How can you be productive during downtime?

Illoguild question #14

Aug 14, 2023

Are you on vacation? Are you far away from art supplies? Are you taking a break from your regular schedule?

But you still want to be productive?

The illoguild has put together some ideas on how to do this, from reaching out to people in the industry, simple sketching ideas for vacations and ways to refuel your creativity tank…

We are thrilled to announce two new books illustrated by Jennifer Jamieson:

And lastly, we are excited to showcase the talented illustrator Chantelle Holt in our spotlight section.

So here are some vacation productivity ideas:

Katie talks about how to advance your illustration career without making art:

Katie’s Newsletter

A Different Kind of 100 Day Project

Each month members of the illoguild answer a question together, and this month’s question is about how to be productive in the downtime. Below I will share about my plan for a different kind of 100 Day Project, and if you’d like to share what you do, it’s always great to hear from you in the comments! What do you work on when you don’t have a book deal/ …

a year ago · 12 likes · 14 comments · Katie Stack

Carla highlights 20 ways to be productive in your downtime:

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How to be productive in the downtime

It's summer time!! ☀️ Well, at least for those of you in the northern hemisphere. It’s winter in Sydney, but believe it or not we've been blessed with some absolutely glorious beach days. Fun times all around! Why am I talking about the seasons? Because summer and winter often come with holiday periods, which means taking a break from our regular routin…

a year ago · 2 likes

Damjana explores how she continues her sketching practice while on vacation.

The Lemon Tart Bandit

Vacation sketching

During this Summer I’m spending a six week workation in my homeland, Slovenia - I packed my iPad and drawing supplies, hoping to tackle some drawing and writing projects while I also spend time with friends and family. I have always admired artists who keep travelling sketchbooks and can draw on the road, wherever they go and whenever they feel inspired…

a year ago · 4 likes · Damjana Loddelina

Tammy talks about how holiday activities can spark your imagination

Tabbykat chats

Making progress during the slumps

My family are over half way through the summer holidays - the kids get 8 weeks off school. Perhaps you already broke into a cold sweat just thinking about 2 months at home; juggling work and chores whilst dropping off at various summer clubs with decreasingly healthy packed lunches…

a year ago · Tammy Angelis

And for those of you already returning to work…

Check out the illoguild’s substack about getting back into the swing of things published at the beginning of the year.

How to refocus on work after a break

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January 9, 2023

Hello! If you are new to the illoguild newsletter, we’re so happy to have you here! We are an international group of children’s book illustrators. Each month we answer an illustration question, and this month we are d…

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Well Done to Jennifer Jamieson who has two new middle grade books out this month! 🎉🎊

Details are below:

Huge Congratulations!!!!

Illoguild Illustrator Spotlight

Chantelle Holt is a children's book illustrator and designer. She works from her home studio and creates illustrations and short animations for clients around the world.

She has created work for Harrods, CBBC, Warner Brothers, Hyundai and the Royal Ballet School and hip hop singer Jay Sean.

Her work is humorous, melodramatic and with a bold line. She loves working in traditional mediums and can offer digital edits as well.

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