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Do you want to become an illustrator?

Found out how members of the IlloGuild did it

Nov 08, 2022

We all have very different paths, some short, some long, some treacherous and some seemingly breezy. We hope that these stories inspire you and are relatable.

Each month members from the IlloGuild answer a question - this month it’s “Why are you an illustrator and how did you become one?”

Books written and illustrated by Brenda Harris when she was a child

Brenda’s illustration journey

On The Creative Road

Becoming an Illustrator

Each month members of the IlloGuild answer a question together and our 5th question is: How did you become an illustrator? Every question so far has been really insightful to me! Unpacking different parts of this profession has made me love it even more. The “illustration thread” has been woven through out my entire life! I don’t know how to answer this …

2 years ago · 2 likes · 1 comment · Brenda Harris

Adam’s illustration journey

Why are you an illustrator?

The illo guild asked me why I am an illustrator? There are a few reasons that interweave into one another. 1. A job I could do at 90 I wanted a job that I could do when I’m 90. - A job that the more I did the better I would become. A craft, A practice. I worked in tech for 10 years and have become disillusioned about how skills became obsolete so quickly…

2 years ago · Adam Ming

Carla’s illustration journey

Carla’s Crowd

Want to become an illustrator?

3 years ago, the thought of becoming a children’s book illustrator never even crossed my mind… so how did I become one? A little bit of circumstance (Covid lockdowns), a little bit of luck (born with artistic ability) and a little bit of help from Mark Zuckerberg (well facebook algorithms…

2 years ago · 4 likes · Carla Hoffenberg

Katie’s illustration journey

Katie’s Newsletter

How did I become an illustrator?

Each month members of the IlloGuild are answering a question together, and this month it is: Why are you an illustrator and how did you become one? Many of you are also artists, so feel free to share your story in the comments, or respond directly to this email. I really enjoy hearing people’s stories, especially since so much of this community is online…

2 years ago · 5 likes · 2 comments · Katie Stack

Tammy’s illustration journey

Becoming an Illustrator

Each month members of the IlloGuild answer a question together and the November theme is: How did you become an illustrator? Technically speaking, I am not an illustrator yet, but I can certainly share the steps I have taken so far so put me on the right path and perhaps I can call myself a ‘fledgling’ illustrator - one who has not yet flown the nest..my…

2 years ago · 2 likes · 2 comments · Tammy Angelis

Damjana’s illustration journey

The Lemon Tart Bandit

Becoming an illustrator

Every month the group of artists illustrators, united under the name IlloGuild, picks a theme for members to write about. In November we are are discussing our individual paths into illustration. Most of us have always known we loved drawing, sewing, creating of any kind but not everyone would pick that life path as a career choice (for all kinds of rea…

2 years ago · 1 like · 1 comment · Damjana Loddelina

Jennifer’s illustration journey

Jennifer’s Newsletter

Illustrating a Pandemic

I recently wrote a piece for the wonderful people at Write-Mentor about how I found my agent and started my career as a full-time children’s book illustrator. They’re really brilliant so definitely take a look at all their resources and mentorships if you plan to do any creative writing. This month’s call-out from the fabulous IlloGuild crew was ‘How di…

2 years ago · 6 likes · 5 comments · Jennifer Jamieson

We would also love to hear about your journeys, whether you are just starting just out or have many published books… or even a series that’s been made into movie, range of plush toys and theme parks ( yes, I’m talking to you, JK Rowling).

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