From the first steps of starting out up through succeeding as a
professional, Fleishman's newest guide navigates how illustration ties
concept and technique. From advice on education and finding the right
state of mind, through opening shop and finding the right venue,
Starting Your Career as an Illustrator is a bit of a technical how-to,
something of a business book, certainly an inspirational work,
definitely a professional overview, even a personal lifestyle guide. It
accurately documents the eclectic adventures of illustrators now, as
well as relating historical perspectives, motivations, and inspirations
to balance that picture and present readers with a true global field
experience--all in an accessible, reader-friendly style. Topics include
how to:
Create a portfolio
Make initial contacts
Develop a financial plan
Set up an office
Acquire supplies and equipment
Price your own work
Market on the Web
Nurture a growing freelance business
And much more
Through direct and candid conversations with scores of professionals up
and down the career ladder, this book offers rich perspectives of
illustrators (and their cohorts) at and away from the drawing board. It
looks at the strong threads tying professional and academic process,
practice, and product, and offers extensive research, a global pool of
resources, and a wide panorama of info that promotes problem solving by
way of a spectrum of ideas. Over fifty illustrations are included
throughout.
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.
