Processes... I am always really interested in how people organise and complete their work... there isn't one way obviously but I think the little tips and tricks could be a good idea. That is something I am compiling myself atm!
Love this. Since I'm new to illustration, I usually build a wordy outline first as if I'm gonna write a 5 paragraph essay, but in this case the structure is, what's my thesis, then scene for background, middle ground, foreground, then start detailing from there. Then word association, then the visual sketches. Would love to know what you mean by "scheduled working hours", do you have a fulltime day job? Or is kids book illustration your fulltime gig? Would love for you to share your thoughts on freelancing fulltime vs having a day job and making space for illustration.
Hi Fiona, I’ve scheduled blocks of time for the different work I do, right now the majority of my work is illustration, but I still spend, 64 hours a month doing UX design (I occasionally steak in illustration into those jobs) - My illustration work comes from a variety of clients and my literary agent, so it’s important that I make time for each small piece of each project, the blocks of time are what I refer to as my scheduled working hours.
I think it’s great to have diversity of income, and will always aim for that, at the same time, I aim to do a few books each year for at least a decade.
In the beginning I think it’s better to keep your dayjob while illustrating
I like your rhinos 🦏 very cool! Good luck.
Thanks! I did a rhino head and posted it on Instagram once and it was very popular, so when picking an animal, I decided to go with what has worked :)
Processes... I am always really interested in how people organise and complete their work... there isn't one way obviously but I think the little tips and tricks could be a good idea. That is something I am compiling myself atm!
Yes we learn so much from each other, even if it’s a spark or an idea
Love this. Since I'm new to illustration, I usually build a wordy outline first as if I'm gonna write a 5 paragraph essay, but in this case the structure is, what's my thesis, then scene for background, middle ground, foreground, then start detailing from there. Then word association, then the visual sketches. Would love to know what you mean by "scheduled working hours", do you have a fulltime day job? Or is kids book illustration your fulltime gig? Would love for you to share your thoughts on freelancing fulltime vs having a day job and making space for illustration.
Hi Fiona, I’ve scheduled blocks of time for the different work I do, right now the majority of my work is illustration, but I still spend, 64 hours a month doing UX design (I occasionally steak in illustration into those jobs) - My illustration work comes from a variety of clients and my literary agent, so it’s important that I make time for each small piece of each project, the blocks of time are what I refer to as my scheduled working hours.
I think it’s great to have diversity of income, and will always aim for that, at the same time, I aim to do a few books each year for at least a decade.
In the beginning I think it’s better to keep your dayjob while illustrating