Archive for July, 2009

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Apologies for the delay with this months newsletter and regular posting schedule - I have a good excuse though…

My beautiful daughter was born by cesarean on 4th July and so I’m taking a little time off blogging for a week or two while my wife and I find our feet and welcome our precious new arrival.

Going From zero2illo: Lessons Learned So Far (Part 2)

Following on from Part 1 of lessons I’ve learned since embarking on this journey from full time Graphic Designer to full-time Illustrator, lets dive straight into Part 2:

5: Ask Questions

It’s easy to be intimidated by those illustrators whose work and careers you admire - thinking that they wouldn’t give you, a lowly aspiring illustrator, the time of day.

Don’t let this put you off - all of the established illustrators I have approached so far have been warm, friendly and only too happy to answer my questions. Some of the illustrators I’ve approached have also been kind enough to give me a thorough critique of my work too.

Not everyone will be super helpful and you may find, as I have, that on social networking sites like Twitter, Illustrators sometimes band together and can be a little cliquey - but don’t let this put you off, for all those people I’ve encountered I’ve also connected with 10 times as many illustrators that are only too happy to share their experience.

(NOTE: Asking questions is great, but be sure to give back too - platforms like Twitter shouldn’t be just about what you can get. Sharing the tips and experience that you’ve gathered on your journey with other aspiring illustrators is just as important.)

Remember, it’s also always a nice ego boost when someone likes your work and values your opinion enough to contact you for advice - your email may just make their day! Read the rest of this entry