I took over decade break from freelancing illustrating and I’m trying to get back into the career of illustration. I’ve been doing lots of research to see how the market has changed. Some illustrators that have some great content on starting your career. Here is my list of top channels. They gave practical information for starting your freelance career. I wrote next to the channel name what type of illustration they specialize in.
- SVS Learn – Specific to Children’s Book Illustration
I really enjoy listening to their podcast. That’s the most practical information for business of illustration.
2. Anoosha Syed – Specific to Children’s Book Illustration
3. Kendyll Hillegas – Advertising Illustration
4. Holly Exley – UK Illustrator, Editorial and Advertising Illustration
5. The Futur/Chris Do – Graphic Design Freelancing
6. Dan Ekis – Freelance Comic Book Artist
His suggestion for various streams of income as an artist is great advice!
7. SI – Society of Illustrators NY – All types of Illustration
This one was great for hearing how contemporary illustrators are working at building their client list. The talks that they have with 4 or more illustrators are really interesting to listen to.
8. Hello Young Illustrators – Robert Young, General Illustration Education
I agreed with him on several points about networking.
Here is a bonus one that is specific interview with Alex Kiesling.
If you have any youtubers you like please comment and share!
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