Becoming an Illustrator

Turn your love of drawing into a creative career with practical tips, inspiration and insight into the everyday life of an illustrator What does it really mean to be an illustrator, and how do you turn drawing into a way of life? This book is for anyone who‘s ever dreamed in doodles, told stories with pictures, or wondered how to make a living through art. Part career guide, part celebration of artistic oddballs, and part friendly companion that answers the questions every illustrator secretly wonders about, it‘s packed with advice and motivation. Inside, discover 100 ways to draw a bird by over 120 illustrators, each with unique styles and techniques, proving there‘s no single right way to draw or be an illustrator. With twenty really useful tips and more than twenty-five essential illustration techniques, you‘ll also learn real world skills: finding your style, landing commissions, setting prices and building a creative routine. This book helps you create--and maybe even get paid for--what you love, one feathered friend at a time.