Being an Illustrator can mean a few things. Are you just wanting to do it for fun? Is it a profession you want to pursue full time? Or maybe you’re a graphic designer and want to add an extra string to your bow (cos we all love the ol’ graphic design and illustration combo). Whatever … Read more
Hello and welcome to my review of How to Draw by Scott Robertson with Thomas Bertling! Or as I like to call it: “An Art Book and a Science Book had a Baby”. There are ten chapters in total, and I’ll be taking you through each of them. I’ll give you an overview of what … Read more
There are many ways an illustrator can get paid: This could be a licensing fee, a once-off flat fee, a dodgy cash-under-the-table deal, “experience” (please avoid this) or royalties. Royalties are usually paid to illustrators who work on picture books. Illustrators get paid royalties if they have signed a contract stating that they will receive … Read more
Being an illustrator is a very broad term and can mean many things. You might be wanting to find out if illustration is a viable career option for you. Luckily, us humans are a visual bunch, and there is allllways room for pictures. So, you may be wondering, are illustrators in demand? Illustrators are in … Read more
If you are wondering how much do illustrators make, it’s about as easy as trying to work out how tall a human is. Luckily, thanks to the magic of statistics (and payscale.com), we can get a ballpark figure for an illustrator’s salary by country. In the United States, an illustrator makes on average US$49,774 per … Read more
Like many professions, being an illustrator can be stressful. Depending on your situation, stress can be brought on by tight deadlines, lack of money, artist’s block or difficult clients. Illustrators can prevent or mitigate stress by actively working towards improving the following: Communication Time management Spending habits Planning ahead Exercise Sleep In this article we … Read more
First of all, I’d like to say, happy 40th to you! Okaaay maybe you’re not 40 – but let’s use this age for argument’s sake. Perhaps you are reading this because you have spent years in your current line of work and you are now looking for a change of career into the world of … Read more
Sooo you have just finished your illustration / design course or perhaps you are contemplating pursuing a new career as an illustrator. The logical step now is to break into the illustration industry. If you are wondering how to get your first illustration job, you will need two things: A high-quality portfolio and customers who … Read more