Full Description
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. It covers all parts of developing a creative freelance career, including: forming good creative habits, finding clients, developing a great portfolio of work, getting feedback from people in the industry, contracts and copyright, and how to find an agent. The Illustrator's Guide is the ultimate companion for creatives entering the world of freelance illustration. It will be your companion all the way from enthusiastic beginner to confident professional and will guide you through every aspect of the business of illustration.
Contents
Chapter 1: How to develop an exceptional mindset
Chapter 2: Facing challenges and overcoming barriers
Chapter 3: Your start-up essentials
Chapter 4: Developing your portfolio
Chapter 5: Forming and maintaining your creative habit
Chapter 6: Practice makes progress
Chapter 7: Get feedback on your work
Chapter 8: How to find clients
Chapter 9: Working with clients
Chapter 10: How to deal with client briefs
Chapter 11: Managing your money
Chapter 12: A freelancer is a business
Chapter 13: Pricing your work and negotiating
Chapter 14: Licensing, rights and contracts
Chapter 15: Finding an agent
Chapter 16: Working with an agent
