Episode 491 - Alleanna Harris

Revision Path

A common sentiment shared by a lot of the guests I’ve had on the podcast is that you can’t be what you don’t see. That starts at a young age, too — think about the book covers and other visuals you saw as a child and how that’s shaped you to where you are now. Luckily, there are dope illustrators like this week’s guest, Alleanna Harris, who are creating images that captivate and inspire kids so they can truly see themselves. Alleanna and I went over some of her recent projects, including a portrait of Will Smith she drew in front of The Fresh Prince himself. She also shared her process on how she conveys a book’s story through pictures while also making them stunningly appealing. Later, Alleanna talked about growing up in South Jersey, attending UArts, spoke on the benefits of being represented by an agent, and told me what she appreciates the most about her life right now. Alleanna is a rising star, and according to her, a career in the world of illustration is possible! (So keep drawing!) ========== For extended show notes, including a full transcript of this episode, visit revisionpath.com. ========== GIVE: We are raising money for Selma Tornado Relief through United Way of Central Alabama to help serve victims of the tornado that tore through Selma, Alabama on Thursday, January 12th. Visit https://www.uwca.org/selma, or text SELMA to 62644. Send us proof of your donation, and we will match it 100% (up to the first $1,000 donated). Thank you for helping fund Selma's recovery! ========== DONATE: For 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever. Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KWBSJZ7GXRQQS Thank you for your support! ========== JOIN: Are you a Black designer looking for your next opportunity? Then join The Tenth Collective, an initiative from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions. And it's 100% free. Members will receive curated introduction requests from companies vetted by us, and you'll only be contacted when a company wants to speak to you. We know looking for a new opportunity can be tough, especially during these times. Let The Tenth Collective help you out! Join The Tenth Collective today! https://thetenthcollective.pallet.com/talent/welcome?referral=true ========== FOLLOW: Like this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us there and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Here's how: https://revisionpath.com/podcast-review - Instagram: instagram.com/revisionpath - Twitter: twitter.com/revisionpath ========== BUY: Grab yourself a t-shirt or a hoodie and show your support for Revision Path! 100% of proceeds go directly back into production for the podcast. Click or tap here for the Revision Path merch collection on Mon-Cherry. https://mon-cherry.com/collections/revision-path ========== CREDITS: Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA. - Executive Producer and Host: Maurice Cherry - Editor and Audio Engineer: RJ Basilio - Intro Voiceover: Music Man Dre - Intro and Outro Music: Yellow Speaker Transcripts are provided courtesy of Brevity & Wit. ☎️ Call 626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode! ========== SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by Hover. With over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust. Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.