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How to Grow as an Illustrator

by Michael Fleishman
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Overview

Self-help for illustrators

Inspiring, practical, and supportive, How to Grow as an Illustrator helps artists find professional and personal support in the struggle to stay creative and make money in their field. Behind-the-scenes interviews with more than sixty of today’s most fascinating illustrators reveal how they have kept growing as artists and as individuals. Topics include defining yourself as an illustrator; the significance of art education; mechanical skills vs. conceptual skills; balancing personal and professional lives; dealing with failure; marketing and promotion; how to embrace change; how to stay motivated; and much more. This motivational guide provides real-world guidance and advice for illustrators at every stage of their careers.

• Firsthand advice from more than sixty prominent illustrators, including Sam Viviano, Mike Quon, and Dan Yaccarino

• Readable, practical, inspiring—how to keep growing and creating throughout a career

• Written specifically for illustrators

Synopsis

Self-help for illustrators

Inspiring, practical, and supportive, How to Grow as an Illustrator helps artists find professional and personal support in the struggle to stay creative and make money in their field. Behind-the-scenes interviews with more than sixty of today’s most fascinating illustrators reveal how they have kept growing as artists and as individuals. Topics include defining yourself as an illustrator; the significance of art education; mechanical skills vs. conceptual skills; balancing personal and professional lives; dealing with failure; marketing and promotion; how to embrace change; how to stay motivated; and much more. This motivational guide provides real-world guidance and advice for illustrators at every stage of their careers.

• Firsthand advice from more than sixty prominent illustrators, including Sam Viviano, Mike Quon, and Dan Yaccarino

• Readable, practical, inspiring—how to keep growing and creating throughout a career

• Written specifically for illustrators

About the Author, Michael Fleishman

Michael Fleishman is a freelance illustrator, graphic artist, writer, and teacher, and has served as president of the at-large chapter of the Graphic Artists Guild. A former contributing editor of The Artist's Magazine, he lives in Yellow Springs, Ohio.

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 2007
Publisher
Allworth Press
Pages
288
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781581154795

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