Hi, I’m Adam Ming,
Startup co-founder turned award winning children’s book illustrator at 43. 📚 11 book deals in 2 years.
I write creative prompts, thoughts on building a creative practice, illustration career growth advice and about how life supports art and not the other way around.
Clients include Bloomsbury, Harper Collins, Wern & Rook, Anderson Press, Simon & Shuster, Quatro, Walker Books, and Hardie Grant & Substack.Inc.
The 20 Year Gap
There was a 20-year gap between when I left art school and started illustrating my first picture book. That gap was the real education I needed to succeed in my dream of becoming a freelance illustrator.
I want to help you develop your creative practice in ten-minute increments, so you won’t have to spend two decades trying to learn those lessons the hard way.
“If you are looking for daily prompts to keep drawing, you couldn’t ask for a kinder, funner host!“
Wendy MacNaughton, DrawTogether with WendyMac
“Adam gives thoughtful advice and support for every stage of your illustration journey!”
Beth Spencer, Introvert Drawing Club
“Adam is unrelenting in his quest for creative success! His tips and techniques for consistent growth are top notch. ”
Jacob Souva, Drawing a Blank
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