Being an illustrator can sometimes feel lonely, BUT it doesn’t have to.
Members of the
have found ways to connect, network, and collaborate with other illustrators and creative professionals to overcome the feelings of loneliness and build a strong and supportive community.We each take a stab at answering “Is Being an Illustrator Lonely?”
Read what we have to say below, but first….
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Illoguild Illustrator Spotlight
Is Being an Illustrator Lonely?
Jennifer thinks its a very important question to consider when becoming an illustrator
Brenda is an ambivert. Which means she is both introvert AND extrovert. She likes being alone AND I doesnt like being alone.
Damjana talks about how she combats loneliness as an illustrator
Adam doesn’t find it lonely at all. For him it’s all about making online friends
Carla talks about how she found like minded people.
Jen finds that one of the things she really enjoys about being an artist is working long hours by herself and getting lost in the work.
Katie talks about where she finds community
Tammy talks about finding her tribe.
Damjana discusses the importance of community.
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Announcements
Congratulations to Adam Ming who’s book “Dose a Monkey Get Grumpy?” Is out in the world. (Written by Moira Butterfield, Illustrated by Adam Ming and published by Bloomsbury Children’s books.)
Check it out here.
Congratulations to Jennifer Jamieson for the launch of her two books!
“The Mindful Magician and the trip to Feelings town” (Written by Lauren Brukner, Illustrated by Jennifer Jamieson and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers)
Check it out here
And “Finn Jones Was Here: A heart-shattering children's novel that will have you laughing through tears” (Written by Simon James Green, Illustrated by Jennifer Jamieson and published by Scholastic).
Check it out here.
Illoguild Illustrator Spotlight
Adam Ming is a Malaysian illustrator.
Adam makes witty and energetic illustrations with a comic sensibility. His illustrations jump off the page, with a tactile quality that makes you want to pick them up.
His clients include: Harper Collins, Bloomsbury, Wern and Rook, Hardie Grant, Scholastic and Anderson Press.
Represented by Lydia Silver, of Darley Anderson Illustration Agency
Lydia@darleyanderson.com
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