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Are you new to the illustration business?
Fresh out of college, changing career or in your early years as an illustrator?
The Illustrator's Guide gives you the essentials to kick-start your professional freelance career - and make it outstanding.
Packed with expert, step-by-step guidance, top tips and exercises, this practical book shows you how to be an illustrator that stands out from the crowd:Discover what you need to get started
Find your drive and create a winning mindset
Curate a portfolio that clients love
Form great habits for your creative practice
Get feedback that supports and improves your work
Find quality clients and get hired
Manage your money and business efficiently
Price work and handle negotiation
Deal with licensing, rights and contracts
Secure an agent and work as a team
The complete motivational toolkit, The lllustrator's Guide won't just help you create your illustration career.
It'll help you make it exceptional.
About the author
James Hughes is an illustration agent at Folio Art in the UK, representing some of the best international professional illustrators. He has also been a contributor and contract adviser for the Association of Illustrators. James shares tips on the business of illustration through his blog and YouTube channel: The Illustrator's Guide and coaches and mentors freelance illustrators to help them get started in their creative careers.
