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Illoguild question #18 - GIVEAWAYS, shout outs, tips and advice!
Hey there!
Welcome to our end of year Illoguild newsletter!
‘Tis the season to give, share, reflect, and say thank you. It’s also the perfect time to relax and unwind. In this newsletter, we have some wonderful gifts just for you! Plus, we’ve got some valuable advice to help you make the most of your holiday season and kickstart the new year with enthusiasm and embrace the endless possibilities that lie ahead…
This month we shine a spotlight on the incredible Katie Stack, our talented illustrator who brings an abundance of creativity to her art, with a special focus on children’s books, greeting cards, and personalised commissions.
Our Illoguild Live Session are now a fixture! Please join us live at the start of each month (follow us on instagram to find out details). We will be posting recordings on substack. Our last one was ‘How to take an illustration brief from start to finish’ - we will share it shortly and you can now view “How do you make money a an illustrator?”
And now let’s get to it!
GIVEAWAYS
One lucky reader will receive a years subscription to Adam Ming’s Newsletter ‘10 Minute Artist’ worth US$100. All you need to do is leave a comment about why you want to commit to spend a year making 10 minutes of art a day.
And you can download these wonderful festive wallpapers (for free) from
Damjana Loddelina - Happy Snowman
Carla Hoffenberg- Mystical Holiday
Trying to decide what to buy for holiday gifts?
Why not support members of the illoguild by purchasing our books!
And please check out the illustrations and products from all of our talented members
Jen Gubicza - and you have to see her awesome Zoogoo faux taxidermy
And if you are looking for fun weekly drawing prompts - checkout the Friday Doodle Club.
The illoguild give thanks, shout-outs , tips and tricks
Jen Gubicza shares valuable resources from her author/illustrator journey
Adam offers a guide to gaining a full-time income.
Carla talks gives tips on getting your picture book published and thanks those who helped her along the way.
Jennifer gives thanks to the people who have her back in this illustration world.
Damjana shares lessons she has learned in 2023
Noreen shares what she is grateful for
Each month we answer a question relating to illustration. We would love you to be part of the discussion and join our community.
And if you are already a subscriber - thanks for continuing to read our newsletter and come on this journey with us. We love having you here!
Announcements
Join us for the Illoguild Live in January. We will be discussing “Creative Goals”.
Illoguild Illustrator Spotlight
Katie Stack has transitioned from being a teacher to becoming an accomplished illustrator. With two books already illustrated and a third in the works, she showcases her passion for bringing stories to life through art. Katie’s favorite subjects to draw include Italy, maps, and animals, particularly dogs.
In addition to her book illustrations, she has also created a diverse collection of over 50 greeting cards, which are not only available online but also sold in stores. Her favorite products are her DIY Sticker Cards:
Katie’s dedication to sharing her knowledge and expertise extends beyond her illustrations, as she also serves as a part-time educator at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
For more inspiration and updates on her latest projects, be sure to catch Katie’s Weekly Artists Newsletter.
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Wishing you a well over the Festive Season and a Happy New Year!!!
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Had to jump on this opportunity! Thanks Adam :) I want to commit to a 10 minute daily art practice, because I need the accountability! Knowing that there will be other artists engaged in the same practice will help motivate me to keep making art. It's also a way for me to create space for new ideas and insights to pop up, and hopefully make some new friends along the way. I'm excited at the prospect of a daily warm-up with my other illustration pals in 2024!
I love Adam’s style and I would like to make the commitment of drawing 10 minutes every day because I refuse to let the responsibilities of the adult world fully consume my time and my energy. 10 minutes for drawing is a commitment to spend that time with myself, with my soul, with my art. 10 minutes a day of just learning and pure enjoyment is what I am looking forward to in 2024.