Inspiring, practical, and supportive, How to Grow as an Illustrator
helps artists find professional and personal support in the struggle to
stay creative and make money in their field. Behind-the-scenes
interviews with more than sixty of today's most fascinating illustrators
reveal how they have kept growing as artists and as individuals. Topics
include defining yourself as an illustrator; the significance of art
education; mechanical skills vs. conceptual skills; balancing personal
and professional lives; dealing with failure; marketing and promotion;
how to embrace change; how to stay motivated; and much more. This
motivational guide provides real-world guidance and advice for
illustrators at every stage of their careers.
Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad
range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the
business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design,
theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing,
acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business
practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times
bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality
books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often
publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author
whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
