Welcome to Paintbrush in My Coffee Cup, a podcast where book illustrators talk about their craft, their life, and the messy places where life and craft overlap.
Keep up with updates about the podcast online:
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Thoughts, questions, concerns about the pod? Email us at paintbrushinmycoffeecup@gmail.com.
Follow host Elizabeth Lilly:
Portfolio: https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/ (https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/)
Instagram: @elizabethlillystudio (https://www.instagram.com/elizabethlillystudio/)
Substack: @elizabethlillystudio (https://elizabethlillystudio.substack.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=web)
Bluesky: @elizabethlilly (https://bsky.app/profile/elizabethlilly.bsky.social)
Follow host Amelia Grace Gossman:
Portfolio: https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/ (https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/)
Instagram: @ameliagraceillustration (https://www.instagram.com/ameliagraceillustration/)
Substack: @ameliagraceillustration (https://substack.com/@ameliagraceillustration)
Bluesky: @illustrationamy (https://bsky.app/profile/illustrationamy.bsky.social)
Edited by Elizabeth Lilly. Graphics by Amelia Grace Gossman. Music by Roy Edwin Williams.
21 Aug 2026
Ep. 8: Brigitta Blair Draws The Art of Connection
This week on the show, Elizabeth and Amelia welcome Brigitta Blair, a storyteller whose artwork blends her expertise in tech, illustration, and writing, with themes of community. Brigitta studied interactive design at American University in Washington, DC and at Niigata College of Art and Design in Japan. Her expressive characters leap off the page through bursts of bright color and bold, confident lines. Her upcoming middle-grade graphic novel, Cramming, draws on her experiences with scoliosis, mental health, and identity.
In this episode, we discuss the overlap between creativity and technology, discovering personal style and design, learning abroad in Japan, bridging cultural gaps through art, and tips and tricks for digital drawing tools.
Follow Brigitta's work:
Portfolio: Brigitta Blair | Tech UX/UI Designer and Author-Illustrator (https://www.brigittablair.com/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigittablair/ (https://www.instagram.com/brigittablair/)
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BlueSky: @brigittablair.bsky.social on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/brigittablair.bsky.social)
Brigitta’s Newsletter: https://substack.com/@brigittablair (https://substack.com/@brigittablair)
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Thoughts, questions, concerns about the pod? Email us at paintbrushinmycoffeecup@gmail.com.
Follow host Elizabeth Lilly:
Portfolio: https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/ (https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/)
Instagram: @elizabethlillystudio (https://www.instagram.com/elizabethlillystudio/)
Substack: @elizabethlillystudio (https://elizabethlillystudio.substack.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=web)
Bluesky: @elizabethlilly (https://bsky.app/profile/elizabethlilly.bsky.social)
Follow host Amelia Grace Gossman:
Portfolio: https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/ (https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/)
Instagram: @ameliagraceillustration (https://www.instagram.com/ameliagraceillustration/)
Substack: @ameliagraceillustration (https://substack.com/@ameliagraceillustration)
Bluesky: @illustrationamy (https://bsky.app/profile/illustrationamy.bsky.social)
Edited by Elizabeth Lilly. Graphics by Amelia Grace Gossman. Music by Roy Edwin Williams.
14 Aug 2026
Ep. 7: Amelia & Elizabeth Go Back to the Drawing Board
This week on the show, Elizabeth and Amelia sit down for a long-overdue catch-up episode.
Since our last release, life has been busy, unpredictable, and full of changes. We share personal and professional updates, reflect on what we've been working on behind the scenes, and talk honestly about the challenges of balancing creative work, day jobs, relationships, and everything else life throws our way.
We discuss work-life balance, managing overwhelm when life gives you far more lemons than you need for lemonade, recognizing when it's time to step back and rest, and learning how to show up for yourself with compassion during demanding seasons. Whether you're navigating a busy schedule, creative burnout, or simply trying to find your footing, we hope this conversation reminds you that you're not alone.
Keep up with updates about the podcast online:
Sign up for our newsletter on Substack: https://pbimccpod.substack.com/ (https://pbimccpod.substack.com/)
Instagram @paintbrushinmycoffeecuppodcast (https://www.instagram.com/paintbrushinmycoffeecuppodcast/)
Thoughts, questions, concerns about the pod? Email us at paintbrushinmycoffeecup@gmail.com.
Follow host Elizabeth Lilly:
Portfolio: https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/ (https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/)
Instagram: @elizabethlillystudio (https://www.instagram.com/elizabethlillystudio/)
Substack: @elizabethlillystudio (https://elizabethlillystudio.substack.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=web)
Bluesky: @elizabethlilly (https://bsky.app/profile/elizabethlilly.bsky.social)
Follow host Amelia Grace Gossman:
Portfolio: https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/ (https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/)
Instagram: @ameliagraceillustration (https://www.instagram.com/ameliagraceillustration/)
Substack: @ameliagraceillustration (https://substack.com/@ameliagraceillustration)
Bluesky: @illustrationamy (https://bsky.app/profile/illustrationamy.bsky.social)
Edited by Elizabeth Lilly. Graphics by Amelia Grace Gossman. Music by Roy Edwin Williams
17 Sept 2025
Ep. 6: Avani Dwivedi Draws Her Illustration Dreams
Picture book author-illustrator Avani Dwivedi discusses watercolor techniques, confident character design, and transforming memories into stories in an interview with Elizabeth Lilly and Amelia Grace Gossman.
25 Aug 2025
Ep. 5: Sarah Hwang Draws Upon Authenticity
Hosts Elizabeth Lilly and Amelia Grace Gossman interview picture book author-illustrator Sarah Hwang about embracing authenticity and creating art that brings personal joy.
8 Aug 2025
Ep. 4: Janna Morton Draws Every Day Whimsy
Illustrator Janna Morton shares with Elizabeth Lilly and Amelia Grace Gossman how she incorporates themes of nature, inclusivity, and personal experience into her whimsical artwork in this interview.
21 Jul 2025
Ep. 3: Abigail Rajunov Draws Through the Transition from Student to Pro
Illustrator Abigail Rajunov discusses her transition from art student to professional, her illustration work, and techniques with hosts Elizabeth Lilly and Amelia Grace Gossman in this interview.
30 Jun 2025
Ep. 2: Wallace West draws from a queer perspective
Authors Elizabeth Lilly and Amelia Grace Gossman interview Wallace West, award-winning author/illustrator, about storytelling through personal experiences and techniques in this insightful discussion.
30 May 2025
Ep. 1: Amelia Gossman & Elizabeth Lilly draw the beginning of the podcast
Hosts Elizabeth Lilly and Amelia Grace Gossman discuss their backgrounds in book illustration, creative processes, and the origins of their podcast in this interview episode.
28 Feb 2025
Introducing Paintbrush In My Coffee Cup: Trailer
Welcome to Paintbrush in My Coffee Cup, a podcast where book illustrators talk about their craft, their life, and the messy places where life and craft overlap.
Paintbrush in My Coffee Cup will be debuting this spring. Keep up with updates about the podcast online:
Sign up for our newsletter on Substack: https://pbimccpod.substack.com/ (https://pbimccpod.substack.com/)
Instagram @paintbrushinmycoffeecuppodcast (https://www.instagram.com/paintbrushinmycoffeecuppodcast/)
Thoughts, questions, concerns about the pod? Email us at paintbrushinmycoffeecup@gmail.com.
Follow host Elizabeth Lilly:
Portfolio: https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/ (https://www.elizabeth-lilly.com/)
Instagram: @elizabethlillystudio (https://www.instagram.com/elizabethlillystudio/)
Substack: @elizabethlillystudio (https://elizabethlillystudio.substack.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=web)
Bluesky: @elizabethlilly (https://bsky.app/profile/elizabethlilly.bsky.social)
Follow host Amelia Grace Gossman:
Portfolio: https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/ (https://www.amelia-grace-illustration.com/)
Instagram: @ameliagraceillustration (https://www.instagram.com/ameliagraceillustration/)
Substack: @ameliagraceillustration (https://substack.com/@ameliagraceillustration)
Bluesky: @illustrationamy (https://bsky.app/profile/illustrationamy.bsky.social)
Who has been a guest on Paintbrush In My Coffee Cup
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Avani Dwivedi
Sarah Hwang
Janna Morton
Abigail Rajunov
Wallace West
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
19
Social presence
94
YouTube
0
Engagement
31
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