Becoming a Successful Illustrator

Becoming a Successful Illustrator

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Becoming a Successful Illustrator. Becoming a Successful IllustratorIllustration is a diverse and constantly evolving area of art and design and an appealing creative career. But to stand out from the crowd, successful illustrators need to combine creative talent with strong marketing and promotional skills. Becoming a Successful Illustrator provides practical and inspirational guidance on finding and contacting clients, putting together promotional materials and establishing yourself as a professional illustrator. With case studies, and firsthand tips and hints from practising illustrators at varying stages in their careers, and packed with hundreds of beautiful examples of professional work, this is a must-have guide to the working world of illustration. This title is part of the Creative Careers series from Fairchild Books, designed to help bridge the gap between academia and a first job in the creative industries. Brimming with helpful tips and facts about the world of work, they offer an essential guide for any emerging creative practitioner. The cover artwork for Becoming a Successful Illustrator has been shortlisted for an illustration award in the 2013 books category by the prestigious Association of Illustrators.

Chapter 1: Illustration and the world of workWhat is illustration?Where do illustrators work?Evaluating your strengths and weaknessesChapter 2: Working for clientsWho are my potential clients? Understanding the professional world of illustrationFinding potential clientsLooking beyond the obviousChapter 3: The art of self-promotionGetting yourself knownWhat kind of promotion do I need? Creating an online presenceCompetitions, exhibitions and trade fairsGaining experienceChapter 4: Getting your work seenHow will I get my work seen? Getting a professional portfolio togetherWhat do agents do?Chapter 5: Securing workHow will I be commissioned? What do I need to ask when I get my first brief?How will I get the brief? How will I quote and negotiate fees and prices? What do I need to understand about copyright and illustrators' ethics?Chapter 6: Finance and legalitiesWhat do I need to know about finance? What do I need to know about managing my finances? A practical and inspirational guide to starting out as an illustrator.
Forfattere: Jo Davies Utgave: ukjent
Språk: Engelsk Sidetall: 192
ISBN: 9782940411931 Vekt: 347 g
Forlag: Innbinding: Heftet
Utgitt: 2013 Veil. pris: 0 kr
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