Have you ever seen an illustrator who describes themselves as “award-winning”? There are so many good opportunities for illustrators to get noticed and stand out through illustration competitions…
Being an illustrator is an attractive occupation for those who love to draw. However, to get to a stage of being commissioned and making a living from it takes commitment, perseverance and artistic skills. I believe that becoming an illustrator is not difficult, but you have to be smart about it.
A style for an illustrator is like a voice for a singer. Ideally, you want your illustration style to be unique and commercial. Nurturing one’s style is an illustrator’s life’s work. A consistent style is what makes an illustrator stand out and takes her career to the next level. So how do you go about developing that crystal clear style?
I love working with vector graphics. Vectors are every designer’s dream as they are scalable and versatile. Vectors also make more valuable assets if you are looking to…
This blog post is an ode to one A5 handmade sketchbook that got me drawing again after a long break. This book has travelled to many places with…
I would never forget my first drawing lesson. The teacher arranged a selection of natural objects on the table said: “Draw them”. I was really scared, as I…
The nature of freelance work means that there will surely be moments when you find yourself in between projects, looking to make money with illustration but with no…
Updated 7 July 2020 Portable and easy to use, iPad Pro helped me draw and deliver illustrations while on the aeroplane, on the beach, in bed and in…
There is a lot of advise out there about getting your work published as an author and illustrator. However, some of the recommendations yield little or no results.…