I have a degree in fine art, but i was wondering if i would need to study illustration? I have been told by tutors that i have very strong drawing skills and an eye for detail. Is this enough?
My work is mostly free hand but i work on computers too. I can also make animations.How can i become an illustrator?
I saw a culture show and they featured a local illustrator. Apparently watercolors do WONDERS for the storybook effect. Learn to do watercolors with ink outlines, and get a good camera so you can edit your stuff with Paint Shop Pro or Adobe Photoshop CS.
Make sure you have a good strong PC, too.
I'm not sure how to get started on the career aspect, but you could speak to a publisher like Ladybird Books and they could hook you up I guess... Yeah. Speak to the publishers.
Oh yeah, like Carolyn said, get yourself a portfolio together. That's essential.How can i become an illustrator?
Get a graphics card if you haven't already got one. Then practice with it loads until you get good with it. Then get into coloring digitally, get Photoshop or Illustrator or GIMP if you don't want to pay.
Then I would suggest uploading all your work onto Deviant Art or another popular Art sharing site. Get yourself noticed, share work with similar artists and friends.
go to your local bookstore and get a copy of the Writers and Artists Yearbook. there's one printed every year. its a database of publishing houses and printers. and details what they are looking for. from children's books, to greetings cards. once you have decided on who you are going to approach. you need to send them some examples.
its also a good idea to ask them what they think of your work, and if they can offer you suggestions. Many publishers will not take you up straight away. or flatly refuse your work. but you just keep trying. I tend to send to 20 at a time.
Just do a good portfolio of illustrations and present it well and either write or phone publishing houses and ask their advice....
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