The Illustrator's Guide: How to create an exceptional freelance illustration career

by James Hughes

Overview

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:

Discover what you need to get started

Find your drive and create a winning mindset

Curate a portfolio that clients love

Form great habits for your creative practice

Get feedback that supports and improves your work

Find quality clients and get hired

Manage your money and business efficiently

Price work and handle negotiation

Deal with licensing, rights and contracts

Secure an agent and work as a team

The complete motivational toolkit, The lllustrator's Guide won't just help you create your illustration career.

It'll help you make it exceptional.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399962674
Publisher:	James Hughes
Publication date:	10/31/2023
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

James Hughes is an illustration agent at Folio Art in the UK, representing some of the best international professional illustrators. He has also been a contributor and contract adviser for the Association of Illustrators. James shares tips on the business of illustration through his blog and YouTube channel: The Illustrator's Guide and coaches and mentors freelance illustrators to help them get started in their creative careers.