn more about Yondr Studio:
Podcast page: yondrstudio.com/podcast
Online store: store.yondrstudio.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nathanyoder/
Info on working with Yondr Studio: yondrstudio.com/process

Theme music by Jordan Egstad

Learn more about Yondr Studio:
Podcast page: yondrstudio.com/podcast
Online store: store.yondrstudio.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nathanyoder/
Info on working with Yondr Studio: yondrstudio.com/process

Theme music by Jordan Egstad

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