# From Chip-Shop Scribbles to Global Portraits: Stanley Chow’s Creative Journey

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Podcast: [The Discussion Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-discussion-podcast-7670425)
Published: 2026-07-01T18:42:47+00:00
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Stanley Chow discusses growing up in Altrincham, his childhood drawings on chip-shop paper, art-school experiences, and how he built a career as an illustrator known for portrait-based gig posters and commissions. He explains the difference between an artist and an illustrator, his creative process and use of digital tools, notable collaborations (including the White Stripes and a New York Times Trump balloon), and his thoughts on Manchester’s creative scene, music, and football. The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

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