Illustration

9.

Working as an illustrator

Working as an illustrator

“Making money is Art and working is Art and good business is the best Art.” Andy Warhol, artist

We have covered a great deal of territory in this book, territory that you should now have a firm grasp of. Without this knowledge, there is little chance of you bringing a product of quality to the marketplace. However, alongside the creative, intellectual, and artistic skills that are required to succeed as an illustrator, practical business skills are also crucial in the successful marketing of your product.

Whereas the majority of graphic design graduates will gain employment within a design company, the illustration graduate is in general a sole trader or freelancer. This means that on leaving ...