Becoming a Successful Illustrator

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CHAPTER ONE: ILLUSTRATION ENTERPRISE Explore the world of illustration, including where illustrators work and insights from professionals like Nancy Liang, Tommy Doyle, and Marcos Chin. Discover essential skills in art and design, the right attitude, and evaluate your strengths and weaknesses with input from experts like Ben Newman and Rebecca Mock. CHAPTER TWO: THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD OF THE ILLUSTRATOR Learn about commissioners, professionalism, and the importance of journalistic awareness, featuring insights from Sarajo Frieden. Understand how to effectively contact potential clients, with guidance from Gabrielle Adamson. CHAPTER THREE: THE ART OF SELF PROMOTION Find out how to gain visibility in the industry, with advice from Alexandra Zsigmond on setting goals and various promotional forms. Learn about online self-promotion from Sarah McIntyre, and explore opportunities like competitions, exhibitions, and internships, highlighted by Mark Smith, Libby McMullin, and Matthew Shearer from Bernstein & Andriulli. CHAPTER FOUR: GETTING YOUR WORK SEEN Focus on organizing your portfolio and website, enhancing visual literacy, and considering agent representation, with insights from Ulla Puggaard, Andrea D'Aquino, and Cachetejack. CHAPTER FIVE: SECURING WORK Understand the stages of forming contracts, the terms of agreements, and rights ownership, featuring Caroline Attia Larivière. CHAPTER SIX: FINANCE AND RUNNING A