Ideally i would love to write and illustrate children's books but i am a very good artist and would enjoy illustrating almost any genre of books. What exactly would i put in a portfolio and where would be the best places to send it? Thank you : )How would i go about becoming a book illustrator?
You simply have to join http://www.theaoi.com/
It's a hugely competitive market, and the AOI will get you on the right track. Publishers are swamped with people wanting to be children's illustrators, so get clued up. How would i go about becoming a book illustrator?
As a fine artist and illustrator myself. I say show your client that you can do more than just draw only one thing. People, horses, houses, background. They like to see a traditional copy of the work as well (digital work is a bonus)
They want to see your creativity rather than stuff drawn off things. (it makes your work look rather standard).
good luck
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